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Chainlink’s tokenized asset integration with Turkey’s Misyon Bank has actually sparked some pretty bullish sentiment among analysts, and many are eyeing a potential LINK $52 target as real-world asset tokenization picks up steam throughout 2025. Misyon Bank, which is a leading Turkish financial institution, has adopted the Chainlink standard for production use to enable on-chain data feeds and also Proof of Reserve for its tokenized asset platform. $LINK Macro update I no longer view this as a 1-5 impulse. This cycle is coming to an end, $Alts have 4-5 months at best and I just don’t see #LINK unfolding Waves 3-4-5 in such a short period of time. Most likely this is an ABC and we’re in the final Wave C now. Target -… https://t.co/iOO4Z5WMP9 pic.twitter.com/t1ESfWvS3W — CryptoBullet (@CryptoBullet1) July 30, 2025 Will Chainlink Hit $52 as Real-World Asset Tokenization Grows? Source: Binance Academy The Misyon Bank’s Chainlink partnership actually demonstrates how Chain...

Morgan Stanley’s US dollar forecast is actually showing some pretty concerning signs for 2025 and beyond, with analysts predicting the greenback could lose up to 9% of its value over the next twelve months. Right now, this Morgan Stanley US dollar forecast suggests the currency might drop to levels we haven’t seen since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. The latest Morgan Stanley US dollar forecast points to turbulence ahead, but the bank isn’t calling for a complete collapse of the dollar’s dominance. Also Read: 3 MAGA Moves That Could Save the US Dollar’s Future Why Morgan Stanley Is Bearish And What It Means For The Dollar Source: Watcher.Guru Rate Cuts Are Being Expected to Drive Dollar Weakness Morgan Stanley is bearish on the US dollar mainly because of what the Federal Reserve is expected to do with interest rates. The bank thinks we’re going to see around 175 basis points of rate cuts. That typically makes currencies weaker since investors can’t earn ...

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is introducing a mortgage reform bill to recognize crypto assets in home loan eligibility assessments. The 21st Century Mortgage Act will require government-sponsored enterprises to consider digital assets when assessing single-family mortgage eligibility. JUST IN: Senator Cynthia Lummis introduces mortgage reform bill to recognize crypto assets in home loan eligibility assessments. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) July 29, 2025 “The American dream of homeownership is not a reality for many young people,” Lummis said this week. “This legislation embraces an innovative path to wealth-building, keeping in mind the growing number of young Americans who possess digital assets. We’re living in a digital age, and rather than punishing innovation, government agencies must evolve to meet the needs of a modern, forward-thinking generation.” Under the proposed bill, the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corpora...

SharpLink Gaming Chairman Joe Lubin wants to be for Ethereum what Michael Saylor is for Bitcoin, and seeks to buy Ethereum as fast as possible for shareholders. “We believe that we’ll be able to accumulate more Ether — per fully diluted share — much faster than any other Ethereum-based project, or certainly faster than the Bitcoin-based projects,” he said during an interview with Bloomberg Television yesterday. SharpLink Raising Capital Daily, Staking ETH Holdings During the interview, Lubin said SharpLink is acquiring capital ”every single day” in an effort to grow its ETH reserves.  On top of that, the company is also staking its existing holdings to earn yield and compound its position.  SharpLink is currently the second-biggest Ethereum treasury company with its holdings of 360.8K ETH, according to data from StrategicETHReserve. The current leader is BitMine Immersion Technologies, with its reserves of 566.8K ETH, valued at...

When Coinme  CEO Neil Bergquist found himself needing physical currency for a taxi ride in Japan, the moment crystallized a fundamental truth about global finance that cryptocurrency infrastructure cannot ignore. "Even places like Japan, cash is still very alive and well. You can't take a taxi without having physical cash in a lot of situations, in Japan, for example," Bergquist observed from his experience in a country renowned for technological advancement. This anecdote reveals more than a travel inconvenience. Japan represents a compelling paradox in the digital payments revolution - a nation that leads in technological innovation yet maintains deep cultural and practical reliance on physical money. Bergquist's taxi experience underscores why cryptocurrency adoption requires robust cash onramp infrastructure, even in economies pursuing aggressive digitization goals. Japan's Digital Progress Meets Cash Reality Japan achieved a significant milestone in ...

The crypto stockpile XRP announcement is actually set to be revealed this Wednesday, July 30, and the White House is preparing to unveil its national digital asset holdings report right now. Crypto influencer Xaif‘s recent post has sparked some intense speculation that XRP could join Bitcoin and Ethereum in the government’s strategic reserves. BIG: White House to unveil national crypto stockpile report this Wednesday! $XRP rumored to be on the list alongside BTC & ETH. Is XRP becoming a strategic U.S. digital asset? pic.twitter.com/sOywwGNF5S — 𝕏aif| (@Xaif_Crypto) July 27, 2025 This crypto stockpile Trump created stems from executive orders that were signed back in March 2025, and these orders established both the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve along with the US Digital Asset Stockpile. The crypto stockpile meaning represents a fundamental shift in how America approaches digital currency governance at this time. Also Read: Next 3 Weeks in XRP Could Change Your Life, Says Top...

Wall Street banking giant Citi (NYSE: C) is projecting a bullish outlook for Bitcoin (BTC) by the end of 2025, with its base-case target set at $135,000. According to the bank’s valuation framework, the flagship digital currency could reach $135,000 while a more optimistic outlook sees Bitcoin surging to $199,000. The updated forecast is guided by Citi’s refined model, which emphasizes three main price drivers, including user adoption, macroeconomic conditions, and inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs. To this end, Citi analysts Alex Saunders and Nathaniel Rupert noted that the core valuation begins with a 20% increase in user growth under a linear network model, supporting a price near $75,000. Macroeconomic headwinds, such as weak equity markets and underperforming gold, are expected to shave off about $3,200.  Impact of ETFs on Bitcoin’s price However, Citi anticipates around $15 billion in net ETF inflows, which could add approximately $63,000 to the mode...

Warren Buffett’s ETF advice has been making headlines lately, and for good reason. The legendary investor’s Warren Buffett $1000 investing advice shows how regular folks can actually build serious wealth over time. Right now, his ETF advice points to S&P 500 index funds as the way to go for most people. Warren Buffett’s portfolio strategy is pretty straightforward – put money into the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF every month, and you could see $1,000 monthly contributions grow to around $252,000 over a decade. Also Read: SEC Postpones Bitwise ETF With XRP, BTC, SOL & More After Approval Warren Buffett ETF Advice, $1000 Strategy And Portfolio Tips Source: The Wall Street Journal Buffett’s Investment Philosophy Even though Warren Buffett has engineered various major successes with stock picks for decades, he actually tells regular investors to leverage a completely different approach. At Berkshire’s annual meeting, he established that buying an S...

Tornado Cash founder Roman Storm claims he’s been “financially cancelled” after payroll firm Gusto closed his account amid his ongoing legal battle with the US government. Gusto said it dropped Storm’s payroll account after an “extensive review,” adding, “Our decision cannot be reversed and you need to find a new payroll provider effective immediately.”  As a result, Storm, who is currently embroiled in a high-profile money laundering trial linked to his operation of crypto mixer Tornado Cash, complained that, “Financial cancel culture is still hitting me hard.” He also noted that he had a growing list of financial companies that reject users who are undergoing criminal or civil legal proceedings against them .  Thank you @GustoHQ Financial cancel culture is still hitting me hard I have a list of fin products who reject those who are “innocent until proven guilty” Any recommendations for a payroll solution? pic.twitter.com/rnmqPo6zeG — Roman Storm ️...

NatWest Group has announced a five‑year collaboration with Amazon Web Services and consultancy Accenture designed to modernise the bank’s data, analytics and artificial‑intelligence capabilities. Executives described the 23 July deal as a decisive step towards simpler, faster and more personalised banking for the lender’s 20 million customers. Paul Thwaite , NatWest Group C EO, said: “This collaboration with Accenture and AWS is key to helping us progress the transformation of NatWest as we become a simpler, more technology and data-driven bank.” New alliance will consolidate data and quicken decision‑making Under the agreement, AWS will provide cloud infrastructure and machine‑learning tools, while Accenture will steer migration of hundreds of disparate data stores to a single platform and embed governance aligned with UK regulation. Julie Sweet , Chair and CEO of Accenture , said the programme would “tie together products, channels and customer touchpoints”...

Outspoken Bitcoin (BTC) critic and gold advocate Peter Schiff has acknowledged holding a small amount of Bitcoin, despite his long-standing skepticism toward the cryptocurrency. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on July 22, Schiff wrote: “Someone pointed out that I do own Bitcoin. I have some in my Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. But I promised donors that I’d never sell, so it’s like I don’t really own it. The market value is over $6,500. Feel free to contribute to the cause. Bc1q0vxwxsmkjy5t95qpc0mfznl59928grsr4wfa97.” Someone pointed out that I do own Bitcoin. I have some in my Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. But I promised donors that I'd never sell, so it's like I don't really own it. The market value is over $6,500. Feel free to contribute to the cause. bc1q0vxwxsmkjy5t95qpc0mfznl59928grsr4wfa97 — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) July 22, 2025 According to data retrieved by Finbold from Arkham Intel, as of July 23, 2025, Schiff holds...

Wall Street giant JPMorgan Chase is exploring crypto-backed loans for its clients, a move that would mark a major shift for a bank whose CEO once labeled Bitcoin a “fraud.” That’s according to a Financial Times report that cited sources familiar with the matter, who said the bank could begin lending against cryptos including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). These crypto-backed loans could become available as early as 2026, though plans are subject to change, the report added. Jamie Dimon’s Negative Crypto Comments Cost The Bank Potential Clients JPMorgan’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, has repeatedly expressed his anti-crypto stance over the years.  During a 2017 company meeting, he dismissed Bitcoin as a “fraud,” and also warned that any of the bank’s employees that trade BTC on the bank’s accounts would be fired. The lack of basic understanding about Bitcoin from Jamie Dimon, as the CEO of the largest bank on the planet, is pret...

Ethereum Ether (ETH) is currently one of the major cryptocurrency tokens that have been soaring in demand at the moment. The token is now eyeing major price spots at the moment, and some are even projecting a near 200% surge to $15,000 within the next year. With the asset already on its way to breaching $4,000, one analyst suggests that it could breach its current $4,891 ATH and nearly quadruple it in the near term. Tom Lee, veteran Wall Street strategist and CEO of Bitmine Immersion Technologies, predicts Ethereum will reach $15,000 in the medium term, highlighting several bullish indicators. Lee’s prediction is based on a model developed by his colleague Sean Farrell, which compares Ethereum to prominent crypto industry companies like Circle. Using EBITDA-based valuation multiples, Farrell estimates that Ethereum’s potential market value could allow its price to reach $15,000. Additionally, the analyst cites a technical Analysis by Mark Newton, Fundstrat’s head of technical strategy...

The UK treasury is looking to sell over £5 billion ($6.7 billion) in seized Bitcoin to help reduce the country’s budget deficit, but critics are challenging the ownership of the BTC. That’s according  to a report in the Daily Telegraph , which says Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and the Home Office are working with law enforcement officials to sell the UK’s Bitcoin stash. Ponzi Scheme Victims Want Their BTC Back Police handle seized crypto sales in the UK, but Reeves has reportedly stepped in after the crypto market rallied to boost the value of the government’s holdings. The total amount of Bitcoin the UK government holds is unknown, but contains at least 61,000 BTC that was seized from a Chinese Ponzi scheme in 2018 that was being held in the UK.  Those seized assets alone are worth over $7.2 billion with Bitcoin’s price standing at $118,616 as of 2:28 a.m. EST.  The potential sale of the seized Bitcoin could face co...

Although the cryptocurrency market is known for its volatility, several assets are increasingly showing potential for inclusion in long-term retirement portfolios.  Notably, with the U.S. advancing regulation through laws like the Genius Act, the case for crypto as a legitimate investment class is gaining traction. To this end, and beyond leading names like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), Finbold has identified the following altcoins worth considering for your retirement portfolio. Solana (SOL) Solana has matured significantly in recent years, following a near collapse in 2022 due to its ties to the FTX saga. Notably, Solana earns a place in the portfolio thanks to its ability to process thousands of transactions per second, making it ideal for decentralized finance (DeFi) and gaming applications. The ecosystem is also expanding, with the potential to attract institutional investors, especially with a possible spot ETF on the horizon.  Solana’s a...