
How Bitcoin Miners Can Stay Clear of SEC Scrutiny (and Fall Foul of It)
Regulators view Bitcoin and other proof-of-work cryptocurrencies as commodities. But mining firms can still trip over securities regulations if they’re not careful. This story is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week.

Fed Preview: Crypto Observers See Powell Keeping Door Open for Rate Hikes Beyond July
A 25 basis point rate hike on Wednesday is a foregone conclusion. The question is whether the Fed will continue to raise rates in subsequent months.

Dogecoin Bumps 10% on X Payments Speculation, DOGE Futures Traders Lose $10M
Crypto traders are buying up DOGE in hopes of the token playing a larger role on Twitter, which rebranded as “everything app” X on Monday.

Big legal firms move to offer expert representation in crypto-related lawsuits
Korea's major law firms are planning to launch special teams to represent clients in legal cases involving cryptocurrency, in a timely move to expand their client base in the nascent digital industry.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Its Latest Foothold at $29.1K While Worldcoin Soars
PLUS: BTC's positive vibes may be waning as outflows from BTC investment products rose for the first time in weeks. But mining is in a better state than it was a year ago.

Ghost From the Well: Is Crypto Mining With Associated Gas Better for the Environment?
Oil and gas companies are keen to use gas that would normally be flared off to run bitcoin mining operations. But environmentalists claim the practice merely perpetuates the use of fossil fuels.

Price analysis 7/24: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, ADA, DOGE, SOL, MATIC
Bitcoin is at the pivotal 50-day SMA support and a drop below this level could result in accelerated selling in BTC and altcoins.

Why is XRP price down today?
XRP price is down today, like other top crypto assets, as traders anticipate a Federal Reserve rate hike this week.

Worldcoin launch divides opinions — Crypto community has its say
“What could go wrong?” Decentralized ID protocol Worldcoin has launched, receiving mixed reactions from the cryptocurrency community.

XRP court ruling marks milestone, but new crypto law could take years
Ripple’s partial victory against the SEC is positive, but crypto firms still face uncertainty without a regulatory framework.

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Control 75% of Circulating Supply: Glassnode
The balance kept in addresses that hold coins for at least 155 days has increased by $1.87 billion this month.

Bitcoin Traders Cautious Despite Spot ETF Optimism, Leverage Indicators Suggest
The spot market is in the driver's seat as perpetual futures open interest to market cap ratio remains low, one observer said.