Tether Mints Fresh $3B USDT as Genius Act Paves Way for RLUSD

Tether minted $3 billion in USDT amid the GENIUS Act’s regulatory push, which may challenge its reserve practices. Ripple’s RLUSD, compliant with new rules, could gain market share if the bill passes.
Key Chainlink News Updates (as of July 16, 2025) Chainlink ETHNews

Chainlink (LINK) updates include European banks using CCIP for FX settlements, LINK adoption in tokenized Treasury markets, and staking pool reaching 72% capacity. Price rises to $17.13 with bullish momentum.
Nordic Exchange Safello Partners With Marginalen Bank to Enhance Banking Services for Crypto Customers – News Bytes Bitcoin News

Nordic crypto exchange Safello partners with Marginalen Bank to offer banking services like payment accounts, debit cards, and Swish connections to its 400,000+ customers via BaaS.
Why Self-Custody Is Critical for Crypto Security

Self-custody in crypto means managing your own assets without third parties, reducing risks like exchange failures. Use hot wallets for small transactions and cold wallets for long-term security.
France Mulling 5-Year Bitcoin Mining Plan With Surplus Electricity – Coinspeaker

France plans a 5-year Bitcoin mining initiative using surplus electricity, potentially generating $150M annually. The proposal aims to monetize excess nuclear energy and support renewable grid stability.
XRP is about to hit $200B market cap for the first time: price nears record

XRP nears a $200B market cap, up 35% against Bitcoin in July. Analysts predict a rally to $4, with potential to reach $250B. Altcoins like XRP and ETH are gaining as traders shift from Bitcoin.
FLOKI Explodes 27% Daily After Pattern Breakout: These Are Next Targets

FLOKI surged 27% after breaking a falling wedge pattern, with analysts targeting $0.00027. The token gained 41% weekly, supported by ESMA approval under MiCAR, enhancing EU exchange access.
Why Ethereum is Leading the 10% Crypto Rally Today? | CoinGape

Ethereum leads a 10% crypto rally, hitting a six-month high at $3,476 due to ETF inflows, institutional demand, and a short squeeze. Analysts predict further gains if key resistance levels are broken.
ProShares Ultra XRP ETF (UXRP) Debuts Tomorrow: Here’s All

The ProShares Ultra XRP ETF (UXRP) launches July 18, offering 2x leveraged exposure to XRP’s daily returns. This SEC-approved ETF marks a milestone for XRP adoption and institutional investment.
US Marshalls ‘forfeited’ Bitcoin stash may be $20B smaller than estimated, raising eyebrows about reserve

The US Marshals Service holds only 29,000 Bitcoin, far less than the 200,000 BTC estimated by analysts. This discrepancy raises questions about potential undisclosed sales or transfers to other agencies.