The cryptocurrency market is currently abuzz with one central theme: the arrival of Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Monero, the privacy-focused cryptocurrency, has experienced a minor 0.12% price dip in the last hour, declining from $148.25 to $147.92 as of the latest update. While Monero's performance today appears relatively stable, it has recorded a notable 4.27% gain over the past week. A deeper analysis of Monero's market performance across various timeframes reveals intriguing observations.

In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Raj Gokal, co-founder of blockchain protocol Solana and chief operations officer of Solana Labs, discussed various aspects of Web3, scalability, tokenization, and more1. One of the notable topics addressed in the interview was the real-world use cases of Web3. Gokal highlighted the emergence of decentralized physical infrastructure networks, exemplified by projects like Helium and Hivemapper.

According to a recent report by blockchain analytical firm Kaiko, Ripple’s XRP has emerged as the most traded altcoin for the year, with its trading volume exceeding $150 billion. XRP’s trading volume completely dwarfs that of other altcoins, with the closest being Solana’s SOL, recording about $100 billion. Other altcoins like Dogecoin (DOGE), Binance Coin (BNB), and Polygon’s MATIC complete the top five, with more than $50 billion traded each.

Ethereum (ETH), one of the leading cryptocurrencies, is currently facing a decline amid a downturn in the crypto market. The price of Ethereum has fallen by 6.49% in the past 7 days. Despite a slight increase of 0.41% in the last 24 hours, Ethereum is on a decline this week.

The healthcare industry is one of the major sectors where artificial intelligence is being explored and applied the most. Several organizations and medical practitioners are increasingly harnessing technology to transform the healthcare industry, improve patient care, reduce costs, and streamline administrative processes.

Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius Network, is set to be released on bail following his arrest and fraud charges on Thursday, July 13. Mashinsky has agreed to a $40 million personal recognizance bond, which must be signed by his wife by Friday, July 14, and by another financially responsible individual before July 211.

The recent departure of executives from Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has been seen as an opportunity for law enforcement agencies to gain more insight into the company’s operations, according to former SEC enforcement chief John Reed Stark. Stark has repeatedly criticized Binance and expressed concerns over the high turnover of senior executives.