Author: John Smith
The crypto market is still climbing, and Ethereum is not relinquishing its spot as a top gainer. According to crypto.news data on July 18, 2025, Ethereum (ETH) has pushed back into the $3,600 zone for the first time since dropping below that level in January. Trading at $3,642 at the time of writing, the reclaim comes as the second-largest crypto asset continues its meteoric rise, riding on a 9% gain in the past 24 hours. Ethereum’s price chart | Source: crypto.news So far this week, ETH is up about 22% and nearly 43% over the past month, marking a sharp…
Solayer has launched a travel booking platform on Solana exclusive for Emerald Card holders. The platform lets crypto users to book stays at more than 1 million hotels across the globe. According to the recently published press release, the travel platform provides crypto holders with competitive rates that are usually only accessible through credit card reward programs on mainstream travel sites like Booking.com, Expedia, and Travala. The Solana (SOL)-based platform boasts more than 1 million hotels locates in various countries worldwide and offers saving deals of up to 60% compared to mainstream travel booking sites. The platform, dubbed Solayer Travel,…
BTC Digital, a U.S.-based Bitcoin mining firm listed on Nasdaq, has announced a complete overhaul of its treasury strategy by converting all current and future Bitcoin holdings into Ethereum. According to a recent announcement, the company views Ethereum not only as a core asset but also as the operational foundation for its long-term growth, pivoting away from its traditional mining-focused business model. As part of the move, BTC Digital has secured $6 million in new financing and added a $1 million position in Ether. The firm plans to use these funds to accelerate ETH accumulation, with a target to build…
Nasdaq-listed Thumzup Media Corporation has approved a new treasury strategy that will allow it to hold several cryptocurrencies in its balance sheet. The company announced on July 17 that its Board of Directors has authorized the company to hold up to $250 million in cryptocurrency. The approved assets include Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), and the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC). Thumzup stated the decision is part of a wider strategy to remain at the forefront of digital finance and expand its exposure to the crypto market. In parallel with its growing AdTech platform,…
XRP has surged to a new all-time high, breaking a seven-year record as momentum builds across the altcoin market. On Friday, July 18, the token reached a new record high of $3.64, above its previous high of $3.40, set in January 2018. According to crypto.news price tracker, XRP (XRP) is trading at $3.59 as of press time, up 18% in the last day and 40% in the last week. Following the latest surge, XRP’s market value has risen to $212 billion, making it the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, outpacing Tether (USDT). Its market capitalization has increased by 65% in…
Key Takeaways The GENIUS bill passed with 308 votes in favour, following strong bipartisan backing The House approved the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act in a 294-134 vote and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act by a narrower 219-210 margin. In a significant developemnt, the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed the GENIUS Act, officially sending the first-ever federal crypto law to the president for final approval. The bill passed with 308 votes in favor, following strong bipartisan backing. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law without delay. Despite the delay, lawmakers returned to session…
Beyond the stolen millions, the breach exposed a deeper truth: Iran’s crypto economy is less a market than an extension of state power. Leaked code shows surveillance built in, VIPs protected, and miners mobilized in crisis. In a report shared with crypto.news on July 17, TRM Labs revealed how Israel-linked hackers known as Predatory Sparrow infiltrated Nobitex on June 18, siphoning $90 million in a politically charged cyberattack. But the breach did more than drain funds; it laid bare Tehran’s hidden control over the exchange, from warrantless surveillance tools to preferential treatment for regime-linked users. The fallout has been severe.…
Tim Scott praised the House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, marking a major step forward in U.S. digital asset regulation. In a July 17 statement, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) called the legislation which was just passed “a major milestone in securing America’s leadership in payments innovation,” and emphasized its alignment with former President Donald Trump’s agenda to establish the U.S. as “the crypto capital of the world.” The GENIUS Act, which Scott co-sponsored and shepherded through the Senate, establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. It…
CEX.io researchers believe that 2025 could be a record year for venture capital investment in crypto. After several years of relative stagnation, venture capital is once again interested in crypto. According to a report by CEX.io, published on Thursday, July 17, venture deals in the first half of 2025 reached $16.5 billion. This suggests that 2025 could be on track to become the record year in venture deals. Half-year crypto venture capital deal volume since 2021 | Source: CEX.io This volume already surpasses the $12.2 billion recorded in all of 2024. It also exceeds the $10.9 billion in 2021, which…
Tokenization of stocks and bonds presents a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity that could reshape crypto markets over the coming decade, Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says. Summary Tokenization is advancing fast, with Robinhood, Kraken, and Coinbase launching platforms and institutions backing blockchain networks. The market size is huge — tokenizing stocks and bonds could unlock a $257T opportunity. Crypto impact is near, with 1–5% of assets possibly going on-chain in the next few years. Investment options include layer 1 tokens (ETH, SOL, LINK) and stocks like Coinbase or Robinhood. Tokenization is heating up, and Bitwise’s chief investment officer Matt Hougan says it might start…