Month: July 2025

UK Crypto Industry Inches Ahead

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Despite promises from past prime ministers to turn the UK into a crypto hub, the UK is still cautious about regulating the crypto industry.  In 2022, then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to amend laws governing the crypto industry in the UK, making them friendlier to blockchain businesses. The rhetoric may have relieved entrepreneurs, but executives and observers from the industry say that progress is slow and that it still doesn’t have the rules it wants in order to expand.  The Labour government under PM Keir Starmer has done little…

Analyst Reveals The Real Reason XRP Price Crashed Yesterday

Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. An abrupt XRP sell‑off by more than -15% on 23 July was driven overwhelmingly by aggressive market selling on South Korean exchange Upbit, according to independent analyst Dom (@traderview2), who published multi‑venue order book heatmaps and cumulative volume delta…

Bitcoin in 2025: 5 Costly Mistakes to Watch Out For

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This content is provided by a sponsor. Bitcoin keeps breaking records in 2025, but some old misconceptions are still costing people money. Whether you’re holding for the long term or just getting started, misunderstandings about Bitcoin can lead to missed opportunities, poor decisions, or unnecessary risk. Some think they’ve already missed their chance. Others assume […] Original

BOB Adds ZK Fraud Proofs, Eyes Maturity Rank on L2Beat

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Layer-2 blockchain network Build on Bitcoin (BOB) has rolled out a major technical upgrade that brings it closer to getting a fully decentralized mark on L2Beat, a platform that ranks the maturity and decentralization of layer-2 networks.  BOB, which aims to bring Ethereum-style decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities to Bitcoin, has implemented zero-knowledge (ZK) fraud proofs within an optimistic rollup framework.  This means that BOB is using an optimistic rollup structure but replaces the traditional and slow fraud-checking process with faster ZK fraud proofs —  a shift that allows transaction disputes…

Societe Generale to support 21Shares Crypto ETPs: Growing Blockchain Ambitions?

Societe Generale, the world’s 19th-largest banking conglomerate by assets, is partnering with cryptocurrency asset manager 21Shares to provide liquidity for its crypto-based exchange-traded products (ETPs) in European markets. As part of the partnership, Societe Generale will provide liquidity and market-making services for 21Shares’ cryptocurrency ETPs for investors in Germany and Eastern Europe. The European banking giant will provide over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity to support the trading of 21Shares’ Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETPs, including its ABTC, CBTC, AETH and CETH-tickered funds, 21Shares announced on Wednesday. The bank’s involvement is expected…

Bitcoin Remains Overbought, PlanB Warns of Extended Rally

Key Notes PlanB forecasted Bitcoin RSI to remain above 80 for months, mirroring past bull cycles. BTC hovers near $118K amid mounting liquidity above spot price, signaling an imminent short squeeze. Technical chart shows a rising wedge with weakening MACD and volatile BoP, suggesting caution. Bitcoin’s BTC $118 692 24h volatility: 0.1% Market cap: $2.36 T Vol. 24h: $54.47 B recent rally to an all-time high of $123,000 may just be the beginning of a sustained period of overbought conditions, according to renowned analyst PlanB. In a recent post on…

The US Is A Bitcoin Whale—Arkham Clarifies BTC Holdings

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According to Arkham Intelligence, the US government still holds more than 198,000 Bitcoin. That’s around $23.4 billion sitting in digital wallets across several agencies. Related Reading A recent public spreadsheet showed just 28,988.356 BTC under the Marshals Service. But looking at FBI, IRS, DEA and Justice Department seizures makes the total jump far higher. Government Stash Spread Across Agencies Based on reports from the Marshals Service, 28,988.356 BTC—worth roughly $3.45 billion—has been under its control since July 15, 2025. Other agencies don’t share that data publicly. They manage coins from crime probes…