CryptoSlam data showed that the average sale value for NFTs climbed to $113.08, highest in six months.
Bitcoin’s price dipped slightly after the Fed held off on rate cuts, but don’t be fooled. Behind the scenes, four major signals are flashing bullish. From historical cycles and global liquidity peaks to altcoin panic and a famous chart heating up, everything hints at one thing, Bitcoin may be gearing up for its final, explosive …
In the last 24 hours, there have been some important developments in the cryptocurrency domain. The SEC has approved multiple regulations, along with reviewing some proposals. Additionally, the SEC made headlines for a shift in crypto ETF policy, which can encourage the approval of various altcoin ETFs. What Happened in the US Crypto Space in …
JPMorgan Chase and crypto exchange Coinbase have announced a new partnership on Wednesday that marks a pivotal shift in the relationship between traditional finance and digital assets. As the crypto industry experiences a bullish resurgence, fueled by a more favorable regulatory environment in the United States, major financial institutions are reassessing their earlier skepticism toward digital currencies and are now eager to explore the opportunities within this sector. JPMorgan’s Collaboration With Coinbase The recent passage of key legislation—the GENIUS Act, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, and anti-Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) bills—through Congress has encouraged more banks and firms to consider integrating digital assets into their operations. Related Reading: XRP, Dogecoin, And Shiba Inu Get Major Boost From Gemini Exchange Announcement This renewed interest comes at a time when the cryptocurrency market has reached an impressive valuation of approximately $4 trillion, with expectations for continued growth as regulatory clarity emerges in major markets. Starting in 2026, JPMorgan customers will be able to fund their Coinbase wallets using Chase credit cards, according to Reuters, therefore facilitating easier access to cryptocurrency purchases. The partnership also allows Chase customers to redeem credit card reward points for Circle’s USDC stablecoin. This feature, alongside the ability to link bank accounts directly to Coinbase for funding crypto purchases, reflects the increasing integration of digital assets into everyday financial transactions. Financial Giants Step Into The Crypto Market Stablecoins, which are designed to minimize price volatility, are positioned as essential tools for facilitating seamless transactions in both trading and payments. They are now under a new regulatory framework established by the GENIUS Act, which was signed by President Donald Trump. Market analysts have noted that the adoption of cryptocurrencies is set to accelerate in light of the recent legislative changes. BCA Research highlighted that companies within the crypto ecosystem are well-positioned to benefit from this growth, suggesting that increased adoption will lead to price appreciation for digital assets. Related Reading: BlackRock Staking For Its Spot Ethereum ETF Has Been Acknowledged — But What’s Coming For ETH? Coinbase’s stock, COIN, has responded positively to the partnership news, rising by 6% in Wednesday’s trading session, closing the day at $377 and reflecting a broader trend in the company’s performance. With shares up around 50% this year, Coinbase has achieved a market capitalization of approximately $95 billion, further solidifying its role as a leader in the cryptocurrency space. Reuters highlighted that the crypto exchange’s recent inclusion in the S&P 500 index underscores its growing significance and acceptance in the mainstream financial world. Other financial institutions are also taking steps to engage with the crypto market. Earlier this month, PNC Bank announced its collaboration with Coinbase to offer cryptocurrency trading to its customers, indicating that the interest in digital assets is not limited to JPMorgan alone. Citibank, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America are among the largest US banks joining this growing trend, in which cryptocurrencies are expected to benefit tremendously. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
SharpLink Gaming recently acquired 11,259 ETH for $43.09 million at a price of $3,828 each. This purchase raises their total Ethereum holdings to an impressive 449,276 ETH, valued at approximately $1.73 billion. The move signals strong confidence in Ethereum’s growth potential and highlights SharpLink’s significant presence in the crypto market.
The latest acquisition pushes The Ether Machine’s total holdings to 334,757 ETH, far outpacing the Ethereum Foundation’s reported 234,000 ETH.
Bittensor-focused public firm xTAO has announced it is now the largest publicly traded holder of the TAO token. xTAO currently holds 41,538 TAO worth $15.8 million, overtaking rival TAO Synergies (TAOX), which previously revealed holding 29,899 TAO valued at $10 million. xTAO also stated it retains significant cash reserves for more TAO purchases, signaling continued …
In a surprising move, 250 Bitcoin, valued at around $29.64 million, were transferred from five wallets created during Bitcoin’s earliest days by Satoshi Nakamoto. These wallets had been inactive for over 15 years before the sudden transfer to two new addresses on July 31, 2025. This rare activity has grabbed attention across the crypto community, …
Ethereum has struggled with the resistance at $4,000 over the last three years and has yet to make a definite break above this level. The constant rejection from here suggests that this is now the level to beat if the Ethereum price is to ever resume its campaign for new all-time highs from here. Given this, how the price reacts now to this level will determine whether there is a major crash coming or if bulls can continue their domination and trigger an altcoin season. $4,000 Is The Decision-Maker For Ethereum After multiple failed retests over the last year, the $4,000 has emerged as the undisputed psychological level for the Ethereum price. Crypto analyst The Alchemist Trader refers to this as a high-timeframe barrier due to these rejections and the major level to watch to determine the next direction for ETH. Related Reading: This Indicator Has Perfectly Called Bitcoin Cycle Tops, Here’s What It’s Saying Now In the analysis, Alchemist explains that Ethereum has now entered a decisive stage while testing the upper boundary of a long-standing range. This long-standing range is identified as the $1,300-$4,000 range, which has held for more than a year. Following the most recent failure to break out of $4,000, Ethereum has fallen back into the range and has now entered consolidation. Below $4,000, the analyst believes that trading Ethereum is filled with both opportunity and risk. This all depends on whether the altcoin breaks out or fails next, putting investors in a precarious position of picking whether to long or short the digital asset at this level. Since previous retests of the $4,000 have led to rejections and a push back toward the mid-range or lower levels, it is possible that this time follows the established trend. However, there is still a lot of bullish sentiment in the market, and Ethereum could ride this wave into another breakout from here. What Happens In A Break Or Rejection In the event of a breakout above the $4,000, the crypto analyst does see the Ethereum price reaching new yearly highs from here. The first major resistance after $4,000 would be the $4,500 level. Next up would then be the $5,000 psychological level, which would mean brand new all-time highs for the altcoin if it were to test this resistance. Related Reading: Ethereum Price To $20,000? ETH Is Mirroring Bitcoin’s Move From 2021 On the flip side, another total rejection of $4,000 could trigger a massive crash. The last rejection from this psychological resistance back in December 2024 led to a multi-month decline that saw the price crash more than 60% before finding a bottom four months later at around $1,500. In the latter scenario, the analyst expects the Ethereum price to continue to trade inside the established $1,300-$4,000 range. As such, Alchemist advises investors that “Until a decisive move occurs, traders should remain cautious and reactive rather than overly anticipatory.” Featured image from Dall.E, chart from TradingView.com
Ether rose 56% this month in its strongest monthly gain since July 2022 amid strong ETF flows and ETH treasury firm buying.
As Ethereum marks a decade of innovation, The Ether Machine is making noise, with a hefty $56.9 million ETH buy that signals both celebration and serious conviction. In a bold move timed with Ethereum’s 10th anniversary, The Ether Reserve LLC, a subsidiary of The Ether Machine, scooped up nearly 15,000 ETH at an average price …
Ethereum today has completed a decade in the industry. With more than just celebration, it’s showing signs of a bullish breakout. As marketers anticipate a potential Ethereum ETF listing, price action is steaming up, whale’s are embracing for trades, and institutional demand is soaring high as Pantera-backed Ether Machine drives its reserves to over $10 …
White House digital assets chief Bo Hines confirmed strategic Bitcoin reserve plans remain active despite omission from a recent policy report.
The Ether Machine started deploying its ETH treasury strategy, with over $400 million in reserves remaining for future purchases.
Crypto-related securities class-action lawsuits are already near their total for the whole of 2024, Cornerstone Research says.
Many crypto traders were hoping for a rate cut in September, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s latest comments have weakened those expectations. The chance of a cut has now dropped to just 43%. Now that crypto prices are falling, many are asking: Is the bull run slowing down or just taking a short break?. …
DappRadar analyst Sara Gherghelas said 2025 Ethereum DApp activity appears on track to match or even surpass 2024, “suggesting that the current market momentum might be sustainable.”
Shares of MicroStrategy have fallen over 14% in two weeks, closing below the 50-day simple moving average.
Ripple recently won its legal case against the SEC, bringing back confidence among investors and removing concern around XRP. Now that the legal issues are out of the way, there’s growing excitement about a potential XRP ETF. Ripple is also working to expand its global payment network, aiming to handle a share of SWIFT’s money …
Rahul Agarwal, a CoinDCX employee, was arrested for his connection to a major $44 million cryptocurrency theft. Hackers gained access by compromising Agarwal’s login credentials and installing malware on his official laptop. This allowed them to siphon funds from the company’s wallets into multiple accounts to hide the trail. Agarwal denied involvement, stating he was …
Rahul Agarwal, a CoinDCX employee, was arrested for his connection to a major $44 million cryptocurrency theft. Hackers gained access by compromising Agarwal’s login credentials and installing malware on his official laptop. This allowed them to siphon funds from the company’s wallets into multiple accounts to hide the trail. Agarwal denied involvement, stating he was …
The Ether Machine purchased 15,000 ETH at $3,809 each, spending $56.9 million as part of a long-term accumulation strategy. This latest buy raised its total holdings to 334,757 ETH, exceeding the Ethereum Foundation’s 234,000 ETH. The purchase was funded by cash from a prior private placement, with up to $407 million still reserved for future …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new exchange filings that reveal “listing standards” for Exchange-traded products (ETPs). The new rules allow the tokens traded on Coinbase’s derivatives market for more than six months to qualify. SEC Releases Listing Standards The new SEC listing has a large number of new crypto ETPs, meaning they …
The White House has officially recognized Chainlink (LINK) as an essential component of the digital asset ecosystem. This acknowledgment comes from the recently published Digital Asset Report, which emphasizes the importance of decentralized oracles in the functioning of stablecoins and tokenized assets. Chainlink’s Importance In DeFi Market expert Quinten Francois highlighted this recognition on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating, “WHITE HOUSE JUST MENTIONED CHAINLINK.” The report underscores how oracles act as a bridge connecting external data sources to blockchain networks, enabling smart contracts to execute agreements based on real-world events and prices. Related Reading: BlackRock Staking For Its Spot Ethereum ETF Has Been Acknowledged — But What’s Coming For ETH? This functionality is crucial for decentralized applications (dApps) that facilitate a range of financial activities, including trading, lending, and earning rewards. Chainlink’s role becomes even more vital in the context of decentralized finance (DeFi), where dApps often serve as cross-chain bridges, allowing assets to move seamlessly between different blockchain networks. These wrapped assets, which exist on one chain but are represented on another, illustrate the growing complexity and interconnectivity of the blockchain ecosystem. New Era For The US Financial System Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, responded positively to the White House’s endorsement, expressing his appreciation for the administration’s commitment to advancing the blockchain industry. Nazarov noted that Chainlink’s recognition represents a critical moment for both the industry and the broader US financial system. Chainlink’s co-founder further noted: I think the president’s (Trump) clear placing of our industry as a national priority will be seen as a critical and historic moment for our industry and for the United States financial system’s role globally. Nazarov distinguished the report’s focus on oracles, particularly the Cross Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), which according to his assessment highlights the innovative work being done by the Chainlink community to enhance smart contract capabilities. Related Reading: XRP, Dogecoin, And Shiba Inu Get Major Boost From Gemini Exchange Announcement Beyond its focus on Chainlink, the White House report outlines various recommendations aimed at structuring cryptocurrency markets and clarifying the regulatory roles of federal agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). An earlier report by Bitcoinist also notes that the White House encourages Congress to implement laws that embrace decentralized finance technologies, recognizing their potential to reshape traditional finance. Despite the optimism surrounding these developments, some industry leaders had anticipated further details regarding a federal Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, a topic notably absent from the report. During a press briefing, a White House official mentioned that infrastructure for this initiative is currently being developed, with more information expected in the near future. Despite this development, Chainlink’s native token, LINK, remained unfazed, currently trading at $17.80. Currently, the cryptocurrency is trading 66% below its record high of $52. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments dampened hopes for a September rate cut, which could lead to a slower crypto bull run, one analyst speculates.
Hank Huang, CEO of Kronos Research, said Ether ETFs offering yield through staking “flips the switch on demand,” boosting liquidity and greater onchain participation.
Ethena today is one of the hottest altcoins you can buy today. As it has registered a stunning 14% gain in the past 24 hours, while keeping its monthly gain at 145.61%. Priced at $0.6445, ENA’s market cap has grown to $4.09B, ranking it among the top rising DeFi tokens. Talking about drivers, the major …
Bolivia’s central bank has signed a cooperation agreement with El Salvador’s crypto regulator to help build a local digital asset ecosystem.
Bolivia has signed an agreement with El Salvador to promote crypto as an alternative to traditional currencies amid its ongoing economic crisis.
Cardano price started a fresh increase from the $0.7280 zone. ADA is now rising and might attempt a clear move above the $0.80 zone. ADA price started a fresh increase from the $0.7280 support zone. The price is trading below $0.80 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a key bullish trend line with resistance at $0.7710 on the hourly chart of the ADA/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase it clears the $0.80 zone. Cardano Price Eyes Steady Increase After a sharp decline, Cardano found support near the $0.7280 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. ADA formed a base above the $0.730 zone and started a decent increase. There was a clear move above the $0.7450 and $0.7650 resistance levels. There was a break above a key bullish trend line with resistance at $0.7710 on the hourly chart of the ADA/USD pair. The bulls pushed the price above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.8557 swing high to the $0.7287 low. Cardano price is now trading below $0.80 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $0.7920 zone and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.8557 swing high to the $0.7287 low. The first resistance is near $0.80. The next key resistance might be $0.8080. If there is a close above the $0.8080 resistance, the price could start a strong rally. In the stated case, the price could rise toward the $0.880 region. Any more gains might call for a move toward $0.920 in the near term. Another Decline In ADA? If Cardano’s price fails to climb above the $0.80 resistance level, it could start another decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $0.770 level. The next major support is near the $0.7520 level. A downside break below the $0.7520 level could open the doors for a test of $0.7280. The next major support is near the $0.70 level where the bulls might emerge. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ADA/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for ADA/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.7520 and $0.7280. Major Resistance Levels – $0.7920 and $0.8000.