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Beijing is tightening its grip on stablecoin activity, directing top financial institutions to halt all promotion of the digital asset class. In a bid to curb rising hype and possible speculative risks, regulators have ordered brokerages, think tanks, and research groups to cancel stablecoin seminars and stop publishing related content.

They were thought buried under the dust of the bear market… NFTs re-emerge, stealing the spotlight from DeFi. A plot twist or the beginning of a new crypto empire?

The announcement sent shockwaves through the traditional finance world. Harvard's prestigious endowment fund, with 53.2 billion dollars, revealed it had invested 116 million dollars in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF. While Harvard had already shown a timid interest in crypto in the past, this operation marks a symbolic step: the largest American university now officially backs the locomotive of the crypto market.

The highly anticipated launch of ChatGPT-5 turned into a disaster on social media. Presented by Sam Altman as the smartest AI ever created, the new model is accused by a large portion of users of degrading the experience compared to its predecessors. This backlash breaks out as rivals like DeepSeek quickly gain ground. Did Sam Altman offer a dream... for a harsh awakening?

The tokenization of real assets (RWA) is no longer a laboratory experiment: it is a global undertaking that, quietly, is rewriting the way we own a building, a government bond, or a corporate debt. The idea is simple: to represent an economic right (rent, coupon, dividend) by a token registered on a blockchain, exchangeable at any time and, above all, programmable. But behind the apparent simplicity hides a legal, technical and financial mechanism that is refined month after month.

DeFi platform CrediX Finance has disappeared from the web following a $4.5 million exploit that drained its liquidity pools, prompting suspicions of a coordinated exit scam. The incident was first flagged on Monday by blockchain security firms, who found that the attackers gained control of the protocol’s multisig admin and bridge wallets six days prior. Using this access, they minted new tokens, posted them as collateral, and then siphoned liquidity from CrediX’s pools.

While the trade war intensifies, Beijing and Moscow show their determination. In July, their exchanges jumped to $19.14 billion, an annual record that contrasts with the gloom of the first half of the year. This rebound occurs as Donald Trump threatens China with new tariffs, after sanctioning India for its Russian oil purchases.

Turning a few tens of dollars invested in bitcoin into billions: the scenario is a dream. However, behind this simplistic equation, trader Techdev recalls a much less glamorous reality. In a viral post, he points out that achieving such a result would have required unwavering conviction and exceptional psychological resilience in the face of market shocks. A message that resonates as bitcoin has just crossed a new ATH above $123,000 on July 14, reigniting myths and speculation.

For the first time in eight months, Ethereum has crossed the symbolic $4,000 mark. Between massive inflows on its ETFs, accelerated institutional adoption, and upcoming technical reforms, ETH seems more determined than ever to nibble away at Bitcoin's ground. The trend could well mark a strategic turning point for the crypto market.

The XRP Army, Ripple's true secret weapon, influenced the outcome of the standoff against the SEC. This historic mobilization could now propel XRP to the forefront of the global crypto scene, driven by adoption and international expansion.

The demand for computing power, autonomous agents, and open markets for models is exploding, while centralized players (Big Tech & Clouds) concentrate the supply. The crypto market tries to respond with decentralized architectures that reward resource contributions (GPU, models, data, security) and align incentives via a token.

Is bitcoin undervalued? A key indicator, the "Energy Value" from Capriole Investments, estimates that its "fair value" reaches 167,800 dollars, 45% above its current price. Designed by Charles Edwards, this model is based on the energy power used by the network. The unprecedented gap it reveals revives the debate about the true valuation of the asset and the market's ability to close this gap in the coming months.

Ripple and the SEC have ended their five-year court battle, dropping appeals and leaving XRP’s future open for potential gains.

When justice sees red, Ethereum opens the checkbook: $500,000 to save a coder accused of laundering whiter than white... even without a machine.

Blackrock may be preparing to expand its crypto ETF lineup with spot funds for XRP and Solana, according to ETF expert Nate Geraci. The prediction comes as institutional interest in alternative crypto assets heats up and the race for market share intensifies.

Bitcoin is losing ground, Ethereum is capturing attention. Discover why institutional investors are massively reallocating their capital towards Ethereum ETFs, amid a shifting crypto market and on the brink of a decisive regulatory turning point.

Donald Trump strikes again. After opening 401(k) retirement plans to alternative assets like bitcoin, he appoints Stephen Miran, a pro-Bitcoin economist, to the Federal Reserve board. A move welcomed by the crypto market, propelling BTC beyond 117,500 dollars.

The meme coins built on Solana, notably PENGU and SPX, are starting a stabilization phase after a sharp correction. Technical and market data suggest a possible recovery, supported by the gradual return of capital.

The competition to build Solana treasuries is intensifying, as public companies bet big on staking returns. This week, three firms disclosed major Solana purchases totaling millions of dollars.

Against a backdrop of regulatory uncertainty, XRP stabilizes around $3 while two decisive fronts open up. In the United States, the imminent SEC decision on withdrawing its appeal could trigger a rally beyond key technical thresholds. In Asia, Japan and South Korea multiply favorable signals, from the Bitcoin/XRP ETF to institutional integration, offering unprecedented support. According to several analysts, this dual impetus could push Ripple's crypto up to $4.80.

Solana attracts an unprecedented wave of institutional capital, redefining its role on the crypto chessboard. According to CoinGecko data, publicly traded companies are injecting several hundred million dollars into SOL, methodically strengthening their presence. Far from a mere speculative movement, these massive purchases are integrated into long-term strategies, driven by volumes and accumulation methods rarely seen. This strong signal confirms Solana's growing place in institutional portfolios.

Trump plays the Pygmalion of bitcoin by inviting it into US pensions: a blow to Wall Street, a boost for savings accounts!

Hyperliquid overtook Solana in July, capturing 35% of blockchain revenue and hitting $2.66B in trading volume amid rapid user growth.

Public companies are boosting Ethereum holdings, offering investors unique benefits not available through traditional ETH ETFs.

In 2024, salaries paid in crypto have tripled, marking a decisive turning point in the digital work landscape. Nearly 10% of professionals in the sector are now paid in stablecoins, notably USDC. This is a sign that crypto is establishing itself as a reliable, structured payment method, increasingly recognized by institutions.

Vienna, Austria, August 6, 2025 — Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, unveiled an ambitious roadmap for the future of crypto, announcing a new era of innovation, security, and trading excellence.

A jury in Manhattan has found Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmission business, while deadlocking on more serious charges of money laundering and sanctions violations tied to the North Korean hacker group Lazarus.

Sharplink Gaming intensifies its aggressive Ethereum accumulation strategy by making a new massive purchase of 83,561 ETH, for an amount of $264.5 million. Its reserves now reach 521,939 ETH, consolidating its position among the largest institutional holders. This move confirms a fundamental dynamic: Ethereum is gradually establishing itself as a strategic reserve asset for companies.