Here are the top 5 crypto news stories for today, July 18th, 2024:

1-#Bitcoin on the Rise: Bitcoin continues its upward trend, surging past the $65,000 mark. Analysts believe it could reach $70,000 soon.

2-SEC Approves Spot Ether ETFs: The SEC has reportedly given the green light for spot Ether ETFs to begin trading next Tuesday, July 23rd. This is seen as a major win for the Ethereum ecosystem.

3-#Mt_Gox_BTC_Dip Mt. Gox Payout Update: The recent payout of Bitcoin from the defunct Mt. Gox exchange appears to have had minimal impact on the market, with Bitcoin prices shaking off any concerns.

4-Crypto Trading Clampdown Expands: Regulatory scrutiny on crypto exchanges is intensifying, with another large exchange coming under investigation.

5- #XRP Leads Crypto Rally: XRP, the token associated with Ripple, is experiencing a surge in price, leading the charge among altcoins.

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