Metaplanet and Semler Scientific are turning corporate balance sheets into Bitcoin battlegrounds, each racing to outstack the other in 2025.

Metaplanet vs. Semler Scientific: The race to become Bitcoin’s biggest corporate whale

Brahma’s partnership with Euler Labs introduces a credit card that taps 
directly into DeFi collateral, letting users spend without liquidating 
holdings. The innovation could redefine how crypto interacts with traditional 
payment rails. Crypto credit card startup Brahma announced on July…

Brahma turns DeFi collateral into real-world spending power in Euler Labs tie-up

The GENIUS Act could bolster the US dollar&#8217;s global dominance, enhance 
financial stability, and drive innovation in the crypto sector.
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Trump signs GENIUS Act into law, establishing federal framework for stablecoins

The Senate Agriculture Committee will hear from prospective CFTC chair Brian 
Quintenz, who could be the sole commissioner at the US regulator by the end of 
2025.

Senate to consider Trump's CFTC pick as crypto oversight hangs in the balance

Institutional capital brings Bitcoin stability and status, but also systemic 
risk, regulatory pressure, and a creeping erosion of its core ethos.

Bitcoin’s rise with Wall Street comes at a potential philosophical cost

Ethereum has surged more than 70% since mid-June, marking one of its most 
impressive rallies of the year. The move has been driven by strong momentum, 
with bulls firmly in control as ETH recently reclaimed the critical $3,500 
level. Notably, the uptrend has shown little to no retracement since the 
initial breakout, signaling sustained buying interest and confidence among 
investors. Related Reading: All 40K Remaining Bitcoin From The 80K Whale Just 
Moved: $4.75B In One Wallet Now One of the most striking developments 
supporting this move comes from CryptoQuant, which highlights the emergence of 
a significant premium on Ethereum traded through Coinbase. This is 
particularly noteworthy because Coinbase is a platform predominantly used by 
US institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The premium suggests 
aggressive spot buying by whales, indicating renewed institutional interest in 
Ethereum. This renewed demand comes as the broader crypto market sees clearer 
regulatory signals and increasing ETF flows into ETH-related products. As 
Ethereum continues to outperform and attract capital, traders are watching 
closely to see if this momentum will carry into a broader altcoin rally—or 
even signal the start of a long-awaited altseason. US Whales Lead the Charge 
as Ethereum Buying Activity Accelerates According to a recent report by 
CryptoQuant analyst Crypto Dan, Ethereum is seeing a notable increase in 
buying activity, particularly from US-based whales. The steady rise in 
accumulation, combined with a clear premium on Coinbase, suggests that high- 
net-worth players are positioning themselves ahead of further upside. 
Supporting this trend, daily inflows into Ethereum spot ETFs have surged to 
new all-time highs. This sharp spike reflects growing institutional confidence 
in ETH as a core digital asset, especially following recent regulatory clarity 
in the US. With Ethereum now trading above $3,600, demand continues to outpace 
supply across multiple channels. What makes this rally especially interesting 
is the current market environment. On-chain metrics show that Ethereum is not 
yet significantly overheated. Indicators such as NUPL (Net Unrealized 
Profit/Loss) suggest room for further expansion before excessive euphoria sets 
in. This creates favorable conditions for ETH to consolidate at higher levels 
before potentially breaking out again. However, the coming weeks will be 
crucial. If strong inflows and bullish momentum persist into late Q3 2025, 
analysts warn it could trigger signs of overheating. While we are not there 
yet, repeated vertical moves without retracement should prompt caution. 
Investors may need to reassess risk levels if the pattern continues. Related 
Reading: Altcoins Reclaim Key Technical Level – Can Momentum Sustain This 
Time? Ethereum Breaks Key Resistance With Strong Weekly Candle Ethereum is 
currently trading at $3,620 with two days left before the weekly candle 
closes, up more than 21% so far. This ongoing rally has pushed ETH firmly 
above the $2,852 resistance level — a crucial zone that capped price action 
for months. The move comes with high volume and follows a breakout above the 
50-, 100-, and 200-week moving averages, now all reclaimed as support at 
$2,654, $2,664, and $2,430, respectively. With momentum accelerating and 
buyers clearly in control, market attention is shifting toward the next key 
resistance at $3,742, marked by the weekly wick high from December 2024. 
Related Reading: Bitcoin Retail Demand Rebounds – $0–$10K Transfer Volume 
Turns Positive Although the candle has not yet closed, its current size and 
structure highlight growing bullish strength. This surge builds on Ethereum’s 
70% rally from mid-June, suggesting that an expansion phase may be underway. 
If ETH holds near or above current levels by Sunday, it would confirm one of 
the strongest weekly performances this year and potentially trigger further 
upside. Until then, traders are watching closely to assess whether this 
breakout can sustain its pace or if a near-term pullback is due after such an 
aggressive move. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView