Crypto News Live: Bitcoin, Ethereum & Major Altcoin Updates

According to Lookonchain, a wallet linked to Galaxy Digital transferred 3,782 BTC, worth approximately $447 million, within the past 12 hours. Most of the funds were sent to exchanges, potentially signaling a large-scale repositioning or sell-off.

The global cryptocurrency market has declined by 1.37%, resulting in a total market capitalization of $3.89 trillion. Major players like Bitcoin and Ethereum are holding key support levels, while altcoins display mixed movements as traders brace for upcoming macroeconomic decisions. With market sentiment shifting and uncertainty in the air, investors remain cautious and alert to broader financial signals. 

Get real-time updates on price changes, market trends, and breaking developments across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other top digital assets all in one continuous stream.

President Trump now champions Bitcoin as a driver of U.S. innovation, citing personal investments and Trump Media’s $2 billion BTC holdings. He aims to solidify America’s dominance in the global crypto arena.

Mill City Ventures III and CEA Industries have unveiled a joint $1 billion crypto treasury strategy, targeting investments in BNB and Sui. The move signals growing corporate confidence in blockchain-based asset management.

XRP slid 4.8% to $3.13 as traders took profits amid uncertainty over upcoming Fed policy moves. Despite the drop, it remains the third-largest crypto and is still up 57% year-to-date.

Venture capitalist Tim Draper has raised $200 million for a new fund targeting early-stage Web3 and DeFi projects. The fund aims to accelerate innovation in decentralized technologies and support the next wave of crypto entrepreneurs.

OKX has become the first global exchange to offer regulated crypto derivatives to retail investors in the UAE under VARA’s pilot program. Users can now access futures, perpetuals, and options with up to 5x leverage, paired with safety tools and education for responsible trading.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has purchased over $20 million in BitMine shares across three ETFs, boosting its stake in the top Ether-holding firm. The move comes as ARK trims positions in Coinbase, Block, and Robinhood amid a crypto portfolio reshuffle.

EIGEN, EigenCloud’s native token, is under pressure as a $1.6 million unlock looms. Trading at $1.34, the token is testing crucial support levels amid growing market uncertainty.

PayPal now enables U.S. merchants to accept over 100 cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, and SOL. The system auto-converts payments to PYUSD or fiat and supports wallets like MetaMask and Coinbase, with a low 0.99% fee.

CryptoPunks' floor price has jumped above $200,000, sparking attention as lending platform Gondi faces backlash for allegedly enabling inflated bids through private loans tied to PUNKS tokens.

SHIB faces nearly $52 million in potential liquidations, with short positions piling up amid a 6% price dip. Unless SHIB rebounds soon, traders betting against it could trigger further downside pressure.

Ethereum-based treasury protocol ETH Strategy has secured 12,342 ETH (~$46.5 million) in pre-launch funding. The platform aims to offer leveraged ETH exposure, with its STRAT token set to debut on July 29.

FARTCOIN tumbled 17% in 24 hours after a top whale sold 3 million tokens. The sell-off comes amid broader meme coin weakness and also from recent criticism by Solana’s co-founder.

RAKBANK has launched crypto trading for retail users via its mobile app, becoming the UAE’s first traditional bank to do so. Powered by Bitpanda and regulated by VARA, the service enables buying, selling, and swapping crypto directly in dirhams.

Bitmain plans to open its first U.S.-based Bitcoin mining chip factory by early 2026. The company is also eyeing a new headquarters in either Texas or Florida by the end of this year.

CEA Industries and 10X Capital, backed by YZi Labs, will raise $500 million to create the largest publicly listed BNB treasury in the U.S. The initiative will focus on BNB Chain investments, led by Galaxy Digital co-founder David Namdar.

Ethereum Layer-2 network Linea, developed by ConsenSys, will allocate 20% of its transaction fees to burning ETH. The burn mechanism is part of its tokenomics strategy revealed ahead of its upcoming token launch later this year.

Pump.fun’s daily revenue dipped under $300K for the first time since September 2024, marking a 92% drop since January. Its market share in Solana meme coin launchpads has plunged from 88% to just 12% amid rising competition.

Omni Network (OMNI) surged 90% in 24 hours, jumping from $2.50 to a high of $7.13 before settling around $5.37. The spike follows the token’s listing on South Korea’s top exchange, Upbit.

Rowland Marcus Andrade, founder of AML Bitcoin, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for wire fraud and money laundering. He misled investors and diverted over $2 million for personal use, including luxury purchases.

Large ETH holders have bought over 220,000 ETH worth nearly $850 million in just two days, now controlling 23.5% of the circulating supply. This major accumulation, along with strong ETF interest and shrinking exchange reserves, could signal an upcoming price rally.

Coinbase posted strong Q1 profits from its USDC and Circle ties, with $300 million in distribution revenue and a $13 billion USDC balance. JPMorgan estimates $60 billion in shareholder value linked to these gains, reinforcing Coinbase’s dominance in the stablecoin space.

Twenty One Capital now holds 43,514 BTC, making it the world’s third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after Strategy and MARA. With 345.47 million shares in circulation, each represents 0.00012559 BTC, according to updated treasury data.

BlackRock analysts forecast a major Bitcoin rally, citing the newly enacted GENIUS Act as a game-changer for stablecoins and digital payments. The legislation creates a regulatory framework that strengthens crypto's role in mainstream finance. 

Fintech firm RD Technologies has secured $40 million in Series A2 funding as Hong Kong's stablecoin licensing regime takes effect on August 1. Backed by major investors, RD is developing HKDR, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Hong Kong dollar. 

ETH Strategy has secured 12,342 ETH (~$46.5 million) to fund its on-chain protocol, with major allocations toward staking and boosting liquidity, signaling strong investor confidence. 

MicroStrategy has added 21,021 BTC worth $2.46 billion at an average price of $117,256. The company now holds 628,791 BTC valued at $74.26 billion, with an unrealized profit of $28.18 billion. 

Despite Sui’s DeFi TVL soaring to $2.28 billion, the SUI token dropped 5.10% amid regulatory concerns. Still, technicals suggest upside potential if it breaks above $5, with a possible move toward $6.

Whale wallets have ramped up short positions in Ethereum and Bitcoin, according to HyperInsight, even as many face growing unrealized losses amid market uncertainty. 

Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly planning to raise $500 million, targeting a $15 billion valuation, as it inches closer to a long-anticipated IPO. The move signals growing investor confidence in crypto firms going public. 

Starting August 1, Indonesia will raise crypto trading taxes, with domestic trades taxed at 0.21% and overseas trades at 1%. VAT for buyers is scrapped, but crypto mining faces higher levies, with income taxed under standard rates by 2026.

TREE token plunged 40% following its debut on Binance and Coinbase, as early airdrop recipients quickly sold off holdings, triggering sharp post-listing pressure. 

XRP’s market cap plunged by over $21.37 billion in seven days, falling from $205.9 billion to $184.53 billion amid profit-taking and altcoin market weakness, raising questions about the sustainability of its recent rally. 

Euro-pegged stablecoins are gaining traction, with the current market cap exceeding $490 million. Driven by demand for dollar alternatives and rising European digital finance adoption, analysts project the sector could soon hit a $100 billion milestone. 

Binance will list Arena-Z (A2Z) on July 30 across Simple Earn, Buy Crypto, Convert, Margin, and Futures platforms. Users can trade A2Z with up to 75x leverage on Futures, and buy via multiple payment options, with zero-fee conversion and margin borrowing also available.

Falcon Finance, backed by DWF Labs, announced a $10 million investment from Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial to develop cross-chain stablecoin solutions. The deal aims to integrate USDf and USD1 stablecoins for greater on-chain dollar liquidity and adoption.

To mark Ethereum’s 10-year milestone, developers have launched new privacy-focused tools aimed at strengthening on-chain data protection and addressing long-standing concerns around user anonymity.

MARA Holdings reported $808 million in net income for Q2 2025, boosted by rising Bitcoin prices and reduced energy expenses. Revenue jumped 64% year-over-year to $238 million.

Economist Peter Schiff argues stablecoins weaken U.S. Treasury demand by diverting capital from money markets. He claims issuers profit from short-term T-bills without passing yields to investors, potentially pushing long-term borrowing costs higher and limiting private lending.

On July 30, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $47.04 million in net inflows, marking five straight days of gains. Ethereum spot ETFs continued their momentum with $5.79 million in inflows, extending their streak to 19 consecutive days of inflows.

Bitcoin options market exposure has surpassed $570 billion, driven by soaring institutional demand. Deribit leads with $450 billion in open interest, while BlackRock’s IBIT ETF options alone hit $7 billion, highlighting a growing appetite for structured crypto hedging tools.

Robinhood’s crypto revenue soared 98% to $160 million in Q2 2025, fueled by surging trading volumes and its Bitstamp acquisition. The move added $7 billion in institutional volume and expanded its global reach with over 50 regulatory licenses. CEO Vlad Tenev eyes tokenizing private equity and real estate next.

Ethena’s TVL surged 50% to $8.44 billion in July, with USD inflows skyrocketing to $2.96 billion. ENA token jumped 134%, driven by whale accumulation and strong platform growth. Technicals remain bullish with key support at $0.60.

A CoinDCX software engineer, Rahul Agarwal, has been arrested in connection with a $44 million crypto heist. Investigators say hackers tricked him into installing malware disguised as a job-related tool, compromising internal systems via stolen credentials.

The Ether Machine has acquired 15,000 ETH for $56.9 million at an average price of $3,809, boosting its total holdings to 334,757 ETH. The purchase, aligned with Ethereum’s 10th anniversary, exceeds the Ethereum Foundation’s stash of 234K ETH.

Whales have accumulated 218,570 BTC since March, boosting their control to 68% of the total supply, according to Santiment. This strategic shift signals growing institutional dominance and suggests a capital-driven bull market ahead, despite recent whale sell-offs.

xTAO has disclosed holdings of 41,538 TAO tokens worth $15.8 million, surpassing other public firms like TAO Synergies. CEO Karia Samaroo says the treasury will help fund validator operations and support long-term infrastructure growth within the Bittensor network.

El Salvador and Bolivia have signed an open-ended MOU to collaborate on crypto adoption, sharing regulatory and technical expertise. Bolivia's crypto usage surged from $46.5 million to $294 million in a year, prompting the partnership to foster safe, investment-ready blockchain environments.

Algorand (ALGO) is poised for a potential 40% surge after breaking a bullish double-bottom pattern. Strong Q2 performance adds momentum to its technical breakout.

SharpLink Gaming added 11,259 ETH for $43.09 million at $3,827, following a $290 million buy last weekend. Since June, the firm has amassed 449,000 ETH, now valued at $1.74 million, with $386 million in unrealized profit, mirroring a MicroStrategy-style strategy.

Abu Dhabi’s Phoenix Group has launched a $150 million crypto reserve, holding 514 BTC and 630,000 SOL, becoming the first ADX-listed firm to add digital assets to its balance sheet. The move signals a long-term bet on blockchain value.

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins endorsed the PWG’s crypto policy plan, calling it vital for innovation and investor protection. He praised President Trump’s leadership and pledged to work with regulators to ensure the U.S. leads the global digital asset economy.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson hailed Moneta’s USDM as the most advanced stablecoin, highlighting its enterprise-grade design and privacy features. He also teased a private stablecoin in development, calling it a game-changer for traditional finance.

Crypto exchange Kraken reported Q2 2025 EBITDA of $79.7 million, down 6.8% year-over-year and sharply lower than Q1’s $187.4 million. Revenue fell 13% from Q1 but remained 18% higher than Q2 2024.

Ripple will release 1 billion XRP from escrow on August 1 as part of its monthly cycle. XRP, now trading at $3.12, has pulled back from July highs amid profit-taking, while whale activity hints at ongoing accumulation.