U.S. President Donald Trump officially opened the new Trump International Golf Links course in Aberdeen, Scotland, which will host the inaugural Nexo Championship from August 7 to 10, 2025. The event marks a collaboration between digital finance and global golf, with Nexo co-founders Antoni Trenchev and Kosta Kantchev in attendance, alongside Scottish First Minister John …
Monthly archives: July 2025
Senate Committee Proposes Digital Asset Regulations
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has released a Discussion Draft aimed at clarifying the regulatory landscape for digital assets. While still in early stages, the proposal signals a significant shift in how Congress may approach oversight of crypto markets, stablecoins, and digital asset intermediaries. The draft echoes several bipartisan efforts …
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The 2025 Rulebook: Crypto Marketing Do’s and Don’ts
Crypto marketing has evolved – has your strategy kept pace? From token launches to long-term growth, here’s a practical guide to what it takes to succeed in 2025. The days of anything-goes crypto are over. And honestly, the people watching this space now are a different crowd. In 2025, memes might still get a laugh, …
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Goldman Sachs Warns of Froth in US Equities Amid Meme Stock Mania, Says Now’s the Time To Get Defensive
Kunal Shah, Goldman Sachs International’s co-CEO and the global co-head of the fixed income, currency, and commodities business, is issuing a warning on the US stock market. In a new Goldman Sachs podcast, Shah says that despite a risk asset rally in the US and strong fundamentals supporting the uptrend, the “technicals” do not show …
Why is India investigating Binance over crypto loopholes?
Binance face scrutiny as India investigates cross-border wallet flows and security risks. Globally, investigative agencies have been acting against illicit crypto funding. India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) is investigating the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, focusing on potential loopholes in cross-border digital asset transfers. The investigation is driven by concerns about unregulated wallet transactions linked to …
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Ethereum Price Nears $4K as Fresh Capital Flows In, Not at Bitcoin’s Expense
TLDR: Ethereum price jumps 60% from late July, reaching $3,850 while targeting the $4K breakout level. Bitcoin’s realized capitalization climbs to $1.018T, showing no capital drain toward Ethereum. On-chain data suggests Ethereum’s growth is driven by new investor liquidity entering the market. Traders see $4K as a key resistance; breaking it may trigger a strong …
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Blockchain Gaming Is Growing Up – What’s Behind the Sector’s Quiet Comeback
HodlX Guest Post Submit Your Post Remember when blockchain gaming meant million-dollar Axie scholarships and nonstop token pumps? And rug pulls? Lots of rug pulls. Those days feel like a fever dream. The industry that once promised to revolutionize gaming overnight through unsustainable play-to-earn models has quietly evolved into something far more substantial and sustainable. …
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$17M XRP Heist: Widow of Country Music Icon Victim in Alleged Crypto Theft
A man was arrested recently in Tennessee for allegedly stealing millions of XRP tokens from Nancy Jones, the widow of country music star George Jones. Widow of George Jones Alleges XRP Theft by Romantic Partner Police in Tennessee recently arrested a man accused of stealing millions of XRP tokens from the widow of country music …
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Judge Rejects Bid to Make Powell’s Interest Rate Meetings Public
The request to make Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings open to the public was made via a dubious lawsuit filed by James Fishback’s Azoria Capital. Fed’s Closed-Door Policy Upheld as Judge Blocks Public Access Request In a strange turn of events, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell found himself at the center of a …
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Bakkt Launches $75M Offering to Fund Bitcoin Purchases and Crypto Expansion
A $75 million offering fuels a major leap into bitcoin and digital assets as Bakkt sharpens its focus on treasury growth and crypto infrastructure dominance. Bakkt Unveils $75M Offering to Expand Digital Asset Treasury and Crypto Footprint Bakkt Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BKKT) announced on July 28 the pricing of its underwritten public offering, revealing plans …
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DOJ Moves to Forfeit $2.4M in Bitcoin Seized by FBI in Crypto Crime Crackdown
U.S. authorities aim to forfeit over $2.4 million in bitcoin linked to a major ransomware syndicate, targeting illicit crypto proceeds through aggressive civil enforcement action. DOJ Pursues Bitcoin Linked to Ransomware Ring in Civil Filing Worth $2.4M The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on July 28 that it has filed a civil forfeiture complaint …
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XRP Positioned for Strategic Reserve and Payments in Wellgistics Health SEC Filing
XRP takes center stage as Wellgistics Health files with the SEC to adopt it as both a treasury reserve and payments engine across its healthcare and tech operations. Wellgistics Health Unveils XRP Strategy in SEC Filing With Dual Focus on Reserve and Payments Wellgistics Health Inc. (Nasdaq: WGRX) filed a registration statement with the U.S. …
Ripple’s RLUSD Joins USDC and USDT in Leading Next-Gen Global Payment Systems
Stablecoins are redefining global payments with unmatched speed and efficiency, as Ripple’s RLUSD gains traction amid soaring demand across volatile markets and underserved financial corridors. Ripple Names Stablecoins as Core to Fast, Low-Cost Payments in Volatile Markets Ripple published a report on July 25, examining the role of stablecoins and highlighting leading payment providers shaping …
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‘Altseason for TradFi’ Underway As Investors Look To Rotate Profits Into Riskier Bets: Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan
The chief investment officer of crypto asset management firm Bitwise, Matt Hougan, says traditional finance (TradFi) companies are on the hunt for higher returns in the cryptocurrency space. In a new interview on The Wolf of All Streets, Hougan says that after making “tons of money” in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), TradFi firms are now …
Ethereum Rally Not Fueled By Bitcoin Dump, On-Chain Signals Show
Ethereum (ETH) has had an impressive July, surging over 60% from around $2,400 on July 1 to a high of $3,941 by July 27. What’s particularly notable about this rally is that it appears to be driven by fresh capital inflows – not a rotation out of Bitcoin (BTC), as some have suggested. ETH Rally …
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