Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm makes urgent plea for $500K as trial looms
Roman Storm’s trial on money laundering and sanctions charges begins on Monday, with $1.96 million raised to cover legal expenses so far.
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Stash Tops $760M as BTC Breaks Above $122K
Sovereign Bitcoin reserves may become a long-term strategy for nations as El Salvador’s gains show multi-year value, Decrypt was told.
DOGE Advances 5% on Late-Session Rally as Whale Activity Returns
What to know: DOGE rallied 5.05% between July 13 06:00 and July 14 05:00, rising from $0.200 to $0.210 with a total trading range of $0.01 (6% volatility). The breakout above $0.200 resistance was confirmed by back-to-back volume spikes of 615.53M and 581.80M during the 03:00–04:00 session. Institutional accumulation was visible as volume exceeded the … Read more
‘100-bagger’ — Ethereum could hit $1.5M over time: EMJ Capital
EMJ Capital founder Eric Jackson says approved Ether staking ETFs could kick off a rally that could see it rise by more than 100-fold and eventually hit $1.5 million per token.
As Bitcoin Rushes Past $122K, What’s Next for Ether, XRP, Dogecoin?
Bitcoin (BTC) extended its breakout to a new all-time high of $122,000 on Monday, triggering a broad crypto rally as ETF inflows, short liquidations, and policy optimism from Washington continued to buoy a bullish mood. Ether (ETH) broke through $3,000, supported by $383 million in ETF inflows on Friday. Majors tokens have surged in the … Read more
Jack Dorsey’s new app tracks how much grass you’re touching
Sun Day is the second app that the Twitter co-founder has launched in the last week, and it was built using Block’s artificial intelligence assistant, Goose.
Controversial Bitcoin upgrade BIP-119 may be decided by end of year
If activated, BIP-119 could boost Bitcoin layer 2s like the Lightning Network and Ark while offering end-users safer and easier self-custody solutions.
Bitcoin is rallying on US deficit concerns, not hype: Analyst
Bitcoin has become a macro asset hedge against a $7 trillion deficit swing in the US and understanding that could be key to figuring out where the price is going.
Bearish Bitcoin Trader Loses $92M as Surge Wipes Out $426M in Short Liquidations
More than $680 million in crypto positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours with short traders taking the bulk of the pain as a bitcoin (BTC) breakout above $121,000 triggered a chain reaction across derivatives markets. Roughly $426 million of the total liquidations came from bearish bets, according to Coinglass data, making it one … Read more
XRP Rallies 8% on Rising Institutional Bid, Eyes $3.40 After ‘Triangle Breakout’
What to know: XRP rose 6.04% from $2.77 to $2.93 between July 13 06:00 and July 14 05:00, with a $0.171 range and clear breakout through the $2.84 resistance level. Institutional accumulation appeared at 03:00, when trading volume spiked to 176M — double the hourly average — confirming breakout strength. XRP closed above $2.91 despite … Read more
Trump Collaborator, Bill Zanker, Downplays Wallet Kerfuffle
Bill Zanker, who helped U.S. President Donald Trump and his family launch the eponymous NFT collection and memecoin, says there’s more to come from their collaborations. Zanker says he’s still in good graces with the president’s family despite receiving a cease-and-desist from it just weeks ago. “Every day, we’re focused on turning TRUMP into a … Read more
Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm Alleges DOJ Botched Key Telegram Evidence
Storm’s legal counsel alleges prosecutors misattributed a journalist’s message and failed to disclose the mistake immediately.
Bitcoin, Ether Traders Bet Big With Tuesday’s U.S. Inflation Data Seen as Non-Event
Traders are betting big on bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) as the BTC rally rages on, and observers downplay Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data as a potential barrier for the bull. BTC, the leading cryptocurrency by market value, rose to record highs above $121,000 during Monday’s Asian trading hours, representing a 2.7% gain on a 24-hour … Read more
SharpLink Buys $48M in Ethereum, Lifts Stock Higher in Overnight Trade
The Nasdaq-listed gaming firm turned strategic reserve, has made consecutive eight-figure buys of Ethereum.
NFT lawsuit against Dolce & Gabbana in doubt as US arm cleared
A US federal judge allowed Dolce & Gabbana USA to escape a class-action lawsuit over an NFT project launched by its Italian parent company.
Japan’s Metaplanet Buys 797 Bitcoin as BTC Breaks Past $120K
Metaplanet, the largest corporate bitcoin (BTC) holder outside North America, has purchased an additional 797 BTC, worth around $96 million, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 16,352. Simon Gerovich, CEO of the Tokyo-listed hotelier, recently told the FT that the firm aims to leverage these holdings as collateral to finance acquisitions of cash‑generating businesses, particularly in … Read more
Myanmar’s proliferating scam centers
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xAI blames code for Grok’s anti-Semitic Hitler posts
xAI blamed an instruction set glitch for Grok’s anti-Semitic tirade, claiming that deprecated instructions made the chatbot mirror extremist content for 16 hours.
US Economy in a ‘Goldilocks-Like Equilibrium’ as Bitcoin Blasts Past $121K
Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally is being fueled by tariff-driven trade flows, high Treasury payouts, and a broader shift toward risk assets.
Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto is the world’s 11th richest person
Bitcoin would need to spike at least 208% and hit $370,000 per token for Satoshi Nakamoto to become richer than the top billionaire on the Forbes billionaires list.
Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Above $120K as U.S. Inflation Data Looms
Bitcoin (BTC) rose past $120,000 for the first time on record, taking the year-to-date gain to 28%. BTC is currently trading above $121,000 as of midday Hong Kong time, according to CoinDesk market data. The move follows President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 30% tariff on the EU and Mexico, starting Aug. 1, and … Read more
Bitcoin taps new all-time high at $120K on Coinbase
Bitcoin reached a new high on Coinbase at $120,000 amid surging spot ETF flows, network activity, and long-term holder profits, which hint at higher targets.
Asia Morning Briefing: How Will Coinbase Rebrand Its Wallet?
Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. Rest in Peace, Coinbase Wallet. No, the app itself isn’t going … Read more
The Scourge of Arial (2001)
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