A Bitcoin bear market signal just flashed as the STH cost basis falls below the LTH line, miner shutdowns spike 2,150%, and old coins move again. Nine months of grinding lower did something to a chart that Bitcoin analysts have been watching since the correction started. A signal flashed this...
BlackRock Doubles Down on Bitcoin as Institutional Demand Stays Strong
BlackRock reportedly buys $136.5M in Bitcoin as ETF net flows hold near $50B, with IBIT tracking BTC through market shares. BlackRock’s Bitcoin buying is back in focus after a reported $136.5 million purchase through its ETF. That Martini Guy said institutions were still accumulating while price action remained volatile. The...
France Blocks Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Allegations
France has blocked access to Polymarket after the gambling regulator said the crypto prediction market offered illegal betting services. France has moved to shut out Polymarket, putting one of crypto’s fastest-growing prediction markets under fresh regulatory pressure. The country’s gambling regulator ordered internet providers to block the platform after alleging...
Grayscale Files to Send Solana Staking Rewards Directly to Investors
Grayscale has filed a proposal to route Solana staking rewards directly to GSOL investors, with distributions planned at least quarterly. Grayscale has filed a new prospectus supplement that could change how investors in its Solana staking product receive yield. The document says the firm wants to send net staking rewards...
HYPE Dumps 24% After Key Rejection as Traders Eye $44-$38 Buy Zone Next Week
HYPE drops 24% after rejection from $75-$90 resistance as traders watch the $44-$38 zone for possible accumulation next week. HYPE has fallen after failing to hold momentum near a major resistance band. The decline has shifted attention toward lower support areas. Crypto Patel said HYPE dropped about 24% after rejecting...
Will XRP Holders Lend Their Bags When Institutions Demand Native Liquidity?
XRPL Lending Protocol lets XRP holders deposit into vaults as brokers manage borrower terms, repayments, and first-loss protection. The XRPL Lending Protocol is bringing new attention to XRP’s possible role in on-chain credit markets. The design would allow XRP holders to supply liquidity through ledger-based vaults. The model gives holders...
Ethereum Flips Into Uptrend as Tokenized ETF Inflows Hit $327.3M in 12 Months
Ethereum tokenized ETF inflows hit $327.3M in 12 months, nearly 4x Solana and over 5x BNB Chain as ETH enters yearly uptrend. Ethereum has returned to an uptrend for the first time in a year. Michaël van de Poppe said ETH is going through a normal correction within that structure....
Why MoneyGram and Figure Becoming Stellar Validators Is a Huge Deal for XLM
MoneyGram, Figure Markets and Range become Stellar Tier 1 validators, supporting XLM payments, tokenized assets and network security. MoneyGram, Figure Markets, and Range are becoming Tier 1 validators on Stellar. Their new role moves them closer to the network’s base infrastructure. Scopuly said companies moving money on Stellar are now...
Numerai Completes Third Strategic NMR Buyback, Bringing Total Repurchases to $3.2 Million
San Francisco, CA, July 17th, 2026, Chainwire Crowdsourced Hedge Fund Completes Third Open-Market Purchase as Contributor Network and Assets Continue to Grow Numerai, the decentralized hedge fund powered by crowdsourced machine learning, today announced the completion of a third strategic purchase of Numeraire (NMR), acquiring an additional $1.2 million of...
Plasma One Debuts Stablecoin Account With XPL Rewards and Aave Yield Boosts
Plasma One launches a stablecoin account with XPL cashback, fee-free USDT transfers, and Aave USDT yield access across three tiers. Plasma One has launched a stablecoin account that combines payments, transfers, yield access, and XPL membership rewards. The product is aimed at users seeking card spending and USDT movement through...