Circle Applies To Launch National Trust Bank

Stablecoin issuer Circle has applied to establish a national trust bank in the United States that, among other duties, would oversee the firm’s USDC reserve on behalf of its US issuer.  If the application is approved by the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Circle’s First National Digital Currency Bank would be…

ETH Price Pattern Forecast Rally to $5,000

Key takeaways: Ether’s chart shows a “Power of 3” setup, with a price target above $5,000. Spot ETH ETFs recorded net inflows of 106,000 Ether last week, marking the seventh consecutive week of positive inflows. ETH still faces a potential 25% correction as increasing whale exchange inflows and short positions surge. Ether’s (ETH) price chart…

Spanish Authorities Arrest 5 People In $540M Crypto Fraud Case

The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, or Europol, reported the arrest of five members of a “criminal network engaged in cryptocurrency investment fraud.” In a Monday notice, Europol said the Spanish Guardia Civil, with the support of its agency and law enforcement from the United States, France and Estonia, arrested five people allegedly…

SOL Hits $161 After ETF News, Is It Just Hype?

Key takeaways: The Solana ETF launch with staking drew initial excitement, but institutional demand remains muted. Ongoing SOL unlocks, DApp sell-offs, and low network activity weigh against a sustained price rally. Solana’s native token, SOL (SOL), surged 7% on Monday after confirmation that the first-ever Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) featuring staking capabilities would launch on…

SOL Hits $161 After ETF News, Is It Just Hype?

Key takeaways: The Solana ETF launch with staking drew initial excitement, but institutional demand remains muted. Ongoing SOL unlocks, DApp sell-offs, and low network activity weigh against a sustained price rally. Solana’s native token, SOL (SOL), surged 7% on Monday after confirmation that the first-ever Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) featuring staking capabilities would launch on…

Senator Lummis Seeks to Waive US Taxes on Small-Scale Crypto Activity in Budget Bill

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is seeking to slip a significant crypto tax measure into the massive budget bill that backs much of President Donald Trump’s agenda, trying to reduce tax consequences stemming from fundamental cryptocurrency activities. Lummis sought on Monday to insert language into Congress’ “Big Beautiful Bill” that would, among other things, waive taxes…

Bitcoin Rally Above $110K Depends on 3 Factors

Key takeaways: Bitcoin (BTC) has remained within a tight range since Wednesday, marking six consecutive days with price fluctuations under 3%. This unusually low volatility has prompted traders to speculate whether a breakout could be influenced by a weakening US dollar, particularly as the country’s fiscal position continues to deteriorate. While the US dollar’s movement…

Where Are We In the Bitcoin Cycle? Analyst Lyn Alden Shares Her View

Bitcoin has been stuck just above $100,000 for months and the question now is whether that level marked the top of the cycle, or if there’s still room to run. In our latest interview, macro analyst Lyn Alden breaks down where we might be in the current Bitcoin cycle, and why this one could look…

Bitcoin Might Test $104,500 Before Hitting New Price Highs

Key points: Bitcoin is facing selling near $109,000, but the shallow pullback suggests the uptrend may resume. BNB and HYPE are showing strength, having broken above their immediate resistance levels. Bitcoin (BTC) has started the week on a soft note, with the bears trying to pull the price below the $107,000 level. Bitcoin remains on…

First US Staked Crypto ETF Launches, Offering Solana and Yield

The first US staked cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) will launch on Wednesday, allowing investors to hold Solana (SOL) and earn yield through staking. Two days after Cointelegraph reported that the REX-Osprey Solana and Staking ETF could launch imminently, issuer REX Shares confirmed on Monday that the fund is set to debut. As the name suggests,…