Crypto Weekly Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $123K, XRP and ETH Unleash Chart-Busting Comebacks

The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant week, highlighted by bitcoin surpassing $123,000 on July 14, followed by a surge in altcoins, particularly ethereum, which saw double-digit gains. XRP also performed well, peaking at $3.66. Cryptocurrency Market Enjoys Milestone Week The cryptocurrency market once again had a milestone-setting week that started with bitcoin ( BTC) breaching … Read more

Ether ETFs Outshine Bitcoin ETFs for Second Straight Day With $403 Million in Inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) raked in $766 million on Friday, July 18, with ether ETFs once again outpacing their bitcoin counterparts. Fueled by Blackrock’s dominance, ether products continue to gain serious institutional momentum. Blackrock Dominates As Crypto Funds Pull $766M in Daily Inflows For the second day in a row, ether ETFs outpaced bitcoin ETFs … Read more

From $5 Billion to $260 Billion: Stablecoins Mark Massive 5-Year Growth

The stablecoin economy expanded by $3.533 billion over the past week, pushing its total valuation past the $260 billion mark for the first time in history. DeFi and Payments Fuel Stablecoin Growth to Unprecedented $260 Billion As of July 19, 2025, data from defillama.com places the stablecoin market’s valuation at $260.571 billion. The sector expanded … Read more

Mastercard Pushes Stablecoins Closer to Mass Adoption With New Infrastructure

Stablecoins are charging into the financial mainstream as regulatory clarity, institutional infrastructure, and Mastercard-backed tools converge to unlock scalable, secure, and frictionless global digital payments. Stablecoins Ready for Mainstream as Mastercard Supports Global Integration A coordinated global regulatory shift and institutional investment in infrastructure are accelerating stablecoins toward mainstream adoption, reshaping how digital money functions … Read more

Thumzup to Diversify Crypto Holdings With $250 Million in BTC, ETH, XRP, and More

Thumzup Media Corp. has approved plans to hold up to $250 million in crypto, expanding its treasury beyond bitcoin to include ethereum, solana, ripple, and more. Bold $250 Million Expanded Crypto Treasury Strategy Authorized by Thumzup Media Thumzup Media Corporation (Nasdaq: TZUP) has received board approval to hold up to $250 million in digital assets. … Read more

Xapo Reports 24% Jump in Bitcoin Loans, Surging Stablecoin Use in Emerging Markets

Xapo Bank recorded a 24% global increase in bitcoin-backed loan initiations during Q2 2025, with European members driving 72% of the total volume, according to its Digital Wealth Report released this week. Xapo Q2: Bitcoin Loans Up 24%, Millennials Boost Crypto Holdings 10% The Gibraltar-based bank Xapo noted members increasingly use bitcoin ( BTC) holdings … Read more

Ether ETFs Overtake Bitcoin ETFs in Daily Inflows for the First Time

In a historic shift, ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) outpaced bitcoin ETFs in daily inflows for the first time, drawing in $602 million compared to bitcoin’s $523 million. Combined, crypto ETFs attracted a massive $1.1 billion, cementing institutional appetite for digital assets. Crypto ETFs Pull in $1.1 Billion As Ether Steals the Spotlight From Bitcoin For … Read more

Crypto Legislation Hits Escape Velocity—No Future Presidents Can Stop It Now

Crypto is now so entrenched in the U.S. financial system—with bipartisan momentum and Wall Street alignment—that no future administration can unwind it, an expert explained. Can Future Administrations Shut Down Crypto? Not After What Just Happened Mounting bipartisan support and deep institutional adoption are anchoring U.S. crypto legislation, signaling a long-term policy shift that future … Read more

SEC Declares Crypto Milestone With GENIUS Act Pushing Toward Trump’s Desk

The SEC is celebrating a regulatory revolution as landmark crypto legislation races toward final approval, promising sweeping clarity, innovation momentum, and stablecoin dominance for U.S. markets. SEC Hails Regulatory Breakthrough With GENIUS Act Awaiting Trump’s Sign-off U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins released a statement on July 17 following the passage of … Read more