Do Kwon, co-founder of blockchain company Terraform Labs, is anticipated to enter a guilty plea regarding US fraud charges tied to two cryptocurrencies that collectively lost approximately $40 billion in 2022.  Court records revealed on Monday indicate that a conference for this purpose has been scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom […]

Stripe is building payments blockchain Tempo with Paradigm, expanding its stablecoin infrastructure after Bridge and Privy deals. The post Stripe to build new L1 payments blockchain in partnership with Paradigm: Fortune appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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

Bitcoin surged above $122,000, within 1% of its all-time high, following last week’s pro-crypto White House executive order and three strong days of Bitcoin ETF inflows.

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Ethereum’s market capitalization currently sits at $523 billion, overtaking global payment cards company Mastercard.

LayerZero pitched a $110 million all-token deal to buy Stargate, but not everyone from the crypto protocol’s community is happy with the proposal.

S&P; Global’s credit rating of Sky Protocol reflects key concerns over governance centralization, weak capitalization and regulatory uncertainty.

ChatGPT Agents can assist with crypto trading in 2025 by automating research and analysis, while keeping users in control through built-in safety features.

Ether ETPs continued to lead the market last week, attracting the biggest inflows among other crypto assets at almost $270 billion.

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Corporate Ether holdings surged to $13 billion as ETH’s price broke $4,300, with BitMine, SharpLink and The Ether Machine leading the charge.

Aplus and SBI VC Trade launch Japan’s first point-to-crypto program, letting users earn XRP, BTC and ETH from everyday spending.

Bitcoin has a new dip target as the week begins with BTC price action targeting all-time highs. Will bulls end up defending $117,000?

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Ghost chains refer to blockchain projects with little to no real activity, adoption or developer engagement.

Bitcoin’s corporate adoption is increasingly resembling the “nationalization path” of gold leading up to 1971, presenting a new centralization concern, according to Willy Woo.

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Japan is proposing a major reform in its tax regime for crypto assets. If passed, these changes will make digital asset investing simpler for crypto investors.

Tether and Rumble have offered to acquire all shares of AI infrastructure operator Northern Data in a $1.17 billion deal that would make Tether Rumble’s top shareholder.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy added another $18 million in Bitcoin last week to mark the fifth anniversary of its BTC buying strategy, bringing its total holdings to 628,946 BTC.

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Chainlink has partnered with NYSE-parent Intercontinental Exchange to integrate forex and precious metals data from ICE’s Consolidated Feed into Chainlink Data Streams.

South Korean traders poured $259 million into Ether-hoarding firm BitMine in July, making it the country’s most-purchased overseas stock.

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.

From a six-month runway in 2022 to a projected $50 million in 2025 revenue, Pudgy Penguins beat the NFT crash with a risky bet on toys.

Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade arrives in November 2025, quietly boosting scalability and network resilience without changing smart contracts

ALT5 Sigma is raising $1.5 billion through a 200 million-share sale to fund a corporate treasury centered on Trump-backed World Liberty Financial tokens.

Developing nations can use crypto to bypass financial constraints, hedge inflation and attract investment. Emerging economies are discovering crypto’s power.

Sustained ETF inflows and corporate reserves could position ETH to outperform and challenge $5,000 for the first time.

XRP’s market cap is 2,200 times greater than its total value locked on XRPL, signaling heavy upside speculation among traders.

Bitcoin is facing selling near $123,218, but it remains on track to hit a new all-time high as long as it sustains above $117,000.

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The IPO is led by Wall Street heavyweights JPMorgan, Jefferies and Citigroup, SEC filings show.

Bitcoin getting to $340,000 this cycle is a "very big ask," but over the past five years, BTC has already won the macro asset returns game, research shows.

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Blue Origin’s new crypto payment option joins a wave of blockchain ventures in aerospace, from NFTs minted in orbit to satellites running decentralized networks.

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The US Senate is not scheduled to be in session until Sept. 2, but Senator Elizabeth Warren offered a preview for how she may address the CLARITY Act.

In January, the Terraform Labs co-founder pleaded not guilty to several charges, including securities fraud, market manipulation, money laundering and wire fraud.

The US GENIUS Act may boost stablecoin adoption, but its ban on yield-bearing stablecoins could drive trillions into tokenized real-world assets.

TLDR Do Kwon may change his plea to guilty in a New York federal court hearing. Judge Paul Engelmayer scheduled the hearing after being advised of a possible plea change. Kwon faces multiple fraud and market manipulation charges linked to TerraUSD and Luna. His trial was originally set for January next year but the plea [...] The post Do Kwon May Reverse Plea in U.S. Fraud Case as Hearing Looms appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum surged above the $4,300 mark just hours ago, reinforcing its bullish trend and putting it within striking distance of its all-time high. This breakout comes amid a wave of strong fundamentals, including rising network activity, growing institutional adoption, and record-low exchange reserves—signaling a tightening supply that could fuel further gains. Related Reading: Bo Hines […]

Key Takeaways Whales moved XRP worth $108M to Coinbase as Exchange Reserves rose. Despite falling volumes though, the bullish chart patterns could target the $3.80 price level. XRP's rally oveThe post XRP bulls eye $3.80 breakout after 20% rally – Traders, watch THESE levels! appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR XRP traded at $3.19 on August 11 with a small 0.11% drop but analysts expect more gains. A golden cross has formed on the MVRV ratio which has historically signaled large XRP price rallies. The last time this golden cross appeared the XRP price increased by more than 600%. Analysts have identified a falling [...] The post XRP Price Prediction: $6 Target Holds Despite BlackRock ETF Rejection appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nansen flagged an unknown entity just parked 33,000 ETH in a freshly minted multisig wallet funded from a BitGo account. Meanwhile, Bernstein says such large-scale ETH moves could herald a broader rally where Coinbase stands to collect the biggest gains.…

Bitcoin is moving higher on the daily timeframe after breaching all key resistances below its all-time high. A test of the channel’s upper boundary is likely before a corrective phase sets in, targeting $135,000. Bitcoin (BTC) has cleared multiple resistance…

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Cango Inc. has acquired a fully operational 50-megawatt (MW) bitcoin mining facility in Georgia, U.S., for $19.5 million. Cango Acquires 50 MW Bitcoin Mine The New York Stock Exchange-listed company (NYSE: CANG) announced the acquisition on Aug. 11, 2025. This marks Cango’s first step in increasing its portfolio of owned and operated mining sites. The […]

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XRP prepares for more rally as whales continue with aggressive accumulation

Bitcoin and Ethereum’s latest surge has not only shaken up investors but also drawn a reaction from Eric Trump, who used the moment to warn traders against taking bearish positions. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin climbed back above the $120,000 level, while Ethereum reached a 24-hour high of $4,330, its highest price level since […]

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Not long ago, Jamie Dimon dismissed crypto as nothing more than "decentralized Ponzi schemes." Now, his bank, JPMorgan Chase, sees a multi-trillion-dollar industry in the making and is aggressively laThe post Why JPMorgan thinks DeFi could be a $5 trillion market by 2030 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Crypto market today: key points. Bitcoin price could hit all-time high in next 48 hoursNew XRP price prediction. SHIB rockets 100% in 48-hour whale activity.

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TLDR XRPL Labs founder Wietse Wind has issued a strong warning to the XRP community about a rise in online scams. Scammers are sending fake emails and messages claiming service interruptions to trick users into revealing sensitive information. The fraudulent campaigns promote a fake Xaman desktop client that does not exist in any official form. [...] The post Founder of XRPL Labs Warns of Rising Threat Targeting XRP Holders appeared first on Blockonomi.

Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon may change his plea in the US fraud case over TerraUSDs 2022 collapse, which erased $40B in value. The post Do Kwon may plead guilty to US fraud charges tied to Terra meltdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The US GENIUS Act may boost stablecoin adoption, but its ban on yield-bearing stablecoins could drive trillions into tokenized real-world assets.

Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) closed last week in roaring form, attracting a combined $865 million in fresh capital. Bitcoin notched its third consecutive inflow day, while ether extended its winning streak to four. Institutional Demand Soars As BTC ETFs Pull $404 Million, ETH ETFs Hit $461 Million The past week ended with fireworks […]

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Succinct price surged more than 26% in the past 24 hours as broader crypto momentum helped the decentralized zero-knowledge platform’s native token reach a new all-time high above $1.70. The Succinct (PROVE) token reached a new all-time high of $1.72…

SEC Chair Paul Atkins says that the Ripple lawsuit "chapter" is finally closed

The Cardano, XRP markets are showing a divergent message, with Cardano’s price trading at $0.7921, down by 2.13%, and XRP trading at $3.19, down by 4.01%. Both are still market leaders with strong market caps and trading volumes in spite of a short-term decline. Meanwhile, an overlooked crypto venture, Remittix, quietly gains momentum with its [...] The post Cardano and XRP Set for Major 2025 Gains – But Experts Bet on This Undervalued Crypto for Quick Wins appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR VivoPower announced it will acquire $100 million worth of privately held Ripple shares. The company will purchase 211 million XRP at an 86 percent discount from the current market price. This acquisition will make VivoPower the first US-listed company to be exposed to both Ripple shares and XRP. The transaction will be conducted directly [...] The post $100M Move: How VivoPower Landed 211M XRP at an Unseen Discount appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase Ventures joined Sequoia Capital, Ribbit and Paradigm among venture firms holding Toncoin.

In January, the Terraform Labs co-founder pleaded not guilty to several charges, including securities fraud, market manipulation, money laundering and wire fraud.

President Donald Trump inked an executive order late Monday, granting another 90-day reprieve on steep U.S. tariffs targeting Chinese imports, a White House official told CNBC. The decision, according to CNBC’s report, landed just hours before the clock struck midnight, when the duties were set to roar back, threatening to reignite a trade clash between […]

Dogecoin is 68.42% far from reaching its ATH, but this might be cleared at once

TLDR Paxos has applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter. The company plans to convert its New York Department of Financial Services trust charter into a national charter. A national charter would allow Paxos to hold customer assets and offer loans under federal regulation. Paxos first [...] The post Paxos Renews High-Stakes Bid for National Trust Bank Status in U.S. appeared first on Blockonomi.

In crypto, theories have a way of spinning up like dust devils, and lately, one in particular has been making the rounds — that bitcoin’s notorious four-year cycle may have run its course. Supporters of the “cycle is dead” camp say the pattern is breaking apart, citing shifts like rising institutional participation, the advent of […]

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The US Senate is not scheduled to be in session until Sept. 2, but Senator Elizabeth Warren offered a preview for how she may address the CLARITY Act.

The U.S. debt continues to grow steadily, reaching $37 trillion. The White House’s attempts to cut spending and boost revenue through tariffs have yet to slow the pace of this growth. Cryptocurrency advocates suggest that digital assets could play a…

The crypto market is heating up, with Bitcoin testing a critical resistance zone just below its all-time high and Ethereum surging past the $4,300 mark to reach multi-year highs. This renewed strength is fueling optimism across the sector, with some analysts calling for the long-awaited altseason as bullish structures take shape in many altcoins. The […]

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Key Takeaways Ethereum set fresh highs in Japan and South Korea, driven by corporate accumulation and rising leverage. ETH has been trading near $4,300 lately, with momentum building towards a globalThe post Ethereum smashes local highs in Japan, Korea - Is a move to $4,500 next? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Fresh off a $20 million purchase, Mill City Ventures has hundreds of millions more ready to deploy. With nearly all 81.8 million tokens staked for yield and a direct line to discounted supply, the Nasdaq-listed firm appears to be executing…

Bitcoin holders should not fret about any looming quantum threat, an expert claims

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Tether is minting hundreds of millions of new XAUT tokens, as tokenized gold volumes see a major rally.

The Pi crypto price has plummeted since its mainnet launch in February, turning one of the most popular coins into a fallen angel. Pi Network (PI) was trading at $0.3985 on Monday, down 87% from its highest level this year.…

A surge in both bitcoin and altcoin prices drove the entire crypto ecosystem into $4 trillion territory for the first time in history. Historic Crypto Peak: Market Tops $4T on Back of Bitcoin Bull Run Bitcoin ( BTC) topped $122K early Monday morning before easing back to $119K. But despite the slight pullback, the digital […]

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A rise in violent crimes aimed at Bitcoin owners is drawing fresh alarm from security experts and industry groups. Related Reading: Crypto Thieves Dubbed ‘GreedyBear’ Run Industrial-Scale Scam – Details According to speakers at the Baltic Honeybadger 2025 conference in Riga, Latvia, criminals are increasingly using stolen personal data plus on-chain analysis to find and […]

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Blue Origin’s new crypto payment option joins a wave of blockchain ventures in aerospace, from NFTs minted in orbit to satellites running decentralized networks.

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The Ripple case resolution enables the SEC to prioritize establishing a transparent regulatory framework, potentially fostering crypto innovation. The post Ripple case closure lets SEC refocus on building crypto guidelines, says ‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Ethereum price has exploded past $4,200, and it’s not just ETH holders celebrating. Shiba Inu and Remittix (RTX), members of the Ethereum ecosystem, are riding the wave as traders rotate capital into high-upside altcoins. With ETFs pulling in hundreds of millions in fresh inflows, sentiment around Ethereum is the strongest it’s been all year. [...] The post Ethereum Price Boom Fuels Shiba Inu and Remittix Rallies – Here’s Why ETH Surging Boosts These Altcoins appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin getting to $340,000 this cycle is a "very big ask," but over the past five years, BTC has already won the macro asset returns game, research shows.

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Sharplink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET) expects its ethereum ( ETH) holdings to exceed $3 billion in value following a $400 million registered direct offering with institutional investors. Sharplink Inks $400M Institutional Deal The Minneapolis-based company disclosed that it entered purchase agreements with five global institutional investors, including some of the world’s largest. Proceeds from the […]

Alena Vranova said that personal safety measures should not be ignored by Bitcoin and crypto investors with modest holdings.

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Bitcoin is the “perfect asset” for the next 1,000 years, but it needs far bigger flows to compete with the US dollar and gold, a Bitcoin OG said.

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MicroStrategy, now known as Strategy, first purchased Bitcoin exactly five years ago on Aug. 11, 2020, a move that helped revive its share price after a two-decade lull.

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Bitcoin maximalist Samson Mow predicted ETH investors will rotate back to BTC, but previous market cycles suggest altcoin growth patterns will continue.

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Experts are debating whether Bitcoin’s predictable four-year cycles are at an end as institutions get into crypto in a big way.

Bitcoin surged above $122,000, within 1% of its all-time high, following last week’s pro-crypto White House executive order and three strong days of Bitcoin ETF inflows.

• #bitcoin

Ethereum’s market capitalization currently sits at $523 billion, overtaking global payment cards company Mastercard.

LayerZero pitched a $110 million all-token deal to buy Stargate, but not everyone from the crypto protocol’s community is happy with the proposal.

S&P; Global’s credit rating of Sky Protocol reflects key concerns over governance centralization, weak capitalization and regulatory uncertainty.

Ether ETPs continued to lead the market last week, attracting the biggest inflows among other crypto assets at almost $270 billion.

• #bitcoin

Corporate Ether holdings surged to $13 billion as ETH’s price broke $4,300, with BitMine, SharpLink and The Ether Machine leading the charge.

Bitcoin has a new dip target as the week begins with BTC price action targeting all-time highs. Will bulls end up defending $117,000?

• #bitcoin

Ghost chains refer to blockchain projects with little to no real activity, adoption or developer engagement.

Bitcoin’s corporate adoption is increasingly resembling the “nationalization path” of gold leading up to 1971, presenting a new centralization concern, according to Willy Woo.

• #bitcoin

Tether and Rumble have offered to acquire all shares of AI infrastructure operator Northern Data in a $1.17 billion deal that would make Tether Rumble’s top shareholder.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy added another $18 million in Bitcoin last week to mark the fifth anniversary of its BTC buying strategy, bringing its total holdings to 628,946 BTC.

• #bitcoin

Chainlink has partnered with NYSE-parent Intercontinental Exchange to integrate forex and precious metals data from ICE’s Consolidated Feed into Chainlink Data Streams.

South Korean traders poured $259 million into Ether-hoarding firm BitMine in July, making it the country’s most-purchased overseas stock.

From a six-month runway in 2022 to a projected $50 million in 2025 revenue, Pudgy Penguins beat the NFT crash with a risky bet on toys.

Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade arrives in November 2025, quietly boosting scalability and network resilience without changing smart contracts

ALT5 Sigma is raising $1.5 billion through a 200 million-share sale to fund a corporate treasury centered on Trump-backed World Liberty Financial tokens.

Developing nations can use crypto to bypass financial constraints, hedge inflation and attract investment. Emerging economies are discovering crypto’s power.

Sustained ETF inflows and corporate reserves could position ETH to outperform and challenge $5,000 for the first time ever.

XRP’s market cap is 2,200x greater than its total value locked on XRPL, signaling heavy upside speculation among traders.

Bitcoin is facing selling near $123,218, but it remains on track to hit a new all-time high as long as it sustains above $117,000.

• #bitcoin

The IPO is led by Wall Street heavyweights JPMorgan, Jefferies and Citigroup, SEC filings show.

Bonk price remains under pressure this week after falling by 35% from the year-to-date high, even as smart money investors continue their accumulation. Bonk (BONK) token was trading at $0.00002655 on Monday, Aug. 11, bringing its market capitalization of over…