Ethereum’s price soared past the $3,000 mark this week, fueled by a confluence of macroeconomic events, favorable technical signals, and rising investor optimism. This breakout follows months of consolidation, as ETH struggled to maintain a price above the $2,800 level.
XRP saw a major transaction on 16 July as 25.5 million tokens, worth $73.6 million, were moved from an unknown wallet to Coinbase. This coincided with a daily net outflow of $9.69 million from spot markets, extending XRP’s persistent trend of exchange outflows.
The DEA, those dogged pursuers of dope and dollars, have been hot on the trail of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most notorious gangs to ever smuggle a kilo of cocaine across the border. And in a recent sting, they managed to lasso a whopping $10 million in cryptocurrency, the spoils of the cartel’s illicit activities. 💸
On the first day of the Web3 Summit 2025 on July 17, Wood discussed the protocol’s plans to launch a fully decentralized stablecoin. The stablecoin, which will be pegged to the project’s native token DOT (DOT), is designed to advance capital efficiency and scalability.
As we gaze upon the chaotic tapestry of the markets, TRON (TRX) finds itself precariously perched at $0.31, a modest yet promising surge of 3.20% in the last 24 hours, its ascent almost languid like a weary protagonist climbing a moral hill! The $0.32 mark looms ahead, whispering sweet nothings as traders acknowledge this dubious area of resistance. What folly lies within these charts and figures, as a pattern of higher lows attempts to make sense of the madness? ⚖️
In the vast and often chaotic world of cryptocurrencies, BONK has emerged as a beacon of hope and speculation, much like a lighthouse in a stormy sea. The third quarter of 2025 has seen BONK rally by a staggering 160% in the first half of July, reversing nearly all of the losses from the previous year. And yet, beneath this surge, the true story of BONK is one of genuine adoption and strategic planning, not just the whims of market hype or the fear of missing out (FOMO). 🌊
In a press release that had us all on the edge of our seats, the company confirmed they’ve applied for “Truth Social AI” and “Truth Social AI Search.” We can only imagine the wonders these AI features will bring to the platform, like maybe a “Truth Bot” that can tell you if your post is truly truthful or just a load of hot air. 🔥
In a display of truly astonishing political acrobatics, the US House of Representatives marked Wednesday by voting on a motion to reconsider those slightly bruised and battered crypto bills that flopped less than a third-rate stage magician. As reported by the trusty NewsBTC, that Monday-before-last’s defeat was announced in a nail-biting 196-223 vote, where thirteen brave Republicans decided to join forces with the Democrats. Quite the plot twist!
In a move that could make your grandma start asking about blockchain, PAX Technology, one of the world’s largest payment terminal providers, has joined forces with crypto payment firm Lunu Pay. This partnership is like a tech marriage made in heaven, bringing digital currency acceptance to physical retail. 🛍️
Matador, a company that’s as much about Bitcoin as a cowboy is about his horse, announced on Wednesday that they have an interim goal of buying 1,000 Bitcoin (BTC) on or before 2026. Their grand vision is to accumulate 6,000 BTC by 2027, a number that’s as impressive as it is daunting. 🐎💼
