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Block Inc. (NYSE: XYZ), the fintech powerhouse behind Cash App and Square, will officially join the prestigious S&P 500 index next week.

Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish, backed by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO), marking a major step toward entering the public markets.

With President Trump officially signing the GENIUS Act into law, the regulatory landscape for stablecoins in the U.S. has entered a new phase—prompting major reactions from the industry’s top players.

According to Binance Research’s H1 2025 digital asset market report, the total cryptocurrency market value rose by 1.99% year-to-date—signaling cautious optimism following 2024’s explosive 96.2% rally.

Global payments giant Mastercard has declared that stablecoins have reached a pivotal moment, offering real-world benefits and drawing closer to mainstream adoption.

Analyzing the latest updates shared by Wu Blockchain, this past week underscored a pivotal shift in the crypto landscape. Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of $123,226, pushing the overall crypto market cap beyond $4 trillion—a milestone reflecting renewed investor confidence and accelerating institutional flows.

Charles Schwab is preparing to roll out spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading, according to CEO Rick Wurster during the firm’s latest earnings call.

BlackRock is seeking to enhance its iShares Ethereum Trust (ticker: ETHA) by incorporating staking features, according to a new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted Thursday.

A new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests that El Salvador’s recent Bitcoin accumulation may not stem from ongoing purchases, but rather from a reshuffling of assets across government-controlled wallets.

Sberbank, Russia’s largest state-owned bank, is preparing to launch custody services for digital assets, marking a significant expansion into the country’s evolving crypto landscape.

Bank of America is actively developing a stablecoin offering, CEO Brian Moynihan revealed during a post-earnings conference call on Wednesday.

PayPal has expanded its stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), to the Arbitrum network, marking a key step in its strategy to integrate with faster, more cost-efficient blockchain infrastructure.

Citigroup is evaluating the potential launch of its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, signaling a growing shift in sentiment among traditional financial institutions toward digital assets.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon remains skeptical of stablecoins—but says ignoring them isn’t an option for the world’s most powerful bank.

According to crypto analyst Atlas, the traditional four-year cycle that once defined Bitcoin and altcoin market behavior is now obsolete.

If you’re holding USDC and want to maximize your yield, Deribit now offers rewards for eligible users who store USDC on its platform.

Kraken has officially launched its U.S.-regulated crypto derivatives platform, marking a major step toward merging traditional finance tools with digital asset markets.

Kazakhstan is considering allocating a portion of its gold and foreign currency reserves, along with National Fund assets, into crypto-related investments.

Grayscale Investments announced today that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S.

In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, investor psychology is one of the most powerful forces behind price movement.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has voiced strong concerns about the rising push for stablecoin adoption, calling on banks to steer clear of issuing their own digital currencies.

The Czech National Bank (CNB) has entered the crypto sector with a $18 million investment in Coinbase, purchasing 51,732 shares in Q2 2025, according to a U.S. SEC filing.

From groundbreaking Ethereum developments to record-breaking DeFi activity and major protocol updates, the crypto industry saw a flurry of important announcements this past week.

Memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has stunned the crypto market by pulling off one of the fastest initial coin offerings (ICOs) in history.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has once again threatened legal action against Bloomberg.

The latest WuBlockchain Weekly report captures a high-volatility week in crypto. From Bitcoin’s new all-time high to controversy around Pump.fun’s presale and Elon Musk’s political Bitcoin endorsement, markets are witnessing sharp shifts in momentum and policy.

U.S. financial circles are bracing for a potential shake-up as reports suggest Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is considering stepping down.

Gold advocate Peter Schiff issued a stark warning on monetary policy and sparked fresh debate about Bitcoin’s perceived scarcity. In a pair of high-profile posts on July 12, Schiff criticized the current Fed rate stance and challenged the logic behind Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap.

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, reportedly supported crypto projects linked to the Trump family while privately seeking a presidential pardon, according to a July 11 report by Bloomberg News.

Meme coins are dominating the crypto market in July, outperforming all other sectors with a staggering 30.06% return so far this month, according to the latest data from CoinDesk.

Grayscale Investments has called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow the launch of its multi-crypto ETF—the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund—arguing that further delays violate statutory deadlines and harm investors.

Coinbase has taken a major step toward expanding its decentralized finance (DeFi) presence by bringing onboard the leadership team behind Opyn Markets, a prominent name in the DeFi derivatives space.

Robinhood has officially introduced Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) staking services for its U.S. customers, offering a new way for users to earn rewards on their crypto holdings.

Binance CEO Richard Teng shared an optimistic outlook on the future of cryptocurrencies during an appearance on Mornings with Maria, highlighting growing global acceptance, regulatory progress, and strategic reserve integration.

President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, citing political persecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro and rising concerns over digital censorship.

As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates worldwide, so too does the frequency and sophistication of online threats. Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, has sounded a clear warning: the safety of digital assets hinges not just on exchange security but also on individual user responsibility.

Ripple has chosen global banking giant BNY Mellon to act as the primary custodian for reserves backing its enterprise-grade stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD).

Goldman Sachs now expects the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates sooner than previously anticipated, forecasting the first reduction as early as September 2025.

Lithuania’s central bank has reached out to Robinhood for further details regarding its newly launched stock token products, following a public distancing by OpenAI from the initiative.

As President Trump accelerates his tariff strategy ahead of the August 1 deadline, new White House letters reveal formal trade warnings sent to multiple nations, including Tunisia, Cambodia, Indonesia, and others.

United Arab Emirates authorities have formally denied reports linking Toncoin (TON) ownership or staking to long-term visa eligibility, calling the circulating claims inaccurate and misleading.

Changpeng Zhao, the former head of Binance, has hinted at the possibility of a new initiative that would allow BNB token holders to obtain long-term residency in the United Arab Emirates through a token-staking model.

The first week of July brought notable advancements in crypto infrastructure, governance, and trading.

Europe’s reluctance to embrace stablecoins and blockchain technology could erode its monetary sovereignty and marginalize the euro in the next phase of global finance, according to former European Central Bank board member Lorenzo Bini Smaghi.

Toncoin (TON) has unveiled an exclusive partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to offer users a path to the coveted 10-year UAE Golden Visa—through crypto staking.

Bo Hines, the U.S. President’s Chief Advisor on Digital Assets, believes that upcoming stablecoin legislation could catapult the digital asset market to unprecedented heights. In a recent statement,

According to Santiment’s latest narrative dashboard, the start of July has seen a surge in online discussions around a wide range of crypto themes, with Solana ETFs, stablecoins, Virtuals, Robinhood, and AI bot projects like Yapyo & Kaito leading the spike in mentions across platforms.

The likelihood of the United States entering a recession in 2025 has dropped significantly, according to the latest market data from prediction platform Polymarket, where recession odds have fallen to just 22%, marking a notable decline from earlier highs in April and May.

A recent poll reveals that over 70% of U.S. crypto investors support President Donald Trump’s current approach to digital asset policy, reflecting growing optimism within the sector.

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially signed his sweeping policy bill into law, enacting one of the most consequential pieces of legislation of his presidency.

The long-awaited creditor repayments from bankrupt crypto exchange FTX have hit a major roadblock, with the FTX Recovery Trust announcing a temporary suspension of payments to users in 49 foreign jurisdictions.

Congress has officially passed President Donald Trump’s landmark economic package, a sweeping bill that combines aggressive tax cuts with deep federal spending reductions.

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), known by its ticker IBIT, has surpassed the firm’s flagship S&P 500 ETF in annual revenue, according to a new report from Bloomberg.

Ripple has officially applied for a national bank charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), aiming to establish a new regulatory benchmark for trust in the stablecoin market.

The first week of July brings several important developments in the United States that could influence both traditional markets and the cryptocurrency sector.

Ric Edelman, one of the most influential voices in personal finance, has radically revised his stance on crypto allocation. After years of cautious optimism, he now believes that digital assets deserve a far larger share in investment portfolios than ever before.

In the case involving Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Hyeong Kwon, the defense has asked the Federal Court for the Southern District of New York to extend the deadline for pretrial filings by two weeks, pushing it beyond the original date of July 1, 2025.

The latest market turbulence, fueled by geopolitical tensions and investor fear, offered a textbook case of how sentiment swings and whale behavior shape crypto price action.

Coinbase has emerged as the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 for June, climbing 43% amid a surge of bullish momentum driven by regulatory clarity, product innovation, and deeper institutional interest in crypto.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has spotlighted a significant acceleration in institutional crypto adoption, driven largely by the surging popularity of exchange-traded funds and increased use of Coinbase Prime among major corporations.