Coinpedia Digest: This Week’s Crypto News Highlights | 2nd Aug, 2025
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What a week – New rules. Big releases. And a few surprises no one saw coming.
From regulators drawing lines to new ETF milestones, the crypto space moved fast as did the U.S. with new reports (yes, the fed rates came out) and policies.
There’s a lot unfolding right now, and this roundup is all you need to catch up and get ahead.
Let’s dive in.
#1 Celebrating 10 Years of EthereumLaunched on July 30, 2015, Ethereum promised to go beyond Bitcoin by becoming a decentralized platform for everything from apps to finance. A decade later, it’s still doing just that. ETH has bounced back to $3,800 after hitting $1,500 in April, helped by growing interest in tokenization, stablecoins, and yield strategies.
More companies are now holding ETH on their balance sheets. As the ecosystem expands, Ethereum is slowly gaining ground with traditional finance without losing sight of its roots.
#2 Trump’s 160-Page Crypto Report Is OutThe White House has released a detailed 166-page crypto report aiming to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world.” It calls on regulators to speed up clarity around trading, custody, and DeFi rules and urges Congress to modernize anti-money laundering laws.
The plan is backed by strong investor support: 82% say it’s a good time to buy, and VC investment is surging. While the Bitcoin reserve was left out, the U.S. wants to lead in the crypto space. We’ll have to be a little more patient.
#3 Trump Lashes Out as Fed Holds Rates Steady at 4.5%The Fed kept rates unchanged this week, holding steady at 4.25%-4.5%, even after the U.S. economy posted a surprise 3% GDP growth in Q2. But Trump isn’t celebrating. He slammed Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Truth Social, writing: “Too Late! MUST NOW LOWER THE RATE.”
Trump went further, calling Powell a “stubborn moron” and demanding that the Fed board “assume control” if cuts don’t come soon.
Two governors, Waller and Bowman, supported small cuts. But for now, the Fed isn’t moving and Trump doesn’t seem to be backing off. The next move is anybody’s guess.
The Fed refuses to cut interest rates, but every American will benefit from lower rates.
Eventually the Fed will capitulate. pic.twitter.com/gIbf8ofQvj
