Author: James Wilson
Bitcoin and most altcoins remained in a tight range last week, despite rising exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows and top US indices, such as the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500, reaching a record high. Bitcoin (BTC) rose above $110,000 for the first time in a month and then pared back those gains, ending the week at $108,000. The market capitalization of all coins ended the week at $3.30 trillion. Here are some of the top catalysts for Bitcoin and most altcoins. Tariff deadline The most important catalyst for the stock and crypto markets will be the end of President Donald Trump’s…
Now armed with blockchain forensics instead of briefcases of cash, the U.S. Secret Service is quietly becoming one of the most sophisticated crypto crime-fighting units in the world. According to Bloomberg, its Global Investigative Operations Center has seized nearly $400 million in digital assets—stored in a single cold wallet—through operations targeting scams, fraud, and extortion. One recent case illustrates the agency’s evolving reach: after a teenager was sextorted for $600, agents traced the crypto through a money mule to a Nigerian national allegedly responsible for thousands of illicit transactions. The agency, led by investigative analyst Jamie Lam, specializes in digital…
The crypto market has remained in a consolidation phase, with Bitcoin remaining slightly below its all-time high. The key catalysts for the industry this week will be the upcoming Federal Reserve minutes and President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline, set for July 9. Some of the top cryptocurrencies to watch this week are Bonk (BONK), Aptos (APT), and Pi Network (PI). Bonk Bonk price chart | Source: crypto.news Bonk, the biggest meme coin on Solana (SOL), will be in the spotlight this week as its surge continues. It has already rallied for five consecutive days and is hovering at its highest…
The price of Pepe Coin remains in a bear market after crashing by double digits from its highest level in May. Pepe (PEPE), the second-largest Ethereum (ETH) meme coin, has dropped to $0.000010 — down 40% from its highest point in May. Here are the top three reasons why it will bounce back soon. Pepe Coin price forms falling wedge The first main reason why the Pepe token may rebound soon is that it has formed a falling wedge, a popular bullish reversal pattern. A falling wedge comprises two descending and converging trendlines, which have neared their confluence levels. A…
Britain’s crypto traders may soon face more than just market volatility—starting in January, failure to share personal details with trading platforms could cost them £300 each. The UK government is tightening its grip on the crypto economy with new tax compliance rules that require users to provide identifying information to exchanges and platforms. The Cryptoasset Reporting Framework, designed to close loopholes and capture unpaid capital gains, is expected to raise £315 million by April 2030. The fines—targeting both individual holders and non-compliant service providers—are part of a broader push to bring digital assets under traditional financial oversight and align UK…
The price of AAVE held steady above the 50-day moving average as its role in decentralized finance grew, whales accumulated, and exchange reserves plunged. Aave (AAVE) price was trading at $272 on Sunday, July 6. That’s up by 140% from its lowest level in April. This rebound has brought its market cap to $4.1 billion and its daily volume to over $250 million. On-chain metrics compiled by Nansen indicate that whales have continued to buy AAVE over the past few days. Whales have increased their holdings by 3.4% over the last 30 days to 198,535, a sign that they expect…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. SHIB and DOGE investors go all-in on XYZVerse, eyeing a bold 1000x return and shaking up the crypto community. Influential cryptocurrency investors, previously known for significant holdings in Shiba Inu and Dogecoin, have completely redirected their portfolio into XYZVerse with eyes set on massive returns. This unexpected shift underscores a strong belief in XYZVerse’s potential, aiming for an extraordinary 1000x gain. The move has caught the crypto community’s attention, leaving many curious about what lies ahead. XYZVerse eyes 1,000x…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Michael Saylor plans to burn all of his Bitcoin (BTC), which means he is burning your lifeboat to safety from inflation, and that helps the few, not many. Saylor’s MicroStrategy plans to increase the number of BTC it holds. The accumulation plan again raises questions about Bitcoin’s scarcity, and the questions that arise when few entities acquire such a large percentage of the supply. Saylor has said himself that he wants to hold one percent of the…
If OKX asks you to prove your dad is your dad, don’t take it personally—it’s just compliance. That’s according to OKX CEO Star Xu, who has issued a detailed explanation of the exchange’s compliance and risk control procedures in response to user complaints about account restrictions and verification demands. The statement acknowledges high false-positive rates and suboptimal user experience while defending the platform’s global regulatory obligations. Xu outlined that OKX’s compliance team exceeds 600 members dedicated to preventing illegal activities including terrorist financing, human trafficking, drug trafficking, money laundering, fraud, and market manipulation. The CEO emphasized that these measures are…
The price of Ethereum remains in a consolidation phase, but is showing signs of accumulation, which may lead to a bullish breakout. Ethereum (ETH) was trading at around $2,500 at the last check on Saturday, July 5, within a narrow range it has maintained since May. Third-party data shows that whales and Wall Street investors have increased their Ethereum positions in the past few months. SoSoValue shows that spot ETH ETFs added over $219 million in assets this week, continuing a trend that started in May. It was the eighth consecutive week of inflows, a sign that these investors expect…