TLDR: Coinbase met Karnataka’s IT minister to explore blockchain collaboration and digital development. The firm is promoting its developer tools to help scale India’s on-chain infrastructure efforts. Talks included cybersecurity and talent programs like hackathons and blockchain training. Strategy marks Coinbase’s shift from exchange services to ecosystem building in India. Coinbase is eyeing India again. [...] The post Coinbase Targets India’s Tech Core in New Karnataka Push appeared first on Blockonomi.

Parataxis Holdings is merging with SilverBox Corp IV in a special purpose acquisition that includes the formation of a NYSE-traded Bitcoin treasury company worth $640 million. In a recent press release, the two companies announced that the deal could “provide…

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The next meeting for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is still more than a month away, but it is already garnering a lot of attention due to its importance and impact on the crypto market. Bets are already being placed on what will be the outcome of the meeting and subsequent announcement, with the […]

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Key Takeaway Stablecoin on-chain volume reached $1.5 trillion in July, signaling a DeFi resurgence fueled by Ethereum’s rally and regulatory clarity. Though USDC led in DeFi usage, USDT remains domThe post DeFi revival ahead? - Stablecoin volume hits record $1.5T in July appeared first on AMBCrypto.

South Korean digital bank KakaoBank hopes to cement its place in the stablecoin market and is reportedly reviewing various entry strategies, including a potential won-pegged stablecoin. Local media outlet reports say KakaoBank’s chief financial officer, Kwon Tae-hoon, has confirmed that…

TLDR: Roman Storm found guilty of conspiracy to run an unlicensed money-transmitting business. Tornado Cash laundered $1B, including funds from North Korea’s Lazarus Group. DOJ says Storm helped promote and maintain Tornado Cash even after sanctions warnings. Verdict signals tougher U.S. enforcement on crypto tools used for illicit finance. Roman Storm has been convicted. The [...] The post Tornado Cash Co-Founder Goes Down for $1B Crypto Crime Ring appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase will soon lower the fee-free benefit of USDC to US dollar conversions to $5 million as the exchange has missed revenue expectations for two quarters running.

The Smarter Web Company has launched Smarter Convert, a bitcoin-denominated convertible bond fully subscribed by institutional investor TOBAM for $21 million. The initiative enables Smarter Web to raise capital while expanding its bitcoin treasury. TOBAM Backs Smarter Web With $21 Million Investment The Smarter Web Company has announced the successful launch of Smarter Convert, an […]

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TLDR: Parataxis merges with SilverBox IV SPAC, unlocking up to $640M to buy and yield Bitcoin. $31M already raised will be deployed into BTC ahead of the merger’s SEC approval. South Korea arm launched via Bridge Biotherapeutics buyout, targeting ETF gap and demand. Equity line gives access to another $400M, enabling treasury scaling and special [...] The post Parataxis Merges With SPAC, Aims to Stack $640M in Bitcoin appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Matt Levine is convinced that crypto can no longer be banned in the U.S. due to its global influence

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan weighed in on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair’s recent speech announcing the regulator’s new initiative to develop the digital crypto industry. Related Reading: Time To ‘Catch Up’: Former Chancellor Says UK Risks Missing Second ‘Crypto Wave’ Project Crypto, The ‘Most Bullish’ Document On Tuesday, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan discussed […]

Key Takeaways BTC’s next long liquidation zone is around 113.2K–113.4K, but the 10% bid-ask still isn’t showing strong buy-side interest. Has BTC really bottomed yet? Bitcoin [BTC] endedThe post Bitcoin stabilizes at $114K - Yet ONE key metric warrants caution! appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Nexo has enhanced its partnership with the DP World Tour by introducing a new prize for golf players who hold a course record at the conclusion of a tournament. Prize Structure and Rules The digital assets wealth platform, Nexo, has deepened its partnership with the DP World Tour by launching of a pioneering new prize. […]

Crypto analysts echoed the positive sentiment around Bitcoin, with some speculating it could jump to $125,000 in the near term.

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Aged YouTube accounts with a history of posting crypto news and investing tips have been taken over by bad actors to advertise a scam trading bot that steals crypto.

The new tariffs may boost federal revenue but risk trade tensions and potential GDP slowdown, impacting global economic relations. The post Trump declares reciprocal tariffs now in effect appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin asked a court for time served after admitting to wire fraud, but US prosecutors want them imprisoned for 10 years for their "classic Ponzi scheme.”

Ethereum was trading at $3,658 at press time, posting a 2.2% gain over the last 24 hours as on-chain metrics show a surge in transaction activity. The price remains 30% higher than it was a month ago, even though it…

On-chain data reveals capital inflows into Bitcoin and Solana have slowed over the past week, while Ethereum’s growth has been resilient. Realized Cap Shows Divergence Between Ethereum & Bitcoin In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed about how the Realized Cap has changed for some of the assets in the […]

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Key Takeaways XRP price has dropped over 20% since mid-July. But the pullback could extend if the $2.8 immediate support cracks.  Ripple's [XRP] price weakness may be far from over, accordingThe post XRP struggles at $3: Will whale offloading drag it lower?  appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Gate, a leading global crypto exchange, announced its official participation in Global Dollar Network (GDN), an open network designed to accelerate stablecoin adoption worldwide. Gate has integrated sThe post Gate Joins Global Dollar Network as a First-Tier Partner, Leading Stablecoin Adoption appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bank of America’s CEO has backed fixing banking rules amid uproar over U.S. President Donald Trump’s debanking claims, as the crypto industry warns regulatory overreach is quietly choking financial access. Bank of America CEO Backs Rulebook Fix as Trump’s $1B Claim Sparks Uproar Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan responded to explosive claims made by […]

Bitcoin asset manager Parataxis will go public via a SPAC deal that could see up to $640 million in gross proceeds to fund a Bitcoin treasury.

Orca DAO has introduced a new treasury proposal designed to strengthen the Orca protocol through Solana staking and long-term token buybacks.  The proposal was posted to the Orca (ORCA) governance forum on Aug 6. The DAO’s Governance Council would have…

Babylon Labs has introduced a breakthrough in decentralized finance with the launch of trustless Bitcoin vaults. Announced via an Aug. 6 post on X, these vaults allow native Bitcoin (BTC) to be used in decentralized finance applications, such as lending,…

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GameStop's shift towards Bitcoin-like trading suggests a strategic pivot in investment focus, potentially influencing retail investor behavior. The post Billionaire Bill Gross says GameStop now trades more like Bitcoin than a meme stock appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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In its July 2025 crypto monthly recap report, global investment management firm VanEck suggested that Ethereum (ETH) could emerge as a superior store of value compared to Bitcoin (BTC). The report pointed to ETH’s lower inflation rate in recent months relative to BTC, alongside its growing utility within decentralized finance (DeFi). Ethereum A Better Store […]

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Key Takeaways Ethereum's Net Taker Volume hit -$418.8 million, signaling extreme selling. Yet, rising network activity and long-term holder profits suggest ETH could rebound if bulls reclaim $3,950 sThe post Ethereum's mixed signals: Bearish sell pressure vs. strong on-chain indicators appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The Bitcoin market is in a “relatively balanced position” despite the recent price pullback from all-time highs, Glassnode says.

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

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.

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.

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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KakaoBank is reportedly looking at services for the issuance and custody of stablecoins with plans to “actively participate” in the crypto market.

China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has raised alarms over a foreign company’s (likely Worldcoin) collection of biometric data from users in exchange for cryptocurrency rewards, calling the practice a potential threat to both individual privacy and national security. The warning, published Wednesday on the agency’s official WeChat account, pointed to documented cases of large-scale […]

India ramps up its crypto fraud crackdown with a $5 million asset attachment order tied to a fake Coinbase site that duped victims out of over $20 million. India Moves in on Assets After Coinbase Scam Leader Held in US India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) announced on Aug. 5 that it has issued a provisional […]

KakaoBank is reportedly looking at services for the issuance and custody of stablecoins with plans to “actively participate” in the crypto market.

As summer heats up, so does the altcoin market. Investors are eagerly searching for tokens that can deliver impressive returns in this season of growth. Among the well-known heavyweights, one altcoin is already keeping pace with Bitcoin’s (BTC) rally, while another, Polkadot (DOT), continues to attract strong attention for its innovative blockchain technology. However, beneath [...] The post Top 2 Altcoins for Summer Gains, One Is Already Matching Bitcoin (BTC) in Growth Pace While Other Is Polkadot (DOT) appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Key Takeaway Indonesia is exploring Bitcoin as part of its national reserves to hedge against inflation and diversify assets, led by the Vice President’s office. Indonesia is the latest natiThe post Indonesia's Bitcoin Reserve could lock away 200K BTC: But is the country ready? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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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.

• #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.

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.

• #Cardano

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.