Ethena approved BNB as eligible collateral for the perpetual-futures portion of USDe’s backing, hinting that XRP and HYPE may be next in line.
The rebranded crypto treasury firm disclosed a 74.8M share offering, sparking concerns even as it holds more than 82,000 ETH and $238M in cash.
Bitcoin recovers from a trip to six-week lows as Fed Chair Jerome Powell gives strong "dovish" clues over where interest rates will head in September.
Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech gave traders clarity on what’s next for U.S. rates and a reason for crypto markets to cheer. Speaking at the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole symposium, Powell said a 25bps rate cut in September is highly likely. But he also made it clear this isn’t the start of a long series …
Circle, eToro and Marathon led sharp gains on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted that a policy shift could come next month.
Kanye West’s recently launched YZY token quickly grabbed attention in the crypto space. It shot up 1,400% shortly after its launch, but has significantly declined over 74% from its peak. Top wallets made $24.5 million in profits, while other traders saw mixed results. Initially, the token’s market value surged to $3 billion, but it has …
As U.S. President Donald Trump's chairman nominee, Brian Quintenz, remains in a confirmation holding pattern, the CFTC starts another "crypto sprint."
SharpLink said it will make the repurchases at a time and in amounts depending on the market conditions and share price.
Institutional liquidations dominated trading as 470 million XRP were offloaded across major exchanges during the Aug. 21–22 window, triggering a sharp selloff.
Coinbase is reinforcing security after North Korean hackers exploited its remote work policy, with CEO Brian Armstrong outlining stricter hiring measures.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that changing economic conditions may prompt an interest rate cut at the upcoming September FOMC meeting. Powell emphasized the “shifting balance of risks” between inflation and employment, noting that a softening labor market and cooling inflation could warrant policy adjustment. Economists widely expect a rate reduction as the Fed …
The Fed chair, perhaps surprisingly, took a dovish tone in his remarks at Jackson Hole.
Millions of dollars worth of cash and mining equipment has been seized, with 65,000 of those affected losing an estimated $300 million.
Donald Trump’s new pro-crypto political action committee has received a very large Bitcoin donation that could help shape the future of digital assets in America. Billionaire twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who are best known as the founders of the Gemini crypto exchange, announced on Wednesday that they donated $21 million in Bitcoin to the group called the Digital Freedom Fund. Winklevoss Twins Back Trump With $21M Bitcoin Donation Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss said they made the donation because they believe Trump has already taken real steps to bring digital assets into the mainstream, and they want to help him keep that momentum. Tyler Winklevoss explained that the president has been able to move quickly on his agenda because of the support he receives from the Republican-controlled Congress, and he added that it is important to protect that support when voters head into the midterm elections in 2026. Related Reading: Dogecoin Gets $153.8 Million Boost With This Latest Acquisition The Digital Freedom Fund movement aims to preserve what it terms “America’s Golden Age”. For the twins, this means giving Trump the tools to finish his push for stronger crypto reforms. Although the PAC’s website has not yet updated its records to show the $21 million donation, the announcement is already being seen as one of the biggest signs yet that major crypto leaders are ready to get directly involved in politics to shape the rules that will govern the industry. PAC’s Agenda: Pro-Crypto Laws And CBDC Ban The Digital Freedom Fund has outlined a comprehensive plan that focuses on supporting senators and House members who will pass laws that make it easier for crypto companies and users to grow without excessive restrictions. The PAC has also promised to fight for a “Skinny Market Structure Bill” that would limit regulators’ power over crypto markets while protecting the rights of developers, publishers, and users to build and transact freely. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Takes Major Step With Community Governance Model — Details As part of this plan, the PAC wants to put forward a “crypto bill of rights” that would clearly state that Americans should always have the freedom to own Bitcoin and other digital currencies, to keep them safe in their wallets, and to use them in everyday transactions without the fear of being punished, which has been a primary concern in past cases such as those involving the Tornado Cash developers and the Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. Although the House of Representatives passed a bill in July to block the Federal Reserve from moving forward with a CBDC, the bill is still waiting in the Senate, and the PAC says it will keep fighting until a full ban is in place. With Trump’s leadership and the new funding from the Winklevoss twins, the Digital Freedom Fund is preparing to utilize its resources to shape the 2026 midterm elections and maintain the U.S. on a pro-crypto path. Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
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SharpLink Gaming, the second-largest Ether corporate treasury with $3.14 billion in ETH, approved a $1.5 billion stock repurchase program.
The LDO price today sits near $1.32 after advancing to $1.53 by mid-August. While momentum still shows strength after the slight pull-back. When writing, the short-term volatility continues to pressure the token, with sellers trying hard to take control at critical resistance levels. Nevertheless, on the broader LDO price chart, the token still maintains a …
A hawkish stance by Powell could trigger significant market shifts, influencing Ethereum's trajectory and broader economic policies.
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Beijing’s consideration of a yuan-backed stablecoin could mark a new front in the global financial system, but experts say dollar dominance, liquidity and trust are high hurdles.
Blanket crypto ATM bans punish legitimate users while fraudsters adapt. Smart warning systems at kiosks could intercept scams in progress.
A viral post on X (formerly Twitter) recently showed that crypto lawyer Bill Morgan has been defending XRP against the criticism from other users. In a series of public exchanges on X, Morgan was seen presenting real-world use cases of XRP and the strength of its market capitalization. Morgan Argues: XRP vs LINK Recently, an …
Coinbase says North Korean IT workers are trying to infiltrate its operations. In response, the company is mandating in-person, on-site training in the United States for all employees. Access to sensitive systems will be limited to U.S. citizens who must also undergo fingerprinting. The move aims to reduce remote-work exposure, strengthen identity verification, and protect …
SharpLink’s board approved a stock repurchase program of up to $1.5 billion in common shares. The firm said buybacks are most value-accretive when its share price falls below the net asset value (NAV) of its Ethereum holdings. According to SER data, SharpLink holds 740.8k ETH with a current NAV of 1.06. For context, Bitmine’s NAV …
The bill would require the central bank to buy 2,000 Bitcoin annually over five years and hold the assets for at least two decades.
Jerome Powell is set to deliver what most certainly is to be his last keynote address as Fed Chair at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. To say his speech, titled “Economic Outlook and Framework Review,” will be watched closely by the economic experts and the crypto industry, would be an understatement. It is expected to make a …
The Philippines is stepping into the Bitcoin spotlight. Lawmakers are considering a plan that could strengthen its position in the crypto space and reshape how national assets are managed. Read on to know more about its plan for the Bitcoin reserve. House Bill Proposes 10,000 BTC Reserve House ICT Committee chair and Camarines Sur Representative …
None of the 20 assets are trading higher from Thursday.
Top Win International changed its corporate name to AsiaStrategy on Aug. 22 in Hong Kong, kept its Nasdaq ticker SORA, and began accepting Bitcoin for watch sales, the company said. The move follows a months-long restructuring that brought Sora Ventures into Top Win’s public company structure in May, a path that avoided a separate listing […]
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China’s split renminbi system suggests a rumored yuan stablecoin won’t mark a crypto shift.
According to Anthony Pompliano, Bitcoin is still the clear leader in the crypto market and it’s not likely to give up that spot soon. He made the point during an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box, where he pushed back against the old “blockchain, not Bitcoin” line that was popular in the 2016-2017 cycle. Related Reading: Panic Or Profit? Analyst Says XRP Below $3 Is A ‘Massive Blessing’ He said Bitcoin has proven itself, and he framed the debate as one about what people want to own, not just what the technology can do. Bitcoin Maintains Market Lead Pompliano argued that the idea blockchain alone would outshine Bitcoin has been tested and found wanting. Based on reports from his CNBC interview, he stressed that while blockchain has useful cases, Bitcoin holds a unique position as an asset that many want to own outright. He called the split in investor goals a key reason markets feel more volatile, and he pointed to the years after 2016-2017 as evidence that Bitcoin kept growing in influence. Investors Are Choosing Different Paths Some people want yield; others want the asset itself. Pompliano noted both groups exist and that this split matters. He said some big holders are now converting coins into BTC ETFs. He explained that institutional-style custody and the rules around ETFs make those funds attractive to traditional investors who can’t buy or hold Bitcoin directly. ETF Demand Tied To Security And Access According to Pompliano, ETF funds are held by professional custodians, which makes them harder to steal than coins in personal wallets. That, he said, explains why large holders might move into ETFs even if they own Bitcoin already. But he didn’t predict that everyone would follow that path. He described the move as sensible for some, while also saying a core of the Bitcoin community will keep pushing for self-custody. Custody Choices Are Changing The custody conversation is shifting from purely ideological to practical. Pompliano compared Bitcoin to the S&P 500 in the sense that it’s becoming a mainstream store of value for some investors. Still, many will keep the “not your keys, not your coins” stance and hold private keys themselves, he added, keeping a cultural split alive inside the market. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Next Stop For 2025? $175,000, According To SOL Strategies Boss Pompliano warned that splitting capital across ETFs, infrastructure bets, and direct holdings can add to price swings. He said the current market offers enormous opportunity for different strategies, but that same diversity of bets can push volatility higher. That’s a simple trade-off, he suggested: more ways to invest can mean more movement in price. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView