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The relaunch is expected to happen in the first half of 2026 and feature a new tokenomics model designed to reward developers.

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SharpLink Gaming, the second-largest Ethereum digital asset treasury (DAT) company, reported a $103 million net loss in Q2.

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The integration of crypto and fintech oversight into regular supervision may streamline processes but could dilute specialized focus.
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Polymarket traders are pricing low probabilities on several notable phrases being spoken during President Donald Trump’s joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage today, even as volumes on the event’s prediction markets reach six figures. The markets, which resolve on whether Trump uses specific words or phrases during the appearance, have drawn […]
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Airlines in the UAE accept crypto for flight bookings. The country has become a torchbearer when it comes to accepting crypto for flight bookings.

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The Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have crashed significantly in the last 24 hours. This follows developments on the macro end, which have sparked a bearish sentiment among investors, leading to a wave of sell-offs.  Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Are Crashing CoinMarketCap data shows that the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are crashing, down over 3% and 2%, respectively, in the last 24 hours. This crash is partly thanks to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s statement about the proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. In a Fox Business Interview, he said that the country won’t be buying Bitcoin.   Related Reading: Bitcoin Hits $124,400 ATH, Ethereum Next In Line, What’s Driving It? However, Bessent added that they have no plans to sell the Bitcoin they currently hold, which he claimed is worth between $15 and $20 billion. Instead of buying, the U.S. government plans to use only confiscated assets and opt against selling them. Investors viewed Bessent’s statement as bearish, considering that Donald Trump’s executive order establishing the strategic reserve said the U.S. would consider ways to buy more Bitcoin. Furthermore, Bessent’s statement had also suggested that the U.S. Congress wasn’t going to follow through with Senator Cynthia’s BITCOIN Act. This bill proposes that the country will buy 1 million BTC over five years. The market has been pricing in the possibility of this happening, given its bullish implications for the Bitcoin price and the Ethereum price by extension.  However, a positive for the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices is the fact that Bessent’s statement about the current value of the U.S. BTC holdings shows that they haven’t sold their coins. There were earlier reports that the U.S. had sold a significant portion of its Bitcoin holdings after the U.S. Marshals said they held only 28,988.356 BTC in response to an FOIA request. Arkham data shows that the U.S. holds 198,022 BTC, worth around $23 billion.  U.S. PPI Data Contributes To Crash The U.S. PPI data that was released yesterday also contributed to the Bitcoin and Ethereum price crash. Data from the Labor Department showed that PPI inflation rose to 3.3% year-on-year (YoY) in July, which was way above expectations of 2.5%. Meanwhile, the monthly PPI came in at 0.9%, also way above the expected 0.2%.  Related Reading: Here’s Why The Ethereum Price Is Rallying Toward New All-Time Highs Bitcoin and Ethereum had witnessed a sharp drop following the release of the data. The PPI data is bearish for crypto prices because it could make the Fed reconsider cutting rates at the September FOMC meeting. Before the PPI release, CME Fedwatch data had shown that there was a 99% chance that the Fed would make a 25 basis point cut in September.  However, these odds have dropped to around 93%. Although this suggests that the Fed will still cut rates, rising inflation in the U.S. isn’t good for Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, since it could restrain how much investors can invest in these risk assets. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

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The crypto rally continues to quickly reverse course just two days after bitcoin surged to a new record and ether soared to a five-year high.

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Over 80 executives from leading crypto and fintech companies, including Gemini, Andreessen Horowitz, Paradigm, and Kraken, have called on US President Donald Trump to block new bank-imposed fees for accessing consumer financial data. In an Aug. 14 letter, the group argued that these charges, set to take effect in September, directly threaten innovation and consumer […]
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Brevan Howard's increased stake in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF signals growing institutional confidence in digital assets, potentially boosting market legitimacy.
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XLM trades in a tight range with strong support at $0.42 as record wallet growth and rising total value locked fuel optimism for a push toward the $0.50 resistance — and potentially beyond.

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Authorities detain convicted trafficker Tomáš Jiřikovský in probe over bitcoin gifted to Ministry of Justice, with the case expanding to money laundering and drug charges.

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Hedera’s token rebounded sharply from overnight lows before retreating on heavy selling, as ETF filings and cross-chain integrations underscored growing institutional engagement.

Top Win International, Taiwan’s first publicly traded corporate Bitcoin treasury, raised $10 million to kick off its BTC purchases.

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While most cryptocurrencies saw steep declines amid a $1.05 billion liquidation wave, Cardano (ADA) stood out as the only top-50 asset in the green. Related Reading: Ethereum Breaks Above Key Level Against Bitcoin, Sparking Bullish Cycle Talk Despite an 11% dip after topping $1.00 for the first time since March, ADA quickly recovered, hovering between $0.89 and $0.91 and signaling strong buyer support on dips. The resilience came even as Bitcoin retreated from its $124,128 all-time high to the $118K–$119K zone and broader macroeconomic pressures weighed on risk assets. Analysts believe ADA’s ability to maintain momentum despite market turbulence strengthens its bullish case. Cardano (ADA)’s Technical Breakout Points to 70% Upside Market analyst Ali Martinez notes that ADA has finally broken out of a descending channel that’s been in place since its December 2024 peak at $1.32. This move mirrors price action from the 2020–2021 cycle, when ADA consolidated in a similar pattern before rallying to an all-time high of $3.09. With the breakout confirmed above $0.84, Martinez projects a potential 70% run toward $1.50. Other analysts, like Crypto Yhodda, point to the repeating pattern from the last cycle, suggesting ADA could next target $1.80 before attempting a breakout toward new multi-dollar highs. Key support now lies between $0.80 and $1.00, with a sustained close above $1.02 likely confirming the next leg upward. Should bullish momentum hold, upside targets include $1.20, $1.50, and potentially $3.10 in a multi-month rally. ADA's price trends to the upside on the daily chart. Source: ADAUSD on Tradingview On-Chain and Institutional Signals Boost Confidence ADA’s fundamentals are also backing the bullish case. On-chain activity has surged to 2.6 million daily transactions, with low fees of $0.12 enabling mass adoption, especially in emerging markets. The ADAV2 upgrade, featuring zero-knowledge smart contracts, decentralized governance, and Hydra scaling up to 1 million TPS, is attracting enterprise interest. Institutional adoption is accelerating as well. Grayscale has increased ADA’s allocation in its Smart Contract Platform Ex-Ethereum Fund to 20%, and the SEC is reviewing a dedicated ADA ETF. A favorable decision could unlock billions in inflows, mirroring Ethereum’s post-ETF rally. Bottom Line With technical breakout patterns aligning with on-chain strength and growing institutional interest, Cardano’s 2025 rally may be far from over. Related Reading: The Bitcoin Cycle You Knew Is Dead, Says Capriole Founder If current support zones hold, ADA could be poised for a 70% surge, challenging key resistance levels and potentially redefining its place among top altcoins. Cover image from ChatGPT, ADAUSD chart from Tradingview

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Just 13 days remain before the TOKEN6900 ($T6900) presale closes, and for anyone who has witnessed SPX6900’s meteoric 59,000,000% run from its launch to its current price of $1.56, the clock is ticking. Branded as $SPX’s unhinged sequel, complete with one extra token in supply for “objective superiority,” $T6900 sticks to pure meme chaos without pretending to offer utility. With the presale priced at $0.006975 and $2M+ already raised, demand is building fast, with the next stage of price hike fast approaching. The question now is simple: can TOKEN6900 ($T6900) match, or even surpass, its infamous cousin’s chart? SPX6900’s Legacy – Why it Matters for $T6900 SPX6900 launched as a tongue-in-cheek parody of the S&P 500, offering zero utility and unapologetically running on pure meme-fueled liquidity. What started at rock-bottom prices at launch ended up exploding to an all-time high of $2.28 on July 28, 2025. This locked in a 130,000% gain from its somewhat dismal performance in February 2024. Tokens like $SPX, $DOGE, and $PEPE have shown that with the right cultural spark, a coin’s narrative alone can drive massive price action. For TOKEN6900, that’s the benchmark, and the legends it’s trying to outdo. TOKEN6900’s Twist – One Extra Token & the “69” Factor TOKEN6900’s claim to being “objectively superior” comes from a single, absurd detail – its total supply is exactly one token greater than SPX6900’s. In true meme coin fashion, the quirks don’t stop there: just 6.9K tokens (0.0007%) are allocated to developers (locked for five years), while a strangely precise 24.9999% goes to “dolphins.” The number 69 runs deep in its DNA, echoing Elon Musk’s long-running fixation on pricing a Tesla Model S at $69,420,  to joking that his birthday falls exactly 69 days after April 20, in response to an X post noting that Tesla closed 2023 with a 4.20% market share. $T6900 taps into that numerology for viral, culture-driven marketing. It’s satire, yes. But in the land of the best meme coins, a joke that spreads is often the most valuable utility of all. Sub-Cent Entry and Countdown to TOKEN6900 Presale Close At $0.006975, TOKEN6900 ($T6900) sits in the same sub-cent territory where SPX6900 began its parabolic run. The presale aims for a $5M hard cap, with stage-based price hikes adding urgency. Buyers can also stake their tokens for a 33% APY while waiting for the token to launch and hit exchanges. There are just 13 days left on the timer. The sale could close earlier if the $5M hard cap is reached, however, especially considering recent whale buys. That includes a single $16.3K purchase in July. Visit the official Token6900 ($T6900) presale website today. Final Thoughts Before the Presale Clock Runs Out SPX6900’s rise showed how quickly a well-timed meme coin narrative can snowball into massive returns. And TOKEN6900 ($T6900) is positioning itself as the next chapter in that story. The combination of sub-cent pricing, a clear cultural hook, and a fixed presale window appears to be appealing to those chasing the next crypto to explode. However, this is not financial advice. Meme coins are volatile by nature, so please always do your own research before buying anything.

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OpenAI's move into brain-computer interfaces could intensify competition in tech innovation, potentially reshaping human-computer interaction.
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Buyer exhaustion may set the stage for a correction in August before investor capital surges into altcoins, as in previous market cycles.

Crypto ATMs are facing increasing pressure from regulators, including bans at the municipal level.

Critics misunderstand the GENIUS Act’s actual influence. It doesn’t free Bitcoin from taxes but breaks Wall Street’s stranglehold on dollar clearing.

Galaxy Digital secured $1.4 billion to expand its Texas Helios AI data center, expecting $1 billion in annual revenue from a 15-year CoreWeave partnership.

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SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins is speaking today about Project Crypto, a new effort focused on shaping clear rules for cryptocurrencies. The talk included ideas on how to handle the launch of new tokens, protect investors, and make sure blockchain technology can work within current financial laws. SEC is Mobilizing to Update Crypto Rules The head …

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Three high-profile exploiters have taken advantage of ether’s rally to liquidate stolen funds, pocketing tens of millions in extra profits.

Bitcoin and Ether were firm "buy the dip" targets for ETF investors, with reactions celebrating continued institutional demand despite a BTC and ETH price correction.

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Bitcoin is once again at a pivotal moment, facing heavy resistance after setting a new all-time high around $124,000 yesterday. The milestone sparked excitement among bulls, but also renewed caution among analysts who warn that slowing momentum could signal a potential market cycle top. Some see the recent hesitation as a sign that buyers may be losing steam at these elevated levels. Related Reading: TRON Long-Term Holders See Massive Gains As TRX Pushes Toward Multi-Year Highs Despite the growing bearish speculation, on-chain data from CryptoQuant offers a more optimistic perspective. The Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH SOPR-7d) has climbed to 1.04 with Bitcoin trading near $119,000. This reading means that, on average, short-term holders are selling their coins at a profit — yet the market is successfully absorbing this selling pressure without triggering a sharp correction. Historically, maintaining SOPR above the 1.00–1.02 range, with pullbacks to unity quickly bought up, has supported continued uptrends. While the current amplitude is still below the overheated peaks of past cycles, the data suggests that profit-taking remains moderate. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether BTC can overcome its current resistance zone or if it will face a deeper retracement before attempting another push higher. Moderate Selling Pressure Hits Bitcoin According to top analyst Axel Adler, Bitcoin’s Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH SOPR-7d) remains in a healthy range, with amplitude still moderate and well below the peaks of 1.06–1.09 seen in previous bullish waves. This indicates that selling pressure from short-term holders is not extreme, even as BTC trades near its all-time highs. Adler notes that the bullish scenario hinges on maintaining the SOPR-7d above 1.00–1.02, as values above unity mean that short-term holders are, on average, selling at a profit — and the market is absorbing that supply without triggering a larger sell-off. Ideally, brief pullbacks toward 1.00 should be met with strong buying interest, as quick rebounds from unity historically confirm robust demand. However, the analyst cautions that if SOPR dips below 1.0 and stays there, it would signal weakening demand. This shift would increase the probability of a deeper market correction, as it implies that coins are being sold at a loss and buyers are not stepping in aggressively enough to absorb them. The coming days will be pivotal for Bitcoin’s short-term trajectory. Many analysts see BTC pushing decisively above $125,000 as the next major breakout level. Others, however, remain cautious, expecting the market to face a sharp retracement before resuming its upward trend. Related Reading: Bitcoin Volatility Hits 2-Year Low As 30-Day Range Tightens Bitcoin Tests Resistance After Sharp Rejection from New Highs Bitcoin’s daily chart shows the cryptocurrency recently tested a new all-time high near $124,000 before facing swift rejection, pulling back to current levels around $118,777. This drop marks a failure to sustain momentum above the crucial $123,217 resistance zone, highlighted in yellow on the chart. Despite the rejection, BTC remains well-supported above the 50-day moving average (blue), currently near $115,194. This level has consistently acted as a dynamic support during the 2025 uptrend. The 100-day MA (green) at $110,456 and the 200-day MA (red) at $100,144 remain far below, underscoring the strength of the broader bullish structure. Related Reading: Ethereum 30-Day Netflow Average Deepens Negative: Buyers Dominate Market The consolidation below resistance reflects a market pausing to digest recent gains. For bulls, reclaiming $123,217 and closing above $124,000 would signal renewed momentum and could open the path toward $125,000 and beyond. A break below the 50-day MA could trigger a deeper pullback, with the 100-day MA as the next support. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

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Major Wall Street institutions, including Wells Fargo, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Jane Street, have sharply increased their Bitcoin-related holdings over the past months. These firms’ portfolio updates on the stock analytics platform Quiver Quantitative reveal they are investing billions in the top crypto via exchange-traded funds and crypto-focused equities like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). Bitcoin ETFs allow […]
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The firm, led by Mike Novogratz, projected its deal with AI cloud firm CoreWeave could generate $1 billion in annual revenue over 15 years.

The Bank for International Settlements floated a compliance score for crypto-to-fiat off-ramps, using transaction history to flag and potentially freeze “tainted” assets.

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins appeared on "Mornings With Maria" to discuss his recently announced "Project Crypto.

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The Federal Reserve said it is ending its program supervising banks involved in crypto and financial technology.

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Cardano (ADA) was also a top performer, rising 3.4% from Thursday.