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Crypto Shockwaves: Bitcoin Near $119K, White House “Regulatory Bible”, and Altcoin Turmoil – July 29-30, 2025 Roundup
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Crypto Shockwaves: Bitcoin Near $119K, White House “Regulatory Bible”, and Altcoin Turmoil – July 29-30, 2025 Roundup

Bitcoin traded around $118,000-$119,000 on July 29-30, 2025, about 4% below the all-time high of $123,230 reached mid-month. The White House released a cryptocurrency policy report on July 30, 2025 described as a “regulatory Bible” for digital assets, detailing stablecoin oversight, banking
July 30, 2025

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