Arthur Hayes: Stablecoin IPOs Are Exploding “Hot Potatoes” – Coinspeaker
Arthur Hayes warns of a stablecoin bubble as Circle’s IPO sparks market hype. JPMorgan files for a new trademark, while US lawmakers advance the GENIUS Act to regulate the $250B stablecoin sector.
Landmark Action: Argentina Blocks Nationwide Access to HTX – Legal Bitcoin News
Argentina has blocked nationwide access to HTX exchange after it failed to provide data for a pig butchering scam investigation involving user deposits linked to its wallets.
Canada beats US to launch first spot XRP ETF amid Ripple-SEC legal pause
Canada launches first spot XRP ETF as Ripple and SEC seek to extend legal pause. Purpose Investments lists XRP ETF on Toronto Stock Exchange amid US regulatory delays.
Tornado Cash Jumps 7% on Major Backing
Tornado Cash’s TORN token surged 7% to $9.92 after Paradigm and the Ethereum Foundation backed co-founder Roman Storm legally and financially, challenging charges against him.
ZachXBT Exposes WhiteRock Token as Potential $33M ZKasino Money Laundering Scheme
ZachXBT’s investigation links WhiteRock Finance to the $33M ZKasino exit scam, revealing a money laundering scheme using tokenization to legitimize stolen funds through on-chain connections.
Alex Mashinsky won’t get a piece of Celsius’ bankruptcy pie, judge says
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky and related entities forfeit claims to bankruptcy estate, allowing creditor restitution as per court agreement.
Critical Deadline for Ripple (XRP) Holders Revealed
The SEC requested a 2-month extension in the Ripple lawsuit, pushing the deadline to August 15, 2025. XRP price rose 2.4% amid market uncertainty.
SEC, Ripple ask court to delay appeal proceedings pending August 15 update
The SEC and Ripple Labs requested a delay in appeal proceedings to finalize a settlement, including dissolving an injunction and adjusting a $125 million penalty distribution, with a status report due by August 15, 2025.
JPMorgan Files New Crypto Trademark for ‘JPMD’
JPMorgan filed a trademark for ‘JPMD,’ signaling potential expansion into blockchain and digital currency services, possibly including a bank-backed stablecoin, amid reports of major banks exploring joint crypto ventures.
Pump.fun, Founder Alon’s X Accounts Banned
X (formerly Twitter) banned Pump.fun and its co-founder Alon Cohen, along with other crypto-related accounts, amid speculation of regulatory scrutiny and possible illegal operations.
