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In brief Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz said that Ethereum could do better than Bitcoin over the next three to six months. Institutions buying the second-biggest cryptocurrency will help propel its rise, he said. ETH remains well below its all-time high mark from 2021, while Bitcoin just recently hit another fresh peak. Crypto entrepreneur and billionaire…
In brief GameSquare borrowed stablecoins against a recently acquired CryptoPunk. The rare CryptoPunks NFT was purchased from Compound founder Robert Leshner for $5.15 million worth of preferred shares. GameSquare owned 12,900 ETH, as of Thursday worth $48 million. GameSquare, a digital media company with an Ethereum treasury strategy, said Thursday that it acquired a rare…
In brief BitMine Immersion Technologies’ Ethereum token holdings have reached $2.1 billion. The firm, which previously focused on Bitcoin mining, holds more ETH than any other Ethereum treasury firm. The company closed a $250 million initial private placement on July 8. BitMine Immersion Technologies’ Ethereum token holdings have reached $2.1 billion, according to a Thursday…
In brief Myriad has expanded its prediction markets to Ethereum layer-2 network, Linea. Top markets this week include predictions on SharpLink Gaming’s ETH holdings and Solana tokens PENGU, Fartcoin, and PUMP. Predictors think PENGU will eclipse a $2.5 billion market cap by the end of July, and Fartcoin will outpace PUMP into August. What do…
In brief A Bitcoin address on Thursday moved $469 million worth of the leading cryptocurrency. The digital fortune had sat virtually unmoved since January 2011, blockchain data shows. Earlier this month, a Bitcoin whale moved $8 billion in coins—shocking market observers. A Bitcoin whale on Thursday moved its $469 million crypto fortune after holding it…
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…
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…
In brief Crypto mogul Arthur Hayes previously predicted that Ethereum would hit $5,000 per coin this year. He now thinks it will soar to $10,000, following the coin’s recent surge. Hayes argues in a blog post that credit expansion in the U.S. will cause the digital coin’s surge. Ethereum has made a comeback, recently hitting…
