Cryptocurrency

1. Morgan Stanley's E*TRADE Launches Spot Crypto Trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana

   Tokenpost·Jul 16, 2026

   Morgan Stanleys brokerage platform, E*TRADE, has officially completed the nationwide rollout of its spot cryptocurrency trading service, allowing eligible customers to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). The move marks another major step in Morgan Stanleys expanding digital asset strategy as the financial giant also prepares to launch new crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

2. Bitcoin and XRP Price Hold Key Support as Trump's CLARITY Act Meeting Draws Market Focus

   Tokenpost·Jul 16, 2026

   Bitcoin and XRP traded cautiously as investors awaited fresh signals from Washington ahead of discussions on the proposed CLARITY Act, a key crypto market structure bill. The broader cryptocurrency market slipped 1.35% over the past 24 hours, bringing its total market capitalization to approximately $2.2 trillion.

3. BitMine Nears 5% of Ethereum Supply as Staking Strategy Drives Institutional Interest

   Tokenpost·Jul 16, 2026

   BitMine Immersion Technologies ($BMNR) is rapidly cementing its position as one of the most consequential corporate holders of Ethereum (ETH), after lifting its stake to more than 5.77 million ETH—roughly 4.8% of total circulating supply—bringing the firm within striking distance of its stated 5% target. The disclosure is drawing heightened institutional attention, not only for the sheer scale of the position but also for the company's effort to turn those holdings into recurring yield through large-scale staking.

4. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reports 30 million new USDT wallets every quarter

   Crypto Briefing·Jul 16, 2026

   Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says USDT adds 30 million new wallets each quarter, pushing total users to 500 million as emerging markets drive stablecoin Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reports 30 million new USDT wallets every quarter.

5. Stellar (XLM) Price Nears Critical Breakout Zone as $0.20 Resistance Comes Into Focus

   Tokenpost·Jul 16, 2026

   Stellar (XLM) is quietly building one of the strongest technical setups among major altcoins as it approaches a decisive resistance zone that could determine its next major price move. Unlike many cryptocurrencies that continue trading below key trend indicators, XLM is holding within an important cluster of moving averages, creating the potential for a volatility breakout in the coming weeks.

6. Ethereum Price Nears $2,000 as Key Resistance Tests Bullish Momentum

   Tokenpost·Jul 16, 2026

   Ethereum (ETH) has staged one of its strongest recoveries in recent months, climbing from June lows near $1,500 to almost $1,950. The rally has significantly improved the cryptocurrencys short-term technical outlook, but a major resistance zone now stands between ETH and a confirmed trend reversal.

7. Stanford Study Flags Bitcoin Market Manipulation on Polymarket

   CoinPedia·Jul 16, 2026

   A new study by Stanford University and Singapore Management University says Polymarket's five-minute Bitcoin prediction markets may have given sophisticated traders an unfair advantage. After analyzing nearly 16,000 Bitcoin contracts over two months, researchers found trading patterns that suggest some participants were able to briefly move Bitcoin's price just before settlement.

8. Iris Energy Shares Drop 38% as Bitcoin Miner Bets on AI Pivot

   Tokenpost·Jul 16, 2026

   Iris Energy ($IREN), which is in the midst of pivoting from Bitcoin mining to AI-focused data centers, has seen volatility spike as investors weigh near-term execution risks against a potentially larger long-term addressable market. Over the past month, IREN shares have sold off sharply, with the stock recently around $34.83—down roughly 38% to 41% from the prior month's levels.

9. Dogecoin Price Stuck Below Key Resistance as Bears Retain Control

   Tokenpost·Jul 16, 2026

   Dogecoin (DOGE) continues to struggle near its recent lows as buyers fail to generate enough momentum for a meaningful recovery. The popular meme cryptocurrency is trading around $0.0737, remaining below all major exponential moving averages (EMAs), a technical signal that the broader downtrend is still intact.

10. TON Strategy Restructures Around Gram and TON Ecosystem Growth

    Crypto Economy·Jul 16, 2026

    $4 million is the projected savings in annual cash operating expenses following the corporate restructuring. March 2026 marked the beginning of the cuts to low-margin service contracts from the legacy platform. NASDAQ (TONX) is the market and ticker symbol for the firm behind this shift in focus toward digital assets.

11. Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Fall After Trump's Speech Today

    CoinPedia·Jul 16, 2026

    President Trump delivered a primetime address to the nation on July 16, 2026, mixing an economic progress report with a lengthy, controversial announcement about declassified intelligence tied to elections. Trump opened by touting economic gains under his administration.

12. CASHCAT Price Prediction: Bearish Trend Holds as Key Resistance Caps Recovery

    Tokenpost·Jul 16, 2026

    Cash Cat (CASHCAT) remains under heavy selling pressure as the token struggles to recover from its recent decline, with technical indicators suggesting that the broader downtrend is still intact. Although the cryptocurrency has stabilized around the psychologically important $0.10 level, analysts say buyers must clear multiple resistance zones before any meaningful trend reversal can take shape.

13. Cronos Surges 7.43% as Altcoins Rally — Daily Movers July 17

    The Currency Analytics·Jul 16, 2026

    Cronos rose 7.43% to $0.0597, leading today's gainers, while Lighter fell 10.43% to $2.18.

14. Ethereum eyes $2K after Arthur Hayes' 1293 ETH buy – Will bulls deliver?

    AMBCrypto·Jul 16, 2026

    Arthur Hayes and major whales accumulated Ethereum as ETH approached the crucial $2,000 resistance level.

15. Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide as 'Fear' Sentiment Prevails: Analyst Says BTC's 'Clear Breakthrough' Above This Level a Trigger for 'Strong Run

    Benzinga·Jul 16, 2026

    Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks on Thursday as the chip selloff and Iran tensions impacted risk appetite. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:20 p.m.

16. USDT trading in Venezuela rivals country's oil exports

    Crypto Briefing·Jul 16, 2026

    USDT trading in Venezuela hit 75% of monthly oil exports as the sanctioned petrostate increasingly settles crude sales through Tether's stablecoin. USDT trading in Venezuela rivals country's oil exports.

17. 1inch Breakup: Co-Founder Reveals He Was Fired, Launches New DeFi Project

    Crypto Economy·Jul 16, 2026

    Co-founder departure: Anton Bukov publicly confirmed his dismissal from 1inch, which occurred at the end of November 2025. New DeFi initiative: The developer announced the launch of Second Tier, a project focused on financial infrastructure. Operational continuity: The 1inch management team confirmed that the protocol maintains its normal operations and its roadmap remains unaltered.

18. Visa Stablecoin Platform Pushes Institutional Payments Onchain With Open USD

    Bitcoin·Jul 16, 2026

    Visa's new enterprise platform gives banks, fintechs, and payment providers integrated stablecoin minting, wallet infrastructure, and settlement tools, but adoption will depend on beta results, institutional demand, and expansion beyond select clients.

19. XRP Holds Range as Whale Accumulation and US Regulatory Debate Intensify

    Tokenpost·Jul 16, 2026

    XRP (XRP) is marking time in a tight range, but the market's apparent calm is masking a mix of whale accumulation signals, shifting derivatives positioning, and potentially consequential regulatory developments in both Washington and Tokyo. As of Wednesday, July 16 at 9:00 p.m.

20. Peter Schiff Says Strategy Is No Longer a Leveraged Bitcoin Bet, Warns MSTR Shareholders of Infinite Dilution

    Bitcoin·Jul 16, 2026

    Peter Schiff warns Strategy's financing model is eroding MSTR's appeal as a leveraged bitcoin investment, arguing ongoing share issuance will dilute bitcoin exposure for common shareholders while benefiting creditors and preferred investors. Strategy's Bitcoin Bet Faces a Capital-Structure Test Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) shareholders face two competing outcomes.