Author: James Wilson

At the EthCC, Vitalik Buterin says that crypto has reached a significant turning point, signified by mainstream adoption from big players and political figures. As a result, the focus for building in the space must also change. During his annual talk at the Ethereum Community Conference or the EthCC on July 2, Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin declared that the crypto space has reached what he calls “an inflection point” throughout its 10-15 year run. He said that crypto is no longer a niche space where people can come up with “crazy stuff” that make it difficult to navigate. “We’re…

Schuman Financial founder Martin Bruncko says that the rise of euro stablecoins is “inevitable”, as Europe pushes to digitize its financial systems while strongly resisting dollarization. Speaking at EthCC in Cannes on July 1, Schuman Financial founder Martin Bruncko projected that euro stablecoins will surpass €100 billion in market cap, and potentially reach €1 trillion, despite currently lagging far behind dollar stablecoins. As more of traditional finance moves on-chain, Brunchko argues, demand for euro-denominated digital assets is inevitable. Stablecoins already settle more than €25 trillion a year, which is more than Visa or Mastercard. Moreover, financial institutions are increasingly exploring blockchain-based payments.…

Bitcoin recently climbed back above $107,000, after a brief pullback triggered by geopolitical tensions. The rebound has put majority of investors in the green, but recent data suggests little appetite for selling According to a July 1 Glassnode report, Bitcoin (BTC) investors are sitting on $1.2 trillion in unrealized profits. This figure comes from the gap between Bitcoin’s $2.1 trillion market cap and its $955 billion realized cap, a metric that values each coin at the last time it moved.  The trend is largely driven by long-term holders, who now control a record 14.7 million BTC, reinforcing the idea that…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Crypto headlines celebrate zero-knowledge rollups and ordinal NFTs. Yet, the biggest leak in the funnel is still the identity check—rigid KYC demands drive 70% of prospects to quit before depositing a cent. That abandonment is pure, unrecoverable marketing burn. Fintechs that treat onboarding as a growth metric tell a different story: a neobank that trimmed forms, added progress indicators, and watched abandonment fall from 62% to 27% while verification time halved. Signicat puts a price tag on…

Ethereum’s recent rally may be losing momentum as exchange inflows rise and derivatives data point to softening market support. Nearly 100,000 ETH, or about $250 million, were deposited into Binance in two sizable waves, as per a July 1 analysis by CryptoQuant contributor Amr Taha. These deposits, which usually indicate larger exchange reserves, may result in selling pressure if market sentiment shifts.  Taha also observed that the gap between Ethereum spot price and the open interest on Binance was growing. Since June 26, ETH has shown steady buying in the spot market, reaching three consecutive local highs above $2,500. However,…

PENGU, the Solana-based token associated with the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection, has jumped 64% over the past week, climbing another 13% in the last 24 hours.  Due to the recent rally, Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) is now one of the top weekly performers and has re-entered the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The token is still 77% below its December 2024 peak of $0.06845 despite the gains. The recent surge follows growing interest in a proposed exchange-traded fund that would combine exposure to Pudgy Penguins NFTs and PENGU tokens. On June 25, the Cboe BZX Exchange filed a 19b-4 form…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is moving closer to a more structured system for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) and has issued new guidance aimed at bringing more clarity to the registration process. In a statement released July 1, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance outlined what issuers should include when filing registration statements for crypto ETFs under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act.  While the update doesn’t introduce new rules, it sets clearer expectations around key areas such as net asset value calculation, custody practices, benchmark selection, service provider arrangements, and risk disclosures. Issuers are expected to provide…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. With Dogecoin losing momentum, Little Pepe is emerging as the next-gen memecoin backed by real tech, low fees, and explosive upside. In the wild and whimsical world of cryptocurrency, memecoins have long occupied a peculiar yet powerful niche. For years, Dogecoin (DOGE) reigned supreme as the king of internet jokes turned digital gold. But in 2025, the tides are shifting, and fast. DOGE, once the darling of memecoin enthusiasts and the chosen coin of Elon Musk’s tweets, is now…

United States authorities have sanctioned a crypto wallet linked to Russia-based Aeza Group, accused of enabling ransomware operations and darknet markets. According to the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the designation targets Aeza Group’s entire cyber infrastructure, including affiliated entities and four individuals in leadership roles. The group allegedly offered bulletproof hosting services that allowed ransomware operators, malware distributors, and darknet vendors to operate with impunity by evading detection and law enforcement. The sanctions extend to Aeza International Ltd., a UK-based front company used to lease IP addresses to cybercriminals, as well as two Russia-based subsidiaries, Aeza Logistic…

Bit Digital has announced a $162.9 million raise to purchase ETH for its corporate treasury, adding to Ethereum’s rising demand from institutions. The announcement was made on July 1, after underwriters in Bit Digital’s recent public offering fully exercised their option to buy an additional 11.25 million shares. In total, the company issued 86.25 million shares, with net proceeds amounting to $162.9 million after deducting fees and estimated offering expenses. Bit Digital confirmed it will use the funds to acquire Ethereum (ETH). Bit Digital, which trades on Nasdaq under the ticker BTBT, has been building its Ethereum strategy since 2022.…