XLM Rockets Over 100%; XRP Approaches Historic $3.40 High – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

XLM and XRP, both co-founded by Jed McCaleb, have surged since early July amid an altcoin rally. XLM’s short-term gains exceed most altcoins, though XRP historically shows stronger market performance.
73% Dogecoin traders go long – Is the market too one-sided to sustain gains?

Dogecoin’s breakout above a key resistance level signals a potential trend reversal, with rising Open Interest and positive Funding Rates indicating strong bullish sentiment among traders.
Just In: Nasdaq-listed Bit Origin Raises $500M For Dogecoin Treasury

Nasdaq-listed Bit Origin raises $500M to launch a Dogecoin Treasury, shifting from mining to Dogecoin ecosystem support, aiming to be a top public DOGE holder.
Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Cashing Out XRP Amid New Yearly High Record – Coinspeaker

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen transferred $26 million in XRP to Coinbase as the cryptocurrency neared a seven-year high. Larsen has moved $344 million in XRP this year, sparking investor interest amid a market rally.
FARTCOIN Ready to Rip? Price Surges 23% in 24 Hours

FARTCOIN surges 23% in 24 hours, breaking a three-month range. Whale profits $963K, while open interest hits $1.05B, signaling strong trader participation amid meme coin sector momentum.
France Submits Bill To Test Bitcoin Mining With Excess Power

French lawmakers propose a 5-year Bitcoin mining trial using excess nuclear and renewable energy to address overproduction, boost revenue, and improve grid stability.
Cantor, Adam Back Team Up to Launch Bitcoin Treasury Firm With $3.5 Billion in BTC – Decrypt

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) is going public via a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners I, led by Adam Back. It will launch with $3.5B in BTC and $1.5B in financing.
LINK news update: Pro crypto convergence in TradFi and DeFi may start rally to $18

JPMorgan and Chainlink completed a crosschain DvP test, signaling TradFi-DeFi convergence. LINK price may rally to $18 if it breaks resistance, with a double-bottom target of $25.06 if bullish momentum continues.
Westpac and Australia’s RBA Launch Chainlink-Based Tokenized Asset Settlement Project

Westpac and Australia’s RBA collaborate with Chainlink to launch a tokenized asset settlement project, aiming to streamline transactions and save billions annually using blockchain technology.
IMF claims El Salvador is NOT buying Bitcoin but simply moving coins between wallets

IMF reports El Salvador’s Bitcoin holdings growth is due to wallet reorganization, not new purchases, contradicting government claims. The country holds over 6,200 BTC and is improving transparency.