Why Bitcoin Isn’t Soaring? Cryptoquant Analysts Points to 895K Demand Drop Outweighing Institutional Buys

Despite significant bitcoin accumulation by U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and companies like Strategy (MSTR), broader market demand for the leading crypto asset has contracted sharply, effectively offsetting potential price gains and preventing new all-time highs, according to a July 3, 2025, analysis by Cryptoquant researchers. Institutional Bitcoin Buys Can’t Offset Market-Wide Demand Slump, Cryptoquant Study … Read more

OpenAI vs. Robinhood: Tokenized Stocks Spark Debate Over Equity Exposure

OpenAI has issued a warning regarding tokens labeled with its name that are being distributed by Robinhood, leading to a debate about the nature of these tokens. Tokens an Indirect Exposure to OpenAI OpenAI’s recent warning about tokens bearing its name, which Robinhood is distributing to its users, exposes a fundamental misunderstanding of the fintech … Read more

Coinbase Acquires Liquifi to Strengthen Token Infrastructure

Coinbase has acquired the token management platform Liquifi, marking its fourth acquisition of 2025. This move strengthens Coinbase’s position in the crypto stack by enabling more robust token distribution. Crypto Consolidation Continues: Coinbase Snaps up Token Platform Liquifi Coinbase has officially acquired Liquifi, a token management platform used by top crypto projects to handle token … Read more

DeFi Dev Corp. Secures Funding With $112.5M Convertible Note Sale, Aims to Purchase SOL

DeFi Development Corp. priced a $112.5 million private offering of convertible senior notes due 2030, primarily to acquire solana ( SOL) tokens. $112.5M Offering Prices for DeFi Dev Corp. Convertible Notes The 5.5% notes, sold to qualified institutional buyers, carry an initial conversion price of $23.11 per share. According to the firm’s release, this represents … Read more

Inflation Fears From ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Boost Bitcoin – Expert

An expert says the “Big Beautiful Bill” is likely to weaken the dollar and increase inflation — factors that could enhance bitcoin’s appeal as “digital gold.” Bill Exposes Divisions Among Republicans U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is likely to weaken the dollar and stoke inflation, potentially boosting bitcoin’s appeal as “digital gold.” According … Read more

Thesis Acquisition of Lolli Targets Mainstream Bitcoin Use

Bitcoin venture studio Thesis has acquired Lolli, a platform allowing users to earn bitcoin through shopping and gaming. The deal, announced July 2, aims to integrate Lolli into Thesis’ existing portfolio, which includes Fold, Mezo, and tBTC, to expand consumer bitcoin applications. Thesis Adds Shopping Rewards App Lolli to Roster Thesis co-founder and CEO Matt … Read more

Crossmint and Visa Join Forces to Power AI-Driven Commerce

Crossmint has partnered with Visa to develop secure, AI-powered purchasing systems. The collaboration aims to scale “agentic commerce,” enabling AI agents to make payments on behalf of users under strict protections. Partnership Between Crossmint and Visa Set to Usher in Agentic Commerce Era Crossmint has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to usher in a … Read more

Crypto Grows Up: Koreans Shift From Speculation to Strategy

Korean virtual asset investors show a clear preference for Bitcoin ( BTC) as a primary holding, gradually diversifying into altcoins and stablecoins as they gain experience, according to a new study. Crypto Investors Typically Hold Two Coins A new study from the Hana Financial Research Institute highlights a significant trend among Korean virtual asset investors: … Read more

Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Raises $220 Million to Buy BTC and Mining Gear

American Bitcoin, a crypto venture backed by Eric Trump, has raised $220 million from private investors to purchase bitcoin and mining equipment, with plans to go public via a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. Crypto Firm American Bitcoin Goes Big With New Raise Amid Plans for Public Listing A crypto venture connected to the Trump … Read more