Author: James Wilson

Investment firm Calamos has unveiled a new investment strategy aimed at limiting Bitcoin’s downside potential. Bitcoin (BTC) is becoming increasingly attractive to institutions, but many still view it as too risky. In response, on June 7, global investment firm Calamos introduced its “protected Bitcoin” strategy, designed to limit both the downside and the upside of Bitcoin exposure. The firm noted that although Bitcoin has reached a $2 trillion valuation, institutional investors remain concerned about its volatility. As a result, most allocate just 1–2% of their portfolios to BTC to avoid outsized risk exposure. Calamos has structured its strategy to offer…

As the XRP price consolidates, one of its top catalysts is facing substantial threats from Circle Internet Finance.  Ripple (XRP) was trading at $2.20 on Monday, July 7, within a range it has maintained over the past few days. This price is approximately 22% above its June low.  One of the most bullish cases for XRP is that Ripple could become a major disruptor to Swift, the messaging network connecting over 11,000 banks. Swift processes more than $150 trillion annually, and Ripple Labs is targeting a share of that market.  Ripple Labs aims to disrupt this industry through RippleNet, which…

U.S. stocks were down as Trump continues to escalate tariff threats, this time against Japan and South Korea. Major U.S. stock indices fell as President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on major US trading partners. On Monday, July 7, Dow Jones lost 470 points or 1.05%, while the S&P 500 was down 0.84%. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite was down 0.90%. Markets were focusing on Trump’s latest threats on trade, stating that he would extend 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea. He also warned them against the retaliation, citing that he would further escalate. Trump blamed the two countries for persistent…

Bitcoin giant Strategy is preparing to make a massive $4.2 billion Bitcoin purchase, funded with more stock sales. After taking a brief pause in purchases, Michael Saylor’s Strategy is preparing for another massive Bitcoin (BTC) buy. On Monday, July 7, the Bitcoin investment firm announced a $4.2 billion at-the-market stock offering. The company is selling a 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock, trading on Nasdaq under the ticker STRD. The stock pays a 10% dividend, has priority over other stocks in liquidations, and has no fixed maturity rate. Strategy will sell these shares over a period of time, at…

CoreWeave, a Nasdaq-listed artificial intelligence and cloud solutions provider, has announced its acquisition of Core Scientific, a top cryptocurrency mining data center, in a deal worth approximately $9 billion. The CoreWeave team revealed in a press release on July 7, 2025 that the companies have signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition, with the deal set for an all-stock transaction.  It’s the latest development in CoreWeave’s quest to acquire the Bitcoin (BTC) mining company, with the first attempt of $1 billion rebuffed in June 2024. If the deal sails through as expected in the fourth quarter, CoreWeave will offer Core…

Months after peaking at $74 per token, TRUMP has slid to $8.59 and expanded to a new network in a bold pivot. Its leap to Tron adds complexity to an already polarizing project where memes, money, and power blend awkwardly. On July 7, the team behind TrumpMeme (TRUMP) announced that it will launch the memecoin on the Tron blockchain, marking the latest twist in the token’s turbulent journey. Originally launched in January as a Solana-based memecoin tied to Donald Trump’s political brand, TRUMP now joins a network backed by Justin Sun, a controversial crypto mogul with his own legal entanglements…

Floki price has rebounded in the past few days, reaching its highest level in almost a month as its social sentiment score improved and exchange reserves dipped. Floki (FLOKI), one of the biggest meme coins in the cryptocurrency industry, rose to a high of $0.000089, up by over 45% from its lowest level in June. The rebound happened in a high-volume environment, with its 24-hour volume jumping by 83% to $211 million. The Floki token’s jump coincided with a big increase in its social volume. Santiment data shows that the volume jumped to 21, the highest level since June 5.…

U.S. stocks opened slightly lower on Monday, July 7, following the Fourth of July holiday, with the S&P 500 down 0.3% amid comments on tariffs from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down over 100 points, or down 0.25%, while the S&P 500 shed about 0.35%, and the Nasdaq Composite opened lower by 0.6%. These downward movements for stocks come as investors take note of latest tariffs-related developments. Particularly, it relates to President Donald Trump‘s threats of additional tariffs on countries aligned with BRICS. However, there’s also focus on comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.…

After amassing 2.8% of Bitcoin’s total supply, Strategy takes a brief hiatus, reporting zero BTC acquisitions for the first time in three months. Meanwhile, a $14 billion unrealized gain in Q2 proves the company’s treasury play works. According to a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 7, Strategy made no Bitcoin (BTC) purchases between June 30 and July 6, marking its first week without adding to its treasury since early April. The buying freeze comes just as the Tysons Corner, Virginia-based firm reported a staggering $14.05 billion unrealized gain on its digital asset holdings…

As Bitcoin targets its all-time highs once again, altcoin enthusiasts have become hopeful once again in the hopes of the much-anticipated altseason. However, Statista claims there are over 10,000 cryptocurrencies in 2025, compared to previous years when this number was less than half. This is why not all altcoins will experience a major pump, and it is important to expose yourself to altcoins that are both fundamentally and technically sound. Crypto that will explode in 2025 In this article, we’ll present you with a list of the most promising crypto coins in the market that may outperform many of their…