Following its latest freeze of nearly $86K in stolen USDt, Tether’s enforcement capabilities are again in the spotlight — raising questions about centralized control in stablecoin ecosystems.

Stablecoin or CBDC? Tether’s latest freeze adds fuel to decentralization debate

Crypto ATM arrests in London come as US states like Wisconsin move to limit 
daily transactions and mandate fraud warnings.

Crypto ATMs seized in the UK amid growing scrutiny of kiosk-based exchanges

On Monday, Strategy revealed plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of a 
new series of preferred stock to fund further bitcoin acquisitions. The news 
follows the company adding 6,220 BTC to its stash. Strategy Plans STRC Stock 
IPO at 9% Initial Dividend to Raise Funds for Bitcoin The company filed for an 
IPO of […]

Strategy Files for IPO of New ‘Stretch’ Preferred Stock to Fund More Bitcoin Buys

On Monday, DeFi Development Corp. announced its treasury now holds 999,999 
Solana ( SOL) tokens and equivalents. DeFi Dev Corp. Grows Solana Holdings to 
999,999 Tokens The Boca Raton-based company, DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: 
DFDV), added 141,383 SOL between July 14 and July 20, according to a July 21 
statement. The purchases, including spot buys […]

Nasdaq Firm DeFi Dev Corp. Hits 999,999 SOL Treasury Mark

The second week of the Roman Storm trial kicked off with Judge Katherine 
Failla allowing a witness to testify that Tornado Cash could have been 
modified to prevent criminal use.

Judge allows testimony on ‘feasible’ Tornado Cash code changes

Ethereum is once again in the spotlight as institutional capital continues to 
flood into the market at an unprecedented pace. This surge in demand reflects 
institutional investors who are increasingly viewing ETH as a valuable asset. 
Ethereum Turns Heads As Inflows Accelerate According to Axel Gaubert&#8217;s post on 
X, ETH is pumping hard after $2.77 billion was added to BlackRock’s Ethereum 
ETF (ETHA). This signals immense institutional appetite for the asset and 
underscores growing confidence in Ethereum’s role as both a financial 
instrument and a foundational layer for decentralized applications. Related 
Reading: Crypto Founder Pushes Ethereum As ‘World Reserve Asset’ – Details 
Gaubert notes that the inflows reflect mainstream validation, but create 
questions around Satoshi’s philosophy. The core ideals of decentralization and 
independence from traditional finance are being tested as legacy institutions 
like BlackRock move in, and Ethereum is a very opinionated blockchain. The 
fact that BlackRock can now build on Ethereum and accumulate ETH at scale 
reflects Ethereum’s core philosophy, open access, programmable money, and 
institutional-grade architecture. Ethereum continues to make history as 
institutional interest surges to unprecedented levels. In the past week, spot 
Ethereum ETFs saw $2.18 billion in net inflows last week, which is the highest 
weekly inflow the products have ever recorded. This surge underscores the 
growing confidence institutional investors have in Ethereum&#8217;s long-term value, 
particularly as regulatory clarity improves and ETH cements its place as a 
core layer of infrastructure. Over 20% Weekly Gains Signal Strong Market 
Momentum As mentioned by Vincent on X, Ethereum has gained momentum, and 
trading between $3,100 and $3,600 at the time of the post, reflecting a 20% 
rally within a week. This surge is fueled by strong inflows into spot ETH ETFs 
and rising institutional demand, both of which are acting as major tailwinds 
for the asset. Related Reading: Ethereum Boom Or Bust? Daniel Yan Sounds Alarm 
On SBET The ETF data has confirmed rising interest, and shows over $2.1 
billion flowed into spot ETFs last week. This surge marks one of the largest 
weekly inflows for ETH ETFs, reflecting a broader trend of capital rotation 
toward crypto contract platforms. BlackRock Ethereum Trust (ETHA) now holds an 
impressive $9.17 billion in assets, which is nearly half of all capital 
invested across Ethereum ETFs. Furthermore, the Regulatory developments are 
supportive. The recent GENIUS Act tightens Stablecoin oversight while 
reinforcing trust in ETH settlement infrastructure. This dual effect positions 
ETH as a more credible and robust network for institutional activity. ETH 
currently secures $76 billion in DeFi TVL and $128 billion in Stablecoin 
supply. On-chain signals show strength as Staking participation continues to 
rise, a sign of long-term confidence among holders. The futures open interest 
has reached a record of $51 billion. This reflects deep institutional 
engagement. Meanwhile, ETH supply is deflationary due to burns and staking. 
Finally, Vincent sees $4,000 ETH as the next resistance level and stated that 
May&#8217;s Pectra upgrade will improve smart accounts, staking UX, and L2 
integration, which are bullish for utility and scalability. Featured image 
from iStock images, chart from tradingview.com