Author: James Wilson

The crypto market may be on the cusp of a prolonged bull run as the Altcoin Season Index jumps and Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund inflows gain steam. The Altcoin Season Index rose to 43 on Saturday, July 26, up from the year-to-date low of 16. This surge happened as many altcoins jumped and as Bitcoin (BTC) remained in a consolidation. Historically, cryptocurrencies tend to perform well when the altcoin season and the Fear and Greed Index are rising. They then reverse when the altcoin index jumps to the extreme level.  The best cryptocurrencies to buy as the ASI index…

July 2025 was a huge month for crypto. Bitcoin smashed its all-time high, setting the tone for a wave of bullish energy across the market. And while BTC grabbed most of the headlines, several altcoins also made significant moves — thanks to fresh hype and growing investor interest. If you’re wondering which crypto will explode this month, here are the top crypto gainers worth watching. Summary PENGU soared nearly 290% thanks to NFT sales growth and social media buzz. CFX jumped 170% fueled by anticipation for its 3.0 upgrade and involvement in a China-backed stablecoin project. BONK surged over 140%…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. It’s no secret: The worldwide debt is rising. The Institute of International Finance reported that global debt reached $324 trillion in the first quarter of 2025. This raises a growing fiscal concern, particularly since top economies like the United States are facing declining growth and increasing costs. Summary Global debt is fueling fears of a looming financial crisis and pushing investors to seek safer, alternative assets. Crypto is emerging as a potential hedge, which is essential in…

Volcon’s $375 million Bitcoin stash comes with an unusual twist: it was purchased near peak prices. But instead of hedging, the firm’s leaning in, tightening equity and writing puts to increase exposure as it goes full Bitcoin on the balance sheet. Summary Volcon, now Empery Digital, revealed a $375M Bitcoin position acquired near ATHs at $117,697 per BTC. The company’s high-conviction bet signals a shift in public company treasury playbooks, but it faces stiff competition and limited room for error. Volcon Inc. (NASDAQ: VLCN) recently disclosed it now holds 3,183 Bitcoin (BTC) valued at roughly $375 million, acquired at an…

XRP price retreated for the third consecutive day, approaching a local bear market as the crypto market sell-off intensified. Summary XRP price has dropped in the last three consecutive days. The crash is part of the formation of the cup-and-handle pattern. XRP has numerous catalysts, including rising ETF approval odds. Ripple (XRP) dropped and retested the important support level at $3, its lowest level in nearly a week. It has dropped by over 17% from the highest point this year. XRP price is forming a cup-and-handle pattern The ongoing XRP price crash is part of the formation of the rare…

Marinade Finance, a leading Solana staking protocol, has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 compliance after months of rigorous auditing, becoming one of the first in the staking ecosystem to meet this gold-standard security certification. This milestone not only validates its operational excellence and institutional readiness but also clears the way for Marinade to serve as the exclusive staking provider for upcoming U.S. Solana exchange-traded funds. Summary Marinade Finance said the SOC 2 Type 2 certification follows months of auditing by BDO. SOC 2 Type 2 compliance demonstrates Marinade’s operational effectiveness and makes it ready for upcoming Solana exchange-traded funds. The…

Mega Matrix is stepping into the intensifying competition for institutional stablecoin adoption, armed with a fresh $16 million private placement. The move positions the firm alongside a growing wave of corporations treating crypto as core treasury assets. Summary Mega Matrix raised $16M to pivot into stablecoin-based treasury infrastructure and yield systems. The move aligns with rising institutional interest in stablecoins as core corporate assets. NYSE-listed Mega Matrix (MPU) confirmed its entry into the stablecoin sector following a $16 million private placement backed by crypto-native investors and funds. The financing will fuel the company’s pivot toward developing on-chain treasury infrastructure, including…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. LILPEPE and BONK lead 2025’s memecoin surge while early LILPEPE holders target 21,375% returns. Summary Little Pepe presale promises 21,375% gains. Its Stage 7 presale has raised over $10m. $1k in LILPEPE at $0.0016 could return $250k at launch. .Memecoins are experiencing an earthquake in 2025, with Little Pepe (LILPEPE) and Bonk (BONK) becoming the hottest tokens that promise huge growth.  Based on the current data and market activities, Little Pepe is in place to provide initial holders with an…

At last check Friday, Fartcoin — a meme-based cryptocurrency launched in October 2024 on the Solana blockchain — hovered at around $1.31, down 7.1% for the day. It was rejected sharply from the $1.64 resistance, triggering a corrective move. With the price hovering near the value area high, all eyes are now on the $1.05 support level. Summary FartCoin rejected from $1.64 after a swing high liquidity grab and bearish engulfing candle A deeper pullback toward $1.05 support (POC + 0.618 Fib) is now likely No bottoming structure yet; price remains in active correction mode Earlier this week, Fartcoin (FartCoin)…

A federal prosecutor let slip that the Department of Justice is still mulling charges against Dragonfly’s Tom Schmidt, before promptly asking the court to seal the comment. The Tornado Cash case is now entangling venture capital in ways few expected. Summary A DOJ prosecutor revealed that charges against Dragonfly’s Tom Schmidt are still under consideration, before requesting the statement be sealed. The Tornado Cash trial is surfacing a potential new theory of investor liability in crypto cases, implicating VCs for advisory roles According to a July 25 X post by Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett, a Department of Justice prosecutor…