Brian Quintenz was once seen as a strong contender to lead the CFTC. However, he now faces growing resistance from key crypto industry players. They argue he is too closely tied to the status quo. Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, twin crypto billionaires and founders of Gemini, personally lobbied President Donald Trump over the weekend to…
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Ex-OpenSea Employee Cleared in First NFT Insider Trading Appeal — Here’s What Changed
A former OpenSea product manager has successfully overturned his conviction in what was once hailed as the first insider trading case involving non-fungible tokens. The ruling by a US federal appeals court on Thursday marks a significant setback for prosecutors hoping to apply traditional financial crime laws to the fast-evolving crypto sector. The case centered…
[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for August 01, 2025 – Crypto Market Sinks 7%, Bitcoin Drops to $115K Amid Renewed Tariff Tensions
Crypto market is flashing bearish signal today as a new round of global tariffs from the White House sends jitters across all markets. The overall crypto market is down 7%, with Bitcoin briefly dropping to $115,000. Ethereum is holding the $3,700 support level but is still down 3.7%, while Solana has slipped 4.5% to $172….
Coinbase to Increase BTC Holdings, Offer Tokenized Stocks and Prediction Markets in U.S.
Coinbase reported that it purchased 2,509 BTC in Q2 2025 and will increase its Bitcoin holdings. The crypto exchange has also planned an “everything exchange” for US users, offering a wide range of crypto services, including tokenized stocks. CEO Brian Armstrong wrote on X on Thursday that the exchange is buying more Bitcoin. “Coinbase is…
Elliott Wave Analysis Points to Gold (XAUUSD) Support Near 3320
Gold (XAUUSD) appears poised for a double correction from its 16 June 2025 high. A double three consists of two corrective patterns, typically zigzags. From the June peak, wave (W) concluded at 3246.55, and wave (X) rallied to 3438.58, as shown on the 1-hour chart. Wave (Y) is now unfolding lower with internal subdivision as…
Trump Backs $23B Bitcoin Plan as BTC Dips Below $116K: Is $110K Next?
The Trump administration has renewed its commitment to building a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve despite scant mention in its latest official digital asset report. Bo Hines, head of digital assets at the White House, confirmed the plan is operational: “We have it, it’s been established.” Though exact holdings remain undisclosed, the U.S. government currently controls an…
Illegal Miners in Russian Bitcoin Mining Hotspot Stole $4.3M of Electricity in H1 2025
Illegal miners in the Russian Bitcoin mining hotspot of Ingushetia stole some $4.3 million worth of electricity in the first half of 2025, the state-controlled power firm Rosseti claims. Per an official Rosseti North Caucasus press release, illegal miners accounted for over 94% of all the electrical power stolen in the republic in the first…
Crypto Price Prediction Today 31 July – XRP, Cardano, Pi Coin
With original crypto Bitcoin trading just 3.5% down from its recent all-time high (ATH) price of $122,838 just over two weeks ago, hopes are running high for a new bull run to eclipse the famous 2021 gold rush. This prolonged period of optimism has helped drive growth among several prominent altcoins and some of the…
Leading AI Claude Predicts the Price of XRP, Dogecoin and Solana
Anthropic’s Claude AI predicts strong growth for several prominent altcoins before the close of 2025—fueled by the narrative of Bitcoin climbing to further new highs and potentially igniting a new bull run. A little over two weeks ago, Bitcoin shattered previous highs, reaching an unprecedented $122,838. Many market observers interpret this surge as a potential…
Crypto Torture Suspect John Woeltz Posts $1 Million Bond
John Woeltz, one of two men accused of torturing a crypto investor and holding him hostage in New York City back in May, was released on $1 million bail, a Thursday report from TMZ states. John Woeltz Released On $1 Million Bail According to a July 31 report, Woeltz was released Thursday after Judge Gregory…