What Happened in Crypto This Week: Market Action and News You Missed

This week saw major crypto motions, from geopolitical stress triggering market losses to the GENIUS Act advancing and new token listings on Coinbase. All these advancements and more are available at BeInCrypto.

Iran-Israel War Stress Bleeds the Crypto Market
Geopolitical advancements can have an enormous impact on crypto prices, as events in the last week have reminded us. Kirsten Gillibrand, a pro-crypto Democratic Senator, expressed reservations with President Trump’s involvement in the crypto market but ultimately argued that the bill is beneficial for the US.

Ripple Aims High With Ripple Ledger
This week in crypto, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse unveiled a bold vision at the XRP Ledger Summit 2025 in Singapore. Ripple partnered with Circle to put USDC on the XRP Ledger, enhancing crypto’s visibility and utility for a broad range of users.

Coinbase Lists Three Tokens
Coinbase, a major crypto exchange, listed three new tokens this week. The three assets, including a DEX, an AI agent token, and a meme coin, saw significant gains. Coinbase also introduced new products at its Crypto Summit 2025.

Sam Boolman | Crypto Enthusiast and Writer

Sam Boolman is a contributing writer at ChainIntel.org with a long-standing interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging financial trends. A self-directed trader who actively invests his own capital, Sam follows the markets closely and brings a hands-on perspective to the fast-paced world of crypto journalism. With a background in business and digital media, Sam has written across a variety of sectors including tech, startups, and online finance. His curiosity and enthusiasm for the evolving digital economy fuel his exploration of Web3, decentralised finance, and market developments. Sam is passionate about making complex topics more accessible to everyday readers and continues to expand his knowledge through research, trading experience, and industry engagement.

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