“A $100K+ floor makes Bitcoin feel less like a high-beta trade and more like a global reserve asset in the making,” one observer said.
Trump-backed DeFi project World Liberty Financial has blacklisted an address linked to Justin Sun after it reportedly transferred some of its WLFI tokens, sparking allegations of market manipulation. Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Redemption Controversy Over? Hoskinson Shares IOG Audit Results World Liberty Financial Blacklists Justin Sun On Thursday, World Liberty Financial reportedly blacklisted the Tron founder’s address following his recent movements of his WLFI holdings and multiple online accusations that he was selling. According to Arkham data, Sun claimed 600 million WLFI tokens at the Token Generation Event (TGE), valued at $200 million at the time, as 20% of the 100 billion tokens were unlocked. The Tron founder was one of the earliest investors in World Liberty Financial in 2024 and was recognized as the top holder of US President Donald Trump’s official memecoin, TRUMP, earlier this year. On September 1, he shared his conviction on the token, affirming that WLFI “will be one of the biggest and most important projects in crypto.” He also stated that he had “no plans to sell our unlocked tokens anytime soon. The long-term vision here is too powerful, and I’m fully aligned with the mission.” Nonetheless, multiple on-chain analysis platforms revealed that Sun had started to move his unlocked tokens, sparking rumors that he was selling. On-chain data showed that he had sent 4.9 million WLFI to crypto exchange HTX, owned by the Tron Founder, over the past two days. Sun reportedly transferred 50 million tokens, worth $9.12 million, to a new wallet on Thursday morning, “likely to be deposited into HTX.” Meanwhile, Wu Blockchain noted that over the past 32 hours, HTX address “HTX 48” transferred approximately 60,000,000 WLFI tokens to Binance deposit address 0xf387D7…29FcB5. Sun Denies WLFI Selling Accusations Following the $9 million move, “World Liberty Financial’s controlling address 0x407F…5178 called the guardianSetBlacklistStatus function on the WLFI Token contract, blacklisting the address 0x5AB2…DA74, which is associated with Justin Sun,” Wu Blockchain explained. The action froze Sun’s unlocked and 2.4 billion locked WLFI tokens. Tron’s founder responded to the accusations on X, stating that his address just conducted “a few test deposits on exchanges with very low amounts, followed by an address distribution.” He added that these tests “did not involve any trading activities and could not have impacted the market in any way,” but did not comment on the blacklist. At the time of writing, World Liberty Financial has not addressed the situation. WLFI’s Price Hits New Low The news comes as WLFI’s price struggles just three days after launching. Earlier today, the token hit an all-time low (ATL) of $0.16 before bouncing to the $0.18 mark. This performance represents a 20% decline over the past 24 hours and a nearly 45% drop from its all-time high (ATH) of $0.33. Market watcher Daan Crypto Trades noted that the cryptocurrency has broken down from a triangle formation, where the price was compressing for the past two days. According to the trader, WLFI saw a “quick acceleration as expected” and “even gave a nice retest before the continuation down.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Attempts $111,000 Reclaim, But Last Leg Up Could Be Weeks Away – Analyst Meanwhile, analyst Ali Martinez suggested that te bottom might not be in, highlighting that the token now risks a 25%-50% drop after losing the $0.20 area as support. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Gemini users in the EEA are now able to stake Ether and Solana, as well as trade perpetual contracts denominated in Circle’s USDC.
Thumzup also said it is expanding its crypto treasury to include Dogecoin, Litecoin, Solana, XRP, ether and USDC.
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Data shows the correlation between Bitcoin and Gold has turned negative, a sign that the two assets are moving in the direction opposite to each other. Correlation Coefficient Is Now Underwater For Bitcoin & Gold In a new post on X, CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn has talked about the latest trend in the Correlation Coefficient between Bitcoin and Gold. The Correlation Coefficient is a tool from statistics that measures the relationship between two given variables over a given period, typically one month. In the current case, the variables are the prices of BTC and Gold. Related Reading: Dogecoin Signal That Nailed The Top Says It’s Time To Buy When the value of the metric is positive, it means the price of one asset is reacting to movements in the other by traveling in the same direction. The closer is the indicator to 1, the stronger is this relationship. On the other hand, the coefficient being under zero implies there exists a negative correlation between the two assets. That is, they are moving opposite to each other. The extreme point for this side lies at -1. There also exists a third case for the Correlation Coefficient: a level exactly equal to zero. Such a value indicates no correlation whatsoever exists between the assets. In other words, their prices are independent of each other. Now, here is the chart shared by Maartunn that shows the trend in the Bitcoin Coefficient Correlation for Bitcoin and Gold over the past year: As displayed in the above graph, the Correlation Coefficient between Bitcoin and Gold shot up to a high above 0.5 back in June, suggesting the assets’ prices were tied to some degree. Following this peak, however, the correlation between the assets began to weaken, with the metric’s value slipping down. For a while it maintained inside the positive territory, but recently, that has changed. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Cut Back: Average Holdings At Lowest Since 2018 Gold has seen a price rally while BTC has been facing bearish action, resulting in the Correlation Coefficient turning slightly negative. This is the first time since February that the indicator has gone underwater. For now, the two assets are almost independent, but it remains to be seen whether the negative correlation will continue to grow in the coming days. Gold is the traditional safe-haven asset, while Bitcoin is associated as its digital counterpart. Periods where the two assets diverge can challenge the narrative for BTC. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $110,100, down almost 2% over the past week. Featured image from Dall-E, CryptoQuant.com, chart from TradingView.com
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Fintech giant Stripe and crypto venture firm Paradigm have announced their collaboration on a new project named Tempo. The Layer-1 (L1) blockchain, designed specifically around stablecoins, aims to streamline digital transactions and enhance payment efficiency. Stripe And Paradigm’s New Payment Solution Tempo emerges as part of a growing trend of Layer-1 blockchains dedicated to stablecoin integration, joining the ranks of initiatives like Circle’s Arc and Tether’s Plasma Layer-1 blockchains compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Related Reading: ONDO Price Skyrockets As Over 100 Tokenized Assets And ETFs Are Set For Ethereum Debut Its launch comes at a time when interest in cryptocurrency is surging, fueled by the Trump administration’s favorable stance towards the crypto sector and recent legislative progress, including Congress’s passage of the first stablecoin-focused bill, the GENIUS Act, in July. While established platforms like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) have dominated the landscape, a new generation of payment-focused blockchains has reportedly emerged, promising rapid transactions and lower fees. These blockchains often utilize native tokens, such as Circle’s USDC or Tether’s USDT stablecoins, which are frequently traded on the Ethereum blockchain yet deployed across various networks. Despite the competitive environment, Tempo benefits from Stripe’s customer base. As one of the largest payment infrastructure providers globally, Stripe caters to a clientele that largely remains outside the crypto sphere. The advantages of stablecoins, often touted for their speed and efficiency compared to traditional money transfer services like SWIFT, present a compelling case for broader adoption. However, concerns over regulatory uncertainties and corporate hesitance have slowed this process. Tempo’s Ambitious Goals Fortune reports that tempo will not launch with its own native cryptocurrency. Instead, it will utilize various stablecoins as “gas” fees, which are essential payments made to the network of entities operating the blockchain. This approach sets Tempo apart from many other blockchains that rely on their proprietary tokens for value. As for the timeline for Tempo’s launch, details remain scarce; however, the project is currently staffed by around 15 employees, including Huang, who will continue his role at Paradigm alongside Alana Palmedo. Related Reading: ABTC On The Rise: Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Enters Nasdaq Trading Paradigm outlined Tempo’s focus areas, which include global payments, remittances, microtransactions, and agentic payments—transactions initiated by artificial intelligence (AI) agents. While Stripe is incubating Tempo, Paradigm emphasizes the intention for the blockchain to maintain a sense of neutrality. It remains uncertain whether other payment providers will adopt this new technology. However, the involvement of various partners, including Anthropic, OpenAI, Deutsche Bank, and Shopify, suggests a collaborative effort to develop a new payment solution. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Nearly a year of former Chair Gary Gensler’s government texts were erased after a chain of avoidable IT decisions, the OIG said Wednesday.
Europe’s central bank pitched the digital euro as a backup in a crisis, but some EU lawmakers still had doubts over its design and use.
The first-ever Dogecoin ETF may be hitting the market soon. REX-Osprey has filed for the REX-Osprey DOGE ETF ($DOJE), which would give investors direct exposure to the performance of Dogecoin ($DOGE), the original memecoin. The same firm recently launched $SSK, the first Solana + staking ETF, and is now expanding into meme assets. Bloomberg analyst …
Crypto bosses say the government now needs to bring in clear rules, so regulators and banks can distinguish the good from the bad actors.
Stripe CEO Patrick Collison cited Solana’s TPS to justify a new layer 1, which prompted Helius Labs’ CEO to call his claim “wrong on several dimensions.”
DeFi Development Corp bought $117 million of Solana in the past eight days, but its shares declined 7.59% on Thursday.
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An Ethereum ICO participant moved 150,000 ETH through three addresses to a staking address on Thursday, according to onchain data.
As XRP hovers near $2.80, analysts are turning increasingly bullish, citing a mix of technical signals and fundamental catalysts that could drive the token into new price discovery. Some predictions say XRP could hit $13 within the next 40 days, with others pointing to even higher targets before the end of 2025. Ethereum has shown …
The MOVE index, an indicator of bond market volatility, has surged, signaling potential liquidity tightening.
Cardano (ADA) has entered September with mixed signals. On-chain data from Santiment reveals that retail sentiment has dropped to its most bearish level in five months, with a bullish-to-bearish commentary ratio at just 1.5:1. Surprisingly, instead of collapsing, ADA has gained about 5% during this period. Related Reading: Bitcoin Market Base Turns Neutral-Bearish As Flows Stay Weak This inverse correlation isn’t new. Earlier in August, when optimism spiked, ADA corrected sharply. When fear crept in mid-month, the token rallied. Analysts note that crowd sentiment often misleads, as smaller traders exit in frustration while larger investors accumulate quietly. That dynamic appears to be playing out again, keeping ADA’s mid-term outlook resilient. Technical Levels Define Cardano’s Next Move At press time, Cardano trades near $0.82, consolidating after repeated defenses of the $0.80–$0.78 support zone. Resistance looms at $0.84–$0.85, with the 200-EMA marking a critical barrier. A decisive push above $0.92, the mid-range resistance and a key Fibonacci level, could unlock higher targets at $1.00 and $1.15. On the downside, losing $0.78 may open the door to $0.74 or even $0.70, though dips have consistently attracted buying interest. With the TD Sequential indicator flashing a potential buy signal, traders are closely watching for confirmation of a rebound. ADA's price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: ADAUSD on Tradingview Hoskinson Cleared, Ecosystem Catalysts Ahead Cardano received a significant boost after a forensic audit cleared founder Charles Hoskinson of misconduct allegations tied to a voucher program. The report confirmed that claims of insider misuse were baseless, removing the long cloud of uncertainty. Hoskinson has also pointed to upcoming catalysts, including the Midnight Network privacy layer and potential interoperability with Bitcoin, as drivers for long-term adoption. Fused with macro factors like the prospect of Fed rate cuts and regulatory clarity from the proposed Clarity Act, ADA’s ecosystem appears well-positioned for renewed growth. Outlook: Will Bulls Break $0.92? Cardano remains one of the stronger altcoin performers over the past 90 days, posting gains of nearly 25%. The cleared Hoskinson case adds fresh momentum, but technical resistance at $0.92 remains the hurdle that could decide ADA’s next breakout. Related Reading: Average Monthly Returns Says XRP Price Could Fly High In September If bulls reclaim $0.85 and sustain accumulation, a run toward $1.00 looks increasingly likely. For now, ADA sits at a crossroads, balancing bearish sentiment with bullish fundamentals, where the next decisive move could reshape its September trajectory. Cover image from ChatGPT, ADAUSD chart from Tradingview
Thumzup has executed agreements to acquire DogeHash’s 3,500 Dogecoin miners, projecting up to $103 million in annual revenue if DOGE hits $1.
Tether's gold investments could diversify its asset base, potentially stabilizing its stablecoin offerings amid fluctuating currency values.
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BNB price is consolidating losses below the $850 zone. The price is now facing hurdles near $855 and might start another decline in the near term. BNB price is correcting gains and traded below the $855 support zone. The price is now trading below $850 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with support at $845 on the hourly chart of the BNB/USD pair (data source from Binance). The pair must stay above the $840 level to start another increase in the near term. BNB Price Dips To Support After a steady increase, BNB price failed to clear the $868 zone. There was a downside correction below the $865 and $855 levels, like Ethereum and Bitcoin. The price even dipped below $850 and tested $842. A low was formed at $842 and the price is now attempting a fresh increase. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $864 swing high to the $842 low. The price is now trading below $850 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a short-term contracting triangle forming with support at $845 on the hourly chart of the BNB/USD pair. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $850 level. The next resistance sits near the $855 level and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $864 swing high to the $842 low. A clear move above the $855 zone could send the price higher. In the stated case, BNB price could test $865. A close above the $865 resistance might set the pace for a larger move toward the $880 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of the $888 level in the near term. Another Decline? If BNB fails to clear the $855 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $845 level. The next major support is near the $842 level. The main support sits at $835. If there is a downside break below the $835 support, the price could drop toward the $820 support. Any more losses could initiate a larger decline toward the $800 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for BNB/USD is losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BNB/USD is currently below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $842 and $835. Major Resistance Levels – $855 and $865.
The August US labor readings have turned Friday’s nonfarm payrolls into a live-fire macro event for crypto. On Wednesday, ADP’s private payrolls rose by just 54,000—well under the forecast—and job openings have slipped on the latest JOLTS print, sharpening focus on whether the Federal Reserve will confirm a long-telegraphed September rate cut. Why Tomorrow Could Be Crucial For The Crypto Market As crypto analyst Kevin (Kev Capital TA) put it, “JOLTS report indicates that job openings are slightly weakening. This will catch the attention of the Fed. Labor market report on Friday just got bigger in terms of importance.” He added today that “very low volume and very little liquidity [are] flowing around… classic August/September behavior while the markets wait for key economic data and monetary policy updates going into Q4,” stressing that “price action will likely be mediocre at best” until the FOMC meeting on September 17. The data backdrop is decisively softer. ADP’s August report showed private-sector employment increased by 54,000 and annual pay rose 4.4% year-over-year; July was revised to a 106,000 gain. The miss versus expectations underscores a cooling trend into Friday’s official Employment Situation release. Related Reading: Spot Crypto Trading Gets Major Green Light From US Regulators Separately, initial jobless claims climbed to 237,000 in the week ended August 30, up 8,000 from the prior week, while the BLS’s July JOLTS showed job openings at 7.2 million, down from a revised 7.4 million in June, with declines led by health care and retail. Together these indicators argue that labor demand is easing and that slack is edging higher. The calendar makes the stakes plain. The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases August nonfarm payrolls on Friday, September 5, at 8:30 a.m. ET, and the FOMC meets on September 16–17, with a press conference scheduled on the 17th. As of today, derivatives markets imply that a quarter-point cut in September is overwhelmingly priced. In other words, the next incremental move in crypto is less about whether the Fed cuts and more about how Friday’s labor internals—headline payrolls, unemployment rate, and labor-force participation—reshape the expected path of cuts into year-end. Price action mirrors the wait-and-see tone that Kevin describes. Related Reading: Crypto To Overtake The Dollar? Ray Dalio Flags End Of Debt Cycle Liquidity is thin intraday and reactive to headlines, a profile that often produces range maintenance rather than trend extension into marquee macro releases. For altcoins, rate-path expectations and dollar moves typically dictate beta. When a user asked Kevin for “the next target for DOGE when we get the rate cut on the 17th?”, he answered bluntly: “That rate cut is already priced into the market my friend.” The logic is consistent with futures-implied probabilities; a “cut confirmed” headline is less catalytic than a deviation in the odds for additional easing after September. DOGE itself is hovering near $0.216 intraday, and like the broader market it has been tracking bitcoin’s range as traders prioritize Friday’s jobs data over directional bets. Why tomorrow’s Jobs Report is pivotal for crypto is straightforward and mechanical. First, the print will refine expectations for the Fed’s reaction function into the September 16–17 meeting and beyond; the rate path filters directly into global liquidity conditions, term premia, and the dollar, all of which feed crypto risk appetite. Second, after July’s disappointing government report and the ADP/claims/JOLTS trio this week, another soft employment reading would validate a slowdown narrative and keep additional 2025 cuts in play—whereas a surprise re-acceleration would push back against the easing path and likely firm yields and the dollar, a headwind for high-beta crypto. At press time, BTC traded at $109,551. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Pokémon trading cards could be the next big thing in real-world asset tokenization, with trading moving onchain after decades of physical meetups and shipments.
El Salvador's gold acquisition highlights a strategic shift towards diversified reserves, potentially stabilizing its economy amid Bitcoin volatility.
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On-chain data reveals that World Liberty Financial’s (WLFI) controlling address blacklisted a wallet linked to Justin Sun, effectively freezing his tokens. Shortly after, Sun publicly criticized the move, calling it “unreasonable” and against blockchain values. He stressed that as one of WLFI’s early major investors, he contributed both capital and trust, expecting equal treatment alongside …
XRP price is struggling to recover above the $2.850 zone. The price is now moving lower and might start another decline below $2.750. XRP price is facing hurdles and struggling to recover above the $2.850 resistance. The price is now trading below $2.820 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.8180 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to decline if it stays below the $2.850 zone. XRP Price Faces Hurdles XRP price managed to stay above the $2.70 level and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price climbed above the $2.75 and $2.80 resistance levels. However, the price seems to be struggling to settle above the $2.850 resistance zone. Recently, there was a fresh bearish reaction below the $2.820 level. The price dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.70 swing low to the $2.887 high. The price is now trading below $2.820 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls protect the $2.780 support, the price could attempt another increase. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.820 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.8180 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The first major resistance is near the $2.850 level. A clear move above the $2.850 resistance might send the price toward the $2.880 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $3.00 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $3.050. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $2.820 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.780 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2.70 swing low to the $2.887 high. The next major support is near the $2.744 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.744 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.70. The next major support sits near the $2.650 zone, below which the price could gain bearish momentum. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.780 and $2.70. Major Resistance Levels – $2.850 and $2.880.