Crypto Legislation Hits Escape Velocity — No Future President Can Stop It Now 🚂

U.S. House passed three landmark crypto bills during “Crypto Week,” including the GENIUS Act regulating stablecoins, the Anti‑CBDC Surveillance State Act banning a Fed-issued digital dollar, and the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act defining SEC/CFTC oversight roles. President Trump is expected to sign them, marking the first major federal crypto laws and signaling strong institutional support. Backed by heavy lobbying from industry players, these laws establish regulatory guardrails and investor safeguards—but criticism persists over ethics concerns, surveillance risks, and uneven power to draft exemptions.

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FBI Tracks 1,610 BTC to Armenian Hacker in Major Ryuk Ransomware Case 🚨

U.S. authorities have traced 1,610 BTC—worth over $15 million at the time—to Armenian national Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, linked to Ryuk ransomware attacks between 2019 and 2020. Vardanyan was extradited from Ukraine, pleaded not guilty to conspiracy, fraud, and extortion charges, and faces trial on August 26 after U.S. agencies seized his assets. The FBI is leading the cybercrime investigation.

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Analysis: Three Cryptocurrency Bills Could Bring Uncertainty to DeFi Stablecoin Operations, More Legislation Expected in the Coming Years to Fill the Gaps

Logan Payne, a lawyer at Winston & Strawn law firm focusing on the cryptocurrency field, analyzed the three cryptocurrency bills to be signed and said that the GENIUS bill may bring uncertainty to how DeFi platforms handle stablecoins.

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The options market data shows a strong sense of optimism currently, with many traders betting on Bitcoin rising to $140,000 and Ethereum rising to $4,000.

Data from the options trading platform Deribit shows that traders have built up $23.6 billion in notional open interest on $140,000 call options, making it the most popular bet on the platform. Call options at $120,000 and $130,000 also received strong positioning. In contrast, the open interest for $100,000 put options is only half of the largest call option, highlighting overall strong bullish sentiment in the market.

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UK listed company Coinsilium Group's subsidiary, Forza, increases its holdings by 10.25 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 112 BTC.

On July 18, according to @ btcNLNico, UK-based publicly listed blockchain company Coinsilium Group Limited announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Forza Gibraltar Limited, has acquired 10.25 bitcoins, bringing its total holdings to 112 bitcoins.

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The amount of Bitcoin needed to retire depends on the country you live in.

This will be the first of a set of iterated analyses where I aim to answer: what is that average BTC stack size needed to retire in 2035 by country and age?
Much of the world requires less than 1 coin.
The big assumption here - which will indeed be updated in the future versions - is that, like US monetary expansion (M2), this is a 7% annual rate.
This will make a difference, so we will see in the next update. This will also contribute to more error depending on the currency.
The second big assumption is that the annual expenses are based on each country's average annual income (in USD).

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🗞 July 18 2025 cryptocurrency news highlights

【Cryptocurrency】
Analysis: Three Cryptocurrency Bills Could Bring Uncertainty to DeFi Stablecoin Operations, More Legislation Expected in the Coming Years to Fill the Gaps

【Economy】
UK listed company Coinsilium Group's subsidiary, Forza, increases its holdings by 10.25 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 112 BTC.

【Indicators】
The options market data shows a strong sense of optimism currently, with many traders betting on Bitcoin rising to $140,000 and Ethereum rising to $4,000.

【Others】
Crypto Legislation Hits Escape Velocity — No Future President Can Stop It Now 🚂

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This is why we Bitcoin.

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Trump: The "" will ensure that the United States achieves "global leadership" in the field of cryptocurrency technology👀

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Trump: When the tariff letter explicitly states a 35% or 40% tariff, that is considered a deal📣

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Trump: Cryptocurrency Benefits the Dollar and the Country, Stablecoin Bill is a Major Recognition of Cryptocurrency🧐

President Trump of the United States stated that the Stablecoin Bill is a significant recognition of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency has outperformed any stock in terms of gains. Cryptocurrency makes the dollar look stronger, and cryptocurrency is beneficial for the dollar and the country.

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Bitcoin Stuck Below $118,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Gains🕯

The global crypto market cap rose 1% to $3.86 trillion. A top trader predicts Bitcoin will trade sideways over the weekend, with a potential breakout expected early next week.

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Trump Signs Landmark GENIUS Act, Ushering in First U.S. Stablecoin Law ✍️

President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, 2025, establishing the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. The act mandates that issuers maintain full reserves in liquid assets, conduct monthly audits, and comply with anti-money laundering and consumer protection standards. It signifies a major win for the crypto industry after a week of historic crypto legislation in Congress, reinforcing the mainstream integration of digital assets and bolstering confidence in the sector. Stablecoins are now positioned for broader adoption in everyday payments, supported by law-backed trust and increased stability.

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Genius Act Bans Yield‑Bearing Stablecoins, Boosting Ethereum DeFi 💡

The GENIUS Act bans stablecoins from offering interest, redirecting capital toward Ethereum-based DeFi platforms that generate yields through services like hedging and liquidity provision. The law also requires stablecoin reserves to be held in U.S. Treasuries, aligning them with federal monetary policy. Analysts say Ethereum stands to benefit due to its maturity, compliance potential, and key role in DeFi.

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Tether CEO Says He'll Comply With GENIUS to Come to U.S., Circle Says It's Set Now

Paolo Ardoino, Tether's chief, said his firm will come to the U.S., is chasing high-level auditing and will adjust reserves, but Jeremy Allaire said Circle is already compliant.

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FTX Bahamas claims require additional supervision and approval, because the Bahamas belongs to the EU legal system

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Jack Dorsey's Block to join the S&P 500. They hold 8,584 bitcoin on their balance sheet 🚀

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Trump: The Department of Justice has been required to disclose all Epstein's jury testimony, which only needs to be approved by the court

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🗞 July 19 2025 cryptocurrency news highlights

【Cryptocurrency】
Bitcoin Stuck Below $118,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Gains🕯

【Economy】
Trump: Cryptocurrency Benefits the Dollar and the Country, Stablecoin Bill is a Major Recognition of Cryptocurrency🧐

【Others】
Trump Signs Landmark GENIUS Act, Ushering in First U.S. Stablecoin Law ✍️

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AguilaTrades' Bitcoin and Ethereum Short Positions Have Accumulated a Total Profit of Over $2.5 Million🔥

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