Crypto Activity Is Heating Up – Here Are Some Of The Key Developments | Bitcoinist.com

The crypto market shows renewed momentum with Bitcoin above $118K, Ethereum at $3,136, and Dogecoin rising. Institutional investments from GameStop and SharpLink Gaming highlight growing confidence in crypto assets.
Ethereum ETFs attract record $726 million, pushing ETH price above $3,400

Ethereum ETFs saw record $726 million inflows on July 16, led by BlackRock’s $500 million. ETH price surged past $3,400 as institutional interest grows, with total ETF assets reaching $16 billion.
Ethereum price hits its six-month high on record ETF inflows – CoinJournal

Ethereum price surges to a six-month high above $3,400, driven by record inflows into spot ETH ETFs and institutional accumulation. Altcoins also rally as bullish sentiment spreads across the crypto market.
UK Crime Officer Jailed for Stealing 50 Bitcoins Worth £4.4M During Silk Road Investigation

A UK crime officer was jailed for 5.5 years for stealing 50 Bitcoins worth £4.4M during a Silk Road investigation, laundering funds via mixers and spending them through crypto debit cards.
Bitcoin Touches 8-Year Trendline That Marked Previous Cycle Tops

Bitcoin tests an 8-year trendline that marked previous cycle tops, suggesting a potential market peak. Analyst warns of a possible bear market if resistance holds, but bullish continuation remains possible.
Fartcoin targets $1.65 as Open Interest hits $1 billion

Fartcoin surges 19% as memecoins lead market gains, with Open Interest hitting $1 billion. The coin targets $1.65, with technical indicators suggesting potential further upside amid bullish market conditions.
Infini Exploiter Selling for Huge Profits as ETH Breaks $3,400 – Coinspeaker

Ethereum’s price surged past $3,400, driven by institutional interest and spot ETH ETFs hitting record inflows. The Infini hacker began selling stolen ETH tokens amid the rally.
DEA Seizes $10 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to the Sinaloa Cartel – Crypto News Bitcoin News

The DEA seized $10 million in cryptocurrency linked to the Sinaloa Cartel as part of Operation Take Back America, targeting drug trafficking and terrorist financing.
Bitcoin Flashes ‘Overheat’ Warnings While Altcoins Party On – Coinspeaker

Bitcoin shows overheating signals as altcoins rally. Glassnode data indicates profit-taking in BTC, while ETH and SOL surge. Analysts predict a potential altcoin season amid ETF inflows and institutional interest.
TRX Gears Up for Breakout as Tron Inc. Goes Public—Is $0.32 the Launch Point?

TRON (TRX) shows potential for a breakout as it approaches $0.32, supported by rising network activity and Tron Inc.’s Nasdaq listing, now the largest public TRX holder with 365M tokens.