Dogecoin, Cardano, XRP See Profit-Taking, BNB Crosses $800 as Economists See Lower Chances of July Rate Cut

The crypto market is once again knocking on the $4 trillion door but just can’t seem to walk through it. Total market capitalization hovered at $3.93 trillion on Wednesday, marking the third attempt in four weeks to decisively break the milestone. That’s despite strong risk-on sentiment in equities, surging institutional demand for Ethereum, and fresh … Read more

MARA Holdings Plans $850M Convertible Note Offering to Fuel Bitcoin Buys, Repay Debt

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings (MARA) said it plans to raise $850 million through a private sale of 0% convertible senior notes due in 2032. The deal, aimed exclusively at qualified institutional buyers, includes an option for initial buyers to purchase an additional $150 million of the notes, potentially bringing the total raise to $1 billion, … Read more

RAG Systems Are Breaking the Barriers of Language Models: Here’s How

Large language models (LLMs) are very popular in the software world these days. They introduce new articles, blog posts, courses, and models from leading companies in our industry, such as Meta, Huggingface, Microsoft, etc., which requires us to follow new technologies closely. We’ve decided to write some short, informative articles to introduce these topics and … Read more

The Market Has Become ‘Overly Excited’ for Stablecoins, Hong Kong Financial Regulator Says

Companies looking to issue stablecoins should rein in their enthusiasm, especially when their main business is unrelated to digital assets, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) CEO Eddie Yue, wrote in a blog post on the central bank’s website. Some companies that don’t have a business that is related to stablecoins — tokens whose value is … Read more

XRP’s July Uptrend Threatened as Bitcoin’s $120K Price Resistance Holds

This is a daily analysis of top tokens with CME futures by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Bitcoin: Rangeplay continues with MACD teasing bearish flip Bitcoin (BTC) hit a record high above $123,000 on July 14, before entering a period of consolidation. Prices have since been range-bound between resistance at $120,000 and … Read more

Build the Future of Bitcoin Finance with Mezo’s Alpha Builder Program

Mezo’s Alpha Builder Program invites developers to build Bitcoin-native apps using MUSD, its Bitcoin-backed stablecoin. Builders gain grants, co-marketing support, technical integration help, and access to the BitcoinFi Accelerator. With Mezo’s Cathedral and Bazaar ecosystems, teams can create DeFi, SocialFi, and experimental apps to power the future of Bitcoin finance.

Meet Orbitt: The Fastest Way to Build a One‑Tap Launch Bot on Solana

The frontier of Web3 development isn’t usually a new L1 or smart contract framework. Sometimes it’s as easy as improving a tool’s speed, smoothness, and accessibility. One of the most obvious instances is the growth of Telegram-native launch bots, which combine token generation, liquidity supply, and even visibility campaigns into a few clicks. Orbitt provides … Read more

Altcoins, NFTs Lure Risk-On Buyers: Crypto Daybook Americas

By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The government’s announcements of trade agreements with countries including Indonesia and Japan “raised hopes that the U.S. might be about to reach deals with other countries that avoid the higher tariffs,” Deutsche Bank analysts wrote in a note reported on by Reuters. That optimism has allowed … Read more

Bitwise CIO on Ether’s ‘Demand Shock’: Why ETH’s Rally Has Staying Power

Ether’s recent price action may be fueled by more than just sentiment. According to Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matthew Hougan, the world’s second-largest crypto asset is undergoing what he calls a “demand shock,” driven by surging inflows into exchange-traded products and new corporate treasury strategies. In a thread posted Tuesday on X, Hougan … Read more

Prince of Darkness’ Death Sparks Wave of Rug-Pulls on Solana

The death of the legendary rockstar Ozzy Osbourne, “Prince of Darkness,” on Tuesday has triggered a frenzy in the crypto markets. Within hours, opportunistic developers began minting “OZZY” and “RIP Ozzy” tokens across the Solana blockchain, hoping to capitalize on the heavy metal icon’s passing. Blockchain data reveals at least 15 Solana-based meme coins bearing … Read more