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Ripple, and its CEO Brad Garlinghouse, has issued an urgent warning, alerting the community about an uptick in deepfake scams impersonating the blockchain firm on YouTube. Summary Ripple said scammers were hacking YouTube accounts to impersonate the company. crypto.news found livestreams using altered Brad Garlinghouse footage. Scammers typically use altered videos and AI-generated voiceovers to trick victims into sending crypto. Ripple has witnessed a rise in fraudulent livestreams, often using altered footage of company executives, a recent alert issued on the company’s official X account. https://twitter.com/Ripple/status/1948076703852720617 According to the firm, scammers were hacking legitimate YouTube channels, modifying them to resemble…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Everybody knows blockchain bridges are broken. They’re widely recognized as one of the major risks of dealing in DeFi, exemplified by the Qubit, Ronin, and Wormhole exploits that stole hundreds of millions of dollars of investors’ money.  Summary Blockchain bridges are inherently insecure, riddled with vulnerabilities that have led to massive exploits, exposing critical flaws in cross-chain infrastructure. Despite the risks, bridges remain central to web3 due to the fragmented nature of blockchain ecosystems and the growing…

Altseason calls are gaining ground, and the numbers are starting to back them. New market data shows Ethereum is taking the market lead, flipping Bitcoin across several key metrics and pulling altcoins with it. Summary Ethereum just overtook Bitcoin in spot volume for the first time in over a year. Bitcoin dominance dropped nearly 3% in a week as capital rotates into altcoins. ETH ETFs log 15 straight days of inflows as Bitcoin funds reverse course. According to a July 23 CryptoQuant data, Ethereum (ETH) has outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) by 72% since April, with the ETH/BTC ratio rising from 0.018…

The crypto market cap is trending lower this Wednesday, as traders continue to lock in profits following a rally fueled by Bitcoin’s recent all-time high. With widespread sell-offs across all major cryptocurrencies, this raises a critical question: Is this just a healthy correction, or is the bull run losing steam? Summary The total crypto market cap fell 6.9% to $3.9 trillion, with over $786 million in liquidations, mostly from long positions. Traders are locking in profits from major cryptocurrencies, with signs of capital rotation into altcoins ahead of a potential altcoin season. Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin could reach $250,000 and…

Instead of making waves, Moo Deng crypto continues to make a splash as its price plummets nearly 18% in the past 24 hours. Much like other crashing altcoins, this hippo token is no exception. Summary Moo Deng crypto has been on a downhill slide after its earlier high in May 2025. Meme coins like Moo Deng crypto are usually highly dependent on hype and market sentiment, making it unpredictable for the most part. According to data from crypto.news, MOODENG (MOODENG) has gone down 15.78% in the past 24 hours. At the moment, its sits on the lowest point of the…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum’s recent price rally is being fueled by a significant structural shift in demand, according to a recent investor note from Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. Since May 15, a surge in buying activity from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and corporations has resulted in the acquisition of nearly 2.83 million ETH, valued at over $10 billion. This purchasing activity has outpaced new ETH issuance by a factor of 32, contributing to a supply-demand imbalance that analysts say could persist. Hougan explained that Ethereum’s price has climbed more…

PancakeSwap Infinity DEX has just launched on Base, bringing its advanced DeFi features to the Ethereum L2 as PancakeSwap’s CAKE token price tests key resistance, eyeing $4. Summary PancakeSwap Infinity launched on Base chain, bringing its advanced features and gas optimizations to the Layer 2 network. Rollout on Base follows Infinity’s recent launch on BNB Chain and coincides with record activity on the Base network CAKE price is forming a bullish ascending triangle pattern with resistance at $2.80–$3.00 and higher lows. A breakout above $3.00 could push CAKE toward a $4.00 rally target PancakeSwap Infinity launches on Base amid surging…

PUMP, the native token of meme coin launchpad Pump.fun, fell sharply on Thursday, July 24 after its founder said an airdrop was not coming soon and legal challenges intensified. Summary PUMP has dropped 52% since its July 16 peak amid fading airdrop hype. Founder confirms the airdrop is still planned, but not happening soon. Legal complaints now target Solana and Jito leadership under U.S. RICO law. The token declined 17% from a local high of $0.00369 to a low of $0.00305 within 24 hours. As of press time, it had slightly recovered to $0.003243, still down 11% on the day…

In a sudden turn of events, non-fungible token giant Yuga Labs has lost a $9 million judgment after a U.S. appeals court ordered a trial in its lawsuit against the creators of a contested NFT collection accused of copying Bored Ape Yacht Club. Summary U.S. appeals court has overturned a $9 million judgment against the defendants. Court said jury must decide if rival NFT collection infringed on Bored Ape Yacht Club brand. A ruling affirmed that NFTs qualify as “goods” under U.S. trademark law, setting key legal precedent. Yuga Labs was yet to prove that the rival NFT project was…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure According to Andrew Keys, co‑founder and chairman of the Ether Machine, Bitcoin feels like yesterday’s tool. He told CNBC’s Squawk show on July 21 that he’d “rather have an iPhone than a landline.” Keys went on to say he owns zero Bitcoin, staking his entire belief on Ethereum. That move puts him in a small group of crypto backers who champion Ethereum without holding any Bitcoin. Ethereum Firm Backs GENIUS Act Based on reports, Keys says the GENIUS Act will be a game‑plan for growth. That law,…