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Pepeto presale on Ethereum has raised over $5.6 million at a ground-floor price of $0.000000143 per token out of a 420 trillion supply, offering early investors up to 100x upside if it reaches PEPE’s price. The Pepeto presale combines meme coin appeal with practical features via PepetoSwap—a zero-fee trading platform—and a cross-chain bridge. With 100,000+ community members and viral marketing, Pepeto aims for an Ethereum listing soon. Investors can participate using USDT, ETH, or BNB. Competing meme tokens like PEPE and Little Pepe face market cap constraints or lack integrated infrastructure, giving Pepeto an edge in scalability and cost efficiency. Traders should weigh its unique utility, fee-free model, and high potential returns as the presale allocation window closes.

eToro has selected Ethereum for its stock tokenization service, minting 100 US-listed stocks and ETFs as ERC-20 tokens fully backed by underlying shares. These tokens trade 24/5 globally and can be redeemed for real positions on the eToro platform. The firm also markets spot-price futures tied to these tokens through a CME Group partnership. To fuel its expansion, eToro secured a $250 million three-year credit facility. Building on its 2019 tokenization of gold, silver and fiat, eToro plans to extend stock tokenization across all asset classes and integrate these ERC-20 tokens into DeFi protocols, potentially reshaping decentralized access to US equities.

Twenty One Capital has increased its Bitcoin holdings to over 43,500 BTC, surpassing its original target by 1,500 BTC. The firm, backed by Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether, Bitfinex and SoftBank, acquired roughly 5,800 BTC from Tether, bringing its treasury to $5.13 billion at current prices. Unlike many peers, it employs a debt-free strategy and plans to go public via a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners. This milestone underscores a broader corporate trend of Bitcoin accumulation and intensifies competition for scarce BTC.

Twenty One Capital will complete a Bitcoin acquisition of 5,800 BTC from Tether at an average cost of $87,280 per coin. This deal boosts its Bitcoin treasury to 43,500 BTC and reinforces its ranking as the third-largest corporate holder. The acquisition is tied to a SPAC listing merger with Cantor Equity Partners (Nasdaq: CEP), with shares to trade under ticker XXI. The firm will launch a new Bitcoin Per Share (BPS) metric, replacing EPS at roughly 12,559 satoshis per share. All holdings will be held on-chain with real-time proof of reserves. Major backers include Tether, Bitfinex and SoftBank, offering transparent Bitcoin exposure without traditional liabilities.

A Standard Chartered report shows corporate treasury firms have accumulated 1% of the total ETH supply since early June, surpassing Bitcoin holdings. Record inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs have further boosted Ether prices. ETH remains about 21% below its all-time high of $4,890. Standard Chartered forecasts that institutional ETH holdings could climb to 10% of the circulating supply by year-end. Firms are drawn by staking rewards and DeFi leverage, benefits not available to US Bitcoin ETFs. These drivers are fueling robust institutional investment in ETH. Leading investors include BitMine Immersion Tech, which holds 0.5% of circulating ETH and plans to increase its stake to 5%. New entrant Ether Machine aims to secure over 400,000 ETH (roughly $1.5 billion) and pursue a Nasdaq listing as ETHM. Continued inflows and ETF launches could push ETH toward $4,000 by year-end.

PowerBank has activated its largest U.S. asset, the 3.79MW Geddes Solar Project in New York. The repurposed landfill farm now powers about 450 homes annually. This launch also inaugurates PowerBank’s Bitcoin treasury strategy, allocating Geddes’ net cash flows to build a Bitcoin reserve. The Bitcoin treasury strategy aims to retain earnings in a non-correlated asset with long-term appreciation potential. No BTC has been purchased yet. Management will set purchase timing and size based on market conditions, cash needs and regulatory factors. Custody frameworks are under review. The Geddes Project serves as a pilot for scaling this hybrid model across PowerBank’s 1GW solar and battery storage pipeline, blending renewable energy leadership with financial innovation.

Bitmain will open its first U.S. Bitcoin ASIC chip factory by early 2026, with a new headquarters set up in Texas or Florida by late Q3 2025. The world’s largest Bitcoin mining hardware maker aims to bypass U.S. tariffs on Chinese technology, reduce import costs and speed up delivery and repairs for American customers. The plant will hire about 250 local staff for production and maintenance, reflecting similar expansions by Canaan and MicroBT amid U.S.–China trade tensions. After China banned mining in 2021, U.S. share of global hashrate rose to 37.8% in 2022, driven by low energy prices. Domestic ASIC production will streamline logistics and stabilise hardware costs, though it may raise U.S. security concerns over Chinese chip manufacturing. The factory will strengthen Bitmain’s position in the Bitcoin mining market.

Ika has launched its MPC mainnet on Sui, introducing a zero-trust multiparty computation protocol for native cross-chain asset control. The MPC mainnet enables trustless management of BTC, ETH and other L1/L2 assets directly from Sui smart contracts without bridges or wrapped tokens. A key innovation is dWallets, a decentralized, programmable signature scheme governed by Sui smart contracts. Underpinned by a 2PC-MPC cryptographic protocol, the network achieves sub-second transaction latency and linear scalability across hundreds of global operators. The permissionless PoS-secured IKA token powers transaction fees, spam prevention, validator rewards and on-chain governance. Leading Sui projects—including Native, Human Tech, Rhei Finance, Aeon, Nativerse, Ekko, Legacy Link and Full Sail—are already integrating Ika’s MPC mainnet. Co-founder Omer Sadika calls this launch a paradigm shift in blockchain interoperability, promising enhanced security and seamless cross-chain asset management for developers and institutions.

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio advises investors to allocate 15% of portfolios to gold and Bitcoin to hedge against currency devaluation amid rising US national debt. This marks a significant increase from his earlier Bitcoin recommendation of 1–2%. Dalio highlights Bitcoin’s limited supply and global transaction reach but remains cautious about its role as a reserve currency due to transparency and code-alteration risks. According to Treasury data, US debt has climbed above $37.1 trillion, pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio over 123%. He warns that issuing nearly $12 trillion in new Treasuries next year could spark higher interest rates, dollar weakness and stock market volatility. Dalio views the long-term debt cycle as unsustainable and urges diversification into gold and Bitcoin to protect portfolios from sharp market downturns and inflation.

Joe Lubin-led SharpLink Gaming is accelerating its ETH accumulation strategy through daily market purchases and staking to secure yield and compound growth. Currently holding 360,800 ETH, the firm aims to overtake rival BitMine Immersion Technology’s 566,800 ETH treasury. SharpLink avoids heavy leverage, issuing equity and exploring convertible bonds to fund ETH purchases. This push for ETH accumulation has stoked institutional FOMO, underpinning Ethereum’s 110% price surge in three months and setting the stage ahead of expected spot ETF approvals, highlighting the deepening institutionalization of Ethereum.

Bakkt has agreed to sell its loyalty services unit to Project Labrador Holdco, a Roman DBDR Technology Advisors subsidiary, for $11 million. The deal, covering working capital, debt and short-term loans, is expected to close in Q3 2025. This divestment allows Bakkt to focus on pure-play crypto infrastructure. In preliminary Q2 results, total revenue rose 13% year-on-year to $577–579 million, while crypto services income climbed 14.2%. Co-CEOs Andy Main and Akshay Naheta plan to deploy proceeds and a concurrent $75 million public offering into AI-enhanced crypto products, stablecoin payments and an active treasury strategy. After losing loyalty and crypto service agreements with Bank of America and Webull and facing a 31% year-to-date share price slump, Bakkt aims to rebuild investor confidence. The company may allocate part of the funds to Bitcoin (BTC) purchases. The move underscores Bakkt’s commitment to core crypto infrastructure and stablecoin payments solutions.

Circle Internet Group has partnered with Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) to integrate USDC stablecoin transactions into FIS’s funds movement platform. The integration, slated for completion by year-end, will allow thousands of banks and financial institutions to send and receive USDC through existing treasury and payment infrastructures. By embedding USDC into FIS systems, institutions can settle cross-border and domestic payments in seconds, cut transaction costs, and access 24/7 programmable rails without major infrastructure changes. The deal reduces technical barriers and enhances regulatory confidence, accelerating USDC adoption across the financial sector. Industry experts view this collaboration as a catalyst for institutional digital currency use, potentially spawning tokenized assets and digital lending services. Traders should monitor regulatory developments and pilot opportunities around USDC integration, as this move positions USDC as a foundational rail for future payment innovations, signaling a bullish trend in market demand.

Optimism surged 13% after Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, announced spot trading pairs for OP/KRW, OP/BTC and OP/USDT. Trading volume jumped 460% to a two-month high as Open Interest climbed 38% to $310 million. On-chain data shows a Chaikin Money Flow of +0.10, while Binance’s long/short ratio stands at 2.06 with 67% longs. Technically, Optimism has broken a long-term descending trendline and is approaching the key $0.85 resistance. A daily close above $0.85 and the 200-day EMA could spur a 40% rally toward $1.20. Conversely, failure to breach may trigger a pullback below $0.85. Traders should monitor momentum signals and the $0.85 breakout for potential market opportunities.

Cboe BZX has filed a SEC application to list the Canary Staked INJ ETF. This new crypto ETF from Canary Capital is designed to track Injective (INJ) price movements while bundling staking rewards into a single, yield-generating product. The filing marks the first stage of the SEC’s two-step approval process for digital-asset ETFs and comes alongside a parallel submission for the Invesco Galaxy Solana ETF. Traders should watch for SEC feedback: approval could boost INJ liquidity and create a fresh on-ramp for institutional capital into the Injective ecosystem. If greenlit, the Staked INJ ETF may pave the way for similar Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) staking ETFs, though custody security, yield volatility and regulatory uncertainty remain key risks.

Coinbase is in advanced talks to acquire CoinDCX, one of India’s largest crypto exchanges, in a deal valued at about $1 billion. The acquisition would instantly give Coinbase access to CoinDCX’s 6 million users and billions in monthly trading volume. India’s regulatory clarity and supportive policies have fueled local crypto adoption. Coinbase aims to leverage its exchange infrastructure to bolster security and integrate CoinDCX’s tech talent. For CoinDCX, the partnership offers capital infusion, global reach and operational support after its recent $44 million exploit recovery. Analysts view the acquisition as a bullish signal for liquidity and token listings in the Indian market. Traders should monitor regulatory approval timelines, as government sign-off remains a key hurdle. A successful deal could boost trading volumes, expand token offerings and strengthen market stability in India.

PayPal has launched Pay with Crypto for U.S. merchants, enabling acceptance of over 100 cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, USDT and USDC. Pay with Crypto offers near-instant cross-border settlement and transaction fees as low as 0.99%, up to 90% cheaper than traditional cards. Merchants can convert received crypto into fiat or stablecoins, including PYUSD with 4% APY, immediately. The service integrates with major exchanges (Coinbase, OKX, Binance, Kraken) and wallets (MetaMask, Phantom, Exodus) under the PayPal World and Venmo PayPal Word initiatives. A closed SEC PYUSD probe and a new Fiserv partnership embed stablecoins into enterprise payment workflows. U.S. rollout starts soon, targeting borderless commerce across a $4 trillion market and 650 million users. Traders should watch for rising Pay with Crypto transaction volumes and increased demand for PYUSD and key tokens, which may boost market liquidity and price support.

EigenLayer has launched its multi-chain Active Validation Services (AVS) on L2 networks via the Base Sepolia Testnet. The upgrade synchronizes validator stakes, slashing rules and operator settings across supported Layer-2 chains while preserving Ethereum-grade security. Validators benefit from unified stake weights and penalty enforcement, extending EigenLayer’s pooled security model beyond Ethereum. Base is the first partner, with additional chain support planned and a mainnet rollout by Q3 2025. This multi-chain AVS removes the scalability-security trade-off and enables faster, lower-cost dApp deployment on L2. Traders view the update as a bullish catalyst for EigenLayer and broader L2 adoption.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) holds about 64% of BNB’s circulating supply (89.1M tokens), valuing his stake at $75.8B after BNB surged to an all-time high of $850.70 on July 28. The token’s rally is driven by regular token burns, rising TVL, stablecoin market cap and whale accumulation on BNB Chain. The Maxwell upgrade has boosted block speeds and on-chain activity, driving PancakeSwap volumes to yearly highs. CZ’s 98% allocation to BNB (versus 1.32% in BTC) underscores his long-term confidence but raises centralization concerns. As BNB strengthens its role in DeFi, NFTs and GameFi, traders should monitor CZ’s holdings for market signals, balance conviction with diversification, and assess regulatory scrutiny and Layer-1 competition before adjusting positions.

On July 28, 2025, Upbit announced that it will list Optimism (OP) spot trading pairs—OP/BTC, OP/KRW and OP/USDT—with trades settling on the Optimism network. The new pairs go live on July 29 at 07:30 UTC, aiming to boost Optimism liquidity and widen market access. Following the announcement, the OP token price spiked sharply. Traders can now buy and sell OP against Bitcoin, the Korean won and Tether, driving higher on-chain activity and tighter spreads. This altcoin listing underscores Upbit’s strategy to expand its altcoin offerings and reflects growing demand for Layer-2 tokens like Optimism. Expect increased trading volume, short-term volatility and potential listing pumps. To prepare, traders should complete Upbit account verification, fund wallets with KRW, BTC or USDT, enable two-factor authentication and set stop-loss orders to manage risk.

On July 28, F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun completed a major ETH transfer, moving 5,000 ETH (about $19.2M) to Binance. The transaction was flagged by on-chain analyst Yu Jin, highlighting the value of on-chain analysis in tracking whale movements. Traders are assessing if this ETH transfer signals portfolio rebalancing, staking plans or a potential sell-off. Large whale transfers to Binance often trigger short-term market volatility. Historical data shows similar ETH transfers caused brief price swings but had limited long-term impact on Ethereum fundamentals. Binance’s liquidity may absorb these volumes, reducing immediate sell pressure. Traders should monitor on-chain metrics, market sentiment and network developments. Maintaining risk management strategies is crucial. Despite occasional volatility, Ethereum’s robust DeFi, staking and smart-contract ecosystem underpins its long-term growth.

Ruvi AI presale has raised over $2.5 million in its Phase 2 round, selling 200 million tokens at $0.015 each and claiming 70% of allocations. The Ruvi AI presale now counts 2,400 holders. The project completed a CyberScope audit and secured a CoinMarketCap listing, boosting credibility and liquidity. A strategic partnership with WEEX Exchange and real-world applications, including AI-driven marketing solutions and blockchain-enabled instant payouts for content creators, highlight Ruvi AI’s utility. VIP investment tiers offer bonus allocations from 40% to 100%, magnifying token upside. Phase 3 pricing rises to $0.02 before a guaranteed valuation of $0.07 at presale close, ensuring a 5× ROI for Phase 2 investors. Analysts predict a post-listing price of $1, implying potential gains of up to 66× and a 13,800% return. Active momentum and upcoming price hikes create a narrow window for traders seeking high-leverage opportunities.

Ruvi AI’s presale has surged after its CoinMarketCap listing and a CyberScope audit confirmed smart contract security. Phase 2 tokens at $0.015 have sold 70%, raising $2.5M, with over 200M RUVI tokens distributed among 2,400 holders. Phase 3 will raise the token price to $0.02, then to $0.07 by presale end, offering up to 5× returns. Analysts foresee a potential 66× to 100× ROI if RUVI reaches $1 post-listing. A partnership with WEEX Exchange simplifies access for both new and seasoned traders. Unlike purely speculative tokens, Ruvi AI provides AI-driven marketing tools and blockchain payouts to creators, ensuring practical demand. Early investors can claim up to 100% VIP bonuses, boosting allocations. These credentials position the Ruvi AI presale as a strong bullish catalyst for crypto traders.

Mutuum Finance has entered its Phase 6 presale, raising over $13.6 million to date and securing more than $500,000 in this phase alone. The presale token price stands at $0.035, marking a 20% gain. With over 14,500 holders and 5% of its 4 billion token supply sold, Mutuum Finance is rolling out a Layer-2 beta platform for near-zero gas fees and instant transactions. The DeFi protocol issues interest-bearing mtTokens backed by major assets like ETH, SOL and DAI, and will soon launch P2P lending for high-risk coins such as SHIB and DOGE. Additional features include a mint-and-burn stablecoin, adjustable borrowing rates to maintain a $1 peg, and staking rewards that channel buy-back dividends to MUTM holders. Security measures include a CertiK audit score of 95 and a $50,000 bug bounty. A $100,000 MUTM giveaway will reward ten users with 10,000 tokens each. Phase 7 will raise the price to $0.04. The roadmap highlights cross-chain scalability and full decentralization. Early investors have seen 3× returns, and analysts forecast further gains to $0.15–$0.30 by 2026, underscoring bullish momentum for traders.

The U.S. Department of Justice is weighing criminal charges against Dragonfly VC over its Tornado Cash investment, marking the first time the DoJ targets early investors in a sanctioned crypto mixer. Dragonfly’s co-founder Haseeb Qureshi vows to defend the firm, citing the legality of its 2020 investment and prior assurances from regulators. Tornado Cash, an Ethereum-based privacy mixer, was sanctioned in 2022 for alleged North Korean money laundering and briefly removed from sanctions in 2025. Legal experts warn that charges against Dragonfly VC Tornado Cash investment will chill venture capital in privacy-preserving technology. The move extends liability beyond developers and may reshape U.S. crypto regulation, potentially affecting trading sentiment and capital flows for privacy tokens.

Pudgy Penguins has denied rumors of an OpenSea acquisition, confirming no buyout plans. Pudgy Penguins is prioritizing expanding brand partnerships, including collaborations with Lufthansa and NASCAR. It has launched the physical Pudgy Toys line with PMI Toys, offering holders commercial-use rights through its OverpassIP platform. The project also released Pengu Clash, a skill-based Web3 game on The Open Network (TON) blockchain. Meanwhile, the broader NFT market rebounded in July, with total capitalization hitting $6.6 bn, up 94% month-on-month, and weekly trading volumes rising 51%. Ethereum’s CryptoPunks led the surge with floor prices up 53%, nearing $180,000 per token.

Blockchain entrepreneur Justin Sun initiated a major ETH transfer by moving 60,000 ETH off Binance into private wallets. This sizable ETH transfer ranks among the largest recent whale movements and reduces exchange liquidity, easing immediate sell pressure on the market. Traders interpret this ETH transfer as a potential sign of portfolio rebalancing, staking deployment, or OTC deal preparation. The reduction in on-exchange reserves can support bullish price momentum, although sudden whale transactions may trigger short-term volatility. Following Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake, monitoring such whale transfers is crucial for assessing liquidity shifts and market sentiment. Crypto traders should combine whale alerts, on-chain data, and broader market analysis to evaluate the lasting impact on ETH price dynamics.

Ether ETFs extended their net-inflow streak to 16 trading days on Friday, drawing $452.7 million in new capital and lifting total assets under management to $20.66 billion, roughly 4.6% of Ether’s market cap. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) led inflows with $440.1 million, followed by Bitwise’s ETHW and Fidelity’s FETH, while Grayscale’s ETHE saw $23.5 million in redemptions. Institutional demand for regulated Ether exposure—driven by DeFi, staking and smart-contract growth—has fueled $9.33 billion in cumulative inflows since launch. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan forecasts ETF-driven demand could reach $20 billion of ETH over the next year, far outpacing projected issuance of 0.8 million ETH and indicating potential supply pressure. In parallel, spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $130.7 million on Friday, bringing cumulative inflows to $54.82 billion and total assets to $151.45 billion, underscoring sustained investor appetite for crypto exchange-traded products.

An ENA whale transferred 13.4 million ENA tokens (~$7.26M) from Binance to a private wallet. The off-exchange move cuts sell-side liquidity and often signals bullish intent for Ethena’s synthetic dollar protocol. Large withdrawals like this typically precede price support as whales accumulate rather than sell. The whale may be securing assets in cold storage, locking ENA for DeFi staking, or preparing OTC trades. Strong whale conviction can boost confidence in Ethena’s delta-hedging model for its USDe stablecoin backed by staked ETH. Traders should track ENA whale movements using on-chain analytics tools such as Onchain Lens, Whale Alert, and Nansen. Combine these signals with technical and fundamental analysis. Keep an eye on broader market drivers like Bitcoin trends, regulation changes, and protocol updates to inform risk-managed ENA trading strategies.

Ethereum price has held above $3,500 despite market volatility, underpinned by significant whale accumulation and rising institutional adoption. Since early July, large wallets added over 540,000 ETH, while institutional holdings climbed to 2.3 million ETH, led by Bit Mine’s 566,776 ETH position. Technical analysis reveals an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern with resistance at $3,750. A decisive breakout could drive ETH toward $4,000, attracting further investor interest. Conversely, a drop below $3,500 risks a retest of the $3,100–$3,300 demand zone. Traders should monitor these levels, consider potential liquidity sweeps between $3,000 and $3,400, and factor in Ethereum’s upcoming scaling upgrades to inform trading strategies.