Chris Larsen, a co-founder and executive chairman of Ripple, has reportedly sent $26 million worth of XRP to the Coinbase exchange on Tuesday, July 15, as the digital asset surged to its highest price in over seven months. While it is not definitively confirmed that Larsen sold the XRP, transferring funds to centralised exchanges typically
LAS VEGAS – BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR), a company focused on Bitcoin and Ethereum network operations, announced today that its holdings of Ethereum (ETH) and ETH equivalents have surpassed $1 billion. This significant milestone comes just seven days after the company closed its initial $250 million private placement on July 8th, reflecting
The South Korean Bitcoin market has entered an unusual “discount mode,” with prices consistently trading below the global average for 12 consecutive days. This marks the deepest and most sustained “Kimchi discount” observed in 2025, a stark contrast to the historical “Kimchi premium,” where Bitcoin typically fetches higher prices in the region. This price deviation
Phantom, a leading non-custodial crypto wallet, has announced a significant upgrade to its interface, rolling out direct perpetual futures trading capabilities powered by the decentralised exchange (DEX) and layer 1 blockchain, Hyperliquid. This integration allows Phantom users to access and trade over 100 crypto markets directly from within the wallet app, eliminating the need for
The U.S. Supreme Court, an institution designed to stand above partisan politics, has seen a dramatic shift in its news media coverage, particularly since 2016. While the Court has always weighed in on highly controversial issues, recent research indicates a stark increase in the political framing of its decisions and appointments. This change, largely driven
Netflix has announced a significant shift in its production strategy, revealing for the first time its use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for visual effects in an original TV show. The streaming giant’s co-chief executive, Ted Sarandos, confirmed that AI-generated footage was incorporated into “The Eternaut,” an Argentine science fiction series. This adoption of AI
SharpLink Gaming (SBET), the Nasdaq-listed online gaming marketing firm, has announced a significant milestone: it has become the largest corporate holder of Ethereum (ETH), surpassing even the Ethereum Foundation itself. As of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, SharpLink Gaming reported holding 280,706 ETH, valued at approximately $840 million at current prices. This strategic pivot to an
Robert Kiyosaki, the best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again shared his strategic approach to Bitcoin investment, revealing the specific price points at which he plans to buy more and where he will temporarily halt purchases. His insights come as Bitcoin has continued its impressive rally, recently reaching new all-time highs. Buying
China has achieved remarkable success in improving its air quality in eastern regions since declaring a “war on pollution” in 2013, with average PM2.5 levels dropping faster than in any other country. However, this triumph is now overshadowed by a new challenge: a westward shift in heavy industries, which is fueling new pollution hotspots across
In a complex, large-scale prisoner swap on Friday, the Trump administration secured the release of 10 US nationals detained in Venezuela. In exchange, approximately 250 Venezuelans, who had been deported from the United States and subsequently imprisoned in El Salvador’s notorious Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT) mega-prison, were repatriated to their home country. This operation marks