Author: James Wilson

ICON_PLACEHOLDEREstimated reading time: 8 minutes Hardware wallets are offline devices that store cryptocurrencies. In this article, we will review Bitbox wallets that are created by Swiss Firm Shift CryptoSecurity.  BitBox wallets come in two versions – BitBox01 and BitBox02. There are two different types of BitBox02 wallets – Bitcoin only and multicurrency-edition. The multicurrency-edition wallets support Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ether, and ERC-20 tokens. Summary Shift CryptoSecurity manufactures Bitbox wallets in Switzerland.The wallets have a simple and elegant design. They use intuitive touch sliders and do not have any buttons.The wallets have a USB-C port attached to the device and are also compatible…

SHIB’s open interest just shed over $100 million in days, marking one of its steepest pullbacks since mid-July, after briefly peaking at $328 million. With Shibarium’s TVL dwindling and broader memecoin sentiment cooling, traders are questioning whether burns alone can reignite momentum. Summary Shiba Inu price fell nearly 9% this week amid a $100 million drop in open interest. Shibarium’s total value locked sank to $1.76 million, down over 70% from late 2023. The memecoin’s reliance on token burns is being tested as market preferences shift toward utility-driven projects. On July 30, Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) price slid to $0.00001266, marking…

The Pi crypto value price has crashed for two consecutive months and is hovering near its all-time low of $0.3983.  Summary Pi Network price has plunged in the last two straight months. The network will unlock millions of tokens in August. Technicals suggest that the token will jump during the month. Pi Network (PI) was trading at $0.4185 on Wednesday, July 30, down by over 86% from its all-time high.  Pi Network to unlock 160 million tokens The Pi crypto value has been in a free fall in the past few months as the mainnet launch momentum faded. It also…

Jamie Dimon once called Bitcoin a “hyped-up fraud.” Now, his bank is rolling out direct fiat-to-crypto rails with Coinbase. The move signals a seismic shift in how Wall Street’s biggest players view digital assets. Summary JPMorgan and Coinbase are partnering to allow direct bank-to-wallet crypto transfers, loyalty point conversions, and credit card funding. The move marks a major reversal from CEO Jamie Dimon’s earlier anti-Bitcoin stance and signals Wall Street’s deeper integration with crypto. On July 30, JPMorgan Chase and crypto exchange Coinbase announced a partnership that effectively stitches traditional banking into the crypto economy. The deal gives Chase customers…

As OKX releases its latest proof of reserves, holding $28.8 billion in assets, a curious trend emerges: Bitcoin withdrawals persist while Ethereum deposits climb. What’s driving the shift, and does it signal deeper market dynamics? Summary OKX’s 33rd proof of reserves confirms full backing of $28.8B in user assets, with BTC at 106% and ETH at 101%. Despite robust reserves, user-held Bitcoin dropped by 8,395 BTC since May, a nearly $1B outflow. Ethereum deposits surged 6%, signaling shifting sentiment as traders embrace ETH’s growing on-chain utility. On July 30, crypto exchange OKX published its 33rd proof of reserves, verifying it…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. 3 altcoins could outperform XRP in 2025 and turn a $2.7k investment into as much as $135k during the next bull run. Summary LILPEPE’s Layer-2 tech gives it real utility and breakout growth potential. The Pepe Pump Pad launchpad makes LILPEPE safer than most memecoins. With $12.3m raised, LILPEPE could rise 3,500% and outpace DOGE and SHIB. As the crypto market rises in 2025, savvy investors are always looking for coins with a lot of potential to turn small…

xTAO Inc. announced a significant expansion of its holdings of the Bittensor token, in a bet on AI infrastructure. Summary xTAO revealed it is the biggest holder of TAO The firm is betting on AI infrastructure on-chain Big cash reserves enable it to acquire more TAO Companies are increasingly betting on the convergence between AI and blockchain. On Wednesday, July 30, xTAO revealed that it holds a total of 41,538 Bittensor (TAO) tokens. According to the firm, these assets make it the biggest corporate holder of the AI-focused TAO token. According to the firm, the TAO treasury will enable it…

Markets are reacting to the Fed’s interest rate decision, amid ongoing concerns over trade policy. Summary The Fed will maintain interest rates steady Trump continues to call for lower rates Tariffs remain a concern for inflation Major U.S. stock indices were up after the expected Fed decision on interest rates. On Wednesday, July 30, the FOMC decided to maintain rates at 4.25% to 4.50%. Low unemployment and still somewhat elevated inflation influenced the decision to postpone a rate cut. Still, the vote was split, with Trump appointees Michelle W. Bowman and Christopher J. Waller arguing for a rate cut. Following…

A tale of two strategies is emerging in crypto’s smart money circles. Ethereum maintains its institutional stronghold with $1.6 billion in SPAC backing, while simultaneously, nimble capital tests the waters with SOL’s comeback narrative and under-the-radar movers like SKY and BONK. Summary Smart money is doubling down on ETH via derivatives and staking, driven by the $1.6B Ether Machine SPAC. Capital is rotating into SOL, UNI, ONDO, BONK, and SKY, reflecting renewed appetite for high-conviction altcoin narratives. According to the latest Bybit Smart Money report shared with crypto.news on July 30, sophisticated investors are executing a dual-track strategy: deepening exposure…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Shiba Inu rallies steadily while Pepeto gains hype with huge presale growth and potential 17,800% surge. Summary Pepeto presale surges with $5.7m raised, promising huge memecoin gains. Pepeto’s zero-fee exchange and cross-chain bridge boost growth potential. SHIB steadies, but Pepeto’s roadmap aims for big breakout in 2025. Shiba Inu (SHIB) has shown renewed momentum after a notable long-term rally lasting more than a month. Nevertheless, the growing enthusiasm around Pepeto (PEPETO), a fast-rising memecoin with real infrastructure, could shift investor sentiment…