Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe execs once ruled out adopting crypto over concerns of volatility and risk, and the banking giant also blocked customer crypto transactions back in 2015. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/german-banking-giant-to-adopt-crypto?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Trump-linked American Bitcoin raises $220M for mining, treasury
The raise includes a transaction of $10 million where the company accepted Bitcoin instead of cash. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-linked-american-bitcoin-raises-220m-for-bitcoin-mining-ops-and-treasury?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin sets record monthly close at $107K as analyst tips 9% rally
Bitcoin closed June at a record monthly high of $107,100 despite forming a spinning top candlestick pattern that suggests market indecision. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-clocks-highest-monthly-close-of-all-time?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin ‘vertical acceleration’ off the table for now: Bitfinex
Bitfinex analysts say declining Bitcoin spot volume may indicate a “local top” but all eyes will be on the performance of spot Bitcoin ETFs this week. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-uptrend-lagging-onchain-metrics-traders-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Analysts raise chance of SOL, XRP and LTC ETF approval to 95%
Crypto ETF summer has arrived with America’s first staked Solana ETP and increased odds for other spot altcoin funds, according to analysts. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/analysts-tip-95-chance-solana-xrp-litecoin-etf?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
TradFi could move onchain due to ‘horrible banking experiences’
Aave Labs founder Stani Kulechov says traditional finance has largely moved on from banks into fintech, and blockchain could be the sector’s next move. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/tradfi-consider-blockchain-after-banking-let-down-aave-founder?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Circle applies for US trust bank charter to manage its USDC reserve
Other crypto firms are also reportedly considering applying for a national bank charter, following in the footsteps of Anchorage Digital Bank, which received a license in 2021. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/circle-applies-for-us-national-trust-bank-license?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound