<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> <description>Get daily updates on Bitcoin's price, market trends, analysis, and breaking news curated and powered by AI - all digestible in minutes. Make BitcoinToday.app your one-stop shop for staying informed in the fast-paced world of Bitcoin.</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:16:26 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <image> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <url>https://www.bitcointoday.app/images/logo-512.png</url> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> </image> <copyright>All rights reserved 2024, BitcoinToday.app</copyright> <category>Bitcoin News</category> <item> <title><![CDATA[Fed Holds Rates Steady: Bitcoin and Ethereum Dip as Hawkish Dissent and Geopolitical Tensions Mount]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/fed-holds-rates-steady-bitcoin-and-ethereum-dip-as-hawkish-dissent-and-geopolitical-tensions-mount</link> <guid>fed-holds-rates-steady-bitcoin-and-ethereum-dip-as-hawkish-dissent-and-geopolitical-tensions-mount</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:01:30 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5%–3.75% on Wednesday, meeting market expectations but leaving crypto markets to digest a muted response. **Bitcoin dipped around 1% to $63,890**, while **Ethereum fell by about 1% to just above $1,900**. It's the fifth consecutive hold since the last cut in December 2025. Chair Kevin Warsh has pledged to share less "forward guidance," meaning fewer signals about future moves. Wednesday's decision came without a Summary of Economic Projections—the next dot plot is scheduled for September. The committee noted the economy is "expanding at a solid pace," but **inflation remains above its 2% target**, partly due to rising energy prices from Middle East tensions. Oil has been trading above $100 a barrel, keeping price pressure alive. A September hike is no longer off the table. **Three regional Fed presidents voted for an immediate 25-basis-point hike**—the most hawkish bloc of dissents under Warsh. Additionally, geopolitical shocks weighed on markets: oil climbed nearly $4 to $83 after joint U.S.-Saudi retaliatory strikes on Iranian-backed forces in Iraq killed at least 20 people. The next FOMC decision is September 16, 2026, with updated projections and a new dot plot.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>federalreserve</category> <category>interestrates</category> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>ethereum</category> <category>inflation</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.decrypt.co/resize/1024/height/512/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Federal-Reserve-Bank-gID_7.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Why Solana Must Win the Perps Battle to Dominate Crypto's Future]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/why-solana-must-win-the-perps-battle-to-dominate-cryptos-future</link> <guid>why-solana-must-win-the-perps-battle-to-dominate-cryptos-future</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:01:14 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[SpaceX's recent IPO was a landmark event, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. But for crypto veterans, it was significant for another reason: it intensified the battle between **Solana** and **Hyperliquid** over **perpetual futures (perps)** and tokenized stock volume. ## The Trojan Horse of Traditional Finance **Perps are a trojan horse to bring all of traditional finance onchain**, argues Brian Smith, president of the Jito Foundation. The current landscape is staggeringly profitable, but the real prize is the gateway that brings the rest of the financial system—and its trillions—onchain. ## Onchain Derivatives During Crisis The most bullish trend of 2026 has been traders turning to **onchain derivatives platforms** during the Iran conflict. These platforms became the venue where gold and crude oil were repriced in real time while CME was closed. This marks the beginning of **Internet Capital Markets**. ## Price Discovery on Solana Onchain platforms have become the site of early trading for **Nasdaq-listed equities** like Cerebras Systems and SpaceX. Volume and participation were deep enough that these venues contributed to **price discovery**. Cerebras stock opened within 3% of its perps-implied price, and SpaceX's perps-implied price of $171 nearly perfectly matched its IPO price. ## The Battle for Liquidity **Liquidity begets liquidity**. Traders go where other traders are. Every week without a competitive Solana-native perps experience strengthens Hyperliquid's gravitational pull. Solana has the speed and throughput to support these markets—it handles more daily transactions than all other blockchains combined—but it lacks focus. ## Tokenized Stocks and Commodities Solana scored a win with the launch of **tokenized SpaceX stock trading**, surpassing $100 million in 24-hour spot volume. But it must also win the perps volume battle. Tokenized commodities like crude oil, gold, and pre-IPO equities are trillion-dollar markets with existing participants searching for better venues. **24/7 access** is a structural improvement over legacy markets. ## The Future of Finance Where these markets form will determine where liquidity and price discovery concentrate for the next decade. Solana cannot afford to lose this battle.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>solana</category> <category>perpetualfutures</category> <category>hyperliquid</category> <category>tokenizedstocks</category> <category>defi</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/c13d21b1b1455bb264a337ea230fb7d60089dd81-6968x4650.jpg?auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&w=1920&h=1080&q=75" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[A Single SK Hynix Trade Wiped Out $60 Million in Crypto Bets – Here's What Happened]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/a-single-sk-hynix-trade-wiped-out-60-million-in-crypto-bets-heres-what-happened</link> <guid>a-single-sk-hynix-trade-wiped-out-60-million-in-crypto-bets-heres-what-happened</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:01:13 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[The crypto industry learned an expensive lesson this week when a Korean chip manufacturer’s shares suddenly dropped. At the start of trading in Seoul on Tuesday, **SK Hynix Inc.** shares slumped **30%** below their closing price the night before. The cause? A single share changing hands in the pre-market session at what appears to have been a rogue price. While subsequent trades were significantly higher, they came too late for a set of traders operating in an alternative world outside of public markets. This incident highlights the **fragility of leveraged crypto positions** tied to traditional market events. The sudden drop triggered liquidations in crypto derivatives markets, resulting in **$60 million in losses** for traders who had bet on the stock's performance via synthetic assets or futures.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>skhynix</category> <category>cryptoliquidations</category> <category>leveragedtrading</category> <category>marketmanipulation</category> <category>derivatives</category> <enclosure url="https://assets.bwbx.io/images/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/izrVgonSEFJg/v0/1200x800.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Morgan Stanley Launches Ether and Solana Trusts After Bitcoin Fund Success – A New Era for Crypto ETPs?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/morgan-stanley-launches-ether-and-solana-trusts-after-bitcoin-fund-success-a-new-era-for-crypto-etps</link> <guid>morgan-stanley-launches-ether-and-solana-trusts-after-bitcoin-fund-success-a-new-era-for-crypto-etps</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:01:15 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[**Morgan Stanley** is expanding its digital asset offerings with the launch of exchange-traded products (ETPs) tracking **ether (ETH)** and **solana (SOL)**, following the success of its spot bitcoin fund. The new products, the **Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust (MSSE)** and **Morgan Stanley Solana Trust (MSOL)**, began trading on NYSE Arca on Tuesday. ### Low Fees and Staking Rewards Both funds charge a market-leading **0.14% expense ratio** – the lowest among competitors. Notably, a portion of the ether and SOL holdings will be **staked**, with any staking rewards passed directly to investors, not retained by Morgan Stanley. The funds track the **CoinDesk Ether Benchmark 4PM NY Settlement Rate** and **CoinDesk Solana Benchmark 4PM NY Settlement Rate**, providing exposure without direct token custody. ### Built-In Distribution Advantage Morgan Stanley's wealth management business includes roughly **16,000 financial advisors** overseeing over **$9 trillion** in client assets. Combined with its ownership of **E*TRADE**, the firm has a direct line to millions of self-directed investors, giving these new ETPs a significant distribution edge. ### Growing Crypto ETP Market The launch comes as large asset managers broaden their crypto offerings amid rising investor demand. Since the debut of spot bitcoin ETFs in January 2024, ether products have become well-established, and solana is emerging as the next competitive frontier. There are already **eight SOL exchange-traded funds** listed, with total net assets of **$889.3 million**. ### Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin Fund Success The new products build on the **Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT)**, which debuted earlier this year and had gathered over **$381 million** in assets under management through July 16. The bitcoin fund tracks the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark Rate. ### Quote from Morgan Stanley "Digital assets are becoming an increasingly important component of diversified investment portfolios," said **Amy Oldenburg**, head of digital asset strategy at Morgan Stanley. "As client interest in digital assets continues to grow, we're focused on providing a range of digital asset solutions that allow investors to diversify their portfolios across traditional and decentralized asset classes while also adhering to Morgan Stanley's standards for governance, infrastructure and risk management." ### Broader Industry Context BlackRock, which owns the largest spot bitcoin ETF, recently launched its first crypto income ETF, reflecting growing client demand for steady income from long-term bitcoin investments. This trend underscores the **institutional adoption** of cryptocurrencies as a mainstream asset class.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>morganstanley</category> <category>ethereum</category> <category>solana</category> <category>etps</category> <category>institutionaladoption</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/dab9630cd4b0b17e83c7881fffb999b344816042-1920x1080.jpg?auto=format&q=75" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[PC Modder Builds DIY Copper RAM Heatsinks to Beat $20 Price Tag]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/pc-modder-builds-diy-copper-ram-heatsinks-to-beat-20-price-tag</link> <guid>pc-modder-builds-diy-copper-ram-heatsinks-to-beat-20-price-tag</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:01:28 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[A PC modder known as **sunrise2209** shared a DIY RAM cooling hack on Reddit, crafting **copper pipe heatsinks** in about 45 minutes per stick to avoid spending roughly $20 on commercial versions. The build drew immediate pushback over **copper's conductivity** and the risk of short circuits, with commenters urging thermal insulating pads. It also revived a bigger question: **whether standard RAM needs extra cooling at stock settings**. ## Why DIY for RAM upgrades is gaining attention PC hardware prices have a way of nudging people toward creativity. Lately, that’s showing up in small, practical projects shared in the corners of the internet where builders swap tips and cautionary tales. One recent example comes from a Reddit user who didn’t want to pay accessory markups just to keep a memory kit looking and running cooler. On Reddit, sunrise2209 posted photos of a homemade solution for RAM cooling, built from repurposed copper pipe. The motivation was straightforward: commercial RAM heatsinks can run about $20, and if you already have tools and scrap material, that’s an easy line item to challenge. It’s also a reminder that “upgrade” doesn’t always mean buying new parts. ## How it works: Crafting copper heatsinks at home The build itself was almost charmingly low-tech. Using basic hand tools, the creator cut, split, flattened, and shaped sections of copper pipe into plates sized to fit over RAM modules, then polished the surfaces for a clean finish. Per the post, the process took roughly 45 minutes per heatsink, which is a real time investment even before installation. From a thermal standpoint, **copper is a strong choice** because it moves heat efficiently. From a maker standpoint, it’s also forgiving: you can bend it, file it, and iterate until the fit is right. That flexibility is part of the appeal, especially for PC builders used to tweaking airflow and cable routing for the last few degrees. ## The balance between risks and rewards The comment section quickly split into admiration and alarm. **Copper conducts electricity** as well as heat, so bare metal near exposed contacts raises the specter of a short. The builder addressed that head-on, noting that the photos used old DDR2 test sticks, and that **thermal insulating pads** would be used to keep the copper from touching anything it shouldn’t. That detail matters because DIY PC mods don’t fail gracefully. A poorly placed heatsink can turn into a motherboard-killing mistake the moment you hit the power button. It’s also why experienced builders tend to treat “looks cool” and “is safe” as separate checkboxes. ## Cost-saving creativity or unnecessary effort? Then there’s the bigger question: **does standard RAM even need extra cooling?** Several commenters argued that at factory settings, most memory modules rarely run hot enough to justify elaborate heatsinks, especially in a case with decent airflow. Unless you’re pushing higher voltages and aggressive tuning, often associated with newer **DDR5 overclocking**, the practical gains can be modest. Still, projects like this keep showing up for a reason. They’re a way to **stretch budgets**, learn by doing, and personalize a build without waiting for sales or dropping more cash. Even when performance benefits are debatable, the impulse to tinker feels very real right now.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>diy</category> <category>ram</category> <category>heatsink</category> <category>copper</category> <category>pcmodding</category> <enclosure url="https://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/a-gamer-boosted-his-ram-with-diy-copper-pipe-heatsinks-in-45-minutes.png" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Ether Surges, Bitcoin Holds $65K as Oil Plunges 6%: Key Crypto Market Updates]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/ether-surges-bitcoin-holds-65k-as-oil-plunges-6-key-crypto-market-updates</link> <guid>ether-surges-bitcoin-holds-65k-as-oil-plunges-6-key-crypto-market-updates</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:01:15 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Live updates from the crypto market show **bitcoin rising above $65,000** as oil tumbles on Iran war cooldown, while **ether leads altcoins higher**. ## Oil Plunges 6% as Iran War Cools President Trump is giving diplomacy "some space," said Mike Waltz, D.C.'s ambassador to the United Nations on Sunday. WTI crude oil is down nearly 7% to $83.14 per barrel, and Brent crude is down similarly. In turn, U.S. stock index futures are on the rise, led by the Nasdaq 100's 1.35% gain. Interest rates have ticked lower by a couple of basis points. **Bitcoin is higher by 1.1% to $65,150**, with ether (ETH) and solana (SOL) both outperforming, up closer to 2%-3%. ## Ether Leads Crypto Higher as Bitcoin Holds as the Market's Defensive Anchor CoinEx's Jeff Ko sees **bitcoin staying range-bound near $65,000** while retreating oil, a 4.7% 10-year yield and a week of mega-cap earnings set the tone. The bigger swing factor is corporate: Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon all report this week, and Ko said their free cash flow and AI-spending guidance could move Treasury yields and the Nasdaq, indirectly shaping the liquidity that flows into crypto. Ko added that the composition of ETF flows will matter as much as the headline numbers. ## Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Hits Three-Month High The **ether-bitcoin ratio has risen to 0.03**, the highest since late April, according to TradingView. The pair is hovering above its 200-day simple moving average for the first time since January and has gained over 20% since the sell-off ran out of steam on June 6. This sustained ether outperformance could be a sign of an impending altcoin boom. However, as of this writing, BTC remains the most dominant token, accounting for 59% of the total crypto market. ## Strategy Raises Cash, Buys Back STRC Stock Strategy (MSTR) last week boosted its so-called USD Reserve by $525 million to $3.75 billion. The company raised $544.5 million via sales of more than 5.4 million shares of common stock. A small portion of that fresh money — $25 million — was used to repurchase 288,930 shares of its high-yielding STRC preferred stock. The company made no changes to bitcoin holdings, which remain at 843,755 coins. MSTR is higher by 2.8% pre-market alongside a small rise in the price of bitcoin over the weekend. STRC is up 2.45%. ## Saylor: Intend to Continue Buying STRC Under $100 Strategy Executive Chairman **Michael Saylor** commented on this morning's disclosure that his company repurchased $25 million worth of its preferred stock STRC last week. "We intend to remain a regular, disciplined buyer of STRC below $100," said Saylor. "More at deeper discounts, less as STRC nears $100. Another $975M remains available for our prefs." MSTR is up 6.1% early Monday and STRC is up 2.3% to $88.90. ## Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion Added Nearly 10,000 ETH Tokens Last Week Bitmine Immersion (BMNR) added 9,946 of ether (ETH) tokens last week, bringing total holdings to 5,787,414 tokens. The company also repurchased more common stock. "We increased our equity buyback as we view the rising ETH/BTC ratio, despite the falling odds of passage of the Clarity Act in 2026, as a sign crypto prices are strengthening," said Chairman Tom Lee. BMNR is higher by 4.9% pre-market as ETH has risen about 3% over the past 24 hours. ## Strive's Bitcoin Holdings Rise to 20,000 Bitcoin treasury company Strive (ASST) disclosed the purchase of 79 bitcoin last week, bringing total holdings to 20,000. The company also added 808 shares of Strategy's STRC, bringing holdings of that preferred stock to 43,879 shares. ## Over $1 Million in Stablecoins Drained in Separate WEMIX and Garden Finance Incidents Layer-1 blockchain **WEMIX** and decentralized finance protocol **Garden Finance** paused services after separate security incidents on Sunday moved at least $1.17 million in stablecoins. An attacker compromised ownership of a WEMIX$-related contract and issued about 5.23 million tokens without authorization. Separately, Blockaid said about $450,000 in USDT was drained from Garden Finance's hash time-locked contracts across Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum and BNB Chain. Garden said its contracts were not compromised and attributed the incident to a breach of an independent solver's off-chain database. ## SpaceX Stock Falls, Market Prices AI Business at Zero SpaceX has more than round-tripped its entire post-IPO run. The stock priced at $135 in mid-June, spiked to $225 in its first week, and now trades near $115. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas said that if it slides to $100, investors would effectively be assigning zero or negative value to the company's AI business. He kept a $300 target. The company holds $1.2 billion worth of bitcoin as on Monday prices. ## China's Gold Imports Continue to Surge China's purchases of gold increased for the third straight month in June, tallying approximately 173 tonnes, the highest since March 2024. Retail investors are also steadily accumulating gold through small, incremental purchases via bank-led savings plans. China has a strict ban on trading and mining of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins to prevent capital flight and financial fraud.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>ethereum</category> <category>marketsentiment</category> <category>oil</category> <category>gold</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/406d631eb6c2d90d84f63167e956df6b4f6c3994-2842x1466.png?auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&w=1920&h=1080&q=75" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[John Oliver Exposes Trump's 'Flagrantly Corrupt' Crypto Schemes: A $2.2 Billion Scandal]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/john-oliver-exposes-trumps-flagrantly-corrupt-crypto-schemes-a-22-billion-scandal</link> <guid>john-oliver-exposes-trumps-flagrantly-corrupt-crypto-schemes-a-22-billion-scandal</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:01:13 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[John Oliver returned to *Last Week Tonight* with a scathing takedown of Donald Trump's crypto dealings, calling the president **"flagrantly corrupt and compromised."** The episode focused on Trump's transformation from calling Bitcoin a "scam" to becoming **"the first crypto president"** after the industry poured money into his election campaign. ### Trump's Crypto Empire In his first year back in office, Trump made over **$2.2 billion**, with **$1.4 billion** coming from his family's crypto ventures. Oliver highlighted two key schemes: **Trump memecoins** and **World Liberty Financial**. ### The Memecoin Pump and Dump Trump launched his own memecoin, followed by Melania Trump's coin. Oliver described these as **"pump and dump schemes"** — spiking in value before crashing, with insiders selling at the peak. The coin once hit **$50 billion** in value but later crashed **92%** . Trump personally pocketed **$636 million** from the scheme, while **over 1 million buyers lost money**. ### World Liberty Financial: A Corruption Playground Oliver exposed how Trump's crypto company, World Liberty Financial, became a vehicle for foreign influence. **Justin Sun**, the Chinese millionaire who ate a $6.2 million banana, invested **$75 million** in the company while under SEC investigation. After his investment, the SEC paused its probe and later settled. Similarly, a UAE royal linked to an investment firm poured money into Trump's company at the same time the UAE sought approval for advanced computer chips — which was granted after Biden-era restrictions. ### Regulatory Capture Trump promised to fire the SEC chair who was tough on crypto, and followed through by appointing **Paul Atkins**, a pro-crypto replacement. This led to **60% of crypto enforcement cases** being eased. Trump is now pushing the **Clarity Act**, a bill that would move crypto regulation out of the SEC's hands, making these changes **"hard to undo."** ### Conclusion Oliver concluded that any mention of Trump and crypto should imply **"some shady shit is likely going down."** The episode serves as a stark warning about the intersection of political power and unregulated digital assets.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>trump</category> <category>johnoliver</category> <category>cryptocorruption</category> <category>worldlibertyfinancial</category> <category>memecoin</category> <enclosure url="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/15f3c59258a7b3820105fc14738656355ea525f0/213_0_1324_1060/master/1324.jpg?width=1200&height=630&quality=85&auto=format&fit=crop&precrop=40:21,offset-x50,offset-y0&overlay-align=bottom%2Cleft&overlay-width=100p&overlay-base64=L2ltZy9zdGF0aWMvb3ZlcmxheXMvdGctZGVmYXVsdC5wbmc&enable=upscale&s=74887125c3232103f2b5cb9098f0e0af" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Crypto vs. Lunar Real Estate: Which Investment Is Out of This World?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/crypto-vs-lunar-real-estate-which-investment-is-out-of-this-world</link> <guid>crypto-vs-lunar-real-estate-which-investment-is-out-of-this-world</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:01:12 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[**Bitcoin mining and lunar deeds** may share similar kinds of magical thinking, but only one has Jamie Dimon’s stamp of approval. I used to own the Moon. Well, not the entire thing — just imagine the upkeep costs, not to mention the cosmic HOA dues! Rather, in a misguided birthday present, I was given 10 sercas of the **Lighted Lunar Surface** in a quadrant I think was a few squares south of the extreme northwest corner of the recognized Lunar chart. It cost $20 in 1980, and you can get your own today for just $34.99. This article from Bloomberg Opinion explores the parallels between **cryptocurrency investments** and **lunar land ownership**, questioning the rationality behind both. While crypto has gained mainstream attention and even approval from some traditional financiers, lunar deeds remain a novelty. The comparison highlights the **speculative nature** of both assets and the fine line between innovation and fantasy.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>lunardeeds</category> <category>jamiedimon</category> <category>speculation</category> <category>investment</category> <enclosure url="https://assets.bwbx.io/images/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/iBTilt0HAejg/v1/1200x799.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin Dips Below $64K as Stock Rally Fizzles: Intel, Micron Lead Tech Slide]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoin-dips-below-64k-as-stock-rally-fizzles-intel-micron-lead-tech-slide</link> <guid>bitcoin-dips-below-64k-as-stock-rally-fizzles-intel-micron-lead-tech-slide</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:01:32 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[U.S. stocks have given up early futures gains, with the **Nasdaq turning down 0.6%** shortly after the open on Friday. This weakness in equities is dragging down the crypto market. **Intel (INTC)** was up more than 10% last night following its Q2 earnings, but has now reversed to a **4% decline**. Similarly, **Micron is down 6%** and **SanDisk is off by 7%**, signaling a broad tech pullback. The sell-off in AI momentum stocks is spilling over into cryptocurrencies. **Bitcoin** nearly touched $66,000 just hours ago but has since slid to **$63,900**, a drop of almost **2% over the past 24 hours**. **Ether (ETH)** is down **3%** in the same period. This market action comes as investors digest recent tech earnings and reassess risk appetite. The correlation between crypto and tech stocks remains strong, with both sectors facing headwinds from macroeconomic uncertainty and profit-taking.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>ether</category> <category>stockmarket</category> <category>techearnings</category> <category>marketpullback</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/616e44316b00e97fa939ff279c0fd6447b7188ac-2916x1518.png?auto=format&w=960&h=540&crop=focalpoint&fit=clip&q=75&fm=jpg" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Stripe's $53B PayPal Bid: A Game-Changer for Crypto and Stablecoins?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/stripes-53b-paypal-bid-a-game-changer-for-crypto-and-stablecoins</link> <guid>stripes-53b-paypal-bid-a-game-changer-for-crypto-and-stablecoins</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:01:13 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[On July 15, **Stripe** made an offer to buy **PayPal** for $53 billion. While PayPal's board has held out for a higher price, the acquisition could still go through. Here's what it means for crypto investors. ## The Stablecoin Landscape Could See a Tectonic Shift Stripe's crypto push accelerated with **Tempo**, a payments-first blockchain for stablecoins launched on March 18. Transaction fees are minimal and payable in any stablecoin. Leading firms like **Visa**, **Mastercard**, and **Coinbase** are design partners. On June 30, over 140 organizations announced **Open USD (OUSD)**, a consortium-backed stablecoin launching on **Solana**. PayPal brings **439 million active accounts** and its own stablecoin, **PayPal USD** ($2.7B market cap), with Solana as its default network. Combined with Stripe's 4 million merchants, **Tempo could become the primary settlement rail** for the largest non-crypto-native stablecoin distribution channel ever built. This could starve capital from chains like **Tron** that depend on stablecoin volume. ## What It Means for XRP and Solana A Stripe-PayPal merger is **mildly bearish for both XRP and Solana**, but not catastrophic. **XRP's** original pitch as a cross-border transfer layer was already questionable due to stablecoin adoption. Ripple's own **Ripple USD** cannibalizes its enterprise customers. A merged entity targeting the same buyers with greater consumer reach would make it hard for XRP to compete in stablecoin payments. However, XRP can still find growth in tokenized asset management. **Solana** is somewhat hedged. If stablecoin flows move from Solana to Tempo, Solana loses share. But if the merged entity uses Solana as the rail to reach PayPal's consumers, Solana wins. Even if it loses out, Solana has other growth segments like tokenized stocks. **Key takeaway:** Networks with diversified ecosystems will fare better than one-trick ponies as powerful new players enter the space.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>stripe</category> <category>paypal</category> <category>stablecoins</category> <category>xrp</category> <category>solana</category> <enclosure url="https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F879013%2Fsan-jose-office-with-paypal-sign-outside-with-logo_paypal.jpg&w=1200&op=resize" length="0" type="image//image/"/> </item> </channel> </rss>