Legendary investor Ray Dalio has officially parted ways with Bridgewater Associates, the world-renowned hedge fund he founded in 1975. This move marks the end of a five-decade legacy, as Dalio sold his final stake in the firm and exited its board. Bridgewater Shares Acquired by Sovereign Wealth Fund Following Dalio’s departure, Bridgewater issued new shares as part of a multi-billion-dollar transaction with Brunei’s sovereign wealth fund. The deal gives the fund nearly a 20% stake in the company, a significant change in ownership that aligns with Bridgewater’s strategic shift towards long-term institutional partnerships. Dalio shared on social media that he’s…
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Ether (ETH) is now showing stronger signs of bearish sentiment in the derivatives market, as short-term options pricing reveals that traders are more concerned about downside risk for ETH than for Bitcoin (BTC). Ether’s Downside Risk Now Costs More to Hedge According to recent data, put options on ETH are trading at a 2% to 7% premium over call options, especially for contracts expiring in August and September. This pattern, known as a negative 25-delta risk reversal, indicates that traders are increasingly paying more to protect against potential price drops in ETH. Bitcoin’s Options Market Shows More Balanced Sentiment While…
Bitcoin has completed its highest monthly close in history, ending July at $115,800. This milestone marks a strong continuation of bullish momentum following the most recent halving event, typically a catalyst for major uptrends in Bitcoin price cycles. Record Monthly Close Signals Strength After a volatile trading session, Bitcoin settled at $115,800, surpassing previous monthly close records. The move was particularly significant as it occurred despite short-term price dips tied to broader macroeconomic tensions. A minor pullback to around $115,000 is viewed by many market analysts as a bullish retest of key breakout levels, not a sign of weakness. The…
Coinbase has officially re-entered the top 10 list of public Bitcoin treasury holders, after purchasing 2,509 BTC in Q2 2025 for approximately $222 million, according to its recent earnings report. Total Bitcoin Holdings Rise to 11,776 BTC CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the acquisition on X, stating, “Coinbase is long Bitcoin,” and reaffirmed the company’s continued accumulation strategy. With this latest purchase, Coinbase now holds 11,776 BTC—up from 9,267 BTC at the end of Q1. At current prices, this brings the firm’s Bitcoin stack to around $1.3 billion, representing a paper gain of $614 million. The total acquisition cost stands at…
El Salvador’s legislature has passed sweeping constitutional reforms, allowing indefinite presidential reelection and extending presidential terms to six years, a move that has sparked widespread criticism and concern over democratic backsliding. Bukele Gains Path to Remain in Power Beyond 2029 In a 57–3 vote, President Nayib Bukele’s New Ideas party and its allies pushed through five major reforms, including the removal of presidential term limits and the elimination of run-off elections. These changes pave the way for Bukele to seek unlimited terms in office. Term Realignment Could Shorten Current Presidency Lawmaker Ana Figueroa proposed ending Bukele’s current term two years…
Ethereum marked its 10th anniversary on July 30, 2025, celebrating a decade of decentralization, innovation, and global impact. The event was honored with a worldwide livestream, bringing together developers, co-founders, and community members. A Decade of Unbroken Uptime and Global Expansion Since launching in 2015, Ethereum has processed billions of transactions and undergone 16 major upgrades — all without a single moment of downtime. “Ethereum must ensure it never goes down,” Vitalik Buterin emphasized during his keynote speech. This strong track record of reliability has turned Ethereum from a tech project into a public digital infrastructure relied upon by millions.…
PancakeSwap cemented its lead as the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) by spot trading volume in July 2025, handling $188 billion in trades. The platform maintained its commanding position, processing nearly 43% of all DEX spot activity for the month. PancakeSwap Outpaces Uniswap by a Wide Margin In a competitive landscape, PancakeSwap more than doubled Uniswap’s trading volume, which recorded $94 billion over the same period. Other DEXs, including Raydium and Aerodrome, were unable to come close to these figures, further solidifying PancakeSwap’s top-tier status. With $188B in spot trades, PancakeSwap retained a dominant 43% share of total DEX volume for…
The crypto space witnessed a sharp increase in hacking incidents in July 2025, with losses exceeding $142 million across 17 separate attacks, marking a 27% rise from June’s $111 million. CoinDCX Hack Leads July’s Crypto Losses The most devastating breach of the month occurred on July 18, when CoinDCX, a major Indian cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a $44 million loss. The platform confirmed the incident as a sophisticated server breach, with internal involvement suspected as a CoinDCX employee was arrested shortly after the hack. This breach alone accounted for over 30% of all losses recorded in July. Major Exploits: GMX, BigONE,…
Global crypto exchange trading volume hit $1.71 trillion in July 2025, marking the highest monthly total since February. This surge reflects renewed momentum in the digital asset market, driven by bullish price action and broader investor interest. Binance Leads as Market Share Grows to $683 Billion Binance remained the dominant force, processing $683.41 billion in trades for July—up nearly 57% from June’s $436.24 billion. This marked Binance’s strongest performance since January, when it recorded over $801 billion in trading activity. Trailing Binance were other centralized exchanges: “Binance’s volume growth accounted for nearly 40% of all centralized trading in July.” Market…
U.S. senators are raising red flags over potential financial conflicts involving former President Donald Trump and his family’s ventures in cryptocurrency, particularly surrounding a newly launched stablecoin, USD1. Concerns Over Political Influence on Crypto Regulations On July 31, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, and Ron Wyden submitted a letter to Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) head Jonathan Gould, urging him to ensure that Trump’s financial interests do not shape U.S. stablecoin regulations. “Trump and his family’s continued use of cryptocurrency business ventures to line their pockets” poses an unprecedented threat to financial integrity,” the senators…
