Cryptocurrency News
China is expanding its CBDC pilot program to its free trade zones.
Who’s winning the West’s crypto regulation race? [cointelegraph]

In the latest episode of Byte-Sized Insight we explore the evolving crypto regulatory strategies of the US, EU and UK with insights from Gemini’s head of Europe.
Bitcoin to benefit from Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ analysts predict [cointelegraph]

Congress passed the Big Beautiful Bill, Trump’s budget proposal, which could benefit Bitcoin, analysts say.
Belgian Court sentences three for crypto coach’s wife kidnapping [btcmanager]
A Belgian court has sentenced three for the abduction of a crypto coach’s wife, marking another high-profile case amid the rising wave of crypto kidnappings in France. The Brussels Criminal Court court has sentenced three kidnappers to 12 years in…
Multibillion-dollar HODL: Bitcoin whales awaken after 14 years [cointelegraph]

Bitcoin whales awoke after 14 years of dormancy, having held their BTC since it was trading below $0.78 a coin in 2011.
Analysis: Bitcoin could reach $120K in July amid BTC market maturity [btcmanager]
Bitcoin is showing signs of strength heading into July, with low volatility, steady demand, and historical trends suggesting the price could soon make a sharp move higher. A July 4 report from Matrixport suggests that if seasonal trends continue and…
Amber International raises over a quarter of $100m goal to boost crypto holdings [btcmanager]
Amber International announced the completion of a $25.5 million private placement backed by major investors. The funds will go to supporting the firm’s $100 million crypto reserve target. On July 3, the Singaporean-based firm has managed to reach more than…
SOL gets fresh institutional push as Nasdaq-listed firm expands treasury with $2.7m [btcmanager]
Corporate interest in Solana is growing, and DeFi Development Corp. is the latest to announce the addition of more tokens to its growing portfolio. In a July 3 press release, the company announced the purchase of 17,760 Solana (SOL) worth…
How to buy a home with a crypto-backed loan [cointelegraph]

Discover platforms offering crypto-backed mortgages, allowing you to use digital assets like BTC and ETH to finance real estate purchases without selling your holdings.
How to buy a home with a crypto-backed loan [cointelegraph]

Discover platforms offering crypto-backed mortgages, allowing you to use digital assets like BTC and ETH to finance real estate purchases without selling your holdings.