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Crypto 25.07.2026: BTC around $64,000, DeXe +145%
Daily analytical overview of the global crypto market on 25th July: price fluctuations, macro factors, exchange events, and security incidents. Saturday marked the second day of decline - Bitcoin struggled around $64,000 (approx. -1.3% in 24 hours, range $63,700-$65,406), Ethereum around $1,857 (-0.5%). Total market capitalisation ~2.28 trillion USD (-1.1%), BTC dominance ~56.4%. Fear & Greed Index 27 (Fear). The decline was driven by ETF outflows (24.07. spot BTC ETF -$225 million) and higher bond yields. DeXe (+145%) attracted attention, while in security, the Triple-A hot wallet hack cost ~$9.3 million.
On Saturday, 25th July, the cryptocurrency market continued its decline as weakening institutional demand and higher US bond yields put pressure on risk assets. Bitcoin fluctuated in the range of approximately $63,700-$65,406, stabilising around $64,000 (approx. -1.3% in 24 hours), while Ethereum traded around $1,857 (-0.5%). The total market capitalisation shrank to approximately $2.28 trillion (-1.1%), with Bitcoin dominance remaining around 56.4%. The Fear & Greed Index dropped to 27 points (Fear). The decline was driven by ETF outflows (spot Bitcoin ETF outflows of approximately -$225 million on 24th July) and macro pressure from tariffs. The most significant movement of the day was DeXe's surge of approximately 145%, while in terms of security, the compromise of Triple-A's hot wallets for approximately $9.3 million was reported.
toms-abeltins· 26 Jul 2026· 7 min readNews
Ledger Zilliqa App Vulnerability 26.07.2026
Focused Security Analysis: Nonce Error in Zilliqa Ledger App Allows Private Key Recovery from ~5 Native Signatures - and What This Means for Hardware Wallet Users in the Region.
Between 19-22 July, it was revealed that the Zilliqa Ledger app had been generating weak Schnorr nonces for years, allowing private keys to be recovered from ~5 native signatures in seconds. Why the hardware wallet didn't protect, how it affects the region, how exchanges reacted (Upbit: ZIL cautionary asset), and what remains on the watchlist.
toms-abeltins· 26 Jul 2026· 6 min readNews
Exchange News 24.07.2026: Goobit Appeals MiCA Rejection
Daily (slim) overview with watchlist: Swedish exchange Goobit (BTCX) formally appeals Finansinspektionen's MiCA rejection, while NBX in Norway moves towards becoming a digital asset bank.
On 23rd July, Goobit AB (BTCX) lodged a formal appeal against the Swedish regulator's decision on 2nd July to reject its MiCA authorisation, claiming the assessment was disproportionate. Context and watchlist: Goobit's strengthened compliance and NBX's step towards a digital asset bank in Norway.
toms-abeltins· 24 Jul 2026· 5 min readNews
Crypto Jul 22: BTC ~66K loses steam, ETF streak holds
Daily overview of the global crypto market on Wednesday, July 22: top 15 coins, stablecoins, NFTs, ETF flows and regulation. Bitcoin and Ethereum opened higher but lost steam on macro pressure, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted a sixth straight day of inflows and a new CLARITY bill draft supported the market.
On Wednesday, July 22, the crypto market was muted: Bitcoin and Ethereum opened higher but lost steam during the day - BTC slipped to around $65,900 (day -0.7%, week +1.5%) after a near $66,700 peak, while ETH held around $1,928. The advance was weighed down by macro pressure: a weaker yen, costlier oil and inflation worries. The market was supported by institutional money, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posting a sixth straight day of inflows (longest streak since May, ~$900-930M). Lawmakers released a new CLARITY bill draft, and Kalshi priced Senate vote odds above 72%. The NFT market rose to ~$6.6B with the CryptoPunks floor near $180,000, while the SecondFi wallet shut down after a ~$2.4M theft. Sentiment stayed in the fear zone (~27), approaching neutral.
toms-abeltins· 23 Jul 2026· 8 min readNews
Crypto exchanges 22.07: MiCA register hits 294 CASPs
On Wednesday, 22 July, Bitcoin opened about two percent higher near 66,500 dollars, but the gain did not hold and the price slipped back to around 65,900 dollars. There were no new regulatory authorisations in the Baltic and Nordic exchange landscape, yet the MiCA register keeps consolidating - around 294 licensed service providers, of which only about 14 may run trading platforms.
Wednesday, 22 July: Bitcoin opened about two percent higher near 66,500 dollars, but the gain did not hold, and by mid-morning the price had slipped back to around 65,900 dollars, slightly below the previous day, while Ethereum opened trading around 1,930 dollars. There were no new CASP authorisations in the Baltic and Nordic markets on Wednesday, but the picture keeps consolidating: in early July Latvijas Banka granted its tenth CASP licence (to Nodu Digital), and by 21 July the ESMA register held around 294 licensed service providers across twenty-six EU and EEA countries, of which only about 14 may run full trading platforms.
toms-abeltins· 23 Jul 2026· 6 min readNews
Crypto 21.07.2026: BTC around $65,300, WLD +6%
A daily analytical overview of the global crypto market on 21st July: price fluctuations, macro factors, exchange events, and security incidents. Tuesday was a day of recovery - Bitcoin bounced above $65,000 (approximately +0.8% to +1%), Ethereum around $1,900-$1,936 (+1.7% to +2%). Total market capitalisation ~2.31 trillion USD (+1.7%), BTC dominance ~56.5%. Fear and Greed Index 25 (extreme fear). LDO (+11%), ADA (~+7%), and WLD (~+6%) attracted attention following Grayscale's Worldcoin ETF application.
On Tuesday, 21st July, the cryptocurrency market recovered some of the previous days' losses as investors' risk appetite returned. Bitcoin bounced from support around the $64,000 mark and returned above $65,000, trading in the range of approximately $65,200-$66,400 (around +0.8% to +1% in 24 hours depending on the source), while Ethereum climbed more sharply - to around $1,900-$1,936 (approximately +1.7% to +2%). The total market capitalisation rose to approximately $2.31 trillion (around +1.7% on the day), with Bitcoin dominance slipping to about 56.5%. Despite the rise, the Fear and Greed Index fell to 25 points (extreme fear). The most significant industry event of the day was Grayscale's application for a spot Worldcoin (WLD) ETF, which triggered a rise in WLD's price.
toms-abeltins· 22 Jul 2026· 7 min readNews
Crypto 20.07.2026: BTC Around $64,700, PUMP +22%
Daily analytical overview of the global crypto market on 20th July: price fluctuations, macro factors, exchange events, and security incidents. Monday was a calm, catalyst-free day - Bitcoin around $64,500-$64,900 (approximately -0.2% to -1%), Ethereum around $1,870 (-0.65% to +0.8%). Total market capitalisation ~$2.27 trillion, BTC dominance ~57%. Fear and Greed Index 29-34. BANK (+98%) and PUMP (+22%) attracted attention; Allbridge Core bridge exploited for ~$1.65 million.
On Monday, 20th July, the cryptocurrency market experienced a quiet day without a clear macro catalyst. Bitcoin traded in the range of approximately $64,500-$64,900 (around -0.2% to -1% in 24 hours, depending on the source), while Ethereum held steady around the $1,870 mark (approximately -0.65% to +0.8%). The total market capitalisation remained stable at approximately $2.27 trillion (around +0.1% for the day), with Bitcoin's dominance staying at about 57%. While major coins barely moved, the sharp rise of individual altcoins caught attention - Lorenzo Protocol (BANK) by approximately +98% and Pump.fun (PUMP) by approximately +22%. The Fear and Greed Index remained in the 'fear' zone (29-34 points). The most significant individual event of the day was the exploitation of the cross-chain bridge protocol Allbridge Core for approximately $1.65 million via a flash loan attack on the Solana network.
toms-abeltins· 21 Jul 2026· 7 min readNews
Weekly Review 20.07.2026: 3 New CASPs in the Region
Sunday, 20th July: No primary, separately datable event in the last 24 hours, so this is a weekly review (14-20.07). On 16.07, the ESMA MiCA register listed 294 CASPs; Bare Bitcoin and NBX (NO) and Hodleris (LV) enter the regional market.
In the last 24 hours (19-20th July), there have been no primary, separately datable developments in the Baltic and Nordic crypto exchange and CASP segment. Therefore, this is a fairly dated weekly review for the period of 14-20th July. The main thread: the 16th July ESMA MiCA register update added 14 companies from ten countries, bringing the total to 294 CASPs. From our region, two Norwegian players - Bare Bitcoin AS and Norwegian Block Exchange AS (NBX, licensed by Finanstilsynet on 30.06) - and Latvia's Hodleris SIA joined the list. Register growth over the month: 244 (26.06) → 280 (03.07) → 294 (16.07). Context and watchlist: Goobit/BTCX review request (14.07), K33 MiCA passport (10.07), Ledger/Tangem security study (13.07).
toms-abeltins· 20 Jul 2026· 6 min readNews
Crypto 18.07.2026: BTC Stabilises Around $63,900
Daily analytical overview of the global crypto market on 18th July: price fluctuations, macro factors, exchange events, and security incidents. Saturday was a quiet day of consolidation - Bitcoin held around $63,900 (approx. -0.2% to +2%), Ethereum around $1,840 (-0.75%). Total market cap ~2.19-2.27 trillion USD, BTC dominance ~56.4%. The Fear and Greed Index dropped to 25 points. ETFs attracted ~200 million USD during the week; FTX announced ~900 million USD in creditor payouts from 31.07.
On Saturday, 18th July, the cryptocurrency market experienced a quiet day of consolidation, halting the previous day's decline. Bitcoin held steady around the $63,900 mark (approximately -0.2% to +2% in 24 hours, depending on the reference point), while Ethereum traded in the $1,840 range (approximately -0.75% for the day). The total market capitalisation remained stable at around $2.19-2.27 trillion, with Bitcoin's dominance staying at approximately 56.4%. Despite low weekend liquidity, the Fear and Greed Index plunged to 25 points (extreme fear). In the week ending 17th July, crypto ETFs attracted approximately $200 million in net inflows, and FTX announced its fifth distribution to creditors, totalling around $900 million, set to begin on 31st July.
toms-abeltins· 19 Jul 2026· 7 min readNews
Crypto 17.07.2026: BTC and ETH Fall on Iran News
A daily analytical overview of the global crypto market on 17 July: price fluctuations, macro factors, exchange events, and security incidents. Bitcoin retreated to ~$63,400-$63,800 (-1.4% to -2%), failing to break $65,000 twice; Ethereum fell more sharply (~-2.8% to -4%). The decline was triggered by geopolitical escalation in Iran and a sell-off in Asian semiconductor stocks. Approximately $432m was liquidated in 24 hours (mostly long positions). Spot BTC ETFs saw +$79m (16.07.), while ETH ETFs experienced -$28m. DeFiTuna (Solana) was exploited for ~$580k.
On Friday, 17 July, the cryptocurrency market retreated, cutting short its mid-week rally. Bitcoin slipped into the ~$63,400-$63,800 range (approximately -1.4% to -2% on the day), failing to overcome the $65,000 resistance twice, while Ethereum fell more sharply - to approximately $1,850-$1,865 (approximately -2.8% to -4%). The main drivers originated outside the crypto market: geopolitical tensions escalated around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, while Asian semiconductor stocks experienced a sharp sell-off (Nikkei -5%, MSCI Asia -3%), bringing back a broader risk-off sentiment. Approximately $432 million was liquidated in the last 24 hours, predominantly long positions. Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $79 million on 16 July (led by BlackRock's IBIT), but Ethereum ETFs experienced outflows of around $28 million. The Solana protocol DeFiTuna was exploited for approximately $580,000.
toms-abeltins· 18 Jul 2026· 8 min readNews
Crypto 15.07.2026: BTC Above $65K, ETH Leads the Way
Daily analytical overview of the global crypto market on 15th July: price fluctuations, macro factors, exchange events, and security incidents. Bitcoin recovered to over $65,000 (a three-week high) after weaker US inflation data; Ethereum took the lead (~+6.5%). Approximately $340 million was liquidated in 24 hours, predominantly short positions. Spot BTC ETF +$181 million (14.07.), ETH ETF +$58 million. Japan moves towards reclassifying crypto as financial instruments.
On Wednesday, 15th July, the cryptocurrency market saw a sharp rise, driven by weaker-than-expected US inflation data. Bitcoin surged to a three-week high above $65,000, trading in the range of approximately $64,600-$65,030 (+0.6% to +4.3% on the day). Ethereum outperformed Bitcoin, climbing to around $1,880-$1,923 (+2.6% to +6.5% on the day) and +10.6% for the week. The rally was amplified by short position liquidations - approximately $340 million in positions were closed in 24 hours (shorts ~$285.84 million, longs ~$54.61 million). The Fear and Greed Index remained at 25 points (Fear). US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $181 million on 14th July, with ETH ETFs drawing ~$58 million. A Japanese parliamentary committee approved a bill to reclassify crypto as financial instruments and impose a 20% tax. LayerZero wallets were compromised for approximately $2.4 million.
toms-abeltins· 16 Jul 2026· 8 min readNews
Weekly Review 15.07.2026: Kraken Targets Lithuanian Bank
Wednesday, 15 July: No new primary segment events in the last 24 hours, so we provide a weekly review (8-14 July). Headline story - Kraken seeks to obtain a full banking licence in Lithuania. ESMA CASP register 280 entries, K33 MiCA passport, Goobit appeal.
In the last 24 hours (14 July), there have been no new primary, individually dated events in the Baltic and Nordic crypto exchange and CASP segment, therefore, this is a comprehensive weekly review for the period 8-14 July. Headline story: According to CoinDesk reports (around 7 July, with continued coverage on 14 July), Kraken is seeking to obtain a full banking licence in Lithuania, which would allow it to accept deposits and provide lending - official confirmation is still pending. Context: The ESMA MiCA register increased to 280 CASPs on 4 July (+37, including Standard Chartered), K33 MiCA passport (10.07), Goobit/BTCX appeal (13.07), and the Tangem/Ledger security discussion in the watchlist section.
toms-abeltins· 15 Jul 2026· 7 min read