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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure An Ethereum maxi has likened Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency, to an outdated “landline,” claiming Ethereum (ETH) is the superior blockchain. Calling ETH the “iPhone” of crypto, the supporter argues that its smart contract capabilities and role as a leading tokenization platform give it a clear advantage over BTC.  Why Ethereum Trumps Bitcoin In a recent interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Andrew Keys, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ether Machine, a public Ethereum yield and infrastructure company, weighed in on the longstanding crypto debate, declaring Ethereum…

Solana blockchain-based decentralized exchanges (DEXs) experienced a high point in activity, boasting close to $6 billion of daily spot trading volume, which is the highest in two-months.The top category of most traded was SOL against stablecoins such as USDC and USDT, representing approximately $2.6 billion of total volume. It indicates that stablecoins are used by traders to sell or purchase SOL owing to decreased volatility and immediate settlement.Four Solana-backed DEXs dominated the latest trading frenzy. Raydium led with $1.9 billion, followed by Orca at $1.4 billion, SolFi at $750 million, and Meteora at $620 million. These exchanges were distinguished by…

July 23, 2025The following post contains a recap of news, projects, and important updates from the Spartan Council and Core Contributors from last week.👉TLDRStaking:8.16M sUSD now staked in the 420 Pool earning 5.96%.Infinex staking is live for Patrons; rollout to all users coming soon.Infinex staking campaign ongoing: 1 raffle entry per $1,000 sUSD deposited.sUSD Peg:A large $4.5M unwind on OP disrupted the peg, but has since stabilized a bit.Synthetix acquired the remaining position; peg support remains a priority.sUSD liquidity incentives are now focused on Ethereum Mainnet.Bridging:sUSD holders on OP are encouraged to bridge to Mainnet.Reminder: OP bridge has a 7-day…

Carbon DeFi positions itself as the all-in-one DEX on TAC — one of the most anticipated blockchain ecosystems of the year.Zoom image will be displayedLiquidity mining rewards are now live on Carbon DeFi on TAC — a new EVM Layer 1 built to connect Ethereum-native dApps to the TON and Telegram ecosystems. As the fourth-largest messaging app in the world, Telegram reaches over 1 billion monthly active users, positioning TAC as one of the most anticipated blockchain launches of the year — and Carbon DeFi as its go-to all-in-one DEX.Rewards are active across 12 trading pairs and powered by Merkl,…

Aave has reserves of Ethereum, and they’re thinning fast. The culprit, according to Marc Zeller, a contributor on Aave, is Justin Sun. Why? Unpredictable outflows are straining the protocol’s stability with little regard for the broader impact—and there’s little anyone can do to stop it. Summary Aave saw over $1.7 billion in ETH withdrawals this week, largely tied to wallets linked to Justin Sun and HTX, triggering a liquidity crunch and interest rate spike. Marc Zeller, Aave contributor, compares Sun’s moves to “grocery shopping,” highlighting DeFi’s vulnerability to uncoordinated whale actions. Simultaneously, Ethereum’s validator exit queue surged past 625,000 ETH…

Shortly after approving the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund conversion, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission paused the decision for a full Commission review. So, why is the SEC halting approvals? Summary Bitwise’s ETF approval was halted just hours after clearance, leaving its multi-asset crypto fund in regulatory limbo. Grayscale’s GDLC faced a similar stay earlier this month, prompting the firm to warn that the delay could harm investors. The BITW index fund holds a market-cap-weighted basket of ten leading crypto assets, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum. On July 22, the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets granted accelerated approval…

Spark rallied for the second straight day, breaking out of a key resistance level as smart money and whale accumulation continue to build momentum. Summary Spark (SPK) surged to an all-time high of $0.1206, up 94% on the day and nearly 275% for the week, amid record trading volume exceeding $1.46 billion. Whale and smart money wallets increased SPK holdings significantly, while exchange balances fell 37% over the last month. SPK broke out of a descending triangle pattern and reclaimed its 20-day exponential moving average. Spark (SPK) surged to an all-time high of $0.1206 on July 23 afternoon Asian time…

What happens when the world is trapped in endless wars, drowning in debt, and unwilling to raise taxes? According to Arthur Hayes, it sets the stage for one of the biggest crypto rallies in history. Summary Arthur Hayes sees wartime deficit spending and central bank liquidity as major catalysts for crypto. He forecasts Bitcoin reaching $250K and Ethereum $10K by the end of 2025. Crypto, in his view, remains the clearest hedge against currency debasement and sovereign debt crises. Hayes outlined his macro thesis in a July 23 article, predicting that by the end of 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) could reach…

Critics have often dismissed cryptocurrency as a speculative bubble or a passing fad. But over the past decade, crypto has not only survived repeated downturns—it has evolved, adapted, and steadily gained traction across finance, technology, and emerging markets. If cryptocurrency were just hype, it would have died years ago. So, does crypto have a future? The answer lies not in speculation, but in evidence. From a maturing infrastructure to a growing presence in global finance, crypto’s trajectory reveals one consistent truth: it isn’t going away.Timeline of Crypto Booms and Busts: 2013, 2017, and 2022Over the past decade, cryptocurrency has ridden…

With Bitcoin dominance shrinking, speculation is growing over which cryptocurrencies could lead this year’s altcoin season. Flare and Aleo are gaining traction as traders hunt for the next major altcoin movers. Let’s find out why. Summary Bitcoin dominance has declined by 4.8%, prompting increased rotation into altcoins like Flare, Aleo. Flare rallied 52% in a week following a bullish breakout and the launch of a 2.2 billion FLR incentive program. Aleo gained 47% over 30 days amid core protocol upgrades and a hardware partnership with Bitmain and TSMC. Bitcoin hit a new high near $123,000 in mid-July and has since fallen back to $118k level…