The filing came precisely one year after Ripple had been ordered to pay $125 million as part of an enforcement action over the company using XRP as unregistered securities.

UK-focused onshore hydrocarbon producer Union Jack Oil plc is exploring bitcoin mining powered by natural gas at its West Newton site and may adopt a corporate bitcoin treasury strategy if the initiative succeeds. Onshore Gas to Bitcoin: Union Jack Advances Crypto Mining Venture Union Jack (AIM: UJO), holding a 16.665% stake in license PEDL183, announced […]

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Both Pepe Coin and Shiba Inu have just seen minor price hikes, but traders aren’t keeping their fingers crossed for any drastic breakouts this August. While short-term momentum is there, global market sentiment remains cautious. However, projects like Remittix (RTX) have continued to make news headlines with strong presale backing and a real-world use case [...] The post Shiba Inu and Pepe Coin Unlikely To Break Out In August But Remittix Looks Set To Keep Going Parabolic appeared first on Blockonomi.

Galaxy Digital’s head of research Alex Thorn ignited a fresh debate over Ethereum’s roll-up economy on Wednesday, accusing leading Layer-2 networks of siphoning value from the main chain while leaving ETH holders with “pennies.” In a widely shared thread on X, Thorn argued that “after all these years, the ethereum community is apparently fine that […]

From teaching himself how to code to working odd jobs in the United States after emigrating, Roman Storm’s story is anything but typical.

As the blockchain ecosystem continues to evolve, modular blockchains are emerging as a promising frontier, offering greater flexibility, scalability, and interoperability compared to their monolithic predecessors. For investors and enthusiasts looking to get in early, several modular blockchain tokens are still trading under $1, making them accessible entry points into this growing sector. Note: This list is sorted in no particular order. All data and information are from CoinMarketCap. IMMUTABLE (IMX) Immutable positions itself as the first layer-two scaling solution for NFTs on Ethereum. According to Immutable, its blockchain does away with Ethereum’s limitations like low scalability, a poor user The post Top 5 Modular Blockchain Tokens Less Than $1 Price Mark To Monitor In August 2025 appeared first on The Merkle News.

The brothers invested an undisclosed amount in American Bitcoin, the mining company co-founded by two of Trump's sons and others.

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ECR Minerals plc, a U.K.-based gold exploration company focused on Australian projects, announced on Aug. 7, 2025, that its board has formally adopted a bitcoin and digital asset treasury management policy. Gold Miner ECR Adopts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Under the non-binding policy, ECR Minerals (LSE: ECR) intends to allocate up to 50% of its future […]

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The SEC staff guidance on liquid staking could be a boon for institutions that want to include the technology in products, but there’s still uncertainty.

According to unnamed sources speaking with the Financial Times, China may be quietly tinkering with stablecoins even as it enforces its cryptocurrency ban and rolls out its central bank digital currency (CBDC). Behind Closed Doors, Regulators Weigh Stablecoin Fix for Money Rush Over the past decade, China has rolled out a series of bans on […]

XRP is trading steadily around the $3 mark as the crypto community awaits a key SEC decision regarding Ripple’s appeal withdrawal. If the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission confirms the withdrawal, analysts predict XRP could break through its immediate resistance at $3.30 and move toward $3.50, with bullish momentum potentially pushing the token as high […]

The shareholder letter by Two Seas Capital says the buyout offer undervalues Core Scientific's business.

As Bitcoin’s halving nears, Pepeto stands out with utility, yield, and SHIB-like upside potential. #partnercontent

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Union Jack Oil is betting that converting gas into Bitcoin hashrate could generate early cash flow from its West Newton field, where 200 billion cubic feet of gas remains untapped due to bureaucratic delays. In an operations update issued August…

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A new contender has entered the conversation about institutional Bitcoin adoption, and it’s not from Silicon Valley. London-listed Satsuma Technology, formerly TAO Alpha, has completed a massive £163.6 million ($218 million) convertible note financing round, but with an unexpected twist: nearly 60% of it was settled in BTC.  According to a recent announcement, a total […]

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 7 directing federal agencies to enable 401(k) and similar retirement plans to offer investments in alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Since the announcement, BTC has spiked comfortably above the $117,000 range. Regulations on 401(k) Alternative Assets Face Overhaul After Order The order instructs the Secretary […]

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Crypto market today: key points

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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Surges to $117K as Trump Signs 401(k) Crypto Order Plans Bitcoin jumps to $117,000 as Trump signs executive order to allow BTC in 401(k)s, unlocking trillions in retirement capital. Institutions continue massive accumulation. This post Bitcoin Surges to $117K as Trump Signs 401(k) Crypto Order Plans first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

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Bitcoin's macro outlook is increasingly strong, and big players are pushing it up.

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As Bitcoin dominance dips, altcoin buzz rises, and Little Pepe may be this cycle’s breakout star. #partnercontent

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On Thursday, Chainlink announced the creation of the Chainlink Reserve, an onchain repository of LINK tokens funded by network revenue to support long-term growth. Chainlink Reserve Holds $1M+ LINK, Aims to Grow The reserve accumulates LINK tokens using offchain payments from large enterprises adopting Chainlink services and fees from onchain usage. This process relies on […]

The world's richest man has shared an animated version of the "Bitcoin wizard"

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Savea is betting that blockchain can bring wine investment into the modern age. Its flagship product, SAVW, is a fully compliant, asset-backed token that tracks the Liv-ex 1000 index and offers on-chain exposure to the global fine wine market. In…

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Adriana Kugler announced her resignation on Aug. 1, paving the way for a Trump nominee at the US central bank.

The retail convenience store and gas station chain Sheetz is now accepting multiple cryptocurrencies at all its U.S. locations and is offering customers 50% off purchases when paying with digital assets during specific daily hours. Sheetz Adds Steep Discount Incentive for Crypto Spenders The convenience store chain Sheetz, operating over 750 stores in Pennsylvania, Ohio, […]

OurCryptoMiner is a leading global cryptocurrency cloud mining platform. We are committed to providing new, intelligently optimized contracts, sustainable green energy infrastructure, and convenient daily profit payments. With the rapid development of Cryptocurrency cloud mining technology, people are actively exploring safer and more profitable ways to earn cryptocurrency. In the current financial environment, characterized by [...] The post Can cloud mining replace traditional savings? OurCryptoMiner reveals the secrets. appeared first on Blockonomi.

The rapid advancements in AI models like Grok could accelerate technological innovation, potentially reshaping industries and scientific research. The post Musk teases Grok 5 launch by year-end, says Grok 4 outsmarts OpenAI’s GPT-5 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum (ETH) is inching closer to the $4,000 milestone, boosted by a perfect storm of factors including surging transaction volume, growing institutional interest, and bullish technical signals. Related Reading: Bitcoin Reserve Plan Gets Federal Reserve Review In Latest Report On August 7, ETH climbed to $3,718, backed by robust on-chain metrics. According to recent data, […]

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Sei price has pulled back and moved into a bear market after falling by 22% from the year-to-date high. Sei (SEI), a top layer-1 network, was trading at $0.30 on Thursday, a few points above this month’s low of $0.2635.…

HTX’s partnership with World Liberty Financial signals a push to rebrand USD1 as more than just a Trump-linked asset. But the bigger question looms: Will traders embrace the stablecoin for its utility, or does its appeal remain tethered to the…

A Bloomberg expert has reacted to XRP ETF approval odds plunging on Polymarket

Gala has retraced into a bullish order block that aligns with the 0.618 Fibonacci level and the value area low. Price is now bouncing from this support zone, setting the stage for a potential rally. Gala (GALA) has initiated a…

Chainlink is converting its enterprise revenue into LINK reserves, boosting demand for the token.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) broke their four-day red streak with a $92 million inflow, led by Blackrock and Bitwise, while ether ETFs extended their recovery with a $35 million gain. BTC and ETH ETFs See Gains As Market Finds Its Footing Signs of stabilization crept back into crypto markets on Wednesday, Aug. 6, as both […]

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

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Paying rent in Bitcoin is easy, secure and gaining popularity among tenants. Many cities globally now have tech infrastructure to facilitate Bitcoin payments.

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By deploying a bot on a perpetuals exchange, the trader scaled $6,800 into $1.5 million through maker rebates and microstructure precision.

A VARA spokesperson told Cointelegraph that while mutual license recognition is a feature, it does not mean automatic passporting to different emirates.

Bitcoin price analysis looked to last November for clues as to how high BTC might go if recent bull market history repeats.

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Scammers used Google Ads to impersonate Aave investment platforms in an attempt to trick users into linking wallets to malicious sites.

A $1-million Bitcoin would upend global finance, reshaping wealth, inflation, energy markets and the very role of fiat currencies.

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Build on Bitcoin raised $21 million to unlock native BTC DeFi with a new bridge, hybrid layer-2 infrastructure and institutional investor backing.

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XRP may stay structurally weak unless whale wallets see daily inflows above 5 million tokens, one analyst warned.

Hyperliquid processed $319B in trades last month, accounting for the majority of DeFi perpetual futures volume as decentralized exchanges gain traction.

The White House Press Office confirmed to Cointelegraph that President Trump will sign an executive order allowing crypto exposure in US 401(k) retirement plans.

A joint report due on Aug. 15 may lead to the conclusion of the nearly five-year legal dispute between the SEC and Ripple Labs.

Bitcoin DeFi is seeing more venture capital interest as institutional investors flock to Bitcoin and its increasing yield-bearing capabilities.

The European Banking Authority completed draft rules requiring banks to assign a 1,250% risk weight to unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.

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Ether outpaces Solana and Bitcoin in capital inflows and futures dominance, with $4,000 retest in the cards.

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.

The latest “Clear Crypto Podcast” unpacks how blockchain helps solve critical challenges in agriculture, from supply chain transparency to land ownership and food waste.

Ripple has acquired Rail to offer stablecoin payment services, with plans to integrate RLUSD, banking partners and compliance tools across global markets.

In 2025, cloud mining and crypto staking offer distinct passive income paths.

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) said the fine was due to a lack of anti-money laundering oversight.

Grok scans posts and sentiment shifts on X to help crypto traders identify early signals, memes and macro-driven momentum plays.

Bitcoin bounces back as traders highlight the next BTC price targets and resistance levels — can bulls take control?

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With crypto scams hitting $9.9 billion in 2024 and 90% of UK crypto apps failing AML checks, the industry needs data sharing to combat fraud.

Trump’s executive order comes as a group of bank associations are trying to block bank applications from four digital asset firms.

Built with Provenance Blockchain, NUVA offers institutional-grade tokenized assets like stablecoin securities and HELOCs.

Union Jack Oil’s new Bitcoin mining plan could turn stalled gas wells into early cash flow, potentially paving the way for one of the UK’s first corporate Bitcoin treasuries.

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Union Jack Oil’s new Bitcoin mining plan could turn stalled gas wells into early cash flow, potentially paving the way for one of the UK’s first corporate Bitcoin treasuries.

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At only $0.0895 per token, this viral token is catching fire and with good reason. The token presents both affordability and strong fundamentals. Wondering what it is? It’s Remittix (RTX)! Yes, RTX is the new viral token analysts now believe has the real potential to surpass household names like Cardano (ADA), Tron (TRX), and Dogecoin [...] The post Why This Viral $0.0895 Is On The Path To Flipping Cardano (ADA), Tron (TRX) and Dogecoin (DOGE) appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Animoca Brands is teaming up with Provenance Blockchain Labs to develop a new vault marketplace for tokenized real-world assets dubbed NUVA. In an announcement, Animoca Brands and ProvLabs said NUVA will connect real-world asset issuers with investors. Built on the…

Ethereum is showing signs of renewed strength after a volatile week, gaining over 13% since last Sunday’s local low around the $3,350 level. After facing selling pressure and fears of a deeper correction, bulls have stepped back in, pushing the price higher and regaining control of short-term market momentum. The uptick in volatility has brought […]

GPT-5's advanced reasoning and adaptability could revolutionize AI applications, enhancing productivity and decision-making across industries. The post OpenAI drops GPT-5 and it decides when to giga-think so you don’t have to appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

You know that feeling when you realize you missed the boat? That is precisely what’s about to hit thousands of traders who ignored the signs. Bitcoin Swift (BTC3) is in its final hours of Stage 3, and those who got in early are already seeing the math play out. A $5K buy at $3? That [...] The post Only Hours Left: How Early Bitcoin Swift Buyers Are Turning $5K Into $10K appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Ethereum price has moved into a strong bull run, a trend that may continue as its top metrics jump to a record high.  Ethereum (ETH) jumped over 3% to reach a high of $3,840, its highest level since July 31.…

The executive order will allow cryptocurrencies and other alternative investments, such as private equity, to be held in U.S. retirement plans. Bitcoin Climbs as Trump Set to Greenlight Crypto in Retirement Plans U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday that paves the way for 401(k) retirement plans to hold alternative assets […]

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Built with Provenance Blockchain, NUVA offers institutional-grade tokenized assets like stablecoin securities and HELOCs.

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

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

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

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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.

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.”

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

• #bitcoin

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.

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.

Paying rent in Bitcoin is easy, secure and gaining popularity among tenants. Many cities globally now have tech infrastructure to facilitate Bitcoin payments.

• #bitcoin

By deploying a bot on a perpetuals exchange, the trader scaled $6,800 into $1.5 million through maker rebates and microstructure precision.

A VARA spokesperson told Cointelegraph that while mutual license recognition is a feature, it does not mean automatic passporting to different emirates.

Bitcoin price analysis looked to last November for clues as to how high BTC might go if recent bull market history repeats.

• #bitcoin

Scammers used Google Ads to impersonate Aave investment platforms in an attempt to trick users into linking wallets to malicious sites.

A $1-million Bitcoin would upend global finance, reshaping wealth, inflation, energy markets and the very role of fiat currencies.

• #bitcoin

Build on Bitcoin raised $21 million to unlock native BTC DeFi with a new bridge, hybrid layer-2 infrastructure and institutional investor backing.

• #bitcoin

XRP may stay structurally weak unless whale wallets see daily inflows above 5 million tokens, one analyst warned.

Hyperliquid processed $319B in trades last month, accounting for the majority of DeFi perpetual futures volume as decentralized exchanges gain traction.

The White House Press Office confirmed to Cointelegraph that President Trump will sign an executive order allowing crypto exposure in US 401(k) retirement plans.

A joint report due on Aug. 15 may lead to the conclusion of the nearly five-year legal dispute between the SEC and Ripple Labs.

Bitcoin DeFi is seeing more venture capital interest as institutional investors flock to Bitcoin and its increasing yield-bearing capabilities.

The European Banking Authority completed draft rules requiring banks to assign a 1,250% risk weight to unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.

• #bitcoin

Ether outpaces Solana and Bitcoin in capital inflows and futures dominance, with $4,000 retest in the cards.

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.

The latest “Clear Crypto Podcast” unpacks how blockchain helps solve critical challenges in agriculture, from supply chain transparency to land ownership and food waste.

Ripple has acquired Rail to offer stablecoin payment services, with plans to integrate RLUSD, banking partners and compliance tools across global markets.

In 2025, cloud mining and crypto staking offer distinct passive income paths.