A 12-Year-Old Bitcoin Dispute Returns as BIP-110 Divides the Community

The post 1 Bullish Sign XRP Price May Break Out This Month appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP price climbed 1.27% to $1.10 as the wider cryptocurrency market recorded renewed gains during active Friday trading. Bitcoin price rose 1.48% to $64,002, while Ethereum advanced 3.03% to $1,790.  The overall crypto market rose by 1.54% to reach 2.19 trillion. The focus now shifts to the CLARITY Act in July. CLARITY Act Moves Closer to Senate Action H.R. 3633 was passed by the House on July 17, 2025 and received 294 votes in support. Another 134 representatives opposed the measure. The bill intends to have a national framework on the trading, supervision, and protection of digital assets. It also divides regulatory duties between the SEC and CFTC. The Senate Banking Committee advanced the proposal on May 14, 2026, through a 15-9 vote. That vote brought the bill further towards Senate action. In the case of XRP, increased regulation might lessen ambiguity regarding the classification of to

The post Bitcoin Miner Cleanspark Adds 454 BTC at $64K While Others Sell Into the Bear Market appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Cleanspark bought 454 BTC for about $29 million on July 7 at an average price near $64,000. The miner’s treasury now totals 13,924 BTC, worth roughly $880 million. Public miners sold a record 32,000+ BTC in Q1 2026, making Cleanspark’s accumulation a contrarian bet. Swimming Against The Tide The purchase was made at an average price of roughly $64,000 per coin, according to trackers, pushing the Las Vegas-headquartered company to within striking distance of 14,000 BTC (while simultaneously cementing its place among the largest bitcoin holders in the public mining sector). Image source: X Cleanspark’s accumulation stands out because the industry has been moving the other way. Publicly listed miners sold more than 32,000 BTC combined in the first quarter of 2026, a record that surpassed their full-year 2025 total, with Marathon alone selling mor

The post Bitcoin price prediction July 2026: Fed decides appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin closed the worst half-year in its recent history near $60,000, down from $93,000 in January and fresh off a 21-month low, and almost none of the damage came from crypto itself. The Federal Reserve and record ETF outflows did it, and the same two forces meet again at the July 28-29 policy meeting that will likely decide whether the bottom is in or another leg waits below. These are the levels, the scenarios, and the honest case on both sides. Summary Bitcoin enters July near $60,000, with the July 28–29 Fed meeting expected to determine whether the recent sell-off extends or a recovery begins. The main risks remain hawkish Fed policy and continued spot Bitcoin ETF outflows, while whale accumulation and an oversold market provide the strongest bullish arguments. Key levels to watch are $58,000 support and $63,800 resistance; a sustained return of ETF inflows could signal that a broader r

Bitcoin closed the worst half-year in its recent history near $60,000, down from $93,000 in January and fresh off a 21-month low, and almost none of the damage came from crypto itself. The Federal Reserve and record ETF outflows did…

Bitcoin miner Cleanspark (Nasdaq: CLSK) purchased 454 BTC worth about $29 million on July 7, lifting its treasury to 13,924 BTC even as much of the mining industry sells coins to survive the bear market. Swimming Against The Tide The purchase was made at an average price of roughly $64,000 per coin, according to trackers, […]

Empery Digital sold 1,400 BTC for debt, an AI data center deal, and legal costs, echoing Strategy's shift toward treating BTC as liquidity.

The post Standard Chartered Doubles Down on $100,000 BTC Target appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Strategy fears are overblown  Evolving price targets  Despite Bitcoin facing plenty of turbulence, financial giant Standard Chartered is sticking by its bullish prediction, forecasting that the price of the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization will surge to $100,000.  Even though some analysts expect BTC to plunge way below the $60,000 level, the firm believes that the flagship cryptocurrency is actually a “screaming buy” at the current level (roughly $64,000).  Strategy fears are overblown  The market fear surrounding Strategy’s recent Bitcoin sales is actually overblown, according to Standard Chartered.  ‘Not Happening’: Former SWIFT Exec Shuts Down XRP Integration Rumors XRP, Shiba Inu, Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis for June 10: Market Fuel Comes In Handy Last month, BTC plunged lower amid concerns about STRC, the dividend-paying preferred stock issued by

Empery Digital sold 1,400 BTC for $87.1 million to repay debt, fund a property acquisition, cover legal expenses and support operations. The post Empery Digital trims Bitcoin holdings by $87M to fund debt and operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.