Prosecutors Link Roman Storm To DPRK Hackers In Trial Opening Statements

Jury selection in the criminal trial of Tornado Cash co-founder and developer Roman Storm wrapped up on Tuesday, and prosecutors and defense attorneys issued their own statements in a case that could have significant repercussions for the crypto and blockchain industry. According to reporting from Inner City Press inside the US District Court for the…

ETH Fractal Eyes $18K as Bullish Breakout Accelerates

Key takeaways: Ether is outperforming Bitcoin this week, with the altcoin reclaiming $3,000. The ETH/BTC pair broke above its 200-day moving average, with the RSI breaking a three-year downtrend, hinting at a structural shift. Fractal analysis suggests ETH could surge to $18,205, with the near-term target at $4,000. After reclaiming the $3,000 level for the…

What Happened In Crypto Today

Today in crypto, Republicans suffered their first setback in Congress on crypto legislation, Bitcoin-powered darknet marketplace Abacus Market has gone offline amid suspected law enforcement pressure, and Ripple plans to pursue a MiCA license. First crypto bill vote fails to get 100% Republican support despite Trump’s call Cryptocurrency-related bills backed by US President Donald Trump…

4 Countries That Let You Buy Citizenship or a Golden Visa with Crypto

Key takeaways Vanuatu is one of the fastest countries to offer citizenship, with crypto accepted through licensed agents. Dominica and Saint Lucia offer Caribbean citizenship in months using crypto converted via trusted agencies. Portugal offers EU residency and a path to citizenship through crypto-linked investment funds. El Salvador offers direct citizenship through a $1-million Bitcoin…

ETH Fractal Eyes $18K as Bullish Breakout Accelerates

Key takeaways: Ether is outperforming Bitcoin this week, with the altcoin reclaiming $3,000. The ETH/BTC pair broke above its 200-day moving average, with the RSI breaking a three-year downtrend, hinting at a structural shift. Fractal analysis suggests ETH could surge to $18,205, with the near-term target at $4,000. After reclaiming the $3,000 level for the…

U.S. House Sees Hiccup in Crypto Bills Procedural Votes as Freedom Caucus Objects

As it sped into Crypto Week on Tuesday, the U.S. House's process toward passing digital assets bills ground to a sudden halt over a procedural vote as members of the House Freedom Caucus objected to the way some of the legislation has developed under Senate dominance. The misfire on the procedural vote quickly slammed the…

Kraken Derivatives US Launches After $1.5B NinjaTrader Deal

Crypto exchange Kraken has launched a derivatives platform for US traders, offering access to CME-listed cryptocurrency futures and expanding the availability of institutional-grade trading tools. On Tuesday, the exchange announced the launch of Kraken Derivatives US, providing access to futures contracts via the Kraken Pro platform. The move expands Kraken’s product suite by expanding futures…

Trump Calls For Republicans To Support First GENIUS Vote On Tuesday

US President Donald Trump is calling for Republicans in the House of Representatives to “get the first vote done this afternoon” on a bill to regulate payment stablecoins as part of the party’s push to pass crypto legislation before Congress’ August recess. In a Tuesday post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump ordered…

ETH Price Rally To $3.4K On Traders’ Radar, Here’s Why

Key point: Ether (ETH) is witnessing selling above the $3,000 level, but a positive sign is that the bulls have not given up much ground. That suggests the investors are backing it for more upside. Farside Investors’ data shows more than $1 billion in inflows into Ether exchange-traded funds since July 9. Apart from ETF…

Bitcoin Treasury Model Faces Collapse — Strategy Stands Strong

Bitcoin treasuries in 2025: A corporate reserve strategy under pressure By 2025, the Bitcoin treasury model has reached critical mass. Over 250 organizations,  including public companies, private firms, ETFs and pension funds, now hold BTC on their balance sheets.  The Bitcoin (BTC) treasury model trend was ignited by Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin plan, with Strategy pioneering…