Month: July 2025

[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for July 18, 2025

The crypto market surpasses $4 trillion as XRP hits $3.6 and ETH nears $3,600. Bitcoin exceeds $120k amid U.S. House passing key crypto legislation.

US House passes three key crypto bills; market reaction muted as Bitcoin dips – CoinJournal

The US House passed three major crypto bills: CLARITY Act, GENIUS Act, and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act. Despite this, crypto markets remained flat, with Bitcoin dipping slightly. The GENIUS Act, focused on stablecoins, is now awaiting presidential approval.

Lawmakers Accelerate Efforts to Address Crypto Ethics With MEME, Stop TRUMP Acts – Regulation Bitcoin News

Lawmakers are advancing legislation to prevent federal officials from profiting from cryptocurrencies, focusing on ethics reform and conflicts of interest in Washington.

Kraken Opens US Futures Trading as Congress Advances Landmark Crypto Bills – Decrypt

Kraken launches CME-based Bitcoin and Ethereum futures for U.S. traders amid congressional approval of landmark crypto bills, signaling regulatory progress and institutional demand.

XRP Skyrockets to New All-Time High and Analysts Believe It’s Just Getting Started

XRP reaches a new all-time high of $3.6, surpassing its previous peak of $3.4. Analysts predict further gains, with targets up to $4.8, as market cap exceeds $210 billion.

Ethereum Price Keeps Climbing—$4K in Sight as Bulls Take Charge

Ethereum price shows bullish momentum, rising above $3,500 with potential to reach $3,800. Key support at $3,500 and resistance at $3,650 could dictate near-term movement.

Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto tokens WLFI approved for trading – Details 

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial approves WLFI token trading, with a potential 767% surge from its $0.015 ICO price. The governance token supports DeFi lending and borrowing, with a 100B total supply.

Whales? No, Newbies: Surge In New BTC Holders Fuels Market Rally—Study

The article profiles Christian, a cryptocurrency journalist at NewsBTC, detailing his career journey, passion for motorbikes, love for pets, and dedication to making crypto accessible.

US Offloads 80% of Bitcoin – Lummis Says It’s A Total Blunder

Senator Cynthia Lummis criticized the US for reportedly selling 80% of its Bitcoin reserves, leaving only 29,000 BTC. However, on-chain data shows the government still holds nearly 200,000 BTC across various agencies.

Ether rockets 47% in a month as hedge fund says ‘rapid reversal’ unlikely

Ether’s price surged 47% in a month, reaching $3,600, with analysts citing ETF inflows and Fed uncertainty as key drivers. A $10,000 target is seen as ambitious but possible under favorable conditions.