Bitcoin (BTC) has surged above $123,000, marking a new all-time high and overtaking gold as the best-performing asset of 2025. With year-to-date gains of approximately 30%, Bitcoin has edged past gold’s 27% return, signaling a major shift in capital flows amid global instability. “We’ve never seen Bitcoin and gold in the top two spots for any calendar year,” noted Charlie Bilello, Chief Market Strategist at Creative Planning. Weekly Close Sets New Record at $119,500 Bitcoin’s latest rally is not just a spike — it comes with technical confirmation. BTC logged its highest-ever weekly close at $119,500, surpassing the previous record…
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Ongoing Partnership Despite Cease-and-Desist Bill Zanker, a long-time business collaborator with former U.S. President Donald Trump, has clarified the recent controversy surrounding the TRUMP token and crypto wallet. Despite reports of a cease-and-desist letter sent by the Trump family, Zanker insists there is no legal dispute, calling it simply a “big misunderstanding.” “There’s no bad blood. We’re still working together,” Zanker stated in a recent interview, stressing that collaboration continues on multiple crypto-related ventures. New Project: TRUMP Mobile Game Zanker revealed that a TRUMP-themed mobile game is currently in development and is expected to launch later this summer. This mobile…
Dogecoin (DOGE) recorded a strong 5.05% rally, breaking above the key $0.200 resistance level during a late-session surge between July 13 and July 14. This move was powered by massive volume inflows, particularly from institutional buyers and high-volume futures trading. DOGE rose from $0.200 to $0.210, with a total intraday volatility of 6% — its most significant 24-hour gain this month. Volume Spikes Confirm Breakout Strength The bullish move was backed by consecutive volume surges, including: “This was not a retail-led move. Volume was nearly 3x the 24-hour average of 268.45M,” one analyst observed, pointing to whale-driven activity. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/07/14/doge-advances-5-on-late-session-rally-as-whale-activity-returns Derivatives…
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) traders are signaling strong confidence in a continued bull market, placing significant bets in both on-chain and centralized options markets. Despite upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Tuesday, traders are largely treating it as a non-event for crypto momentum. Bitcoin surged above $121,000 during early Monday trading in Asia, marking a 2.7% 24-hour gain. This brought its year-to-date performance to nearly 30%, with a 13% rise in July alone. Meanwhile, Ethereum rose by 3% to around $3,050, and other major altcoins like XRP, Dogecoin, BNB, and Solana recorded gains between 3% to 5%.…
Metaplanet, Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has just made another bold move in the digital asset space, acquiring 797 BTC valued at approximately $96 million. This brings the company’s total holdings to 16,352 BTC, now worth nearly $2 billion, as Bitcoin surges above $120,000. Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury Strategy The Tokyo-listed hospitality and investment firm continues to follow a Bitcoin-first corporate treasury model, much like Michael Saylor’s Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). Through a combination of equity issuance, debt instruments, and innovative financing tools, Metaplanet is using its growing Bitcoin reserves as a long-term strategic asset. “Our aim is to leverage Bitcoin…
A high-profile lawsuit targeting Dolce & Gabbana’s NFT project has taken a serious blow, as a U.S. federal judge dismissed claims against Dolce & Gabbana USA Inc., ruling that the American branch is not legally tied to its Italian parent company’s blockchain venture. Judge Rules U.S. Arm Not Liable in NFT Dispute The lawsuit, originally filed in May 2024 and updated in September, accused Dolce & Gabbana of failing to deliver the promised benefits tied to its “DGFamily” NFT collection, launched in 2022 in partnership with NFT marketplace UNXD. Buyers alleged they were misled into investing over $25 million into…
As Bitcoin (BTC) surged above $120,000, the pseudonymous creator of the world’s largest cryptocurrency, Satoshi Nakamoto, is now unofficially ranked as the 11th richest person on the planet. Satoshi’s Bitcoin Holdings Now Exceed $131 Billion Nakamoto is widely believed to own around 1.096 million BTC, held across multiple wallets. At current market prices, this portfolio is worth over $131 billion, placing the mysterious figure ahead of several tech tycoons in terms of theoretical net worth. This would push Satoshi past Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell, who has an estimated net worth of $125.1 billion. However, mainstream billionaire rankings like Forbes…
Bitcoin (BTC) has officially reached a new all-time high, crossing $121,000 for the first time in history. This marks a 28% year-to-date gain and signals renewed bullish momentum as investors brace for key U.S. inflation data expected later this week. Bitcoin Breaks Out After Trade Tariff Shock The move comes in the wake of President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 30% tariff on goods from the EU and Mexico, starting August 1. This policy decision added fresh volatility to traditional markets while strengthening Bitcoin’s safe-haven appeal. BTC is currently trading at around $120,915, up sharply from a recent low near…
Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are rapidly emerging as the modern equivalent of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to CoinFund president Christopher Perkins. As traditional finance struggles with accessibility and efficiency, RWAs offer a blockchain-based solution that could transform investment opportunities for retail investors globally. How RWA Tokens Mirror the ETF Revolution ETFs reshaped traditional investing when they debuted in 1993, allowing average investors to gain exposure to complex financial instruments through simple, liquid shares. RWA tokens are doing the same — but for traditionally inaccessible private markets. “I believe tokens are the new ETFs,” Perkins said, highlighting how tokenized securities enable…
Internet Computer (ICP) is gaining bullish momentum as anticipation builds for the official launch of Caffeine, a groundbreaking AI-powered platform for Web3 application development. Over the past 24 hours, ICP has climbed 3.93%, trading around $5.48 at the time of writing. What Is Driving the ICP Price Surge? On July 13, ICP rose from $5.2691 to a high of $5.5301, marking one of its strongest intraday moves in recent weeks. This 4% rally comes just two days before the scheduled public debut of Caffeine, an AI toolset that enables users to build fully on-chain Web3 apps using natural language commands—no…