Author: James Wilson

Shiba Inu’s price has crashed this year, erasing billions of dollars in value and mirroring the broader decline across the altcoin market. Shiba Inu (SHIB) was trading at $0.00001130 on July 2, slightly above its year-to-date low of $0.00001035. This article explores four key reasons why SHIB may be poised for a rebound. 1. Shiba Inu price has formed a double-bottom pattern One major reason for potential upside is the formation of a double-bottom pattern on the daily chart. This is a common bullish reversal setup characterized by two distinct lows and a neckline, which in SHIB’s case is at…

Thesis, the venture studio behind Bitcoin-native powerhouses like Fold and Mezo, just made a strategic play to dominate the rewards space. The company acquired Lolli in a bid to merge earning and spending Bitcoin into one seamless loop. According to a press release on July 2nd, Thesis finalized its acquisition of Lolli, one of the longest-running Bitcoin (BTC) rewards platforms. The move is designed to tighten the connection between earning and using BTC. The deal brings Lolli under the same umbrella as Fold, Mezo, and tBTC. These products are already known for bridging Bitcoin with real-world commerce. Matt Luongo, CEO…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called out the growing trend toward centralization in the crypto industry. Decentralization is at the core of blockchain technology, but the industry is losing sight of it. At the annual Ethereum Community Conference on Wednesday, June 2, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called out the growing trend toward centralization in crypto. While a vision of privacy, freedom, and transparency fueled early crypto, things could take a different turn, Buterin cautioned. He drew a parallel with Web 1.0, the early version of the internet, which evolved into something very different from its original ideals. “And I mean, a…

Behind every successful token launch lies a mountain of overlooked headaches: vesting schedules, compliance snags, and cap table disasters. By acquiring LiquiFi, Coinbase is aiming to solve these problems and position itself as the backbone of the next crypto boom. In a statement on July 2, Coinbase announced its acquisition of LiquiFi, a token management platform used by major projects like Uniswap and Optimism to automate critical aspects of token launches, including vesting, cap table tracking, and compliance workflows. While financial terms were not disclosed, the deal marks Coinbase’s fourth acquisition of the year, following strategic moves in crypto advertising…

Chainlink’s price has crashed over the past few months, mirroring the performance of most altcoins. Chainlink (LINK), the largest oracle network in the cryptocurrency industry, is trading at $13.12, down 26% from its May high and 57% below its November peak. The decline comes despite several notable developments in recent weeks. Chainlink recently launched a major partnership with Mastercard, the world’s second-largest payment processor. The partnership will enable users to purchase crypto directly using their cards, with Chainlink providing verification and synchronization solutions. Other companies involved in the initiative include Shift4 Payments and Uniswap (UNI). Chainlink is also expected to…

Wormhole appears poised for a bearish reversal, with technical indicators continuing to signal weakness ahead of a Coinbase listing. In a Tuesday announcement, Coinbase confirmed it would list Wormhole (W) on July 2 as an SPL token on the Solana network. Listings on major exchanges such as Coinbase often generate short-term bullish sentiment; however, in this case, the token has failed to attract meaningful investor interest ahead of the event. This listing comes shortly after Wormhole entered into a strategic partnership with Ripple Labs to integrate multi-chain interoperability with the XRP Ledger and its EVM-compatible sidechain. By enabling cross-chain messaging,…

Circle is introducing a new cross-chain system to simplify how USDC moves across different blockchains.  According to a July 1 press release, USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin issuer Circle is preparing to roll out Gateway, a new infrastructure layer that enables instant cross-chain USDC liquidity without the need for traditional bridging.  The system aims to address the fragmentation of liquidity and user experience issues caused by isolated blockchain networks. In the current setup, users holding USDC on one network cannot access it on another without bridging. This creates friction for individuals and operational inefficiencies for businesses that have to pre-fund and…

Mining company Green Minerals has entered a structured financing agreement with LDA Capital worth 250 million Norwegian kroner. The funds will be used to boost its Bitcoin treasury. Through a press release, the deep sea mining firm has been granted a put option from LDA, which would allow the firm to issue new shares on a flexible basis based on the market conditions. Using an “at-the-market” or ATM structure, the agreement is worth a total commitment of NOK 250 million or around $25 million throughout a year-long period. Based on the agreement, the ATM structure allows Green Minerals to draw…

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the regulator remains focused on combating fraud in emerging sectors such as crypto and flaggedconcerns regarding individual access to private credit markets. In an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Wednesday morning, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins commented on crypto market manipulation, insider trading, and investor protection in the context of expanding private investment access. CNBC Atkins responded to a question about the lack of major insider trading cases involving cryptocurrencies, despite signs of coordinated trading activity on messaging apps such as Telegram and Signal. The discussion referenced the brief launch of…

A new report by Oobit reveals that crypto payments are on the rise in Europe, with stablecoins dominating spending habits. Retail users are increasingly turning to crypto for everyday purchases, and stablecoins are leading the charge. On June 2, Oobit released a report analyzing the crypto spending behavior of its European users. According to the data, over the past 30 days, stablecoins accounted for more than 75% of purchases made through Oobit across several EU countries. Most of the purchases fell into two categories: retail and travel. In Germany, Spain, and Poland, crypto spending was concentrated on goods from retail…