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In brief XRP hit a new all-time high of $3.66 this week before retreating to $3.15 amid surging volumes and renewed market attention. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse warned of scammers impersonating the firm on YouTube and other social sites. The cryptocurrency’s older retail base makes it especially vulnerable to social engineering, analysts told Decrypt. After…
In brief Solana developers are coming together to focus on changing Solana’s market microstructure. The change centers on Application-Controlled Execution, allowing apps to control transaction execution order. Key players believe this focus will help Solana become home to the world’s most liquid markets. Developers and leaders in the Solana ecosystem are uniting around a focused…
In brief Bitcoin was up 1.1% in Thursday trading, even as major altcoins like XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin were in negative territory. BTC volatility dropped to 1.49%, with experts noting this decreased volatility indicates BTC is maturing into an institutional-grade asset. Marathon Digital upsized its latest offering to $950 million to purchase Bitcoin and expand…
In brief Two men accused of kidnapping and torturing a Bitcoin trader were granted $1 million bail each, despite facing life sentences. Defense claims the alleged victim wasn’t held against his will, citing footage of him appearing relaxed and engaged in social activities. The case reflects a sharp rise in violent crypto “wrench attacks,” with…
We’re excited to announce plans to introduce the $INK token and Ink Layer 2 into our existing product suite, unlocking a new wave of use cases powered by onchain protocols and infrastructure. We aim to deliver seamless onchain experiences and new opportunities for our global client base. $INK will be issued by a subsidiary of…
We’re thrilled to announce that CCD is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading CCD funding and trading are live as of July 24, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by…
In brief India’s CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal said the country is stepping up its use of AI and international data-sharing to identify crypto tax evaders. Minister of State Pankaj Chaudhary confirmed the department is using data analytics to match crypto TDS filings with income tax returns and issue automated notices. India is actively participating in…
In brief The meme coin market is down over the past 24 hours, with most major meme coins dropping in value. It comes after Alon Cohen, co-founder of Pump.fun, confirmed that the hotly anticipated PUMP airdrop won’t be coming in the “immediate future.” Pump.fun-created tokens GOAT, Moo Deng, and Peanut the Squirrel are amongst the…
In brief Trump’s crypto task force will release its 180-day report on July 30, Bo Hines, the group’s executive director, said Wednesday. The report is expected to outline stablecoin oversight, token classification, and enforcement reforms following the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, Decrypt was told. Experts say it may propose building a Bitcoin reserve using seized…
In brief Bitcoin’s consolidation near $120,000 has fueled recent gains in major altcoins, but signs of exhaustion are emerging. Analysts flag a buildup of Ethereum sell orders and leveraged positioning in Solana, pointing to a possible short-term correction. Despite near-term caution, some remain bullish, citing macro drivers like Fed rate cuts and liquidity trends. Several…
