KLEA Crypto Daily: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Published: July 16, 2025 – 17:40 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from July 15, 2025.

Software Developer on Trial for Crypto Money Laundering

Software developer Roman Storm is facing trial for his involvement in a crypto scam and the creation of Tornado Cash, a controversial crypto mixer. The outcome of this trial could have significant implications for the future development of privacy-enhancing software in the crypto industry.

Blockchain Lending Platform Figure Technology Solutions Plans IPO

Figure Technology Solutions is gearing up to launch an initial public offering (IPO) this fall, aiming to take advantage of a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment and increasing investor interest. The move reflects the company's confidence in the growing market for blockchain-based financial services.

Prosecutors Link Roman Storm to DPRK Hackers

In a criminal trial opening statement, prosecutors connected Roman Storm to DPRK hackers, despite his legal team arguing he was not involved. The trial revolves around hackers using a crypto mixing service.

Standard Chartered Expands Crypto Footprint

Standard Chartered has launched spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum, expanding its presence in digital assets amid a surge in stablecoin regulatory attention. The move follows high-level meetings in key US cities.

Bitcoin Whales Scoop 248K BTC This Month as Bulls Eye $200K

Bitcoin accumulator wallets hit a 2025 peak, adding 248K BTC worth $30B in recent weeks. This surge in accumulation by long-term holders indicates confidence in Bitcoin's potential as its price approaches $200,000.

Coinbase Market Cap Tops $100B as Bitcoin Hits New Highs

Coinbase Global, Inc. reached a market valuation of over $100 billion for the first time on July 14, 2025, coinciding with Bitcoin breaking past $122,000 to set a new all-time high. This milestone reflects the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies and the positive performance of the market.

NVIDIA Run:ai Enhances AI Model Orchestration on AWS

NVIDIA Run:ai on AWS Marketplace offers a streamlined approach to GPU infrastructure management for AI workloads, integrating with key AWS services to optimize performance.

Securities are Securities

Commissioner Hester Peirce of the SEC's Crypto Task Force stated that "Tokenized securities are still securities," emphasizing that federal securities laws apply to transactions involving them.

SharpLink Gaming Adds $15.76 Million in ETH to Its Holdings

SharpLink Gaming has acquired an additional 5,188 ETH, totaling 285,894 ETH valued at around $871.19 million, according to Onchain Lens. This move solidifies its position in the industry.

Bitcoin Retreats as U.S. Inflation Rises

Bitcoin experienced a decline as U.S. inflation increased by 0.3% in June, potentially linked to the country's tariff policies. The impact of these economic factors led to a drop in Bitcoin's value.

MultiBank Group Sells Out $MBG Tokens in Under One Hour

MultiBank Group, a regulated provider of financial derivatives, successfully sold out 7 million $MBG tokens in under an hour during its initial pre-sale. Priced at $0.35 per token, the rapid allocation reflects a high level of interest in tokenized products with asset backing.

Bitcoin Advocate Predicts Explosive Bull Run Similar to Dogecoin's

Bitcoin advocate Udi Wertheimer suggests that Bitcoin is entering a bullish phase comparable to Dogecoin's 2020–2021 rally. He highlights the shift in ownership from legacy holders to institutions, ETFs, and treasuries as a driving force behind Bitcoin's current surge.

XRP Price Potential Breakout to New All-Time Highs

XRP price could experience a rapid surge to new all-time highs if it manages to break the crucial $3 level, according to analysts. The current overhead resistance at $3 is seen as a significant barrier for bullish momentum.

Ethereum (ETH) Gaining Traction as Corporate Treasury Asset

Publicly traded companies are increasingly turning to Ethereum as a strategic treasury asset, leveraging its yield-generating capabilities to optimize financial strategies. This trend highlights Ethereum's growing importance in corporate finance.

Core Foundation Launches Rev+ Revenue-Sharing Mechanism

Core Foundation has introduced Rev+, a protocol-level revenue-sharing mechanism offering incentives to developers, stablecoin issuers, and DAOs based on transaction volume and other metrics. This initiative aims to provide ongoing rewards to projects and stablecoin issuers through a share of gas fees.

Bitcoin Whale Moves 80,000 BTC, Sparking Market Attention

A Bitcoin whale transferring 80,000 BTC, valued at approximately $9.46 billion, has initiated liquidation, leading to a 3% price drop below $118,000. The whale's actions, including deposits to exchanges like Binance and Bybit, have triggered speculation and discussion across social media platforms.

New Zealand Woman Accused of Stealing from Elderly Mother to Invest in Crypto, Allegedly Killing Her

A New Zealand woman is facing accusations of stealing from her elderly mother to invest in cryptocurrency, followed by allegedly killing her. The shocking incident has been reported by The Block.

Coinbase’s $100 Billion Milestone Sparks Trillion-Dollar Company Speculation

Coinbase has achieved a significant milestone by reaching a market capitalization of over $100 billion, leading to speculations of potentially growing into a trillion-dollar company. The crypto exchange's performance has sparked comparisons to giants like Amazon and Netflix, as reported by Google Finance data.

Arcadia Finance Exploited, $2.5 Million Stolen and Converted to WETH

Arcadia Finance was exploited, resulting in the theft of $2.5 million, which was then converted to WETH.

Bitcoin Nosedives Under $117,000 As Enormous OG Whale Cashes Out $2 Billion BTC

Bitcoin experienced a significant drop from above $122,000 to under $117,000 after an OG whale moved around 20,000 BTC, causing market concern.

DeFi TVL Surges Past $126B, Up Over 45% Since April

DeFi records renewed momentum as investors vie for on-chain yield and protocol innovation accelerates.

Bitcoin (BTC) Surpasses $120K Amid Rising Investor Optimism

Bitcoin’s price has surged past $120,000 as investor confidence grows. The latest analysis highlights increased spot and ETF flows, aggressive futures positioning, and elevated on-chain profitability.

BounceBit Unveils xRWA for Staking Real-World Assets

BounceBit introduces xRWA, a new protocol to stake tokenized real-world assets, enhancing blockchain utility and security through decentralized verification and multi-asset staking.

Ethereum Prepares zkEVM Upgrade to Cut Validator Hardware Requirements

The upgrade aims to enable home-based stakers to take part in securing the network using less powerful hardware.

Source: KLEA News