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Bitcoin's price is consolidating after reaching $118,200, supported by consistent ETF inflows totaling over $2.3 billion. Despite a slight decline from its high, strong demand from investors and favorable legislation may drive future gains.

VeChain is eyeing fresh gains as altcoins bounce amid the latest bullish catalysts, including massive traction for its recently launched StarGate staking feature and support from Revolut’s Learn & Earn program.
The VeChain (VET) token ranked among the top 100 gainers by market cap on July 18,

MEI Pharma is making a ground-breaking move into crypto by investing $100 million in Litecoin, led by its creator Charlie Lee joining the board. This partnership emphasizes Litecoin's efficiency in transactions, aligning biotech with blockchain for strategic capital management.

Gala is showing signs of a potential trend reversal after forming a double bottom at a key demand zone. A breakout above the resistance level of 0.022, supported by strong volume, could lead to a significant bullish shift in price action.

Three key digital asset bills have passed in the U.S. House, offering regulatory clarity. The Clarity Act defines SEC and CFTC roles, while the GENIUS Act impacts stablecoins and boosts traditional finance's engagement with DeFi, fostering innovation.

Instead of headhunting, dYdX bought the whole company. Pocket Protector’s lean team scaled to $1 billion in volume in under a year; now, they’re embedded in the decentralized exchange’s core, rewriting the playbook for DEX trading.
On July 18, dYdX founder and CEO Antonio Juliano announced that the

Wall Street was upbeat at the open on Friday, July 18, with stocks looking to extend gains after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged to record highs in recent sessions.
Although the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 20 points, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were up 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively.
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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.
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XLM crypto surged to $0.5205 after the GENIUS Act vote, rising 140% since June. Its trading volume exceeded $2 billion, reflecting a growing interest in stablecoins. Stellar may thrive as companies explore their own stablecoins and seek low transaction costs.

SharpLink is significantly increasing its capital for Ethereum acquisition, raising its stock sale limit to $6 billion. The firm aims to solidify its position as the largest ETH holder, recently acquiring 32,892 ETH, while 99.7% of its holdings are staked for rewards.

Smarter Web Company has raised £17.5 million through equity sales to support its Bitcoin acquisition strategy, purchasing a total of 1,600 BTC since April. The firm aims to solidify its position as a top 25 institutional Bitcoin holder.

Donald Trump's upcoming executive order aims to open the U.S. retirement savings market to alternative assets, including cryptocurrency and private equity, while easing regulatory barriers for 401(k) plans. This move could enhance investment diversity and growth potential, despite concerns over risks for inexperienced investors.

XRP has surged to a new all-time high, breaking a seven-year record as momentum builds across the altcoin market
On Friday, July 18, the token reached a new record high of $3.64, above its previous high of $3.40, set in January 2018. According to crypto.news price tracker, XRP (XRP) is trading a

A Nansen report reveals that major firms holding Bitcoin as reserve assets significantly differ in market valuation based on their BTC management. Strategy leads in Bitcoin holdings and trade valuation, while Marathon Digital's stock tracks closely with its BTC assets. Structural differences in holding strategies, such as leveraging debt, impact stock performance and volatility.

U.S. stocks opened flat as investors weighed positive earnings news against tariff uncertainty. The Dow rose, driven by strong bank results and Nvidia's revival in sales to China, while focus shifts to upcoming Big Tech earnings. Oil prices increased slightly amid OPEC+ oversupply concerns.

Top crypto tokens continued their bull run on July 17, despite Bitcoin pulling back by over 1% to $117,000.
Ethereum (ETH) price jumped by 8% to $3,400, while Ripple (XRP) surged by 10% to $3.25. Other top altcoins like Floki (FLOKI), Curve DAO, and Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) jumped by over