Ripple’s move to launch a national trust bank is drawing fire for threatening to erode regulatory safeguards, destabilize the banking system, and blur core institutional boundaries. Ripple’s Bank Ambitions Collide With Legacy Finance The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), which represents around 5,000 community banks across the country, has formally objected to Ripple Labs’ […]

The conviction highlights regulatory challenges for DeFi, potentially stifling innovation and raising concerns about future legal precedents. The post Tornado Cash dev Roman Storm found guilty of running unlicensed money biz, sanctions and money laundering charges unresolved appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Indonesia and Brazil are taking a bold step toward modernizing their economic strategy by exploring the inclusion of Bitcoin in their national reserves. Related Reading: Crypto Crackdown: Philippines SEC Flags Bybit, OKX, Others In Fresh Alert In a high-level meeting with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s office, representatives from Bitcoin Indonesia presented a detailed proposal […]

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Bakkt Holdings (BKKT), a key player in the crypto services sector, has announced a strategic move to acquire approximately 30% of the outstanding shares of MarushoHotta Co., Ltd. (MHT), a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).  This massive acquisition, facilitated through a share purchase agreement with metallurgical company RIZAP Group, Inc., positions Bakkt […]

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Key Takeaways Ethereum is starting to show signs of distribution. Its ETFs saw the biggest outflow ever. That lines up with the drop below $3.6k. Is more downside coming? Ethereum’s [ETH] haThe post Ethereum's $10B OI wipeout and ETF exodus: What happens to ETH? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Cardano is facing serious headwinds. It once traded above the $0.8 price mark before experiencing minor corrections, now trading at a market price between $0.70–$0.75. Now, most technical setups for Caradno price prediction suggest the price could further dive down to $0.5.  If that happens, then it means the minor support would be broken and [...] The post Cardano Price Prediction: ADA Holders Brace For Drop To $0.50 With Many Jumping Ship To This Red-Hot Rival appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.

From GPUs to AI deals, Bitcoin miners are finding new lifelines beyond crypto. AI is becoming a major revenue stream for them.

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China’s security agency warned that biometric data collection by crypto firms, including iris scans, may endanger personal privacy and be exploited for espionage.

Bitcoin’s explosive July rally pushed its market cap to $2.4 trillion, overtaking Amazon, silver and Alphabet, cementing its place among the world’s five most valuable assets.

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South Korea’s BDACS has rolled out institutional custody support for XRP, following its partnership with Ripple and integration with top South Korean exchanges.

The Payments Association’s Riccardo Tordera told Cointelegraph that lifting the ETN ban allowed individual investors to make their own choices at their own risk.

Crypto scammers are switching from code to exploiting human vulnerabilities that don’t require breaking through complex cybersecurity guardrails.

UK-listed Smarter Web Company raised $21 million via Bitcoin-denominated bonds, backed by Tobam, offering a new model for crypto-aligned fundraising.

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The short-term outlook for Bitcoin remained cautious, with a possibility of a trip toward $105,000, which one analyst called a “hidden danger zone” for BTC price.

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Satsuma Technology secured $217.6 million in its latest raise, with over half settled in Bitcoin, drawing support from top crypto funds and UK institutional investors.

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SBI Holdings unveiled plans for exchange-traded products, including a gold-crypto ETF and a Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF.

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Bitcoin acquisition trends are leading to predictions of a major BTC supply shock, with bullish implications for price.

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Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal met with Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge to explore collaboration on developer tools, cybersecurity and blockchain in governance.

Apex Fusion will debut Vector, a Cardano-aligned blockchain that claims instant finality and 10x transaction speed, at Rare Evo on Saturday.

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Tokenized stocks are nearing an inflection point that may lead to an $1.3 trillion market opportunity, according to Binance Research.

Transactions on the Ethereum network have hit yearly highs as the SEC deliberates on how to classify liquid staking protocols.

ETH is retesting a multiyear distribution resistance zone that preceded a 66% drop in December 2024.

A German man is facing a US federal lawsuit after allegedly using a Coinbase‑like domain name to earn affiliate commissions and pose phishing risks.

Initial DEX offerings have strayed from their retail-first promise, becoming dominated by institutions and high barriers to entry. IDOs could reclaim their promise.

Judge issues Allen charge after jury deadlocks in Tornado Cash trial, keeping the case alive as questions mount over crypto developer liability.

XRP price faces mounting pressure as whales exit, and $2.65 emerges as the line between recovery and a bigger correction.

Bitcoin’s tight consolidation and Ether’s shallow pullback suggest a directional move could be around the corner.

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With a sentencing hearing scheduled in a matter of weeks, Roman Storm is potentially looking at five years in jail for running an unlicensed money transmitting service.

The deal was announced in response to the White House’s recent policy strategy to make the United States the AI capital of the world.

The deal marks Bakkt’s latest pivot toward becoming a crypto treasury company, with a 30% stake in Tokyo-listed Marusho Hotta and plans to rebrand it as bitcoin.jp.

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Nomura’s crypto arm gains regulatory green light in Dubai to offer institutional OTC crypto options, expanding the UAE’s footprint in global digital derivatives.

Bitcoin benefits from a weaker dollar, but credit market signals warn of possible investor caution that could prevent the bulls from making a run at $120,000.

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Roman Storm's trial verdict leaves the door open for US prosecutors to retry the Tornado Cash developer, attorneys said.

Circle’s USDC accounted for 63% of salaries paid in crypto in 2024, outpacing USDt despite its trading dominance, according to Pantera’s global compensation survey.

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Shares in IREN Ltd closed trading on Wednesday up 11.4% after it reported mining more Bitcoin than MARA Holdings in July.

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SEC leaders just signaled a transformative commitment to regulatory clarity for emerging tech, spotlighting liquid staking in a move that could unleash a wave of crypto adoption. SEC Lays Down New Crypto Era—Clear Securities Law Guidance Is Official Policy U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins and Commissioner Hester Peirce issued separate statements […]

Parataxis going public could enhance institutional Bitcoin exposure, potentially influencing digital asset investment strategies globally. The post Bitcoin-native Parataxis to go public in SPAC deal with SilverBox, targeting $640M raise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The Dogecoin price forecast is in sharp focus this week after a fresh round of volatility in the meme coin sector rattled investors. With crypto market sentiment swinging between mild optimism and bearish caution, analysts in their Dogecoin price forecast are now warning that DOGE could be heading for lower levels. Meanwhile, serious attention is [...] The post Dogecoin Price Forecast August 2025: Analyst Say Lower Prices To Come For DOGE, RTX To Lead Way For Gains appeared first on Blockonomi.

Base, the Ethereum Layer-2 solution developed by Coinbase, experienced a 33-minute network disruption that halted block production on its Mainnet. The outage occurred on August 5, 2025, and was caused by unexpected on-chain congestion combined with an unprepared backup sequencer. While Base is designed with high availability in mind—featuring multiple sequencer instances managed by Conductor […]

Key Takeaways  Amid Bitcoin facing macro uncertainty, on-chain data suggested that the asset could dip for the final time before taking a stab at another new ATH. But will it defend $110K?  The post Bitcoin - KEY indicator hints at final pullback before price recovery  appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Shares in IREN Ltd closed trading on Wednesday up 11.4% after it reported mining more Bitcoin than MARA Holdings in July.

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Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.

Former SEC chief of staff Amanda Fischer slammed the latest SEC guidance on liquid staking, sparking a sharp backlash on social media.

From GPUs to AI deals, Bitcoin miners are finding new lifelines beyond crypto. AI is becoming a major revenue stream for them.

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China’s security agency warned that biometric data collection by crypto firms, including iris scans, may endanger personal privacy and be exploited for espionage.

Bitcoin’s explosive July rally pushed its market cap to $2.4 trillion, overtaking Amazon, silver and Alphabet, cementing its place among the world’s five most valuable assets.

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South Korea’s BDACS has rolled out institutional custody support for XRP, following its partnership with Ripple and integration with top South Korean exchanges.

The Payments Association’s Riccardo Tordera told Cointelegraph that lifting the ETN ban allowed individual investors to make their own choices at their own risk.

Crypto scammers are switching from code to exploiting human vulnerabilities that don’t require breaking through complex cybersecurity guardrails.

UK-listed Smarter Web Company raised $21 million via Bitcoin-denominated bonds, backed by Tobam, offering a new model for crypto-aligned fundraising.

• #bitcoin

The short-term outlook for Bitcoin remained cautious, with a possibility of a trip toward $105,000, which one analyst called a “hidden danger zone” for BTC price.

• #bitcoin

Satsuma Technology secured $217.6 million in its latest raise, with over half settled in Bitcoin, drawing support from top crypto funds and UK institutional investors.

• #bitcoin

SBI Holdings unveiled plans for exchange-traded products, including a gold-crypto ETF and a Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin acquisition trends are leading to predictions of a major BTC supply shock, with bullish implications for price.

• #bitcoin

Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal met with Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge to explore collaboration on developer tools, cybersecurity and blockchain in governance.

Apex Fusion will debut Vector, a Cardano-aligned blockchain that claims instant finality and 10x transaction speed, at Rare Evo on Saturday.

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Tokenized stocks are nearing an inflection point that may lead to an $1.3 trillion market opportunity, according to Binance Research.

Transactions on the Ethereum network have hit yearly highs as the SEC deliberates on how to classify liquid staking protocols.

ETH is retesting a multiyear distribution resistance zone that preceded a 66% drop in December 2024.

A German man is facing a US federal lawsuit after allegedly using a Coinbase‑like domain name to earn affiliate commissions and pose phishing risks.

Initial DEX offerings have strayed from their retail-first promise, becoming dominated by institutions and high barriers to entry. IDOs could reclaim their promise.

Judge issues Allen charge after jury deadlocks in Tornado Cash trial, keeping the case alive as questions mount over crypto developer liability.

XRP price faces mounting pressure as whales exit, and $2.65 emerges as the line between recovery and a bigger correction.

Bitcoin’s tight consolidation and Ether’s shallow pullback suggest a directional move could be around the corner.

• #bitcoin

With a sentencing hearing scheduled in a matter of weeks, Roman Storm is potentially looking at five years in jail for running an unlicensed money transmitting service.

The deal was announced in response to the White House’s recent policy strategy to make the United States the AI capital of the world.

The deal marks Bakkt’s latest pivot toward becoming a crypto treasury company, with a 30% stake in Tokyo-listed Marusho Hotta and plans to rebrand it as bitcoin.jp.

• #bitcoin

Nomura’s crypto arm gains regulatory green light in Dubai to offer institutional OTC crypto options, expanding the UAE’s footprint in global digital derivatives.

Bitcoin benefits from a weaker dollar, but credit market signals warn of possible investor caution that could prevent the bulls from making a run at $120,000.

• #bitcoin

Roman Storm's trial verdict leaves the door open for US prosecutors to retry the Tornado Cash developer, attorneys said.

Circle’s USDC accounted for 63% of salaries paid in crypto in 2024, outpacing USDt despite its trading dominance, according to Pantera’s global compensation survey.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Market slowly diving into bearish territory that might create conditions for aggravation of trend

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XRP storms into the spotlight as Galaxy Digital anchors it in a $3.56 billion portfolio, backed by a $97 million Ripple equity stake, signaling massive institutional conviction. XRP Featured in Galaxy’s $3.56B Portfolio Alongside $97M Ripple Equity Position Galaxy Digital Ltd. disclosed in its U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Form 10-Q filed on Aug. […]

The XRP price prediction has taken a bearish turn, as the XRP price struggles below key levels. While XRP faces downward pressure, Remittix (RTX) is quietly gaining traction in the crypto space, having raised over $18.1 million from more than 581 million tokens at $0.0895 each. Remittix’s growing real-world utility is making it a strong [...] The post XRP Price Prediction: XRP Outlook Becomes Bearish For First Time In 2025, RTX Continues To Close The Gap appeared first on Blockonomi.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has moved to shake off a $1.76 billion clawback bid from the now-bankrupt FTX trust. It’s a bold opening move. Based on reports, he argues the case should never have landed in a Delaware court. Related Reading: Crypto Crackdown: Philippines SEC Flags Bybit, OKX, Others In Fresh Alert Challenge […]

DEX or Decentralized exchanges are essentially blockchain-based peer-to-peer marketplaces that allow users to conduct transactions directly. They do not rely on any central authority or intermediary lThe post Top 11 DEXs of August 2025 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Key Takeaways BNB's on-chain resilience is clear. CEA Industries’ $1.2 billion BNB treasury pivot and upcoming “BNC” ticker flip could act as a major catalyst, pushing BNB into a new institutioThe post BNB is locked, loaded, and ready for $800 price rally - Here's why! appeared first on AMBCrypto.

When Binance finally plugged into the Lightning Network on 17 July 2023, it was pitched as the solution to Bitcoin’s fee crisis. The Ordinals craze had clogged the network, sending on-chain costs soThe post How Binance’s Lightning Network integration has affected Bitcoin fees appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Key Takeaways BlackRock has transferred large amounts of BTC and ETH to Coinbase amid significant outflows from its crypto ETFs, sparking sell-off concerns.  In a surprising move that has stiThe post Why BlackRock’s 2.5K BTC and 101K ETH sell-off has traders on edge appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Key Takeaways Notcoin tested key support after 5% drop, with rising volume and looming liquidations hinting at a major breakout or deeper downside. Telegram mini-game coin, Notcoin [NOT  isThe post Assessing why Notcoin’s $0.002 support is more fragile than it looks appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Key Takeaways PROVE’s listing on Binance drew heavy selling pressure from market participants betting against a potential rally, causing a retracement in price. Despite this, momentum remains stronThe post PROVE crypto drops 38% after Binance listing: Why THIS support can lead to a rally appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Key Takeaways TRX's surge since the start of the year was driven by two main factors. However, profit-taking could impact price negatively. Tron [TRX] has maintained a strong trend since the sThe post TRX hits $0.42, but Tron's profit-takers may pull price back appeared first on AMBCrypto.

So, how much Bitcoin should you actually own in 2025? There's no magic number. It really boils down to how much risk you can stomach, where you are in life, and what you're trying to achieve with yourThe post What percentage of your portfolio should be Bitcoin? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Key Takeaways China cautions against crypto projects that scan for biometric data, citing a threat to national security. The Ministry of State Security urged the public to report such suspicious actiThe post China labels Worldcoin-style biometric crypto projects as 'security threats' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Key Takeaways Whale and retail cohorts accumulate Bitcoin as price holds above ascending $110K trendline. Rising network activity and Stock-to-Flow ratio reinforce Bitcoin’s long-term bullish strucThe post Bitcoin: As 2 major groups return, is BTC ready for a strong rebound? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Key Takeaways DOGE dropped below $0.20, and shorts are jumping in. Now there’s a big short liquidity zone building at $0.2079. Could this be the setup for a classic bear trap and breakout? DThe post Dogecoin bear trap ahead? - Whale bids, short squeeze & $0.25 target appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Ethereum pushed its biggest code drop since the Merge a few months ago. The Pectra upgrade, a two-for-one deal merging the "Prague" execution layer and "Electra" consensus layer, landed on 7 May 2025.The post Is Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade set to ignite next crypto rally? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Key Takeaways Brazil is considering a bill to allocate $17 billion of its reserves into Bitcoin, with a public hearing on the 20th of August. If approved, it would make Brazil the world’s largest sThe post Brazil's $17B Bitcoin Reserve plans: 'Historic' or 'inappropriate?' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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You’re sitting on a pile of crypto, but your car just died or you need a down payment for a house. The idea of selling your Bitcoin or Ethereum and paying a huge tax bill is painful, especially if yThe post How to get a crypto-backed loan? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Key Takeaways TOWNS crypto crashed 50% after whales moved tokens to exchanges and retail followed. Futures data signals more downside risk ahead. Towns [TOWNS] plummeted 50.79% from an all-timThe post TOWNS crypto: $0.08 to $0.035 in 48 hours - What's behind this 50% drop? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Popular chart analysis service TradingView contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool.

Former SEC chief of staff Amanda Fischer slammed the latest SEC guidance on liquid staking, sparking a sharp backlash on social media.

From GPUs to AI deals, Bitcoin miners are finding new lifelines beyond crypto. AI is becoming a major revenue stream for them.

• #bitcoin

China’s security agency warned that biometric data collection by crypto firms, including iris scans, may endanger personal privacy and be exploited for espionage.

Bitcoin’s explosive July rally pushed its market cap to $2.4 trillion, overtaking Amazon, silver and Alphabet, cementing its place among the world’s five most valuable assets.

• #bitcoin

South Korea’s BDACS has rolled out institutional custody support for XRP, following its partnership with Ripple and integration with top South Korean exchanges.