Today's headlines:

• Bitcoin dips to $115K as ETH gains strength
• Logan Paul can't dodge CryptoZoo lawsuit
• Ripple CEO denies SWIFT partnership, aims to replace it
• Christie’s to sell $1B in luxury homes for crypto
• Bitcoin Citadel art auction opens
• Texas town sues MARA over Bitcoin mining noise
• Gold-backed stablecoin launches for African creators
• WOO X hacked for $14M
• Ex-UFC fighter’s memecoin crashes after paid promo
• Pump.fun faces $4.5B suit and token crash

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Below is a breakdown of everything we covered today – Friday July 25, 2025 – from Ghana to Taiwan and Logan Paul to mining-related ailments. Make sure you tune in again tomorrow on YouTube and X to catch the news as it happens.

Bitcoin dips to $115K as ETH shows resilience

Bitcoin slipped around 2.7% today to trade at $115,000, while Ethereum held steady above $3,600, buoyed by ETF inflows and growing institutional demand. Market sentiment remains in “Greed” territory, although profit-taking and liquidations added short-term pressure.

Analysts remain optimistic. Mike Novogratz predicted Bitcoin could still reach $150K this year, but said Ethereum may outperform in the next few months as corporate buyers stock up. Others, like CryptoQuant’s Ki Young Ju, questioned old market cycle theories, suggesting retail behavior may no longer be the key price signal.

#Bitcoin cycle theory is dead.

My predictions were based on it—buy when whales accumulate, sell when retail joins. But that pattern no longer holds.

Last cycle, whales sold to retail. This time, old whales sell to new long-term whales. Institutional adoption is bigger than we…

— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) July 24, 2025

Logan Paul stays in CryptoZoo legal hot seat

Logan Paul has failed to escape a lawsuit tied to the collapse of his CryptoZoo project. A judge rejected his attempt to shift blame onto co-founders, stating that involvement in the project carries responsibility regardless of who delivered what.

Investors allege the entire effort was a rug pull, with no game or product ever materializing despite NFT sales. Paul still faces a separate defamation suit from Coffeezilla, who investigated the case. The legal drama reinforces that celebrity status won’t shield influencers from consequences in failed crypto ventures.

Ripple CEO says it’s not partnership – it’s replacement

Ripple says it's replacing – not partnering with – SWIFT, aiming to handle a growing share of global cross-border payments

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse clarified the company’s ambitions this week, stating that Ripple is “replacing SWIFT” rather than collaborating with it. Speaking on Bloomberg, he said over 100 SWIFT-linked banks already use Ripple’s payment network and claimed the company is targeting 14% of global SWIFT traffic within five years. Ripple enables real-time money transfers across borders using XRP, removing the need for pre-funded accounts.

Meanwhile, the company’s legal battle with the SEC appears to be nearing an end, as Ripple dropped its cross-appeal and expects the regulator to do the same. However, XRP’s price fell 9% after co-founder Chris Larsen moved $140 million worth of the token to exchanges, prompting sell-off concerns.

Christie’s opens $1B real estate market to crypto buyers

Christie’s International Real Estate has launched a crypto-only division listing over $1 billion in luxury U.S. properties for sale in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other tokens. The offering includes Bel Air and Beverly Hills mansions, including the $118 million La Fin estate, and follows the firm’s earlier success closing a $65 million crypto deal.

The new division will be staffed by crypto-savvy agents and legal experts, and caters to both public and anonymous buyers. Christie’s expects crypto to account for up to a third of luxury home sales in the U.S. within five years, particularly as laws like the GENIUS Act facilitate digital asset integration into real-world commerce.

Bitcoin Citadel artwork goes up for auction

A new auction for the Bitcoin Citadel artwork, part of the @BTCZitadelle initiative, has opened with a starting bid of 210,000 sats (about $140). The auction ends Saturday evening and offers collectors a chance to own a visual piece of Bitcoin’s cultural story.

The project celebrates themes of sovereignty, security, and parallel economies, reinforcing the symbolic power of Bitcoin art. Sats-denominated bidding also reflects a growing movement toward Bitcoin as a cultural and transactional medium, not just a financial asset.

Texas residents sue MARA over Bitcoin mining noise

Residents in Granbury have posted handmade signs protesting nonstop noise from a nearby Bitcoin mining facility operated by MARA

In Granbury, Texas, residents have filed a lawsuit against MARA Holdings, alleging nonstop noise pollution from its 300MW Bitcoin mining site. Locals describe the constant humming as unbearable, with some reporting health issues and hospital visits. The facility, which began under different ownership in 2022, was acquired by MARA in early 2024.

Despite the backlash, MARA plans to raise $1 billion to grow its Bitcoin reserves. The conflict highlights growing tensions in the U.S. between national-level enthusiasm for crypto mining and local pushback in communities affected by its environmental and noise footprint.

Gold-backed stablecoin aims to support African creators

A new gold-backed stablecoin has launched in Africa, aiming to offer content creators a stable income source amid inflation. The GIFT Gold token, created by Own.app and Ubuntu Tribe, is backed by real gold and already in use with 1,000 beta users, with plans to expand to 100,000.

In Nigeria, regulators have reversed course after last year’s Binance crackdown, inviting stablecoin startups to operate under a new regulatory framework. Ghana’s central bank is also moving forward with licensing for crypto firms. Together, these efforts signal a shift across the continent toward embracing crypto as a tool for economic growth, inclusion, and resilience.

$14M stolen from WOO X in targeted breach

Crypto exchange WOO X was hit by a security breach on July 24, resulting in $14 million stolen across nine user accounts. The company said it successfully blocked many unauthorized transactions and promised to reimburse all affected users. Withdrawals were paused during the incident and resumed shortly afterward.

Though WOO X said its own funds were untouched, the event highlights persistent risks in centralized crypto platforms and the need for stronger cybersecurity and regulation, especially as mainstream adoption continues.

We're currently investigating a contained incident that occurred on WOO X earlier today

While user funds and trading are unaffected, withdrawals have been temporarily paused while we complete the investigation.

Stay tuned to this account for updates: https://t.co/qWc9cDhn2z

— WOO X (@_WOO_X) July 24, 2025

Ex-UFC fighter’s memecoin crashes after paid promo

Ben Askren, the former UFC fighter, promoted a memecoin called FUNKY shortly after undergoing a double lung transplant – only for the token to crash to zero within hours. The campaign was reportedly coordinated by Sahil Arora, a figure known for launching pump-and-dump tokens.

The event follows a familiar pattern of influencers hyping risky projects for quick profits, leaving retail buyers holding worthless tokens. Despite prior warnings, the mix of celebrity involvement, health narratives, and meme coin hype continues to generate costly losses for inexperienced investors.

Pump.fun hit with $4.5B class-action lawsuit

Solana-based memecoin platform Pump.fun is facing a $4.5 billion class-action lawsuit alleging it operates as an unlicensed gambling platform. The suit comes as its native token PUMP lost over 45% in value following a delayed airdrop announcement.

Users accuse the platform of deceptive practices and failing to deliver promised rewards. The case adds to broader concerns about meme coin speculation and unregulated gambling mechanics in crypto, with potential regulatory crackdowns looming.