Author: James Wilson

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Pi Network’s massive token release in July may impact prices as XYZVerse gains early traction with strong community momentum. July brings a significant milestone for Pi Network: a large-scale token release that may influence its price trajectory. What are the implications for investors? We assess the risks and highlight other crypto projects gaining traction amid market shifts. Market snapshot The Pi Network ecosystem faces its most significant test yet. Between July 4 and July 15, the protocol is expected…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Ethereum and Solana draw big-money interest, sports-themed meme token XYZVerse is stealing the spotlight with a final presale surge and bold 1,000x potential. Big players are boosting their stakes in top cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana. At the same time, XYZVerse, a sports-themed meme token, is entering its final presale stage. With whispers of a potential 1,000-fold increase at launch, this newcomer is capturing attention across the market. XYZ sees surging demand, nearing $15m market cap With significant…

Andrew Leone and Joe Clark built some of DeFi’s most groundbreaking derivatives. Now, they’re taking that expertise to Coinbase, and the implications for onchain markets could be massive. On July 11, crypto exchange Coinbase announced it had poached Opyn’s core leadership team, including CEO Andrew Leone and Head of Research Joe Clark, in a talent-focused acquisition that underscores its aggressive push into onchain finance. The move, framed by Coinbase as a way to accelerate its onchain markets strategy, brings aboard two of DeFi’s most influential derivatives architects, known for pioneering innovations like Power Perpetuals and Squeeth. While the deal doesn’t…

Omni Network took the cryptocurrency market by storm on Friday, with the native token pumping a staggering 200% as it outpaced the top 500 coins by market capitalization. As the crypto market revelled in the wake of Bitcoin (BTC) touching a new all-time high above $118k, the Omni Network (OMNI) crypto bid to steal the show.  The altcoin, currently ranked 277 by market cap at just over $135 million, outpaced cryptocurrency peers as its price rose from lows of $1.53 to hit $5.40 across major exchanges. Data shows its daily trading volume shot up by more than 6,000% to $971…

U.S. stocks slipped on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average opening 250 points lower following President Donald Trump’s 35% tariff against Canada. With stocks having reached new all-time highs in recent weeks, trading on July 11 was largely a reaction to fresh trade war concerns. As the Dow fell 250 points, the S&P 500 pared gains at -0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.3%.. However, Bitcoin (BTC) bucked the trend, rising by about 5% in 24 hours to hit a new all-time high above $118,000. The crypto bellwether’s performance ignited bullish moves across the altcoin market, with Ethereum (ETH)…

When the Ethereum Foundation offloads ETH, markets flinch. But this time, they handpicked SharpLink as the buyer. Behind the $25.7 million transaction lies a deeper narrative about staking, institutional alignment, and Ethereum’s next phase. On July 11, Minneapolis-based iGaming giant SharpLink Gaming announced it had closed a direct on-chain purchase of 10,000 Ether (ETH) tokens from the Ethereum Foundation, marking one of the largest peer-to-peer mainnet transfers between a protocol steward and a public company to date. The $25.7 million acquisition, executed at $2,572.37 per ETH, was finalized on July 10 without any intermediaries or custodial bridges. It’s a move…

BTC’s latest breakout didn’t just set new records, it wiped out tens of thousands of traders in one of the most brutal short squeezes the market has seen in years. Fueled by rising momentum and institutional demand, Bitcoin (BTC) has been on the rise over the past few days, surging to a new all-time high of $118,000. The uptrend forced a massive wave of liquidations across the market, with short sellers taking the biggest hit. According to CoinGlass, more than $1 billion in short positions were wiped out in the past 24 hours alone, marking the largest daily liquidation event…

The crypto market gained steam on Friday, July 11, with Bitcoin and most altcoins jumping by over 5%. Bitcoin (BTC) surged to nearly $120,000, while the crypto Fear and Greed Index moved to the greed zone of 65. The total market capitalization of all coins jumped to over $3.6 trillion. Why crypto is up today Crypto prices rallied ahead of the upcoming crypto week, during which politicians in Washington will consider three major bills. One of them is GENIUS, which will regulate stablecoins and has already passed in the Senate. Lawmakers will also consider the CLARITY Act, which separates the…

RWAs are seeing rapid growth as Blocksquare reported $200 million in tokenized real estate assets. Real-world assets are becoming a significant force in real estate. On Friday, July 11, Blocksquare, an infrastructure provider for real estate tokenization, announced it had surpassed $200 million in tokenized assets on chain. The milestone comes as tokenized RWAs have seen an 800% increase in total value locked in 2025. Across all applications, RWAs TVL is now higher than $65 billion. Blocksquare’s own tokenized assets in real estate are now used across 29 countries and 66 properties. “This $200M milestone is more than a number…

Europe’s securities watchdog ESMA has warned crypto companies not to falsely promote their MiCA-regulated status to avoid misleading investors. The European Securities and Markets Authority issued a warning to crypto companies on Friday, urging them not to use their regulated status under the EU’s MiCA framework, as a promotional tool, as initially reported by Reuters. For context, the MiCA regulation aims to protect investors by imposing strict rules on how client assets are safeguarded and how complaints are handled. Under MiCA, companies offering crypto services must obtain a CASP license from a national regulator to operate across the EU. “Some…