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SPX6900 has ripped 23% higher in the past month, outpacing not just the S&P 500, but also a long list of blue-chip altcoins. For a meme index born from internet culture and irreverent finance, that kind of run reinforces one thing: the 6900 effect is alive and kicking. While traditional markets obsess over earnings calls and GDP prints, meme-led plays are delivering gains that put “serious” assets to shame. Riding this wave is TOKEN6900 ($T6900) – the self-described ‘anti-S&P,’ built on zero utility, zero roadmap, and zero corporate spin. It promises nothing and delivers exactly that. In the upside-down logic of meme finance, that might be the most honest proposition left. And with SPX6900’s surge in full swing, $T6900 could be next in line for the spotlight. SPX6900 Rally & Why It Matters SPX6900 ($SPX) has been on a tear for well over a year. $SPX is up 8.87% in the past week, 23.71% over the last month, and a staggering 10834.57% over the last year. These aren’t the kind of numbers you see in blue-chip equities or even most altcoin rallies. The driver? A flood of retail capital into high-volatility, community-driven plays where memes and market psychology matter more than fundamentals. SPX6900’s performance has proved that meme-led indexes can sustain multi-month momentum when the narrative is strong enough. In the process, ‘6900’ has become a brand in its own right, shorthand for absurdist finance done right. That brand power is exactly what TOKEN6900 is tapping into as it builds its own cult following ahead of launch. TOKEN6900 ($T6900) Overview – The ‘Non-Corrupt Token’ Branding itself as the world’s first Non-Corrupt Token (NCT), TOKEN6900 ($T6900) flips the crypto script, turning everything the industry usually pretends to be on its head. There’s no roadmap, no fake promises, no ‘AI-powered’ whitepaper filler. Just pure satire aimed at the S&P500, SPX6900, and the whole idea of fundamentals. It even improves on SPX6900 with one extra token in supply, making it objectively superior. At $0.006875, the sale has already pulled in over $1.71M, including a $16.3K buy on July 18, 2025. Holders can stake for 36% rewards (ironic for a ‘zero utility’ coin) while the clipart dolphin mascot serves as a tongue-in-cheek rejection of corporate branding. Joining in is simple: head to the official Token6900 presale site, connect your crypto wallet, and buy with $ETH, $USDT, $BNB, or even a card to secure your slice of honest absurdity. Final Verdict: Riding the 6900 Wave with TOKEN6900 Meme coin cycles have a habit of coming back louder, and SPX6900’s latest pump suggests absurdist finance is back in peak demand. TOKEN6900 is perfectly timed for this moment, channelling the same irreverent energy with its unapologetic ‘nothing to offer’ pitch. For traders who get the joke (and want in on the punchline), the presale offers a low entry point before the next price tier kicks in. Still, this is not financial advice. So please do your own research (DYOR): read the presale details, understand the risks, and only put in what you’re prepared to lose.

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Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi has expressed strong support for a proposal that would allow ships to pay reduced Panama Canal fees if they settle in Bitcoin. In an Aug. 7 post on X, Mizrachi described the idea as “brilliant” and expressed hope that the Panama Canal Authority would adopt it. Max Keiser, an advisor […]
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The GENIUS Act has sparked a big boost in the stablecoin market. On July 18th, US President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, marking a big step to make stablecoins official financial products. Backed by strong bipartisan support, the legislation sets clear rules for the industry, including a requirement that all stablecoins must …

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Gold’s surge has often preceded gains in BTC as both assets attract safe-haven flows during macro uncertainty.

Despite aggressive bullish bets, market odds imply under 3% chance of $200,000 BTC price by December of this year.

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The XRP price today is experiencing a powerful surge, propelled by a much-awaited monumental news event and strong on-chain metrics.  The most recent breaking news, reveals Ripple’s joint filing with the SEC to dismiss all appeals. This news is confirmed by Ripple’s CLO, Stuart Alderoty. This has ignited a market-wide rally, restoring investor confidence and …

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This partnership signifies a shift towards enhanced investor protection and increased trust in crypto, fostering broader institutional adoption.
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

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Ripple (XRP) was also a top performer, gaining 8% from Thursday.

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Fifteen years ago today, Satoshi Nakamoto typed out a short, almost casual statement on a Bitcoin forum that would end up sounding prophetic: “The utility of the exchange made possible by Bitcoin will far exceed the cost of electricity used. Therefore, not having Bitcoin would be net waste.” Related Reading: Crypto Is Here To Stay—Even The SEC Can’t Do Anything About It, Analyst Says It traded for a mere $0.07 at the time — Aug. 7, 2010 — and largely among a small group of early adopters. It could be mined on a desktop computer. Today, Bitcoin exchanges near $117,000, after reaching a high this year of $123,000. The token is no longer an esoteric experiment by an unknown programmer but the linchpin of a $2.3 trillion crypto space that has captivated retail investors, Wall Street, even government. #SatoshiNakamoto on #Bitcoin excactly 15 years ago today!$BTC was $0,07 ???? pic.twitter.com/AY1FvN2O9u — Rand (@crypto_rand) August 7, 2025 From Niche Forum Post To Strategic Reserves Cryptanalyst Crypto Rand went back to the pioneering post by Satoshi Nakamoto this week, illustrating how the idea has come to pass in real time. As many wondered back then whether or not Bitcoin would ever be able to warrant its energy consumption footprints, today the demand has expanded beyond the individual level to institutions — even nations. The United States is said to be compiling a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, an idea which would’ve been absurd back in the year 2010 but today sounds like the next course of the asset within the world of global finance. Macro Moves Meet Satoshi’s Vision Bitcoin’s price action this week offers a real-time example of how it’s now influenced by the same forces as gold, bonds, and other macro assets. The Bank of England just cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.00% — its second cut this year — in a bid to steer inflation toward its 2% target. The move sparked a rally across crypto, pushing BTC back to $117,000 and lifting Ethereum (and other altcoins as well) to nearly $3,900. According to the argument made by Satoshi, the utility of bitcoin is no longer simply about peer-to-peer transactions. It has developed into a liquid, universally recognized store of value responding to central bank action, investor sentiment, and geopolitics. Related Reading: Bitcoin Insult Alert: Pro Trader Dubs HODLers ‘Idiots,’ Saylor Fires Back The Balancing Act Ahead Nevertheless, volatility has not gone away. Tariff plans by Trump and slower-than-projected cuts by US interest rates have deflated some of the air from Bitcoin’s previous highs, demonstrating that even in 2025, macro headwinds can tumble it down sharply. Yet on a scale compared to 2010, it is mind-boggling — from cents to six figures, from a forum message to central bank monitoring screens. Fifteen years later, the comment by Satoshi on electricity and utility doesn’t come across as prophecy alone — it comes across as challenge. And so far, Bitcoin has seemed determined to prove him right. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

Trump’s executive order opening 401(k)s to crypto has drawn a mix of praise, caution and criticism from industry leaders and skeptics alike.

Trump’s move may change US retirement plans. Bitcoin could soon be part of your 401(k), and Wall Street is getting ready.

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The odds of XRP ETF approval recently fell by 65%, reportedly due to SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw’s consistent opposition to crypto ETFs, which shook market confidence. However, Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas believes the reaction was overblown. Since then, sentiment has reversed sharply, with the approval likelihood now surging to around 88%. Analyst Maintains …

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Blockchain security firm CertiK says the lender’s website and X account have been offline since Aug. 4, after an attack drained millions.

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Users will be able to trade on DEXes such as Aerodrome and Uniswap without having to leave the Coinbase app.

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Pi Coin is trading at just $0.3656 after a big token unlock in August 2025 caused its price to drop. While many other cryptocurrencies have bounced back, Pi is still close to its all-time low of $0.33. Some users are asking why the coin wasn’t launched at a higher starting price, which they believe could …

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Terawulf saw its net losses expand to over $79 million in the first six months of the year, according to its latest financial report.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently noted that Visa began with ideals similar to a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), aiming for shared ownership and collaborative governance. However, he explained that Visa has evolved into a company widely viewed as highly centralized and profit-driven. Buterin’s comments highlight how even organizations founded on decentralized, community-driven principles can become …

While you can’t literally split a private key, there are secure legal and technical methods to share or divide control of crypto assets during divorce.

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President Donald Trump signed an order on Aug. 7 allowing crypto in 401(k) plans, subject to agency rulemaking. The directive tells the Labor Department, the SEC, and Treasury to revisit constraints on plan menus, opening the door for defined contribution plans to add sleeves tied to Bitcoin and ether through pooled vehicles. The focus now […]
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The Know Labs and the former Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Ripple, Greg Kidd, announced the successful closing of the $100 million strategic acquisition with Mr. Kidd’s affiliate, Goldeneye 1995 LLC.  Upon closing the transaction on August 6, Mr. Kidd was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Know Labs Will …

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CrediX, a Solana-based decentralized lending platform, suffered a $4.5 million exploit on August 4, 2025. Attackers gained admin and bridge permissions through a multi-signature wallet vulnerability, minted unbacked tokens, and drained liquidity pools. Following the breach, CrediX took its website offline and deleted social media activity, raising fears the team has disappeared. The stolen funds …

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Ripple’s cryptocurrency, XRP, has overtaken Uber in market capitalization, reaching approximately $196.5 billion compared to Uber’s $193.25 billion. This achievement marks a major milestone for the cryptocurrency, reflecting its growing adoption and investor interest. The shift highlights how digital assets like XRP are increasingly competing with traditional tech companies in terms of market value, signaling …

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El Salvador's Bitcoin bank initiative could reshape global financial norms, challenging traditional banking and influencing crypto adoption.
The post El Salvador set to roll out Bitcoin banks amid growing national BTC stockpile appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Crypto investing has entered a new era. With U.S. regulators greenlighting 19 spot cryptocurrency ETFs, including 11 for Bitcoin and 8 for Ethereum. Successively, traditional and new investors alike can now access digital assets with a click, minus the wallet headaches.  But as we edge closer to possible altcoin ETF launches, will this disrupt the …

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Stellar price today (XLM) is showing renewed strength, with its price rallying amidst a generally bullish outlook for the broader cryptocurrency market.  After a period of retracement from mid-July, Stellar price USD has recaptured investor attention, with a recent intraday spike, which happened due to a combination of powerful technical signals and fundamental developments that …

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Bitcoin is trading with renewed volatility after successfully pushing back into the previous price range above the $115,000 level. This move signals resilience from the bulls, who are showing strength following several days of panic selling and heightened fears of a deeper correction. Market sentiment, while still cautious, is improving as BTC buyers reclaim ground. Related Reading: XRP Whale Activity Signals Warning: Distribution Pattern Resurfaces According to CryptoQuant data, the % BTC price change since the last difficulty bottom indicator currently sits at +7.4%, placing it in the green zone. This metric is a valuable tool for assessing miner health and market stability. Historically, real miner capitulation phases occur when this reading drops into sustained negative territory between –10% and –30%, typically after a series of difficulty decreases. Such conditions force weaker miners to sell holdings under pressure, often contributing to market downturns. At present, Bitcoin’s position above zero on this indicator suggests the market has emerged from significant miner stress. This reduces the risk of forced selling from mining operations, providing a steadier backdrop for price action. While not yet in an euphoric phase, the current reading indicates a moderate but constructive environment — one that could allow BTC to build a stronger foundation for the next upward move. Bitcoin Miner Health Signals Neutral-to-Positive Market Backdrop Top analyst Axel Adler shared fresh data suggesting that Bitcoin’s miner health remains in a neutral-to-positive state. According to Adler, the price is currently above the last difficulty bottom level, meaning there is no capitulation among miners. This reduces pressure from forced sales by weaker mining operations, a dynamic that often adds selling pressure during market downturns. The current +7.4% reading on the “% BTC price change since last difficulty bottom” indicator points to moderate momentum. While this is a constructive signal, Adler noted that it is far from the euphoric conditions seen in past market peaks, when readings surged between +50% and +80%. Looking ahead, Adler outlined several key factors to monitor: Next difficulty adjustment during falling prices: This would be a warning sign, indicating potential stress for weaker miners. Hashprice/revenue per TH/s: Tracking miner profitability can confirm or refute whether the sector is under pressure. Miner reserves: An increase in selling during weak price action would be an early signal of mounting stress. The bottom line, according to Adler, is that the miner factor is not currently dragging the market down, but it is also not a strong bullish driver. Instead, it serves as a steady, supportive backdrop — as long as Bitcoin does not break sharply above the last difficulty bottom level with double-digit percentage gains or, conversely, drop below it. In this environment, BTC’s price action will depend more on demand-side catalysts and macroeconomic developments than miner-driven pressures. Related Reading: Bitcoin STH Realized Price Signals Fragile Support: Correction Risk Intensifies BTC Price Analysis: Testing Key Resistance Level Bitcoin’s 4-hour chart shows the price attempting to sustain gains after reclaiming the $115,724 support zone. Following a strong bounce from recent lows, BTC pushed above the 50-day (blue), 100-day (green), and 200-day (red) moving averages, signaling a short-term shift in momentum. Currently, BTC is consolidating around $116,585, with immediate resistance at $116,600–$116,700, aligned with the 100-day SMA. A breakout above this area could open the path toward the $118,000–$118,500 region, with the next major resistance at $122,077, the previous range high. On the downside, $115,724 remains a crucial support level. A failure to hold this could trigger a pullback toward $114,000, with stronger support near the $112,500 zone. Volume has been relatively modest on this rebound, suggesting that bulls need stronger participation to maintain upside momentum. Related Reading: Ethereum Bears Dominate Market Orders: -$418.8M Daily Net Taker Volume Signals Trouble The recent move above multiple SMAs is a positive short-term sign, but BTC is still trading within the broader range established in July. Until the price decisively breaks above $118K, the market remains in a consolidation phase, vulnerable to reversals if buying pressure fades. Maintaining support above $115.7K will be key for bulls aiming to test higher resistance levels in the coming sessions. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

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Bitcoin is facing a serious supply crunch as big institutions scoop up coins faster than miners can produce them. With demand soaring and supply shrinking, the race for Bitcoin is heating up. Could Bitcoin’s limited supply spark the next massive price surge? Institutional Buying Sparks Supply Crunch Institutional investors have snapped up over 545,000 BTC …

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Internet Computer defends key support with multi-million unit volume surges, fueling a breakout toward $5.40 resistance

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The fund is one of 25 "T-REX" leveraged single-stock ETFs tracking popular companies like Apple, Nvidia, and Strategy.