Mads Eberhardt

Bitcoin hit $124,300 on benign consumer inflation before crashing as producer prices jumped, stoking tariff fears. Stripe and Circle unveiled independent blockchains, while Japan's first yen stablecoin is expected to launch this autumn. Meanwhile, Norway's wealth fund boosted indirect Bitcoin exposure 83% during the second quarter.

Ethereum hits $4,340, a four-year high, as Trump opens the $9 trillion 401(k) market to crypto and three firms hold 2.1 million Ether. The SEC clarifies liquid staking rules, and S&P Global issues its first DeFi credit rating, signaling unprecedented institutional validation for digital assets.

U.S. jobs data shocked markets as July added only 73,000 positions versus 100,000 expected, with May and June revised down by 258,000 combined. As recession fears mounted, Trump fired the labor statistics chief while his tariffs hit 60+ countries. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw record July inflows before August's sharp reversal.

U.S. Congress delivers historic crypto wins with Trump signing the GENIUS stablecoin act and passing landmark digital asset bills. Ethereum ETFs attract record $3.28 billion July inflows while BlackRock files for staking approval. Despite price rallies, Ethereum network fees remain subdued, signaling reduced onchain activity and less Ether burning.

Bitcoin rises to $122,900, driven by a tech rally and corporate treasury strategies. Congress launches “Crypto Week” with key bills, while ETFs attract large net inflows in July, with $3.38 billion to Bitcoin and $1.1 billion to Ethereum. However, markets face uncertainty as Trump announces 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico starting August 1.

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill passes without the crypto tax reforms the industry hoped for, while its projected $3.3 trillion deficit impact, among other things, sends the dollar plunging 11.7% against the euro this year. Circle and Ripple pursue bank charters as markets brace for Wednesday's U.S. tariff deadline.

Middle East ceasefire propels Bitcoin up 5.8% and Ethereum up 7.9% as geopolitical risks fade. The first U.S. staked crypto ETF nears launch, signaling SEC acceptance of staking rewards, while mortgage giants prepare to accept crypto. Stablecoin supply surges by $48.85 billion, or 24%.

Geopolitical tensions rattled crypto markets as US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites triggered a weekend selloff, sending Bitcoin to $98,400. Meanwhile, the Senate's GENIUS Act passage sparked optimism in the stablecoin sector while record Ethereum staking signals strong holder conviction.