What Happened In Crypto Today

Today in crypto, US President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act into law, enacting the country’s first stablecoin legislation. Meanwhile, a $9.6 billion Bitcoin transfer from a Satoshi-era whale is raising fears of a potential price correction as the total crypto market cap edges closer to $4 trillion. Crypto execs center stage as Trump…

Bitcoin Drop Gives Way to XLM, LTC, ETC, BNB Altseason

Key points: Continuation of Bitcoin’s consolidation seems likely in the near term, but the trend remains positive as long as the price remains above $110,530. Charts for BNB, XLM, LTC and ETC are looking positive. Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a consolidation phase as bears thwart the bulls’ attempt to sustain the price above $120,000. According…

Why Bitcoin self-custody is declining in the ETF era

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other institutional Bitcoin products may be reshaping a core crypto ethos rooted in Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision. According to onchain data, Bitcoin self-custody has been steadily declining since January 2024 — the same month Bitcoin spot ETFs were approved. After nearly 15 years of growth, the creation of new Bitcoin…

How to Use Google Gemini to Turn Crypto News Into Trade Signals

Key takeaways Google Gemini can break down complex crypto news, like new US legislation, by pulling clear summaries from trusted sources. By scanning reactions on X, Gemini reveals how investors feel about the news, helping traders gauge short-term momentum. Gemini highlights who benefits first, like stablecoin issuers and compliant exchanges, and who faces risk, particularly…

The GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Prohibits Yield, ETH Stands to Benefit

The US fresh stablecoin legislation could create more demand for Ether (ETH) and decentralized finance applications, which are primarily based on the Ethereum network, according to analysts. The GENIUS bill, signed into law by US President Donald Trump on Friday, bans yield-bearing stablecoins, cutting off interest-earning opportunities for institutions and retail traders. This type of…

Bitcoin Drop Gives Way to XLM, LTC, ETC, BNB Altseason

Key points: Continuation of Bitcoin’s consolidation seems likely in the near term, but the trend remains positive as long as the price remains above $110,530. Charts for BNB, XLM, LTC, and ETC are looking positive. Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a consolidation phase as bears thwart the bulls’ attempt to sustain the price above $120,000. According…

Donald Trump Signs Stablecoin Bill Into Law

US President Donald Trump signed one of the first bills related to crypto and blockchain of his administration into law on Friday after delays due to debates in the House of Representatives and Senate. In a Friday signing ceremony attended by many cryptocurrency company executives and high-ranking Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance and House…

Bitcoin’s Institutional Era: The Cost Of Legitimacy

Key takeaways: Bitcoin is now a macro asset, with behavior increasingly tied to traditional risk markets and vulnerable to the same systemic pressures as TradFi assets. Custodial concentration is reshaping Bitcoin’s market structure, increasing systemic risk and weakening self-custody norms. A cultural and structural split may emerge, with a “clean” institutional Bitcoin and a “wild”…

Who’s Winning the Bitcoin Treasury War?

Metaplanet vs. Semler Scientific: Inside their Bitcoin treasury arms race Strategy kicked off the corporate Bitcoin boom, but in 2025, the real competition is Metaplanet vs. Semler Scientific.  Both are publicly listed, both are buying Bitcoin (BTC) in size, and both are turning their balance sheets into battlegrounds. On July 7, 2025, Metaplanet, listed in…

SEC Chair Highlights Education is Key for Crypto in 401k

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins showed openness to allowing cryptocurrencies in 401 (k) retirement plans for Americans, but highlighted the need for responsible disclosure. During a Bloomberg interview published Friday, Atkins did not rule out allowing cryptocurrencies into 401 (k) plans. Still, he emphasized that education on the risks associated with…