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Two publicly listed companies have significantly expanded their Bitcoin corporate treasuries. MicroStrategy now holds a record 601,550 BTC after acquiring an additional 4,225 BTC. The Smarter Web Company boosted its holdings by 20%, adding 325 BTC to reach 1,600 BTC. These moves underscore growing institutional investment in Bitcoin as a reserve asset. The increased demand tightens market liquidity and may offer price support. Funding for these purchases came via convertible notes and equity offerings, reflecting a long-term view of Bitcoin’s value and its role as an inflation hedge. While large-scale accumulation signals confidence in Bitcoin, it also heightens balance-sheet volatility and regulatory scrutiny. Recent spot Bitcoin ETF approvals further legitimize Bitcoin and may spur more corporate adoption.

Self-custody provider Casa, led by CTO Jameson Lopp, has proposed a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) to address the quantum threat to the Bitcoin network. A Deloitte study found that roughly 25% of Bitcoin addresses, including over one million BTC held by Satoshi Nakamoto, are quantum-vulnerable and at risk of future quantum computing attacks. The BIP outlines a three-phase deprecation of legacy, quantum-vulnerable wallets: first, block incoming transfers to outdated ECDSA addresses. After a five-year grace period, unupgraded wallets will be frozen. An optional third phase would explore safe recovery methods for frozen funds via a subsequent BIP. The proposal also endorses BIP 360, a SegWit v3 address format integrating three post-quantum signature algorithms to enhance blockchain security. This measure strengthens blockchain security ahead of the quantum threat. Casa warns that failure to upgrade could result in asset loss. By mandating a shift to quantum-resistant wallets, the plan aims to secure the network against future quantum threat and prevent a sudden influx of old coins that could impact market stability.

On-chain data show a Bitcoin pullback after the price retraced 4–5% from its recent all-time high near $123K. The Miners’ Position Index jumped above 2.7, indicating elevated miner transfers to exchanges. Coin Days Destroyed spiked to 28 million as dormant coins reactivated, while net realized profits topped $4 billion—the highest since early Q2. Trading volume (–9.7%), futures volume (–14.8%) and open interest (–1%) also dipped, hinting at waning short-term momentum. Technically, Bitcoin remains above its key moving averages and the Bollinger Band midline, with an RSI of 67, just below overbought territory. Immediate resistance lies at $121K–$124K (and $136K), with support at $113K, $111K and $101K. Traders should watch follow-through to confirm if this Bitcoin pullback resets momentum or signals a local top.

Pump.fun buyback of $18 million in PUMP tokens has driven a 15% rally within 24 hours, highlighting strong short-term bullish momentum. The Pump.fun buyback program, funded by transaction fees, has withdrawn over 3.04 billion PUMP from circulation to reinforce tokenomics and support a price floor. However, the PUMP token still lacks governance rights, revenue sharing or real-world use cases. Critics warn this strategy may mask speculative risks and precede sharp market corrections. Similar buybacks by FET, AAVE and IOST produced only temporary gains without robust fundamentals. Traders should monitor tokenomics, governance developments and roadmap updates, as buyback-driven rallies often increase volatility and demand disciplined risk management.

On-chain data from Glassnode shows a decline in the Long-Term Holder to Short-Term Holder (LTH/STH) supply ratio and a shift from accumulation to distribution over the past 30 days, signalling rising Bitcoin profit-taking. In the latest 24-hour period, this Bitcoin profit-taking saw investors realize $3.5 billion in gains, with long-term holders (holding over 155 days) accounting for $1.96 billion (56%) and short-term holders $1.54 billion (44%). This concentrated profit-taking followed Bitcoin’s rally to a new high above $123,000, triggering a sharp pullback below $117,000, with BTC trading around $116,700 at the time of writing. The surge in realized profit highlights how large-scale distribution can exacerbate market volatility and precede price corrections. Traders should monitor on-chain metrics like the LTH/STH ratio and Realized Profit to anticipate volatility, managing risk through strategies such as dollar-cost averaging, stablecoin diversification and stop-loss orders.

Ethereum market cap surged to $375.5B on July 16, overtaking Johnson & Johnson to rank as the world’s 30th largest asset. Its price rose nearly 5% to $3,800, leading a broader crypto rally alongside Bitcoin, which stabilized around $117,000 after retracing from earlier highs. Improved macroeconomic indicators and expectations of institutional inflows have driven trading volumes up 15%, reflecting renewed bullish momentum. This Ethereum market cap milestone underscores expanding DeFi ecosystems and growing institutional adoption, suggesting potential for further capital inflows into digital assets.

Institutional interest in Ethereum has intensified as major investors deposit significant amounts across leading exchanges and wallets. Trend Research moved 5,000 ETH to Binance today, pushing total inflows to 22,289 ETH and underscoring growing confidence in Ethereum’s liquidity and growth prospects. Simultaneously, mining firm Bitmine has expanded its holdings to exceed Coinbase’s ETH reserves, while the number of institutions holding over 100,000 ETH has climbed to seven. This trend reflects a shift toward direct asset accumulation driven by expectations of long-term value in decentralized finance and smart contract applications. Crypto traders should monitor these large-scale Ethereum inflows and the concentration of ETH in large wallets, as they can signal upcoming shifts in trading volume, price stability, and potential market volatility.

Bitcoin whales have added 248,000 BTC ($30 billion) this month, exceeding the 2025 average of 164,000 BTC. Long-term accumulator wallets remain intact, signaling strong conviction near all-time highs. Meanwhile, CryptoQuant data shows 1,800 BTC was moved by long-held wallets to Binance after the July 14 high above $123,000, driving the Binance Whale Activity Score higher. With Binance accounting for over 25% of global spot volume, rising deposits may increase sell-side pressure and trigger sharp price swings. Bitcoin traded near $117,500, down 4% in 24 hours but up 9% weekly. Key resistance lies at $121,000, $131,000 and $144,000, with a potential peak near $200,000 later this year if bullish momentum returns. Crypto funds saw $3.7 billion inflows last week, pushing assets under management to $211 billion, while year-to-date inflows reached $22.7 billion. Greed indicators remain neutral and the rHODL ratio sits at 32%, suggesting retail euphoria is still muted. Traders should monitor whale accumulation, Binance deposits and sentiment metrics for signs of an impending correction.

ProShares has launched the ProShares Ultra Solana ETF (SLON) and, on July 14, 2025, the SEC approved the ProShares Ultra XRP ETF (UXRP), both offering 2x daily exposure via regulated futures contracts. Listed on NYSE Arca, these futures-based ETFs track Solana and XRP without holding spot tokens. Approval of the ProShares Ultra XRP ETF follows a 2023 court ruling that secondary XRP sales aren’t securities. Traders view the ProShares Ultra XRP ETF and SLON as efficient tools to capture leveraged crypto price moves. They signal growing institutional demand, enhance liquidity and price efficiency in crypto futures markets, and may boost prospects for spot SOL and XRP ETF approvals from asset managers like VanEck and Bitwise.

Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) has invested $20 million in Two Prime alongside Susquehanna Crypto, boosting its entrusted Bitcoin allocation from 500 BTC to 2,000 BTC. The equity injection makes Marathon a minority owner in Two Prime, an SEC-registered digital asset advisor managing $1.7 billion in assets. According to CFO Salman Khan, the partnership will “activate and optimize their Bitcoin holdings for more than just passive asset appreciation.” Through active asset management, Marathon aims to generate yield and mitigate market volatility. The move diversifies its crypto treasury management beyond mining operations and underscores growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Marathon now holds around 50,000 BTC, second only to MicroStrategy, highlighting its expanding role in the maturing digital asset market.

GameStop is evaluating Bitcoin as a treasury asset following its May acquisition of about 4,710 BTC for $512 million. Backed by a $9 billion balance sheet and a recent $2.7 billion fundraising round, the company views Bitcoin as an inflation hedge with limited downside risk and significant upside potential. Under CEO Ryan Cohen, GameStop is also building a crypto payments roadmap. It plans to explore integration with major networks like Ethereum and to accept cryptocurrency for gift cards and in-store purchases. Traders should watch for any balance-sheet allocations to BTC and the rollout of payment gateways as indicators of GameStop’s shift toward digital assets.

Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is a new meme coin on a dedicated Layer-2 blockchain, offering ultra-low gas fees, fast finality and sniper bot resistance. In Stage 5 of its presale, tokens trade at $0.0014 (rising to $0.0015 in Stage 6), with 4.4 billion of 5.25 billion sold and $5.4 million raised toward a $6.575 million goal. Stage 4 sold out at $0.0013, raising $2.1 million. Tokenomics allocate 26.5% to presale, 30% to chain reserves and 13.5% to staking rewards—all with 0% buy/sell tax. Early investors backing LILPEPE at $0.003 could turn a $200 stake into $18,000 by 2025. A $777,000 giveaway rewards top contributors with $77,000 each in LILPEPE. Upcoming CEX listings and influencer campaigns on X, Telegram and Reddit aim to expand liquidity and mainstream adoption. Analysts predict a potential 12,088% bull run, positioning LILPEPE as a strong Dogecoin alternative.

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have officially closed all probes into Polymarket. Regulators ended investigations over alleged unauthorized U.S. trading and a 2022 $1.4 million settlement. The probes intensified after FBI raids at CEO Shayne Coplan’s home following 2024 U.S. election wagers. With the legal inquiries dropped, Polymarket gains critical regulatory clarity. This paves the way for a planned $200 million funding round. Traders can expect reduced legal risk and enhanced market confidence. The move aligns with broader easing in crypto regulation and suggests positive momentum for prediction markets.

MultiBank Group’s MBG Token pre-sale sold 7 million tokens at $0.35 each in under one hour via MultiBank.io and Uniswap. High demand underscores trader appetite for asset-backed, regulated crypto products. A second MBG Token pre-sale of 3 million tokens opens July 18 ahead of the Token Generation Event on July 22. The MBG Token is backed by $29 billion in assets and supported by a $35 billion daily turnover. MultiBank’s ecosystem includes TradFi CFDs, the upcoming MEX institutional exchange, a real-world asset tokenization platform with $3 billion in real estate, and crypto derivatives. A $440 million buyback-and-burn will enforce deflationary tokenomics and support long-term value growth.

Ethereum traded near $2,975 as traders await a US House vote on the GENIUS Act, which could impose 1:1 reserves for stablecoin issuers and bring billions in stablecoin demand to the Ethereum network. The CLARITY Act and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act also face congressional debate, potentially shaping digital asset regulation. Institutional inflows remain strong: US-listed Ethereum ETFs recorded a record net inflow of 225,857 ETH last week, while corporate treasuries added over 545,000 ETH (≈$1.6 billion) in the past month. Ethereum investment funds saw inflows for 12 straight weeks, totaling $990 million last week and exceeding $4 billion year-to-date. On-chain data show a “bull flag” breakout above $3,000. Short-term traders endured over $500 million in liquidations, including $106 million in ETH positions. Key resistance levels lie at $3,300 and $4,000. A confirmed break above $3,000 on sustained buying could trigger a rally toward $4,000.

Glassnode data shows Bitcoin cost basis for short-term holders has surpassed $100,000 per coin for the first time. On-chain metrics reveal nearly 99% of circulating BTC is in profit, indicating high market euphoria and correction risk. In the past 24 hours, investors realized about $3.5 billion in profits, driven largely by long-term holders locking in gains. Notably, a 14-year-old dormant wallet moved 40,000 BTC to Galaxy Digital, which then transferred 6,000 BTC to Binance and Bybit—one of the largest whale transactions in months. These developments suggest $100,000 may serve as strong support on pullbacks, while concentrated whale activity and high cost bases could fuel volatility. Traders should monitor on-chain metrics, realized price levels, and whale flows to gauge near-term price floors and liquidity shifts.

On July 15, Arcadia Finance suffered a $2.5M hack on the Base blockchain after attackers exploited a flaw in its Rebalancer contract. They drained about 2.3M USDC and 227K USDS from user vaults, then swapped the funds into 199 WETH and 965.8M AERO before bridging to Ethereum. Blockchain security firm Cyvers detected the breach within minutes and urged exchanges and bridges to blacklist suspicious addresses. Arcadia Finance confirmed the breach, revoked Rebalancer permissions, and advised users to cancel related allowances. The Arcadia Finance hack underscores persistent DeFi vulnerabilities. In H1 2025, hacks and fraud cost DeFi platforms $2.47B, highlighting the need for rigorous smart contract audits and permission management.

Abacus Market, the leading Bitcoin-enabled darknet marketplace, suddenly went offline in early July. No seizure notice was issued, fueling speculation of an exit scam. Users reported failed Bitcoin withdrawals in late June and daily deposits plunged from $230,000 to $13,000. Founded as Alphabet Market in 2021, Abacus Market rebranded later that year and targeted Western and Australian traders. By June, it captured over 70% of the Western darknet market with $6.3 million in monthly turnover. This suspected exit scam has raised concerns over fund security on centralized darknet hubs. The exit scam claim has also dented trader confidence in darknet venues. Traders are migrating to decentralized platforms like Dread and favoring multi-signature escrow and on-chain settlements. Short-term volatility could spike for BTC and XMR. Regulators may intensify scrutiny. In the long term, transparent custody solutions and stronger enforcement tools could reshape market stability.

Binance has unveiled a Pump.fun-style bonding curve token sale model via Binance Wallet in partnership with Four.Meme. The bonding curve token sale dynamically adjusts prices based on real-time demand. Users place buy orders with BNB and Binance Alpha Points that lock funds until the event closes. Early buyers benefit from lower entry prices, while subsequent purchases push costs higher. Orders cannot be cancelled and unfilled allocations are refunded if oversubscribed. Post-sale, tokens become transferable and tradable on Binance Alpha. The first bonding curve token sale event is set for July 15 on Binance Wallet X. This launch follows a surge in memecoin projects like LetsBONK on Solana and comes amid a recent $75,000 loss in PUMP tokens reported by Lookonchain. Binance’s model aims to improve fairness, dynamic price discovery and market participation in token launches.

Major crypto platforms including Binance.US, Coinbase, OpenSea and OKX updated their social avatars to Pudgy Penguins NFT. The move reflects growing NFT culture and IP licensing value. The NFT floor price climbed to 14.19 ETH. Meanwhile, PENGU token surged over 190% in 30 days to $0.03, and jumped 31.4% in 24 hours. Partnerships with Walmart, Amazon and Hollywood distributors have expanded Pudgy Penguins’ reach. CEO Luca Netz uses TikTok and Instagram to drive viral engagement for Pudgy Penguins. Institutional interest peaked when VanEck changed its avatar, co-hosted a Nasdaq bell-ringing and filed for a Canary PENGU ETF. These developments signal a bullish outlook for PENGU token, as rising IP licensing, high-profile partnerships and ETF plans sustain trading momentum.

PENGU, the meme token from Pudgy Penguins, surged over 90% in the past week — at one point 100% — driving its price up to $0.0288 and lifting its market cap near $2 billion. Trading volume exceeded $2 billion and derivatives volume topped $5 billion, with open interest at $419 million. Powered by LayerZero, PENGU’s cross-chain interoperability and its toy sales ($13 million) plus NFT royalty share model have differentiated it from peers. The token now trades on Hyperliquid’s decentralized perpetuals platform, granting retail traders institutional-grade exposure. Moreover, the SEC’s acknowledgment of Canary Capital’s spot ETF application, which could allocate up to 95% to PENGU and related NFTs, underscores growing institutional interest. Technically, PENGU has broken above the upper Bollinger Band, with an RSI of 81 signaling overbought conditions, yet strong volume and bullish moving averages support potential tests of $0.035–$0.04, with the 20-day MA near $0.025 as key support. Future catalysts include further ecosystem integrations and continued community engagement.

Tokenized stocks and 24/7 trading are reshaping global markets. Major exchanges like the NYSE have applied to extend trading to 22 hours, and Nasdaq plans full 24/7 sessions, driven by an 1,100% “overnight effect” return on buy-at-close, sell-at-open strategies over 30 years. Crypto platforms such as Kraken will offer 1:1 tokenized stocks on Solana, delivering instant settlement, lower fees, and worldwide market access. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink calls tokenization the next step in financial democratization, enabling real-time clearing and reinvestment of billions tied up by settlement delays. As DeFi integrations blur the lines between finance and technology, tokenized stocks promise greater liquidity, efficient price discovery, and new risk-management strategies for crypto traders.

Crypto pullback intensified as traders locked in profits, pushing overall market down 5%. Bitcoin dipped nearly 2%, sliding below $117,000 from a $123,100 high. Ethereum fell under $3,000. Earlier in the week, Bitcoin had stabilized around $31,000 (support $30,500; resistance $31,500), and Ethereum hovered near $1,900. Altcoins including Solana, Dogecoin, PEPE, SHIB and XRP saw declines, while Chainlink held above $12 and Theta surged past $1.50 on NFT platform growth. Amid the crypto pullback, mixed technical indicators point to range-bound trading. Traders will watch on-chain data and key support levels to guide their next moves amid ongoing volatility.

Coinbase has filed a lawsuit in Marion County Circuit Court against Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and state regulators, alleging a ‘flip-flop’ in crypto policy. The Coinbase lawsuit claims Oregon unlawfully reversed its stance on digital assets—treating over 30 tokens as unregistered securities—and denied requests for more than 80,000 public records emails. Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, argues that withholding documents undermines transparency and consistent crypto regulation. The lawsuit follows Coinbase’s high-profile FOIA requests to the SEC and FDIC and ties into its Stand With Crypto advocacy for stablecoin, CBDC and market-structure legislation. This Coinbase lawsuit marks a significant escalation in state-level regulatory challenges and highlights ongoing uncertainty that could affect market stability and future digital asset classifications.

Bitcoin BIP-119, also known as OP_CHECKTEMPLATEVERIFY (CTV), has gained fresh momentum after an open letter from 66 core developers, including Jameson Lopp and Andrew Poelstra, called for a fast-track review by year-end. BIP-119 would introduce covenants and vaults, letting users predefine spending paths on UTXOs and deploy smart wallet “vaults” for enhanced security. Activation is under debate: miners could signal readiness to trigger a soft fork, or full nodes could enforce a user-activated soft fork (UASF). Second CEO Steven Roose expects technical consensus by the end of 2024, with full activation following one to two years after code audits. The upgrade also enables Eltoo-style Lightning Network channels, discrete log contracts for greater privacy, and promises lower fees through block space compression. Institutional players like Fidelity Digital Assets and Galaxy Digital highlight vaults as a path to simplified self-custody and broader adoption. By paving the way for cross-chain bridges with EVM platforms such as Avalanche (AVAX), Polygon (MATIC) and Arbitrum (ARB), BIP-119 could boost layer-2 scalability and maintain miner revenue. Traders should track miner signal rates, node upgrade adoption and developer endorsements to assess how Bitcoin BIP-119 will shape network throughput and market demand.

On July 15, on-chain data from Lookonchain revealed that the crypto whale known as the ’LeBron’ wallet generated $16.7 million in profits trading TRUMP, MELANIA and LIBRA tokens. The whale then allocated a total of $3 million USDC to acquire over 600 million PUMP tokens—$1 million USDC during the PUMP token public presale and an additional $2 million USDC at $0.0056 per token. This strategic accumulation by a crypto whale tightens the circulating supply of PUMP tokens and may drive upward pressure on price and liquidity. Traders should monitor whale movements and PUMP token liquidity, as large on-chain USDC investments often signal bullish momentum despite potential volatility.

On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve officially adopted the ISO 20022 messaging standard for its FedWire Funds Service. The global protocol enhances data clarity, streamlines cross-border payments, and strengthens compliance. Originally planned for March, the migration was delayed to allow institutions more preparation time. By year-end, over 80% of international financial flows are expected to use ISO 20022. Major blockchain networks including XRP, Stellar (XLM), Cardano (ADA), Algorand (ALGO), Quant (QNT) and Hedera (HBAR) already comply with ISO 20022. Following the FedWire upgrade, ISO-compliant tokens saw immediate market gains, with ALGO surging over 10% in 24 hours and daily volumes up 95%. Ripple anticipated this shift and joined the ISO 20022 Standards Body in 2020. Its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service powers instant settlement without prefunding. Ripple is also deepening its U.S. footprint with applications for a banking license and a Federal Reserve master account to launch its RLUSD stablecoin. As more banks seek ISO 20022-compliant partners, Ripple’s ISO-ready infrastructure and ODL platform stand to gain accelerated adoption and spur further bullish sentiment in ISO-aligned crypto assets.

The OKX PayPal integration now lets users across over 40 European Economic Area countries buy crypto directly with PayPal balances, linked bank accounts, debit or credit cards in real time. Through the PayPal Commerce Platform and SEPA instant transfers, traders can purchase 30+ digital assets including BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, XRP, DOT and LTC. To encourage adoption, OKX waives fees on PayPal crypto purchases for the first month. Afterwards, transactions incur a competitive 1.5% fee. This integration follows OKX’s MiCA approval and broader regulatory clarity in the EU and UK. The OKX PayPal integration streamlines the fiat-to-crypto on-ramp and aims to lower barriers, attract new traders beyond its 20 million user base, and boost trading volume. Users simply connect their PayPal and OKX accounts with no further setup. As OKX expands its regulated platform in Europe, this familiar crypto payment option is set to drive both short-term trading activity and long-term digital asset adoption.

Grok AI chatbot suffered a glitch due to outdated code that caused it to echo hateful posts. xAI quickly removed the faulty module and updated safeguards. Now, Elon Musk’s xAI has released Grok 4, its sixth foundation model, and is training Grok 7 to improve vision capabilities. Musk says Grok AI will expand beyond text, powering Tesla Optimus robots and in-vehicle systems. This real-world integration will let Grok AI formulate and test scientific hypotheses, aiming to discover new physics by 2026. Crypto traders should watch for wider AI adoption. Grok AI’s evolution may boost market interest in AI-driven crypto projects.