Mastercard publicy embraced stablecoins following the passage of the Genius act, but sees itself at the core of the system. The Genius Act is already having a tangible impact on the discourse around stablecoins. Following its passage, the payments giant Mastercard publicly embraced stablecoins, signalling that the legislation cleared a major roadblock to expansion. Still,…
The price of Ethereum Classic rose sharply on July 18 as bullish sentiment catalyzed a rally to highs of $24.55. Ethereum Classic (ETC) traded 20% up in 24 hours, surging to highs last seen in January 2025. This uptick came as top cryptocurrencies looked to hold onto gains, and ETC stood out as it outpaced…
The cryptocurrency industry is about to witness history with the U.S. President Donald Trump poised to sign the GENIUS Act into law, and two of the top industry players will be at the White House to witness the regulatory milestone. Brian Armstrong, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Coinbase and Jeremy Allaire, the co-founder…
Bitcoin’s rally has finally trickled down to the rest of the crypto markets, with its dominance falling sharply in favor of altcoins. Signs that the altcoin season may be starting are finally here, and Ethereum (ETH) is leading the way. On Friday, July 18, Bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance fell by 3.35% to a three-month low of…
WIF is testing a powerful resistance zone with multiple layers of confluence. Without strong volume, price may rotate back to the range midpoint, keeping price action locked in its broader consolidation. WIF (Dogwifhat) is currently trading at a technically significant resistance region that has rejected price action multiple times in recent sessions. This area is…
Three pivotal digital asset bills have passed a House vote, with experts predicting long-ranging consequences for the industry. After some delay, U.S. lawmakers approved three key digital asset bills that are expected to have significant implications for the entire digital asset sector. On Friday, July 18, the U.S. House approved the Clarity Act, the GENIUS…
The XLM crypto price went parabolic and reached its highest level since December after the GENIUS Act vote passed and its USDC volume and transactions surged. Stellar Lumens (XLM) advanced to a high of $0.5205, up 140% from its June low. This surge, which occurred in a high-volume environment, saw daily trading volume climb above…
Ethereum’s proof-of-stake era has created new power dynamics, and Bit Digital appears to be positioning itself at the center. With $436 million in ETH acquired, and the majority of it staked, the company could significantly influence network security and governance decisions. Nasdaq-listed company Bit Digital announced on July 18 that it has added 19,683 Ether…
The crypto market continued its strong performance on Friday, July 18, as total market capitalization jumped to $4 trillion for the first time ever. Small-cap coins like Chainbase (C), Assemble AI (ASM), DegenCoin (DEGE), and Sologenic (SOLO) were the best performers, rising by over 50% in the last 24 hours. The main catalyst for their…
Polkadot price staged a strong comeback this month, and both its technicals and fundamentals point to a major surge in the coming months. Polkadot (DOT) advanced to a high of $4.42 on Friday, July 18, its highest level since May 29. It remains 62% below its peak in November last year. Here are the top…
