RGB Protocol Launches on Bitcoin With Tokenized Asset Support

Smart contract and asset issuance system RGB Protocol said it had launched on the Bitcoin mainnet, enabling tokenized assets like stablecoins, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and custom tokens within the Bitcoin ecosystem.  On Thursday, the protocol announced that tokenization tools allowing users to create, send and manage digital assets on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network were…

Bhutan Should Embrace Decentralized Digital Identity Infrastructure

Opinion by: Ezra Reguerra, journalist at Cointelegraph The Kingdom of Bhutan’s openness to dive into Web3 technology creates an opportunity to build a blockchain-based identity infrastructure and modernize the nation’s approach to digital identity.  Bhutan is a Himalayan country where modernization is paced and driven by its culture and values. Its Gross National Happiness (GNH)…

Ether RSI’s ‘Buy Signal’ Projects $7K-$10K Cycle Top for ETH Price.

Key takeaways: Ether price has climbed to a 6-month high, driven by record ETF inflows and rising network activity.  The RSI buy signal at 40 in April, historically tied to major ETH price rallies, suggests a potential price target of $7,000-$10,000 in 2025. Ether’s (ETH) price rallied toward $3,500 on Thursday, a level not seen…

XRP Nears $200B Record Market Cap as Bitcoin Pullback Sparks ’Altseason’

Key takeaways: XRP is about to pass $200 billion in market capitalization for the first time. XRP price is up 35% against Bitcoin in July. If momentum holds, XRP’s market cap could increase to over $250 billion. XRP (XRP) is on the verge of surpassing a $200 billion market capitalization for the first time, as…

SEC delays Bitwise BTC & ETH In-Kind ETF Redemptions Ruling

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended its deadline for ruling on in-kind redemptions for two separate crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to a Wednesday SEC filing, the regulator will take more time to decide whether to allow in-kind redemptions on NYSE Arca for Bitwise’s Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) spot ETFs. The…

XRP Nears $200B Record Market Cap as Bitcoin Pullback Sparks ’Altseason’

Key takeaways: XRP is about to pass $200 billion in market capitalization for the first time. XRP price is up 35% against Bitcoin in July. If momentum holds, XRP’s market cap could increase to over $250 billion. XRP (XRP) is on the verge of surpassing a $200 billion market capitalization for the first time, as…

Bitcoin Newbies Show the First Signs of FOMO In July

Key points: New Bitcoin market entrants have accumulated 140,000 BTC in July so far, Glassnode data shows. Buyers across the board have “aggressively” bought up dips, specifically below $118,000. Google Trends shows retail hype around Bitcoin is still historically low. Bitcoin (BTC) “FOMO” is slowly coming back as new buyers up their stake by 140,000…

Memecoin Market Cap Surges 29% in July as Bonk Leads Rally

The memecoin sector has added almost $17 billion in token valuations since the start of July, surging to $72 billion as of Thursday, up 29% from its $55 billion market cap on June 30.  CoinMarketCap data showed that July has seen bigger trading volumes for memecoins than the previous month, with the sector’s 24-hour trading…

US Spot Ether ETFs Daily Inflows Hit Record High

Update (July 17 at 6:10 am UTC): This article has been updated to include data about altcoin prices and corporate Ether buying. US spot Ether exchange-traded funds recorded an inflow of $726.6 million on Wednesday as altcoins rallied. BlackRock’s ETHA also saw a daily inflow record, contributing $499 million to the day’s results, while Fidelity’s…

Is Retail Here? Coinbase App Rockets on Apple App Store

Coinbase has climbed to rank 137 in the US Apple App Store in a sign that often heralds retail interest in crypto. However, the crypto industry is still divided on whether retail investors have truly returned. Sensor Tower data shows that Coinbase has jumped 65% in the US Apple App Store rankings over the past…