CME XRP Futures Hit $1.6B In Total Trading Volume Since Launch

CME’s XRP futures hit $1.6B in total trading volume, with record daily volumes showing rising institutional and retail interest in these regulated crypto derivatives products.
Odell Beckham Jr. Says He’s Still Smiling After Taking His $4.25M Salary in Bitcoin in 2021 – Crypto News Bitcoin News

NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. remains satisfied with his 2021 decision to take his $4.25M salary in Bitcoin as BTC hits new all-time highs in 2025.
Tron Becomes USDT Powerhouse – 2025 Minting Already 38% Above Previous Records | Bitcoinist.com

Tron’s USDT issuance has surged in 2025, with $22 billion minted by mid-year, surpassing previous annual totals. The network’s efficiency and institutional demand solidify its role in stablecoin infrastructure.
US Federal agencies outline key risks for banks eyeing crypto custody

US federal agencies highlight risks for banks considering crypto custody, including legal compliance, asset security, and third-party management, while noting potential regulatory easing.
SharpLink Loads Up on $180M Worth of ETH in 5 Days

SharpLink Gaming acquired $180M worth of ETH in 5 days, boosting its stock by 17%. The firm now holds 270,000 ETH, the largest publicly traded ETH treasury, earning yield through staking.
TD Cowen Raises Strategy Price Target To $680, Forecasts $155K Bitcoin By Year-End

TD Cowen raised Strategy’s stock target to $680, forecasting Bitcoin could hit $155K by year-end. Strategy bought 4,225 more BTC, totaling 601,550 BTC worth $73B, and plans further acquisitions.
Daily Bitcoin Ordinals sales volume soar to strongest level since December

Bitcoin Ordinals sales volume surged to $11.5 million on July 14, the highest since December 2023, with 8,000 unique buyers. Weekly totals rose 116% to $25.8 million, but monthly volume remains below February’s peak.
Tweet of the Day – MICHAEL SAYLOR JUST HIT 600K BTC – Brave New Coin

Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy now holds 601,550 BTC worth $42.87B, showcasing his unwavering Bitcoin conviction and corporate strategy amid growing institutional adoption.
SUI surges 44% in July, outshines Ethereum, Solana in L1 comeback

SUI’s price surged 44% in July, outperforming Ethereum and Solana, signaling a strong comeback among Layer 1 blockchain platforms.
Cathie Wood Sells Off Shares of Coinbase, Robinhood and Others Before Diving Into This Big Tech Stock – The Daily Hodl

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest sold shares in Coinbase, Robinhood, Roku, and others, totaling millions, while investing $14.2 million in Tesla, signaling a shift toward Big Tech stocks.