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Bitcoin Blasts Past $120K as Wall Street Embraces Crypto – July 2025’s Must-Read Blockchain Roundup

Bitcoin Blasts Past $120K as Wall Street Embraces Crypto – July 2025’s Must-Read Blockchain Roundup

Bitcoin topped $120,000 in July 2025 and traded near $123,000 as the total crypto market cap surpassed $4 trillion. MicroStrategy bought 4,225 BTC, raising its holdings to 601,550. The Genius Act established a federal stablecoin framework on July 18. Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund converted to a spot ETF, becoming the world’s largest diversified crypto ETF.
23 July 2025
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Web3 and DApp Platforms: June–July 2025 News Report

Web3 and DApp Platforms: June–July 2025 News Report

Ethereum staking hit a record 35 million ETH locked post-Pectra, about 28% of supply. Solana reported 16 months of uninterrupted uptime and record on-chain activity. The U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS stablecoin bill, while Circle applied for a federal trust charter. Web3 fundraising remained strong, with SharpLink and Lion Group securing major rounds.
9 July 2025
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June–July 2025 Blockchain & DLT Developments: Major News, Trends, Regulation, and Adoption

June–July 2025 Blockchain & DLT Developments: Major News, Trends, Regulation, and Adoption

Circle Internet Financial’s NYSE IPO on June 5 priced at $31, opened at $69, and soared over 800% to above $270, pushing its market cap past $60 billion. Coinbase and Kraken secured MiCA licenses to operate across the EU. Mastercard announced stablecoin integrations, while Kalshi and Polymarket closed major funding rounds. The Senate passed the GENIUS Act to create a federal stablecoin framework.
8 July 2025
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Blockchain Revolution: How the ‘Trust Machine’ Is Transforming Business by 2025

Blockchain Revolution: How the ‘Trust Machine’ Is Transforming Business by 2025

Walmart and IBM traced mangoes in 2.2 seconds using blockchain, compared to nearly 7 days with traditional methods. In 2023, JPMorgan, HSBC, and BlackRock expanded blockchain projects. Ethereum’s 2022 Merge cut energy use by 99.95%. The EU approved the MiCA crypto regulation framework in 2023.
7 July 2025
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Blockchain Technology Comprehensive Report 2025: Background, Evolution, Trends & Future Outlook (26th of June 2025).

Blockchain Technology Comprehensive Report 2025: Background, Evolution, Trends & Future Outlook (26th of June 2025).

Satoshi Nakamoto launched Bitcoin in 2009 with the mining of its first block. Ethereum’s 2016 DAO hack led to a hard fork; in 2022, Ethereum switched to proof-of-stake, cutting energy use by nearly 99.95%. By late 2021, DeFi apps held over $200 billion, and Christie’s sold an NFT for $69 million. As of 2023, 114 countries were exploring central bank digital currencies, with 11 already launched.
28 June 2025
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XRP and Ripple Labs in 2025: SEC Lawsuit Updates, Partnerships, Tech Progress & Future Outlook (June’25 Report)

XRP and Ripple Labs in 2025: SEC Lawsuit Updates, Partnerships, Tech Progress & Future Outlook (June’25 Report)

A federal judge ruled in 2023 that XRP sales on public exchanges were not securities, but institutional sales violated securities laws. By March 2025, the SEC dropped its appeal, though a proposed $50M settlement was rejected in June. Ripple expanded into Dubai and Brazil, launched a U.S. dollar stablecoin, and upgraded its ledger. By mid-2025, XRP is the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market value.
27 June 2025
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Why Blockchain-Based Identity Management for Biometric Authentication Just Became a 2026 Trust Test

Why Blockchain-Based Identity Management for Biometric Authentication Just Became a 2026 Trust Test

Blockchain-based digital identity systems are expanding into mainstream apps and services in 2026, driven by new regulations and rising AI-generated fraud. The EU will require digital identity wallets by year-end, while NIST’s 2025 update added stricter controls. Companies like World and Humanity Protocol are integrating biometric authentication without central data storage. Enterprise vendors are adopting similar technology.
1 May 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Cotton Futures Show Mixed Movement Amid US-Iran Negotiations and Market Pressure
    May 21, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT. Cotton futures traded mixed on Wednesday midday, with front-month contracts ranging from a 53-point decline to a 3-point gain. The US dollar index rose by 0.211 to 99.055, while crude oil prices dropped by $6.27, influenced by ongoing US-Iran negotiations nearing completion. The Cotlook A Index climbed 300 points to 90.65 cents on May 19, reflecting market strength. Certified cotton stocks increased by 10,053 bales to 203,491 as of May 18. The Adjusted World Price rose 228 points to 71.87 cents per pound last week, indicating upward pressure on cotton pricing despite mixed futures trading.

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VIDA Global Stock Draws Attention After AI Agent IPO

VIDA Global Stock Draws Attention After AI Agent IPO

21 May 2026
VIDA Global shares jumped 81.2% to close at $4.15 Wednesday, then traded at $4.97 pre-market Thursday after volatile early sessions on NYSE American. Founder and CEO Lyle Pratt bought 187,500 shares at the $4 IPO price, SEC filings showed. The company raised $15 million in its IPO last week, selling 3.75 million shares. VIDA reported 2025 revenue of $551,383 and a net loss of $2.9 million.
Enphase shares climb 14% as Wall Street looks at solar stock again

Enphase shares climb 14% as Wall Street looks at solar stock again

21 May 2026
Enphase Energy shares jumped 13.7% to close at $53.15 Wednesday, just below last week’s 52-week high. Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $57 and maintained a Buy rating. Trading volume reached 11.1 million shares, well above the 50-day average. Enphase reported a 23% drop in U.S. first-quarter revenue and a 48% decline in sell-through demand from the prior quarter.
Plug Power’s UK hydrogen move may shake up PLUG shares but cash remains a risk

Plug Power’s UK hydrogen move may shake up PLUG shares but cash remains a risk

21 May 2026
Plug Power shares traded at $3.31, down 0.3% premarket Thursday, after announcing its UK Barrow Green Hydrogen project had reached final investment decision. The company will supply six 5 MW electrolyzers to the project, which aims to cut Kimberly-Clark’s Barrow plant gas use by up to 50%. Plug reported Q1 revenue up 22% to $163.5 million but posted a GAAP loss of 18 cents per share.
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