Over $3.4 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH), representing at least 913,111 ETH or about 0.76% of the total circulating supply, has been permanently lost due to user mistakes and smart contract bugs. Major incidents contributing to these losses include the Web3 Foundation’s loss of 306,000 ETH from a Parity multisig wallet vulnerability, the defunct QuadrigaCX exchange locking 60,000 ETH in a faulty contract, and the Akutars NFT project burning 11,500 ETH during a failed mint.

A dynamic period has started for the Hyperliquid platform and its native token, HYPE, amid broader market movements. While Ethereum has surged to new highs—trading at $3,609 and up 43% over the past month—HYPE has experienced a pullback, dropping 3.3% in the last 24 hours and 1.1% over the week.

The introduction of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is transforming how people invest in and hold Bitcoin, raising important questions about the original philosophy behind the cryptocurrency.

Coinbase has announced a major transformation of its Coinbase Wallet, rebranding and expanding it into what is now called the Base App. This new app is being described as an “everything app,” aiming to go beyond just storing and managing cryptocurrencies.

A recent report from Glassnode suggests that Bitcoin’s current rally still has significant momentum, with the potential for prices to reach as high as $130,000 before demand begins to cool off. The analysis highlights that 95% of short-term holder (STH) supply is currently in profit, which is notably above the long-term average of 88%.

French lawmakers have proposed that the country could generate up to $150 million in annual revenue by embracing Bitcoin mining. They argue that Bitcoin mining could serve as a solution to France’s recurring energy surplus and help address grid imbalances.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Reserve (Fed), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have jointly issued new guidance clarifying how U.S. banks can offer crypto custody services. The agencies emphasized that existing banking regulations for fiduciary duty, custody, and information security already provide a framework for safeguarding digital assets.

Bitcoin is approaching a significant resistance level near $127,000, driven by strong bullish momentum and notable on-chain signals. The cryptocurrency recently traded around $122,400, nearing the upper boundary of the MVRV Pricing Bands, a metric often associated with market tops.

Popcat (POPCAT), a memecoin, recently experienced a significant surge, jumping 12.89% from a low of $0.34 to a monthly high of $0.41 before settling at $0.39. This rally was accompanied by a 76.23% increase in trading volume, reaching $100 million, signaling heightened on-chain activity.

Greek authorities have successfully executed the country’s first-ever cryptocurrency seizure, targeting funds linked to the massive $1.5 billion Bybit exchange hack that occurred in February 2025. The hack, widely attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, involved the theft and laundering of a significant amount of ether.

The head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force, Hester Peirce, recently clarified that assets remain securities under federal law even if they are “tokenized”—that is, converted into digital versions and traded on a blockchain. In her statement, Peirce emphasized that blockchain technology, while innovative, does not change the fundamental legal status of the underlying asset.

Ethereum recently surged past the $2,700 mark, marking a significant recovery after dipping below this level in June. This rally coincided with a historic low in the long/short ratio on Binance’s ETH/USDT perpetual contracts, which fell below parity for the first time since April 2023. The sharp move triggered a classic short squeeze, as a wave of ETF inflows from Wall Street collided with a heavily net-short derivatives market, resulting in heightened volatility and rapid pr

Bitcoin has managed to stay above the $100,000 mark, trading at around $108,000, even as trading volumes on both spot and futures markets have dropped to their lowest levels in over a year. This decline in volume, which fell by more than $36 billion, suggests that retail investors—individual traders who typically drive much of the market activity—are becoming less active.

BONK, a Solana-based meme coin, has recently challenged the prevailing narrative of a massive $741 million sell-off driven by Pump.Fun, a popular meme coin launchpad. Instead of succumbing to downward pressure, BONK has seen a significant buying spree, with the LetsBONK community capturing over 54% of the market share.

Ripple Labs has applied for a U.S. banking license, following in the footsteps of Circle, as crypto companies seek greater legitimacy and closer integration with traditional finance. Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, confirmed the application for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), emphasizing that approval would set a new standard for trust in the stablecoin market.

The REX-Osprey Solana Staking ETF, the first of its kind in the United States, debuted on the Cboe BZX Exchange and saw a strong start with$12 million in inflows and$33 million in trading volume on its first day.

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has surpassed the firm’s flagship S&P 500 ETF (IVV) in annual fee revenue, despite being much smaller in total assets. IBIT, with an expense ratio of 0.25% and about$75 billion in assets under management, has generated$187.2 million in annual fees—roughly$100,000 more than IVV, which manages$624 billion but charges a much lower 0.03% fee.

Robinhood, the popular fintech platform, has launched tokenized U.S. stock options for users in the European Union, marking a significant expansion of its crypto and blockchain offerings. This move allows EU investors to access U.S. equities in a new, digital format, leveraging blockchain technology to make trading more accessible and efficient.

BitMine Immersion Technologies’ stock experienced a dramatic surge of over 500% on June 30, following the announcement of a $250 million private placement. This substantial funding is dedicated entirely to accumulating Ethereum (ETH), signaling a major strategic shift for the company.

Toncoin (TON) has recently shown strong on-chain growth, with a 34% increase in transaction activity, a nearly 30% rise in new addresses, and a notable uptick in zero-balance wallets joining the network.