Ripple’s battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wasn’t just fought in courtrooms; it was fought on the frontlines of community activism. Attorney John Deaton has confirmed what many XRP supporters long believed: the XRP Army played a decisive role in Ripple’s legal victory. Judge Analisa Torres’ July 2023 ruling that XRP itself …
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Following the controversial accusations, the results of the third-party forensic review of the Cardano (ADA) voucher redemption program have been made public. Cardano’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, says he’s now “waiting for the apologies to come rolling in.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Attempts $111,000 Reclaim, But Last Leg Up Could Be Weeks Away – Analyst Cardano Accusations Have ‘No Basis’ On Wednesday, the Cardano community celebrated after the third-party forensic review of the ADA voucher redemption program was published. The investigative report, conducted by law firm McDermott Will & Schulte and the audit firm BDO, determined that the allegations against Input Output Global (IOG) don’t have any foundation. “After review of tens of thousands of documents, a forensic on-chain and traditional forensic analysis, and eighteen formal interviews of current employees, former employees, Voucher Holders, service providers, community members, and other third parties, the Investigation determined that each of the allegations related to the Topics of Investigation do not have any basis,” the report reads. Public accusations included five main allegations, including that insiders stole or misused ADA that should have been allocated to voucher holders and that there were improper sale tactics related to the voucher program. The claims also accused Cardano blockchain upgrades of being designed to make voucher redemption difficult, and deleted voucher holders’ “private keys” or assets. Lastly, the allegation that Cardano insiders had no legal right to send unredeemed ADA to CDH and decide how to spend it. The controversy emerged in May, when Non-Fungible Token (NFT) artist Masato Alexander alleged that Charles Hoskinson had “unilaterally used his genesis keys to REWRITE the Cardano ledger” during the Allegra hard fork in 2021 to take control of 318-350 million ADA, about 0.2 percent of the Initial Coin Offering (ICO) allocation that remained unclaimed years after launch. Hoskinson denied Alexander’s claims, arguing that 99.8% of the vouchers sold were redeemed by their original buyers, while the remaining 0.2% were “returned to the TGE and donated to Intersect through the same process that funded the Cardano Foundation.” The Review Findings Based on the Investigation, McDermott Will & Schulte and BDO found that the sources of the public allegations against IOG and Charles Hoskinson didn’t originate from unredeemed voucher holders, and they “did not identify evidence indicating that Input Output or Sawyers turned away any potential Voucher Holder who possessed a valid Voucher.” Additionally, they concluded that reasonable guardrails were implemented to prevent deceptive marketing and sales tactics, noting that the program was not designed to exploit the elderly. The audit also revealed that 97.3% of all the vouchers, or 98.8% of the ADA allocated, were redeemed on-chain during the Byron era, and “substantial efforts were undertaken to cause Voucher Holders to redeem on-chain” at the time. As of August 15, 2025, 99.2% of Vouchers consisting of 99.7% of all ada sold pursuant to the Voucher Program have been redeemed through the on-chain redemptions and Post-Sweep Redemption Project. Meanwhile, the review highlighted that the voucher certificates contained redemption codes instead of “private keys,” refuting the accusation that these keys were later deleted. It also concluded that Cardano insiders did not misappropriate the staking rewards from the unredeemed ADA. Time To Move On, Says Hoskinson Hoskinson went on X Space to share the audit result, reading the announcement of IOG’s Chief Legal Officer & Chief Policy Officer, Joel Telpner, and the executive summary of the 128-page document. Cardano’s founder said that it’s been a “deeply frustrating” process, noting that “It’s one thing to attack my intelligence, my physical appearance, my business acumen, my integrity. It’s another thing to accuse me of a crime.” Related Reading: No Ethereum Rally Until Q4? Analyst Eyes Choppy September Before New Highs “This is over. And for the people who stirred this pot: do the right thing, and just apologize. Have some common fucking decency as a human being. Apologize. Let’s just all move on, say you were wrong. Have enough integrity to do that,” he asked. Hoskinson shared his hope that most people will realize that the accusations were taken “too far,” concluding that “Hopefully, we can now just put this nightmare behind us.” Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
BitMine (BMNR), an Ethereum-focused microstrategy company, received 80,325 ETH ($358 million) from Galaxy Digital and FalconX, raising its total holdings to 1,947,299 ETH valued at $8.69 billion. This makes BitMine the largest holder of Ethereum, more than twice the holdings of the second-largest ETH holder, SharpLink. BitMine’s aggressive accumulation positions it as a dominant player …
Solana started a fresh increase from the $194 zone. SOL price is now recovering higher and faces a heavy resistance near $212. SOL price started a recovery wave after it tested the $194 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $200 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support at $207 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $212 resistance zone. Solana Price Faces Resistance Solana price started a decent increase from the $194-$195 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL was able to climb above the $200 and $202 resistance levels. There was a clear move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $218 swing high to the $194 low. However, the bears seem to be active near the $212 resistance zone. The price reacted to the downside below $210. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support at $207 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading above $204 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $2102 level. The next major resistance is near the $212 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $218 swing high to the $194 low. The main resistance could be $218. A successful close above the $218 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $232. Any more gains might send the price toward the $245 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $212 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $204 zone. The first major support is near the $200 level. A break below the $200 level might send the price toward the $195 support zone. If there is a close below the $195 support, the price could decline toward the $184 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $200 and $195. Major Resistance Levels – $212 and $218.
The crypto world has been waiting years for clear rules, and now it looks like they might finally arrive. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis recently hinted that the Clarity Act could be passed as early as October. Why This Matters for XRP In an interview with Paul Barron, crypto analyst Zach Rector says the Clarity Act …
Ether whales have been loading up on ETH since it hit a yearly low of $1,472 in April, increasing their holdings by 14%, according to Santiment.
September 4, 2025 06:12:45 UTC Ethereum Price Prediction Ethereum has broken out of its descending wedge and is moving to retest its previous high near $4,955. The next price targets are $5,766 at a 50% retracement of the ETH/BTC ratio, followed by $6,658 at the 61.8% Fibonacci level. A full retrace could push ETH toward …
Ripple is launching its USD-backed stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), in Africa through new partnerships with Chipper Cash, VALR, and Yellow Card. RLUSD is designed to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, and more reliable for institutions in Africa. Chipper Cash will use RLUSD for easier money transfers, VALR will enable trading and liquidity, and Yellow Card …
The Federal Reserve announced a payments innovation conference focusing on tokenization as RWA markets hit an all-time high this week.
Dogecoin defends $0.214 support while ETF speculation drives heightened trading activity.
The ETH treasury firm currently holds over 1.74 million ether, worth around $7.7 billion, making it the largest corporate holder of ether.
Over 40% of the lines of code contributing to Coinbase’s systems are now written by AI, more than double the figure in April.
On-chain data shows the size of the average Bitcoin whale has dropped to the lowest level since 2018, a sign that may be bearish for BTC’s price. Average Bitcoin Whale Is Holding Just 488 BTC Now In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed about the latest trend in the average supply held by Bitcoin whales. Glassnode defines “whales” as entities holding between 100 and 10,000 BTC. At the current exchange rate, the range’s lower bound converts to $11.2 million and upper one to $1.1 billion. Related Reading: Bitcoin In Trouble? Exchange Reserve Spikes To Highest In Months Thus, the only investors who would qualify for the cohort would be the big-money traders. These holders can carry some degree of influence in the market, so their behavior can be worth keeping an eye on. The behavior of the cohort as usually gauged from their total holdings, however, can provide a skewed picture about the sentiment among them, as the investors toward the larger end of the range have more of a weightage in it. One way to pinpoint the behavior of the average whale is by looking at the size of the holdings of the average member of the group. Below is the chart shared by Glassnode that shows the trend in this metric for Bitcoin over the last few years. As is visible in the graph, the average Bitcoin supply per whale peaked back in early 2022, but switched to a decline as the bear market took over the sector. This suggests the whales reduced their exposure to the cryptocurrency during this period. With 2023 starting a recovery run for BTC, the average whale started loading up again, albeit at a slower pace than in the previous cycle. This accumulation continued until mid-2024, at which point it once more witnessed a reversal. Interestingly, instead of backing the rallies that have occurred between then and now, the whales have only accelerated their selling alongside them. The late 2024 run, especially, saw these humongous investors shed their holdings at a rapid pace. Related Reading: Toncoin (TON) Heading For A 50% Price Move, Analyst Explains Why Today, the amount of Bitcoin supply held by the average whale sits at just 488 tokens, which is the lowest that it has been since December 2018, almost seven years ago. In another X post, the analytics firm has also talked about how Ethereum whales have been doing recently. In particular, Glassnode has shared the trend in the holdings of the “mega whales,” holders carrying more than 10,000 ETH ($44.6 million). As displayed in the above chart, the Ethereum mega whales participated in buying during the recent price surge, but their accumulation has now stopped with the 30-day change in their balance dropping to zero. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $111,900, up more than 1% over the past day. Featured image from Dall-E, Glassnode.com, chart from TradingView.com
Stablecoins are gaining traction in cross-border payments, especially in emerging markets where access to reliable currencies and banks is limited.
Token rebounds from session lows with whale accumulation offsetting institutional liquidations, but resistance levels cap momentum.
APAC emerged as the fastest-growing crypto market in the year through June 2025, with on-chain activity up 69% year-over-year.
Purple Pepe is back making headlines after a price pump, sparking debate on whether it could be the next big meme coin on Solana. Purple Pepe (PURPE) has jumped 42.8% in the last 24 hours, trading at $0.00006134 with a market cap of $25.5 million. Daily trading volume also spiked by 81% to $12.27 million. …
XRP price is attempting to recover above the $2.80 zone. The price is now facing hurdles near $2.88 and might start another decline below $2.80. XRP price is attempting to recover above the $2.80 resistance. The price is now trading above $2.80 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a short-term rising channel with support at $2.850 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it stays above the $2.8120 zone. XRP Price Faces Resistance XRP price managed to stay above the $2.720 level and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price climbed above the $2.75 and $2.80 resistance levels. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.040 swing high to the $2.70 low. However, the price seems to be struggling to stay above the $2.880 resistance zone. Recently, there was a break below a short-term rising channel with support at $2.850 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price is now trading above $2.80 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls protect the $2.8120 support, the price could attempt another increase. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.880 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.9160 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3.040 swing high to the $2.70 low. A clear move above the $2.9160 resistance might send the price toward the $2.960 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. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $2.880 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.8120 level. The next major support is near the $2.80 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.80 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.740. The next major support sits near the $2.70 zone, below which the price could gain bearish momentum. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.8120 and $2.80. Major Resistance Levels – $2.880 and $2.9160.
Ondo Finance, a Layer 1 (L1) blockchain protocol, has recently announced the launch of Ondo Global Markets, designed to enable non-US investors to access over 100 tokenized US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain. Following this announcement, the price of Ondo’s native token, ONDO, surged over 6% close to the $1 mark after opening the week at $0.86, aligned with the broader crypto market’s correction. Founder Calls Ondo Global Markets A ‘Breakthrough’ According to the protocol’s press release, Ondo Global Markets aims to provide one of the largest gateways for global exposure to US markets, particularly for eligible investors in the Asia-Pacific, African, and Latin American regions. The newly launched platform is now live on the Ethereum blockchain, with plans to expand to other networks, including BNB Chain, Solana (SOL), and Ondo Chain. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Descending Channel Breakout Shows Where Price Is Headed Next The new platform allows both retail and institutional investors outside the US to mint and redeem tokenized US stocks and exchange-traded funds 24/5, utilizing traditional exchange liquidity where applicable. These tokenized assets are reportedly fully backed by the underlying securities held with US-registered broker-dealers.. Investors will benefit from total economic returns equivalent to those of the underlying stocks, including price fluctuations, dividends, and corporate actions, as each token mirrors the performance of its asset. Nathan Allman, the Founder and CEO of Ondo Finance, expressed enthusiasm about the launch, stating, “Ondo Global Markets is a breakthrough in financial access.” He emphasized that the platform allows global investors to tap into the largest selection of transferable tokenized US stocks and exchange-traded funds on-chain, drawing a parallel to how stablecoins have introduced the US dollar into the digital realm. Bridging Traditional Assets And Blockchain Technology A spokesperson for Ondo Finance highlighted the similarities between tokenized stocks and USD-pegged stablecoins, noting that the former provides the same total-return exposure as their underlying assets: Tokenizing the US dollar created an entirely new level of global reach and usability for dollars. Similarly, tokenized Treasuries have exploded in adoption, growing over 7,000% since 2023, because they meet real needs: 24/7 access to US dollar-denominated assets, and the ability to hold a stablecoin with yield. Ondo was one of the first movers here and continues to lead this space, with over $1.4B in TVL across 10 chains. Related Reading: XRP Faces Crucial Test With ETF Approval Chances Now At 87% To facilitate this service, Ondo tokenized stocks will be supported by a wide array of leading crypto wallets, exchanges, and infrastructure providers, including Bitget Wallet, Trust Wallet, OKX Wallet, and Chainlink, among others. The spokesperson who spoke with The Defiant believes this extensive support network allows investors to easily access and manage their tokenized equities across various on-chain applications. When writing, ONDO trades at $0.96, being one of the few tokens recording gains in all time frames. However, despite the cryptocurrency’s 60% growth year-to-date, it still trades 54% below its $2 record price. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
The Eric and Donald Trump Jr.-backed American Bitcoin finished trading at a gain on Wednesday after a turbulent first day on the Nasdaq.
ReversingLabs researchers uncovered two NPM packages that used Ethereum smart contracts to hide malicious URLs and bypass security scans.
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Ethereum price started a fresh recovery wave above the $4,350 zone. ETH is now facing hurdles near $4,500 and might struggle to continue higher. Ethereum is still struggling to recover above the $4,500 zone. The price is trading above $4,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $4,385 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a decent increase if there is a close above the $4,500 level in the near term. Ethereum Price Recovers Further Ethereum price started a recovery wave after it formed a base above the $4,200 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price was able to climb above the $4,265 and $4,320 resistance levels. The bulls were able to clear the 50% Fib retracement level of the key drop from the $4,660 swing high to the $4,209 low. Besides, there was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $4,385 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading above $4,420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $4,500 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the key drop from the $4,660 swing high to the $4,209 low. The next key resistance is near the $4,520 level. The first major resistance is near the $4,555 level. A clear move above the $4,555 resistance might send the price toward the $4,620 resistance. An upside break above the $4,620 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $4,660 resistance zone or even $4,720 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $4,500 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $4,400 level. The first major support sits near the $4,360 zone. A clear move below the $4,360 support might push the price toward the $4,315 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $4,260 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $4,220. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $4,360 Major Resistance Level – $4,500
Australia's tax office reports self-managed retirement funds have 4% less crypto than last year, but one crypto executive says the number is likely "undercooked."
Following a rejection at $4,946 on August 24, Ethereum (ETH) is now trading in the low $4,000 level. However, some analysts are still hopeful that ETH is likely to surge beyond $5,000 in the coming weeks, thanks to its rising illiquid supply and positive exchange-traded fund (ETF) momentum. Ethereum To Hit $5,500 In September? According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Arab Chain, Ethereum’s latest upswing in August which pushed the digital asset from a range of $3,700 – $4,000 to its latest all-time high (ATH) of $4,946, was largely buoyed by broader market rally and positive ETF inflows. Related Reading: Ethereum’s Latest Rally Fueled By Large-Scale Binance Orders, Analyst Says The analyst noted that ETH reserves on Binance crypto exchange witnessed a sharp uptick in August. The quick surge in inflow of tokens to the exchange shows that holders are choosing to sell or take profits at higher prices. Arab Chain shared the following chart which shows both liquid (green) and illiquid (beige) ETH supply. According to the chart, the vast majority of ETH supply remains illiquid, creating a structural supply shortage. On the other hand, the chart shows a slight increase in the liquid supply, suggesting that a portion of ETH has returned to circulation and could add to short-term selling pressure. The analyst remarked: The overall illiquidity of the supply reinforces the long-term bullish outlook. Short-term cautionary signals – rising Binance reserves combined with a small increase in liquid supply – suggest a potential correction after the recent strong upswing. If the growth in ETH reserves on Binance shows signs of slowing down or withdrawals resume, the digital asset’s supply shortage will remain pronounced. Consequently, a clear and decisive break above the $4,800 resistance level could propel ETH toward $5,200 – $5,500 in the near term. The CryptoQuant analyst concluded by saying that September is likely to witness sideways to a slightly bullish move for ETH between $4,300 to $5,000. However, a failure to break through the $4,800 level – coupled with rising exchange reserves – could raise the possibility of a correction to $4,200. What’s In Store For ETH? While a breakout above $4,800 is possible, some analysts are tempering their expectations by saying that ETH may test the psychologically important $4,000 level before resuming its uptrend. Related Reading: Whales Load Up On Ethereum, But Analysts Fear $4K Dip Ahead Meanwhile, on-chain data shows whales accumulating ETH at record pace. According to a recent report, ETH whales added a whopping 260,000 ETH to their wallets on September 1. Offering a more ambitious prediction, Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin recently said that “ETH will likely 100x from here.” At press time, ETH trades at $4,429, up 2% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from CryptoQuant and TradingView.com
The audit's findings bolster Cardano's credibility, potentially enhancing investor confidence and supporting future blockchain development initiatives.
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The Fed is bringing stablecoins, tokenization, and AI for payment technologies into one conversation as policy in Washington begins to firm.
Crypto lawyer John Deaton says anyone who denies the “XRP Army” affected the outcome of the SEC and Ripple court case is either ignorant or lying.
Bitcoin price is attempting a recovery wave above $111,000. BTC is now rising and might gain pace if it clears the $112,500 resistance level. Bitcoin started a recovery wave above the $111,200 zone. The price is trading above $111,200 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a short-term rising channel forming with support at $111,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another decline if it stays below the $112,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Extends Recovery Bitcoin price started a fresh recovery wave above the $109,500 zone. BTC was able to climb above the $110,000 and $110,500 resistance levels. The price cleared the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the key drop from the $113,457 swing high to the $107,352 low. The upward move was such that the price even surpassed the $112,000 resistance zone. Besides, there is a short-term rising channel forming with support at $111,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading above $111,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Moreover, the price is now consolidating near the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the key drop from the $113,457 swing high to the $107,352 low. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $112,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $112,800 level. The next resistance could be $113,450. A close above the $113,450 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $114,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $115,000 level. The main target could be $115,500. Another Pullback In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $112,500 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support is near the $111,500 level. The first major support is near the $110,500 level. The next support is now near the $110,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $109,250 support in the near term. The main support sits at $108,500, below which BTC might decline sharply. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $111,500, followed by $110,000. Major Resistance Levels – $112,500 and $113,450.