Author: Alice Monroe

Bitcoin’s in July 3 saw a large-scale shift to the upside. Favorable economic conditions played a major role in driving this, though such conditions aren’t considered normal. There was also continuous investment from institutions. The cryptocurrency saw a 2.5% jump at one point to as high as $109,600. This was a result of higher global liquidity and a constant flow of investments into ETF’s. This bitcoin price rise was significant for the market. At the core of this trend is the U.S. M2 money supply. In May 2025, it reached a record $21.94 trillion and broke its 2022 peak. That…

In 2025 spot volume at the exchange center dropped to $1.07 trillion in June which is a 27% drop from May’s $1.47 trillion. That is the lowest since September 2024 and also a drop of 63.6% from the December 2024 high of $2.94 trillion. During this time DEXs had made a big gain in market share which saw them capture 29% of the spot market and 8% of the futures trade, while centralized exchange spot volume witnessed significant declines. This issue is of a large scale shift in what crypto assets people are into. DEXs are out of the niche,…

A huge regulatory step in the U.S. SEC has given the go ahead to Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) which will be the first of its kind in the US for multi asset crypto ETFs. This could set the stage for a mixed crypto fund that incorporates the Grayscale concept, expanding investment opportunities. The news was announced on July 1, 2025 and sees the fund trade on NYSE Arca which in turn is a sign of growing interest in individual altcoin ETFs. With $755 million in assets, the conversion of the fund is also a prelude of what we…

Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe is breaking into crypto space, considered a huge step for Germany’s crypto adoption. By summer 2026, the group will have put in place Bitcoin and Ether trading for its 50 million customers. This will roll out via the Sparkassen mobile app and will be made available by way of a license from asset manager DekaBank. This is a turnaround for Sparkassen, which for a long time took a very conservative approach to crypto. But the regulatory picture is becoming clearer, customer interest is growing. Also, competitors are putting on the pressure. As Germany’s crypto adoption scene heats up, the…

Katana DeFi has launched its mainnet with a staggering $200 million in productive total value locked (TVL). This immediately places the katana defi network among the most capitalized DeFi layer-2 networks in 2025. Unlike traditional TVL that counts idle deposits, Katana’s productive TVL only measures actively utilized assets. These are deployed in lending, trading, or yield strategies. It’s not just a number; it’s a signal that DeFi is maturing. Developed by the Katana Foundation in association with Polygon Labs and GSR, the chain runs on Polygon’s CDK and OP Stack. It is finalized through Succinct SP1 zero knowledge proof. This…

Rex Osprey ETF put to the front of the line by introducing the U.S.’s first staked crypto exchange traded fund. It saw live launch on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. This fund brings to table traditional ETF accessibility along with staking-based income generation. Thus, it presents a very unique play which may, in time, change how institutional and retail investors think of crypto returns. ETF Breakthrough Enables Staking Access The Rex Osprey ETF is set apart by its structural design. Rather than the typical RIC (registered investment company) model most ETFs use, the Reed Osprey ETF uses a C-corporate structure. This…

Nikita Bier who is the force behind the scenes at the founding of TBH and Gas has joined up with X. X is now under Musk in the role of new Head of Product. This is a move by Musk to turn X into a top-level platform. The platform includes AI, cryptocurrency, and community engagement. Bier’s past success with what they at the time didn’t take seriously enough will make this appointment very interesting to watch. In his announcement, Nikita Bier talked about how X impacted his personal and professional life. He put forth X as the primary platform for…

The U.S. The Justice Department reports that North Korea’s remote work scheme targeted American companies. The scheme involved the isolated regime passing off individuals as average Joes. They got remote jobs to carry out crypto theft and report back with details of data breaches. This scheme had national security implications. Reports confirm that the scam affected over 100 American entities, including well-known tech and defense companies. North Korean workers infiltrated systems using stolen identities. They used these identities to gain access to private info and financial systems. The Justice Department reported two main indictments, one arrest, and the seizure of…

In a shock move which outdoes the jolt of a double espresso, Vanadi Coffee’s shareholders have seen fit to support a €1 billion Bitcoin treasury plan. The struggling café chain, which operates six locations in Alicante, has emerged as Spain’s first public Bitcoin treasury company. On June 29, 2025, all parties approved the bold turnaround we’re reporting. Given Vanadi Coffee’s new Bitcoin initiative, some wonder if it creates a direct correlation to their ambitious growth plans. In 2024 Vanadi reported losses of €3.3 million and revenue which barely reached €2 million. The company is turning to crypto to turn things…

MicroStrategy has reached a record-breaking mark of 11 straight weeks of BTC purchase. This includes their most recent buy of 245 BTC for $26 million on June 23, 2025. Under the leadership of executive chairman Michael Saylor, the company now has 592,345 BTC. They have acquired it for about $40.61 billion as part of their comprehensive microstrategy bitcoin strategy, which continually evolves with new microstrategies for acquisition. It showcases their microstrategy bitcoin approach. With Bitcoin trading at nearly $107,000, their holdings are worth a shocking $63.6 billion. Saylor’s vision has put MicroStrategy at the head of the pack as the…