The apparent celebrity-backed token surged thousands of percent at launch, but on-chain data points to concentrated control, insider trades and a liquidity design that leaves retail investors exposed.
At the Wyoming Blockchain Summit 2025, Eric Trump suggested that an unidentified country may have quietly acquired 200,000 Bitcoin, valued at around $22 billion. The remark quickly spread across crypto news platforms and social media, fueling intense speculation over which nation could be behind the massive accumulation. While no details were confirmed, the claim highlights …
DBS, Singapore’s biggest bank, has taken another step into blockchain finance by launching its first tokenized structured notes on the Ethereum network, marking its first move onto a public blockchain.. This move opens up investment products that were once limited to the very wealthy. DBS Introduces Tokenized Structured Notes In a recent press release, DBS …
In a recent address, pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis revealed her efforts to expedite the passage of a crucial piece of legislation known as the Market Structure Bill. This initiative follows the recent enactment of several significant laws, including the GENIUS Act, the CLARITY Act, and the Anti-CBDC bills, all aimed at shaping the future of digital assets in the United States. Keys Behind The Responsible Financial Innovation Act Since the House of Representatives passed these key crypto bills last month, the Senate Banking Committee has been crafting its version of a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Under the leadership of Chairman Tim Scott and alongside Senators Lummis, Bill Hagerty, and Bernie Moreno, the committee introduced the draft of the “Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025.” This piece of crypto legislation seeks to provide much-needed regulatory clarity, promote innovation, and address the significant risks often associated with the evolving digital asset landscape. Related Reading: Expert Touts Chainlink Advantage Over XRP In Institutional Adoption Race The Senate’s proposed framework builds on the foundation laid by the Clarity Act, which primarily aimed to empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and classify digital assets as commodities. In contrast, the Senate bill grants the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) primary regulatory oversight over what it terms “ancillary assets.” Notably, the bill specifies that these ancillary assets should not be classified as securities, and transactions involving them would not fall under federal securities laws, including the Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970. This comes on the heels of statements from SEC Chair Paul Atkins, who suggested that only a small number of tokens could be classified as securities, depending on how they are packaged and marketed. Crypto Legislation’s Thanksgiving Deadline The bill also takes a stance on combating illicit financial activities associated with digital assets. It mandates new regulations for anti-money laundering (AML) efforts and countering the financing of terrorism. The draft unveils that one of the most pressing challenges in developing a robust digital asset market is determining how traditional banks and financial institutions fit into this evolving ecosystem. Related Reading: Solana Is Not Dead? This Upper Boundary Retest Could Set The Stage For $268 An increasing number of banks such as Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Bank of America, are now considering the integration of crypto assets, particularly stablecoins, as a means to overcome traditional payment barriers. The proposed legislation aims to address this issue by explicitly allowing banks and financial holding companies to engage in a variety of digital asset activities, including custody and trading. During a recent conversation at the SALT conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Senator Lummis expressed her confidence in the crypto bill’s momentum, stating, “We will have it on the President’s desk before Thanksgiving.” Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Global payments giant SWIFT has officially begun live blockchain trials, with XRP and HBAR emerging as two of the primary assets under consideration. This development has sent waves across the crypto market, as both projects now stand at the center of a transformation that could reshape cross-border payments and tokenised asset transfers. For investors, the …
Singapore’s largest bank, DBS, has released tokenized structured notes on the Ethereum blockchain, targeting qualified and institutional investors through exchanges ADDX, DigiFT, and HydraX. Their first product is a participatory note linked to crypto assets, designed to pay out when prices rise and limit losses when prices fall. This innovative move offers investors a new, …
Its first token distribution involves crypto-linked notes that are designed to provide investors with a payout when crypto prices rise.
August 21, 2025 07:14:24 UTC Ethereum Foundation Launches Phase 2 of Trillion Dollar Security Initiative The Ethereum Foundation has kicked off Phase 2 of its “Trillion Dollar Security” initiative, focusing on wallet security and user experience. Key priorities include tackling blind signing risks, setting minimum security standards for wallets, and building a vulnerability database to …
The 180-day call-put skew on Deribit is now most negative in over two years.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins recently said that only a “very small number” of tokens should count as securities, and that it depends on how they are sold and promoted. His comments stirred debate in the XRP community, since the issue is at the heart of the long-running Ripple vs. SEC case. XRP Army Demands ETF …
Biotech firm Windtree touted itself as the first Nasdaq-listed company to build a BNB treasury. Weeks later, the Securities and Exchange Commission ordered it delisted.
The Trump family DeFi project has minted $205 million USD1, pushing its treasury holdings and the stablecoin supply to record highs.
Bitcoin’s latest surge isn’t just another retail-driven frenzy. In an exclusive interview with Coinpedia, Mohit Kumar, Head of Markets Research at Delta Exchange, explained that this rally is being driven by a distinct mix of catalysts, which begins in Washington. Policy Tailwinds and Institutional Inflows Kumar pointed to recent U.S. political and regulatory shifts as …
The whale had 14,837 Bitcoin worth over $1.6 billion, dating back to purchases from crypto exchanges Binance and HTX over seven years ago.
The value of ETH holdings across 69 entities stood at 4.1 million ETH ($17.6 billion) as of Wednesday, onchain data shows.
Several well-known traders have also bought the newly launched token promoted by rapper Kanye West, which pumped to over $3 but has since fallen back to $1.
Bitcoin's current price action “echoes prior patterns” and still appears to be tracking its typical four-year cycle, says Glassnode.
Data shows the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index has seen a bearish flip following the plunge in the cryptocurrency’s price to $113,000. Bitcoin Has Continued Its Recent Drawdown Since setting a new all-time high (ATH) above $124,000 one week ago, Bitcoin has been facing a downtrend. The bearish momentum has only furthered during the past day, with BTC hitting a low under $113,000. Related Reading: Dogecoin Coils Up: Triangle Break Could Spark 40% Move, Analyst Says Below is a chart that shows how the coin’s recent performance has looked. From the graph, it’s visible that BTC has seen a bit of recovery after forming a low around $112,400, but at the current price of $113,800, the asset is still notably below the levels from the last few days. As is usually the case, the bearish price action has worsened the sentiment among investors. Fear & Greed Index Is Now Suggesting A Fearful Market The “Fear & Greed Index” refers to an indicator created by Alternative that tells us about the average sentiment present among traders in the Bitcoin and wider cryptocurrency markets. The index determines the investor mentality using the data of five factors: trading volume, market cap dominance, volatility, social media sentiment, and Google Trends. It then represents it as a score lying between zero and hundred. When the metric has a value greater than 53, it means the investors as a whole share a sentiment of greed. On the other hand, it being under 47 implies the presence of fear in the market. A level lying between the two thresholds naturally corresponds to a net neutral mentality. Now, here is how the sentiment in the sector currently looks according to the Fear & Greed Index: As displayed above, the index is sitting at a value of 44, indicating that Bitcoin investors are fearful. This is a shift from how the mood has been like in the market for the past couple of months. The Fear & Greed Index was previously in the greed zone since June, but the latest decline in BTC’s price has meant the investors have finally let go of bullish sentiment. If history is anything to go by, this flip in trader mentality could actually turn out to be a positive sign for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The market often tends to move in the direction that goes contrary to the expectations of the majority, with an excess of FUD facilitating bottoms and overhype resulting in tops. This effect was seen in action during the aforementioned June sentiment low, which coincided with BTC’s bottom under $99,000. The turnaround in the asset only required an index value of 42, but generally, a more powerful fear sentiment is needed before a bottom can occur. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bullish Signal: Sharks & Whales Are Buying The Dip It now remains to be seen whether the latest dip into fear is enough to induce a reversal in Bitcoin and other coins, or if sentiment will deteriorate further. Featured image from Dall-E, Alternative.me, chart from TradingView.com
Technical analysts continue to point to $3.17 as the breakout zone that could unlock a sharp rally toward $5.00+, though bearish camps warn of a slide to $2.65 if supports break.
The crypto market has been buzzing with major moves, and OKB, the utility token of the OKX exchange, is leading the charge. While Solana crossed $200 and made headlines, OKB went a step further with a jaw-dropping 180% rally. This surge was not by chance but driven by a perfect mix of supply reduction, ecosystem …
Key support held at $0.21, tested at mid-session before high-volume reversal.
Kanye West has officially stepped into the crypto space with the launch of his token, $YZY. The buzz around the release was instant, as the token’s market cap quickly shot past $3 billion within a short time. Fans and investors alike jumped in, driving massive excitement across online platforms. While questions remain about long-term growth, Kanye’s entry into …
North Wales Police say a scammer impersonating UK law enforcement swiped $2.8 million in Bitcoin in a “highly targeted and advanced scam.”
Crypto markets are treading water as investors wait for Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, where a hawkish tone could drag bitcoin lower while a dovish pivot may offer relief.
The crypto industry has witnessed another strong move from regulators. The U.S. government recently received 76.56 Ethereum, valued at approximately $332,000, from Coinbase. These funds are linked to the 2021 Uranium Finance hack, according to blockchain data. The transfer marks another step in recovering stolen digital assets and demonstrates the progress authorities have made in …
Solana started a fresh increase from the $175 zone. SOL price is now recovering higher and might aim for a move above the $188 resistance zone. SOL price started a recovery wave after it tested the $175 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $182 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $183 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $188 resistance zone. Solana Price Eyes Steady Increase Solana price extended losses after there was a close below $188, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL traded below the $185 and $108 support levels to enter a short-term bearish zone. A low was formed at $175 and the price is now attempting a fresh increase. The price surpassed the $180 and $182 resistance levels. There was a move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $210 swing high to the $175 low. Besides, there was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $183 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading above $182 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $188 level. The next major resistance is near the $192 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $210 swing high to the $175 low. The main resistance could be $195. A successful close above the $195 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $200. Any more gains might send the price toward the $210 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $188 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $184 zone. The first major support is near the $180 level. A break below the $180 level might send the price toward the $175 support zone. If there is a close below the $175 support, the price could decline toward the $166 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $180 and $175. Major Resistance Levels – $188 and $192.
Singapore-based DigiFT said it raised $11 million in its latest funding round led by Japan's SBI Holdings.
Bitcoin has retreated from last week’s record high above $124,000, slipping by over 8% in recent days. At the time of writing, the cryptocurrency trades around $113,867, reflecting a 6.3% decline over the past seven days. The correction has raised questions about the forces driving current market dynamics, particularly the role of large holders in shaping price momentum. On-chain data has pointed to a consistent pattern of selling activity from whales on Binance, the world’s largest exchange by trading volume. According to CryptoQuant contributor Arab Chain, these movements appear to be deliberate, with whales strategically distributing holdings near resistance levels. The data shows a series of deposits in the 100–1,000 BTC range flowing into Binance, suggesting calculated selling activity aimed at capturing profits while minimizing sharp price impacts. Related Reading: Crypto Founder Predicts The Collapse Of Bitcoin In This Timeframe Bitcoin Whale Activity and Market Distribution Arab Chain’s analysis highlights that Bitcoin’s recent dip to levels near $112,500 coincided with an increase in whale inflows to Binance. These deposits were not massive, singular transfers exceeding 10,000 BTC, but rather repeated transactions over several days, creating what the analyst described as a “coordinated distribution pattern.” This behavior aligns with historical whale strategies, selling gradually at key resistance zones, in this case between $118,000 and $120,000, rather than triggering abrupt market declines. The analyst also observed that despite these movements, the 30-day cumulative whale flow indicator has remained steady around $4.8 billion, signaling that broader accumulation trends remain intact. However, short-term pressure persists. The data shows that each rebound attempt by Bitcoin is met with additional whale deposits to exchanges, reinforcing selling momentum. If this trend continues without a significant pickup in buying activity, Arab Chain warned that Bitcoin could face further downside, potentially testing the $110,000 support zone. Broader Market Context and Institutional Positioning While whale activity has been the focus of near-term market analysis, other perspectives suggest a more layered view of Bitcoin’s position. Another CryptoQuant contributor, known as IT Tech, noted that institutional strategies such as dollar-cost averaging (DCA) via over-the-counter (OTC) desks and on-chain settlements also play a role in shaping demand. However, these flows alone do not always determine immediate price direction. Instead, IT Tech emphasized the importance of monitoring ETF inflows, spot cumulative volume delta (CVD), and exchange premiums, such as those on Coinbase, to gain a clearer understanding of market sentiment. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bullish Signal: Sharks & Whales Are Buying The Dip This mix of whale-driven selling and institutional accumulation highlights the complexity of the current market. On one hand, short-term tactical selling on exchanges like Binance creates downward pressure, while on the other, longer-term investment vehicles continue to add to Bitcoin’s demand base. The interaction of these factors will likely determine whether Bitcoin stabilizes above current levels or moves toward a deeper correction. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Billionaire Rapper Kanye West, now known simply as Ye, has once again shaken up the cultural and financial landscape. This time, it isn’t with music or fashion but with cryptocurrency. Ye officially launched his token, $YZY, on the Solana blockchain, instantly drawing the attention of traders, fans, and whales alike. Within hours, the price skyrocketed …
Rapper and entrepreneur Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has officially entered the cryptocurrency market with the launch of his meme coin called YZY on the Solana blockchain. The token made an explosive debut, briefly crossing $3, before hitting a reverse. West revealed the project in a post on X, writing, “YEEZY MONEY IS …