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The market returned to growth after Friday's jump and rapid correction. Unlike in previous months, the main driver is the rise in altcoin prices, rather than the first cryptocurrency. This is an important indicator of buyer confidence. However, demand is currently focused on proven names such as Dogecoin (+33% in X days), Litecoin and Ethereum (both +25%) and XRP (+20%). Bitcoin has not been able to maintain its growth over the past week, consolidating around $118K after updating its historical highs. At such moments, enthusiasts carefully reduce their positions in BTC, increasing them in altcoins. Bitcoin has been gaining its share for almost three years, bringing it to almost two-thirds of the market. This is only slightly below the XX% range, which served as a kind of ceiling in 2019–2021. XRP set a new all-time high above $3.66, the previous one having held for more than seven years. Since Trump's victory in the US presidential election last November, XRP has risen by almost 600%. The frenzy was followed by a pullback to $XXXX over the weekend, close to previous peaks. Still, the price is recording its sixth consecutive daily gain, trading above $3.5, indicating a solid breakout to a new price level. News Background Weekly inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US have declined slightly but remain near 8-week highs; positive dynamics have been observed in XX of the last XX weeks. According to SoSoValue, net inflows into spot BTC ETFs over the past week amounted to $XXXX billion, totalling $XXXXX billion since the approval of Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024. Weekly inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs in the US jumped to $XXXX billion, setting record highs for the second week in a row. Total net inflows since the ETF's launch in July 2024 have grown to $XXXX billion. The inflow of capital into Ethereum could have intensified against the background of BlackRock's application to the SEC to add a staking feature to its ETH ETF. Several other providers have submitted applications with similar options. According to Bloomberg, the deadline for reviewing early applications is the end of October. Mining company BitMine Immersion Technologies has become the largest public holder of Ethereum with a balance of XXXXXXX ETH worth over $X billion. The accumulation of Ethereum began at the end of June. BitMine stated its goal is to acquire and stake X% of the total ETH supply. (FxPro) News A.I/Mining (Australia) Brawl over bid to shape AI future The Minerals Council of Australia has expressed concern that the federal government will pass legislation that will give unions a say in company decisions in regard to investing in artificial intelligence technology. MCA CEO Tania Constable contends such decisions should be "driven by expertise and innovation, not union officials", while Australian Manufacturing Workers Union national secretary Steve Murphy says there needs to be more discussion about AI and its adoption by industries; he says it has the potential to eliminate jobs. (RMS) News ASX (Australia) ASX to fall, but all eyes on RBA speech, US earnings Futures pricing suggests that the S&P/ASX XXX will shed about XXX per cent when the market opens on Monday, after a negative lead from Wall Street. The US earnings season will continue to be a focus for local investors in the coming week, although Tuesday's release of the minutes from the Reserve Bank's monetary policy board meeting for July is likely to be a key driver of sentiment. Investors will also be seeking guidance on the outlook for interest rates when RBA governor Michele Bullock delivers a speech on Thursday. The S&P/ASX XXX rose XXX per cent to XXXXXXX points on Friday. (Roy Morgan Summary) News Gold: Movie Gold (2016) is a crime drama inspired by the 1990s Bre-X mining scandal. Matthew McConaughey stars as Kenny Wells, a prospector who partners with geologist Michael Acosta (Édgar Ramírez) to find gold in Indonesia. After striking it rich, their success unravels amid fraud and betrayal. Directed by Stephen Gaghan, the film explores greed and ambition but received mixed reviews for its uneven tone and pacing. It grossed $XXXX million against a $XX million budget. Available on platforms like Hulu or Amazon Prime (check current listings). (Grok) News/Profile Gold (1974) Gold (1974) is a British thriller directed by Peter R. Hunt, based on Wilbur Smith's novel Gold Mine. Set in South Africa, it follows Rod Slater (Roger Moore), a mining engineer, who uncovers a conspiracy to flood a gold mine to manipulate global gold prices. The plot involves corporate greed, sabotage, and high-stakes action, with Slater racing to stop the scheme. Cast: Roger Moore, Susannah York, Ray Milland, Bradford Dillman. Key Details: XXX min, rated PG, released August 1974 (UK). Filmed on location in Johannesburg, featuring intense mining scenes. Reception: Mixed reviews; praised for action and Moore’s charisma, criticized for pacing and dated elements. IMDb rating: 5.7/10. Availability: Limited streaming; available for rent/purchase on platforms like Amazon or on DVD. (Grok) News Stockmarket Movies The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film follows the wild rise and fall of stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio), who engages in fraudulent schemes like pump-and-dump at his firm, Stratton Oakmont. It’s a cautionary tale about greed, excess, and unethical trading practices. Key Lesson: Avoid get-rich-quick schemes and prioritize ethical, long-term investing. The Big Short (2015) - Directed by Adam McKay, this dramedy depicts a group of investors (Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt) who predict and profit from the 2008 housing market crash by betting against subprime mortgages. It explains complex financial concepts like credit default swaps in an accessible way. Key Lesson: Understanding market flaws and leveraging data can uncover opportunities, but systemic risks are real. Wall Street (1987) - Oliver Stone’s classic stars Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko, a ruthless corporate raider who lures young stockbroker Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen) into insider trading. The iconic “Greed is good” speech captures the 1980s financial excess. Key Lesson: Ethical dilemmas and insider trading can lead to severe consequences; information is valuable but must be used legally. Margin Call (2011) - Directed by J.C. Chandor, this tense drama unfolds over XX hours at a Wall Street firm during the early 2008 financial crisis. It highlights the risks of overleveraged assets and ethical challenges in finance. Key Lesson: Transparency and risk management are critical to avoid catastrophic losses. Trading Places (1983) - A comedic take on finance, this John Landis film stars Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd as a street hustler and a wealthy broker whose lives are swapped in a bet. It showcases market manipulation and pit trading. Key Lesson: Market inefficiencies and insider knowledge can be exploited, but fairness matters. Inside Job (2010) - This Oscar-winning documentary, narrated by Matt Damon, dissects the 2008 financial crisis, exposing greed, deregulation, and corruption in the financial sector. Key Lesson: Understanding systemic issues and regulatory gaps is crucial for investors. Boiler Room (2000) - Directed by Ben Younger, this film follows a college dropout (Giovanni Ribisi) who joins a shady brokerage firm pushing worthless stocks. It reveals the dark side of pump-and-dump schemes. Key Lesson: Beware of too-good-to-be-true investments and prioritize companies with strong fundamentals. Money Monster (2016) - Directed by Jodie Foster, this thriller stars George Clooney as a financial TV host taken hostage by a desperate investor (Jack O’Connell) who lost everything on a bad stock tip. Key Lesson: Due diligence is essential, as media-driven tips can be misleading. Rogue Trader (1999) - This film tells the true story of Nick Leeson (Ewan McGregor), whose risky derivatives trading brought down Barings Bank. Key Lesson: Unchecked risk-taking and lack of oversight can lead to financial ruin. Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (2020) - A critically acclaimed Indian web series depicting the rise and fall of stockbroker Harshad Mehta, who manipulated the Bombay Stock Exchange in the 1990s. Key Lesson: Loopholes in financial systems can be exploited, but unethical practices lead to downfall. These films and series, spanning dramas, comedies, and documentaries, offer both entertainment and lessons on the stock market’s risks, ethics, and strategies. (Grok) News Best Quotes Of The Day "Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme." — Naval Ravikant "We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error." — Tyler Winklevoss "You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." — John McAfee "Bitcoin is the most important invention in the history of the world since the Internet." — Roger Ver "Cryptocurrency is such a powerful concept that it can almost overturn governments." — Charles Lee "In the future, national currencies will become obsolete. Bitcoin will become the single global currency." — Jack Dorsey "The future of finance is crypto, whether it’s in payments, contracts, or savings." — Changpeng Zhao "Crypto offers freedom to the unbanked and hope to the underprivileged." — Elizabeth Stark "The new frontier of innovation is in decentralization. Blockchain leads the charge." — Don Tapscott "Digital currency is here to stay, and it’s only a matter of how long before governments embrace it." — Brad Garlinghouse Media Man Int Markets Business News Finance News Crypto News News #Market #Markets #Stockmarket #Sharemarket #ASX #Futures #Index #Commodities #BTC #Bitcoin #Gold #GoldPrice #Oil #AI #BitcoinNews #Ether #Tether #XRP #BNB #Solana #USDCoin #Dogecoin #DOGE #Block #Blockchain #BlockchainNews #Memecoins #trends #trends #buzz #watercooler #Biz #BitcoinNewsMedia #CafeNews #Casino #News #Media #MediaMan #MediaManInt #XMarkets #XCrypto #XBiz  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [$us6928](/topic/$us6928) [$us6734](/topic/$us6734) [$us334994](/topic/$us334994) [$us117988](/topic/$us117988) [nasdaq](/topic/nasdaq) [dow](/topic/dow) [rating agency](/topic/rating-agency) [money](/topic/money) [Post Link](https://x.com/mediamanint/status/1947436878913016036)
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Created: 2025-07-21 23:21:48 UTC
Markets, Cryptos and Culture
July 22, 2025
Sydney, Australia
ASX futures down XX points/0.6% to 8688
Australian dollar +0.1% to XXXXX US cents
Wall St: S&P XXX flat Dow Jones -XXX% Nasdaq +0.1%
Europe: Stoxx XX -XXX% FTSE +0.2% DAX -XXX% CAC flat
Bitcoin +0.3% : $US117,988
Gold +0.3% to $US3349.94 per ounce
US oil -XXX% to $US67.34 a barrel
Brent crude oil -XXX% to $US69.28 a barrel
Iron ore -XXX% to $US100.90 per tonne
10-year yield: US XXXX% Australia XXXX% Germany XXXX%
Cryptos: (Near Live)
Bitcoin $XXXXXXXXXX USD-0.03%
Ethereum $XXXXXXXX USD +0.50%
Tether $XXXX USD +0.02%
XRP $XXXX USD +3.23%
BNB $XXXXXX USD +0.97%
Solana $XXXXXX USD +9.19%
USD Coin $XXXXXX USD +0.01%
Dogecoin $XXXXXX USD -XXXX%
Cardano $XXXXXX USD +3.67%
TRON $XXXXXX USD +0.23%
Wrapped Bitcoin $XXXXXXXXXX USD -XXXX%
News
Altcoins have taken the initiative
Market Picture
The cryptocurrency market capitalisation is once again approaching X trillion, currently standing at $XXXX trillion. The market returned to growth after Friday's jump and rapid correction. Unlike in previous months, the main driver is the rise in altcoin prices, rather than the first cryptocurrency. This is an important indicator of buyer confidence. However, demand is currently focused on proven names such as Dogecoin (+33% in X days), Litecoin and Ethereum (both +25%) and XRP (+20%).
Bitcoin has not been able to maintain its growth over the past week, consolidating around $118K after updating its historical highs. At such moments, enthusiasts carefully reduce their positions in BTC, increasing them in altcoins. Bitcoin has been gaining its share for almost three years, bringing it to almost two-thirds of the market. This is only slightly below the XX% range, which served as a kind of ceiling in 2019–2021.
XRP set a new all-time high above $3.66, the previous one having held for more than seven years. Since Trump's victory in the US presidential election last November, XRP has risen by almost 600%. The frenzy was followed by a pullback to $XXXX over the weekend, close to previous peaks. Still, the price is recording its sixth consecutive daily gain, trading above $3.5, indicating a solid breakout to a new price level.
News Background
Weekly inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US have declined slightly but remain near 8-week highs; positive dynamics have been observed in XX of the last XX weeks. According to SoSoValue, net inflows into spot BTC ETFs over the past week amounted to $XXXX billion, totalling $XXXXX billion since the approval of Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024.
Weekly inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs in the US jumped to $XXXX billion, setting record highs for the second week in a row. Total net inflows since the ETF's launch in July 2024 have grown to $XXXX billion.
The inflow of capital into Ethereum could have intensified against the background of BlackRock's application to the SEC to add a staking feature to its ETH ETF. Several other providers have submitted applications with similar options. According to Bloomberg, the deadline for reviewing early applications is the end of October.
Mining company BitMine Immersion Technologies has become the largest public holder of Ethereum with a balance of XXXXXXX ETH worth over $X billion. The accumulation of Ethereum began at the end of June. BitMine stated its goal is to acquire and stake X% of the total ETH supply. (FxPro)
News
A.I/Mining (Australia)
Brawl over bid to shape AI future
The Minerals Council of Australia has expressed concern that the federal government will pass legislation that will give unions a say in company decisions in regard to investing in artificial intelligence technology. MCA CEO Tania Constable contends such decisions should be "driven by expertise and innovation, not union officials", while Australian Manufacturing Workers Union national secretary Steve Murphy says there needs to be more discussion about AI and its adoption by industries; he says it has the potential to eliminate jobs. (RMS)
News
ASX (Australia)
ASX to fall, but all eyes on RBA speech, US earnings
Futures pricing suggests that the S&P/ASX XXX will shed about XXX per cent when the market opens on Monday, after a negative lead from Wall Street. The US earnings season will continue to be a focus for local investors in the coming week, although Tuesday's release of the minutes from the Reserve Bank's monetary policy board meeting for July is likely to be a key driver of sentiment. Investors will also be seeking guidance on the outlook for interest rates when RBA governor Michele Bullock delivers a speech on Thursday. The S&P/ASX XXX rose XXX per cent to XXXXXXX points on Friday. (Roy Morgan Summary)
News
Gold: Movie
Gold (2016) is a crime drama inspired by the 1990s Bre-X mining scandal. Matthew McConaughey stars as Kenny Wells, a prospector who partners with geologist Michael Acosta (Édgar Ramírez) to find gold in Indonesia. After striking it rich, their success unravels amid fraud and betrayal. Directed by Stephen Gaghan, the film explores greed and ambition but received mixed reviews for its uneven tone and pacing. It grossed $XXXX million against a $XX million budget. Available on platforms like Hulu or Amazon Prime (check current listings). (Grok)
News/Profile
Gold (1974)
Gold (1974) is a British thriller directed by Peter R. Hunt, based on Wilbur Smith's novel Gold Mine. Set in South Africa, it follows Rod Slater (Roger Moore), a mining engineer, who uncovers a conspiracy to flood a gold mine to manipulate global gold prices. The plot involves corporate greed, sabotage, and high-stakes action, with Slater racing to stop the scheme.
Cast: Roger Moore, Susannah York, Ray Milland, Bradford Dillman.
Key Details: XXX min, rated PG, released August 1974 (UK). Filmed on location in Johannesburg, featuring intense mining scenes.
Reception: Mixed reviews; praised for action and Moore’s charisma, criticized for pacing and dated elements. IMDb rating: 5.7/10.
Availability: Limited streaming; available for rent/purchase on platforms like Amazon or on DVD. (Grok)
News
Stockmarket Movies
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film follows the wild rise and fall of stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio), who engages in fraudulent schemes like pump-and-dump at his firm, Stratton Oakmont. It’s a cautionary tale about greed, excess, and unethical trading practices. Key Lesson: Avoid get-rich-quick schemes and prioritize ethical, long-term investing.
The Big Short (2015) - Directed by Adam McKay, this dramedy depicts a group of investors (Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt) who predict and profit from the 2008 housing market crash by betting against subprime mortgages. It explains complex financial concepts like credit default swaps in an accessible way. Key Lesson: Understanding market flaws and leveraging data can uncover opportunities, but systemic risks are real.
Wall Street (1987) - Oliver Stone’s classic stars Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko, a ruthless corporate raider who lures young stockbroker Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen) into insider trading. The iconic “Greed is good” speech captures the 1980s financial excess. Key Lesson: Ethical dilemmas and insider trading can lead to severe consequences; information is valuable but must be used legally.
Margin Call (2011) - Directed by J.C. Chandor, this tense drama unfolds over XX hours at a Wall Street firm during the early 2008 financial crisis. It highlights the risks of overleveraged assets and ethical challenges in finance. Key Lesson: Transparency and risk management are critical to avoid catastrophic losses.
Trading Places (1983) - A comedic take on finance, this John Landis film stars Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd as a street hustler and a wealthy broker whose lives are swapped in a bet. It showcases market manipulation and pit trading. Key Lesson: Market inefficiencies and insider knowledge can be exploited, but fairness matters.
Inside Job (2010) - This Oscar-winning documentary, narrated by Matt Damon, dissects the 2008 financial crisis, exposing greed, deregulation, and corruption in the financial sector. Key Lesson: Understanding systemic issues and regulatory gaps is crucial for investors.
Boiler Room (2000) - Directed by Ben Younger, this film follows a college dropout (Giovanni Ribisi) who joins a shady brokerage firm pushing worthless stocks. It reveals the dark side of pump-and-dump schemes. Key Lesson: Beware of too-good-to-be-true investments and prioritize companies with strong fundamentals.
Money Monster (2016) - Directed by Jodie Foster, this thriller stars George Clooney as a financial TV host taken hostage by a desperate investor (Jack O’Connell) who lost everything on a bad stock tip. Key Lesson: Due diligence is essential, as media-driven tips can be misleading.
Rogue Trader (1999) - This film tells the true story of Nick Leeson (Ewan McGregor), whose risky derivatives trading brought down Barings Bank. Key Lesson: Unchecked risk-taking and lack of oversight can lead to financial ruin.
Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (2020) - A critically acclaimed Indian web series depicting the rise and fall of stockbroker Harshad Mehta, who manipulated the Bombay Stock Exchange in the 1990s. Key Lesson: Loopholes in financial systems can be exploited, but unethical practices lead to downfall.
These films and series, spanning dramas, comedies, and documentaries, offer both entertainment and lessons on the stock market’s risks, ethics, and strategies. (Grok)
News
Best Quotes Of The Day
"Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme." — Naval Ravikant
"We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error." — Tyler Winklevoss
"You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." — John McAfee
"Bitcoin is the most important invention in the history of the world since the Internet." — Roger Ver
"Cryptocurrency is such a powerful concept that it can almost overturn governments." — Charles Lee
"In the future, national currencies will become obsolete. Bitcoin will become the single global currency." — Jack Dorsey
"The future of finance is crypto, whether it’s in payments, contracts, or savings." — Changpeng Zhao
"Crypto offers freedom to the unbanked and hope to the underprivileged." — Elizabeth Stark
"The new frontier of innovation is in decentralization. Blockchain leads the charge." — Don Tapscott
"Digital currency is here to stay, and it’s only a matter of how long before governments embrace it." — Brad Garlinghouse
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