DeFi lending protocols hold nearly $60B in assets amid new wave of adoption: report – CoinJournal

DeFi lending TVL surged to nearly $60B, up 60% in a year, driven by institutional adoption and ‘DeFi mullet’ trend where apps embed DeFi for loans/yield. Tokenized RWAs are gaining traction as collateral.
These Altcoins Are Bucking The Trend—But Can They Keep It Up?
Some altcoins like Hyperliquid and WhiteBIT Token are outperforming Bitcoin with significant gains. Santiment analyzes social media trends to assess if their momentum is sustainable.
Ethereum Price Faces Downward Pressure — More Pain Before a Bounce?

Ethereum price is declining, trading below $2,540 with potential for further drops below $2,500. Resistance levels at $2,565 and $2,625 could determine future price movements.
Trump Pushes House to Pass GENIUS Act as Lawmakers Debate Crypto Oversight – Decrypt

Trump urges House to pass the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin bill, without delays. Critics raise concerns over conflicts of interest and data exploitation risks.
‘Stablecoin summer’ as Coinbase, Circle surge on stablecoin bill

Coinbase and Circle stocks surged after US lawmakers advanced the GENIUS Act, signaling stablecoin regulation progress. The bill is seen as bullish for crypto, with Trump urging swift approval.
3 XRP ETFs Debut in Canada in a Single Day—Regulated Crypto Access Accelerates – Featured Bitcoin News

Canada’s TSX debuts three XRP ETFs in a single day, marking a significant step in regulated crypto investment and institutional demand for digital assets.
Solana vs Litecoin? K33 Says One Altcoin ETF Could Soar While the Other Tanks

K33 Research highlights potential trading opportunities with Solana and Litecoin ETFs, noting Solana’s cleaner launch profile versus Litecoin’s higher redemption risk due to supply differences.
Crypto Crime News: DOJ Ties Kansas Bank Collapse to $225 Million ‘Pig Butchering’ Seizure

A Kansas banker embezzled $47 million, leading to his bank’s collapse, and lost funds to a $225M pig butchering scam. The DOJ seized laundered USDT tied to a Philippines call center, with OKX aiding the investigation.
Bitcoin Price Struggles to Reclaim Resistance — Sideways Action Dominates

Bitcoin price struggles below $105,500 resistance, consolidating after a decline. Key resistance at $106,150; support at $103,500. Trend remains uncertain amid sideways movement.
Can GHO Liquidity Incentives Push AAVE Beyond $100 Resistance? News ETHNews

Aave V4 testnet introduces gas efficiency and privacy upgrades while GHO stablecoin expands with liquidity incentives. AAVE price struggles below $100 resistance amid broader DeFi downturn.