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Bitcoin Hits New High Above $118,000, Ethereum Expands Teams, NRW.BANK Issues Digital Bonds

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

5 hours ago


Recent events mark significant developments in the crypto world. Bitcoin sets a new price record, Ethereum introduces a growth strategy, and NRW.BANK enters the blockchain market with bonds.

Bitcoin Sets New Record

On July 11, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $118,000, achieving a new all-time high. This event occurred just a day after the price hit a previous high of $112,000. Bitcoin's rise reaffirms its status as a global hedge asset, akin to gold during trade wars. Institutional investments and government strategies, like potential inclusion in U.S. strategic reserves, are facilitating its integration into the financial system. However, Bitcoin's high volatility (around 60% annualized) and the risk of short squeezes may jeopardize retail investor confidence.

Ethereum's Growth Strategy

The Ethereum Foundation has introduced a strategy aimed at expanding Ethereum's user base and strengthening its infrastructure. To this end, four new teams focused on key adoption channels are being established: enterprise outreach, developer support, user-centric app development, and founder enablement. The foundation will also continue operating three funding coordination teams aimed at assisting startups. This strategy plays a critical role in Ethereum's global development, aiming for sustainable, decentralized innovation.

NRW.BANK and Blockchain in Traditional Finance

NRW.BANK, a German development bank, has issued a €100 million ($116.7 million) bond on the Polygon blockchain. The bond is registered under Germany's eWpG electronic securities law and utilizes infrastructure provided by Cashlink. Deutsche Bank, DZ Bank, and DekaBank acted as lead underwriters. This move highlights the growing role of blockchain in traditional finance and may encourage further adoption of the technology by both public and private institutions.

Recent developments in the crypto world demonstrate growing integration of blockchain with traditional finance and the efforts of key players like Ethereum and NRW.BANK towards new levels of development and innovation.

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