House clears HB 1664, setting Commerce Department as lead federal blockchain coordinator

The House passed HB 1664, designating the Commerce Department as the federal blockchain coordinator. The bill establishes a Blockchain Deployment Program to develop policies, standards, and use cases for distributed ledger technology.
Crypto Trader Unveils Major Level Ethereum Must Break Above To Trigger Rally, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin – The Daily Hodl

Crypto analyst Rekt Capital states Ethereum must break $2,500 resistance to rally, while Bitcoin shows bullish signs after breaking downtrends. ETH trades at $2,425, BTC at $107,302.
Tahini’s Bitcoin Treasury: How A Family Chain Outsmarted Inflation

Tahini’s Restaurants adopted Bitcoin as 70% of their reserves in 2020, fueling rapid expansion to 62 locations. Inspired by currency devaluation risks, they leveraged Bitcoin for financial stability and competitive advantage.
Moon or Doom: Where Does Ethereum Price Go Next? – Decrypt

Prediction markets show a 50-50 split on Ethereum reaching $3,000 or dropping to $2,000 by year-end. Technical indicators suggest bearish pressure, with charts favoring a short-term dip.
Bitcoin Steady as Stocks Near Record High – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

Bitcoin remains stable as stock markets approach record highs, recovering from recent Middle East conflict impacts but showing little movement in recent days.
The Sandbox Partners With Cirque du Soleil for Alpha Season 6

The Sandbox partners with Cirque du Soleil for Alpha Season 6, featuring LUZIA and other immersive experiences, plus themed avatars and collectibles available in-game and on the marketplace.
XRP Gears Up For Major Move — Chart Signals Are Clear

XRP shows signs of an impending major price move, with technical indicators pointing to a potential breakout or reversal. Analysts highlight key levels and a possible surge to $4.00.
Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty to Laundering $2.5M in Crypto

Nigerian national Charles Uchenna Nwadavid pleaded guilty to laundering $2.5M via crypto from romance scams. Funds were moved through LocalBitcoins between 2016-2019, targeting six U.S. victims.
Unich IDO Starts At Just $0.15 – The Next UNI Or CAKE Of This Bullrun? Press release ETHNews

Unich IDO launches at $0.15, drawing comparisons to UNI and CAKE. The article highlights Unich’s Pre-Market OTC platform and its potential to follow Uniswap and PancakeSwap’s success.
Report: Galaxy’s First Venture Fund Hits $175M Final Close – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Galaxy Digital raised $175M for its first venture capital fund, surpassing its $150M target, expanding its crypto startup investment strategy.