Author: Isabella Taylor

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the regulator remains focused on combating fraud in emerging sectors such as crypto and flaggedconcerns regarding individual access to private credit markets. In an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Wednesday morning, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins commented on crypto market manipulation, insider trading, and investor protection in the context of expanding private investment access. CNBC Atkins responded to a question about the lack of major insider trading cases involving cryptocurrencies, despite signs of coordinated trading activity on messaging apps such as Telegram and Signal. The discussion referenced the brief launch of…

Behind the scenes, JPMorgan’s blockchain arm is working on a radical idea: converting carbon offsets into digital assets. The move could bring Wall Street-level efficiency to a market still burdened by manual processes and unreliable record-keeping. On July 2nd, Bloomberg reported that JPMorgan’s blockchain unit, Kinexys, is partnering with S&P Global Commodity Insights, EcoRegistry, and the International Carbon Registry to pilot a tokenization system for carbon credits. The trial converts registry-held carbon credits into blockchain tokens, testing whether distributed ledgers can clean up the market’s paper trail. The goal is to eliminate double-counting and fraud, long-standing issues that have plagued…

Over the past 24 hours, Ethereum has rejected from its $2,550 resistance zone, triggering a structural breakdown. This region includes the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement, the point of control, and a major high time frame resistance level that has held for more than a week. If momentum fails to return, Ethereum may be setting up for a deeper rotation toward $2,220. Ethereum’s (ETH) recent attempt to push beyond $2,550 has once again failed, reinforcing this level as a key battleground for bulls and bears. The rejection has resulted in a short-term market structure break and the formation of a new local…

Schuman Financial founder Martin Bruncko says that the rise of euro stablecoins is “inevitable”, as Europe pushes to digitize its financial systems while strongly resisting dollarization. Speaking at EthCC in Cannes on July 1, Schuman Financial founder Martin Bruncko projected that euro stablecoins will surpass €100 billion in market cap, and potentially reach €1 trillion, despite currently lagging far behind dollar stablecoins. As more of traditional finance moves on-chain, Brunchko argues, demand for euro-denominated digital assets is inevitable. Stablecoins already settle more than €25 trillion a year, which is more than Visa or Mastercard. Moreover, financial institutions are increasingly exploring blockchain-based payments.…

Injective is launching its native EVM testnet, allowing developers to run Ethereum-compatible apps directly on its blockchain. On July 2, Injective (INJ) announced that its native Ethereum Virtual Machine testnet will go live tomorrow, allowing developers to run Ethereum-compatible decentralized applications directly on its Layer 1 blockchain. The launch follows the company’s January announcement about integrating a native EVM to expand its smart contract capabilities and improve interoperability with the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem. The native EVM is fully integrated into Injective’s core architecture, enabling seamless execution of Ethereum smart contracts without relying on external interoperability layers. “Unlike rollups or external…

Bitcoin recently climbed back above $107,000, after a brief pullback triggered by geopolitical tensions. The rebound has put majority of investors in the green, but recent data suggests little appetite for selling According to a July 1 Glassnode report, Bitcoin (BTC) investors are sitting on $1.2 trillion in unrealized profits. This figure comes from the gap between Bitcoin’s $2.1 trillion market cap and its $955 billion realized cap, a metric that values each coin at the last time it moved.  The trend is largely driven by long-term holders, who now control a record 14.7 million BTC, reinforcing the idea that…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Crypto headlines celebrate zero-knowledge rollups and ordinal NFTs. Yet, the biggest leak in the funnel is still the identity check—rigid KYC demands drive 70% of prospects to quit before depositing a cent. That abandonment is pure, unrecoverable marketing burn. Fintechs that treat onboarding as a growth metric tell a different story: a neobank that trimmed forms, added progress indicators, and watched abandonment fall from 62% to 27% while verification time halved. Signicat puts a price tag on…

PENGU, the Solana-based token associated with the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection, has jumped 64% over the past week, climbing another 13% in the last 24 hours.  Due to the recent rally, Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) is now one of the top weekly performers and has re-entered the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The token is still 77% below its December 2024 peak of $0.06845 despite the gains. The recent surge follows growing interest in a proposed exchange-traded fund that would combine exposure to Pudgy Penguins NFTs and PENGU tokens. On June 25, the Cboe BZX Exchange filed a 19b-4 form…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. With Dogecoin losing momentum, Little Pepe is emerging as the next-gen memecoin backed by real tech, low fees, and explosive upside. In the wild and whimsical world of cryptocurrency, memecoins have long occupied a peculiar yet powerful niche. For years, Dogecoin (DOGE) reigned supreme as the king of internet jokes turned digital gold. But in 2025, the tides are shifting, and fast. DOGE, once the darling of memecoin enthusiasts and the chosen coin of Elon Musk’s tweets, is now…

Bit Digital has announced a $162.9 million raise to purchase ETH for its corporate treasury, adding to Ethereum’s rising demand from institutions. The announcement was made on July 1, after underwriters in Bit Digital’s recent public offering fully exercised their option to buy an additional 11.25 million shares. In total, the company issued 86.25 million shares, with net proceeds amounting to $162.9 million after deducting fees and estimated offering expenses. Bit Digital confirmed it will use the funds to acquire Ethereum (ETH). Bit Digital, which trades on Nasdaq under the ticker BTBT, has been building its Ethereum strategy since 2022.…