Mystery whale now holds about $260 million in Ethereum

Stocks gained on Tuesday following the release of the latest inflation data for the United States, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping more than 500 points and both S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite edging towards record highs. The Dow…

Former Binance executive Ryan Horn joins Hilbert Group to advise on Syntetika, an onchain platform for tokenized funds, as global finance races to bring traditional assets to blockchain.

Commissioner Hester Peirce claims that the SEC has "a lot of work" to do under existing authority

Ethereum bull Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX and a long-term crypto proponent, repurchased $10.5 million worth of Ethereum above $4,100 days after taking profit on his $8.3 million Ether holdings. On-chain intelligence trackers are tracing large volume Ethereum transfers from whales and institutions, likely for profit-taking or kicking off new investments as ETH hovers around $4,500 on Tuesday.

Strategy, a publicly traded American company co-founded by Michael Saylor, is making headlines as rumors swirl about its massive $46 billion BTC stash being used as a potential backdoor for a US strategic Bitcoin reserve. The speculation arose after a crypto analyst claimed that Tom Lee, a well-known financial analyst and Wall Street strategist, suggested […]

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Despite Microsoft’s breakthrough million-qubit quantum computer design, a former Google Europe veteran asserts that Bitcoin’s cryptography remains fundamentally secure for the foreseeable future. Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Overblown, Mathematical Reality Prevails According to Graham Cooke, a former Google veteran and the CEO of Brava, Microsoft’s development of “topological qubits,” touted for exceptional stability, promises machines […]

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Key takeaways Bitcoin’s network activity and profitability are rising, with profit-taking pressure from short-term traders. However, strong accumulation by whales and long-term holders showing confThe post How Bitcoin’s record accumulation could fuel a BTC price surge appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Steak ‘n Shake attributed Bitcoin as a driver for its 11% quarter-on-quarter sales rise after adopting the cryptocurrency as a payment method in May.

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US President Donald Trump's crypto adviser, David Bailey, is planning a huge Bitcoin purchase through Nakamoto Inc., targeting about 6,400 BTC this week.

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Bitcoin swiftly reversed direction this week after soaring expectations for new highs gave way to weakening price movement below $120,000, signaling the possibility of further declines.

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SharpLink Gaming shares closed trading on Monday down over 6.5% after striking a $400 million share purchase deal to buy more Ether.

Spot Ether ETFs had their biggest net inflow day ever on Monday, outpacing their Bitcoin counterparts amid ETH's recent rally.

Unlike traditional messaging apps that rely on internet infrastructure, Bitchat operates on direct device-to-device communication.

Bithumb’s new rules slash maximum loan limits by 80% and halve leverage, following regulator scrutiny over high-risk crypto lending products.

Bitcoin Wyckoff analysis paints a grim picture for bulls as a “distribution phase” implies that $100,000 support may not be safe.

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ARK Invest’s latest Block purchase is its first in months, signaling a potential shift in the company’s investment strategy.

The end of the almost five-year legal dispute will enable the agency to dedicate more time to developing clear regulatory frameworks, according to SEC Chair Paul Atkins.

Metaplanet and the UK’s The Smarter Web Company added nearly $100 million in Bitcoin on Tuesday, boosting their positions among the largest public corporate BTC holders.

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USDC issuer Circle introduced its layer-1 blockchain, Arc, and said its Q2 revenue and reserve income increased 53% year-over-year.

XRP prices have multiplied at least 10x in previous bull cycles, fueling hopes for a similar big breakout toward $30 by mid-2026.

Qubic claims it has achieved 51% control of Monero’s hashrate, prompting debate over whether the resulting six-block reorganization was a successful attack.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF leads with $57.4 billion in inflows, followed by Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund with $12.1 billion.

Hex Trust has integrated Tezos-based Etherlink to offer institutional custody for xU3O8, a tokenized uranium asset listed on multiple exchanges.

This guide shows how to turn ChatGPT into your warning system for altcoin pumps, using smart prompts, trend tracking and risk filters to stay ahead of the curve.

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The new whale’s investments came amid record-breaking Ether ETF inflows, which may help Ether recapture its old all-time high, market watchers told Cointelegraph.

Cointelegraph presents “The Fight for Ethereum’s Soul,” a documentary on the future of the smart contract blockchain protocol.

Discover the institutional potential of restaking and the path to broader integration.

Corporate Ether buying accelerates as BitMine and SharpLink raise cash, with ETH nearing record highs and institutions targeting a larger share of supply.

The Terraform Labs co-founder was indicted in 2023 on nine charges related to the collapse of the ecosystem, resulting in an estimated $40 billion in losses.

Stablecoin laws are popping up all over the globe, but their differences could spell trouble for cross-border crypto projects.

AI systems are already ignoring shutdown commands. Decentralized audit trails are needed to prevent centralized AI from becoming humanity’s Skynet.

Ether price action targets all-time highs amid excitement over BitMine's giant accumulation plan, shifting the focus away from rangebound Bitcoin.

The $2.4 billion represents roughly 43.5% of the known money Donald Trump has gained from “personal enrichment” during his political career.

After a New York jury found the Tornado Cash co-founder guilty of one of three charges he had been facing, US authorities still have the option of filing for a retrial.

Bitcoin Magazine First RGB Bridge Brings USDT From Ethereum to Bitcoin via Lightning A new milestone sees Tether (USDT) transferred from Ethereum to Bitcoin through RGB, unlocking stablecoin liquidity and new cross-chain possibilities. This post First RGB Bridge Brings USDT From Ethereum to Bitcoin via Lightning first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

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Nasdaq-listed VivoPower has selected crypto exchange Crypto.com as the custodial partner for its XRP treasury strategy. VivoPower International PLC, the sustainable energy solutions firm transitioning into an XRP (XRP)-focused digital asset enterprise, announced that it had struck a strategic partnership…

After a New York jury found the Tornado Cash co-founder guilty of one of three charges he had been facing, US authorities still have the option of filing for a retrial.

Bitcoin Magazine How Companies Are Adding Bitcoin Art to Their Corporate Collections Bitcoin art and Bitcoin corporations don’t seem to mix. But for decades — indeed centuries — companies have collected art to express their role in society. As early as the 15th century, the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (1472) established one of the first corporate art collections. What began merely as decorative embellishment quickly […] This post How Companies Are Adding Bitcoin Art to Their Corporate Collections first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Steven Reiss.

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Circle is taking stablecoins beyond their current utility with Arc, an enterprise-grade Layer-1 that could finally make blockchain palatable for global finance. The network’s native USDC gas model and built-in FX capabilities aim to solve two of institutional adoption’s biggest…

Four days ago, Bitcoin’s hashrate hit an all-time high of 976 exahash per second (EH/s), but it has since cooled, settling in the 900 EH/s range. Mining Metrics Flash Mixed Signals as Block Times Stretch to 11:04 On Aug. 8, 2025, the network’s computing power reached a whopping 976 EH/s based on the seven-day simple […]

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This current bull market cycle has seen a remarkable adoption from Bitcoin investors, especially at the institutional level, which has significantly contributed to its sharp rally towards a new all-time high. Despite trending near its new all-time high, big institutions do not seem to be slowing down in their purchase of the crypto king. One […]

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Do Kwon stood in federal court wearing an orange jumpsuit, a far cry from his days as the brash founder of Terraform Labs. The once hailed blockchain visionary, facing life behind bars, took a deal that could see him out…

BlackRock sparks fresh XRP vs Solana debate as analysts split; new memecoin targets presale-to-listing surge. #partnercontent

Key Takeaways  Record-high contract deployment post-Pectra aligns with whale accumulation and balanced leverage. While $21.56 million in spot inflows hints at profit-taking, strong network activity The post Can Ethereum’s record smart contract growth drive ETH's price rally? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The $2.4 billion represents roughly 43.5% of the known money Donald Trump has gained from “personal enrichment” during his political career.

The market was waiting for a clear signal from Tuesday’s CPI report but despite no increase in overall prices, certain items saw inflation jump to a two-year high. Ambiguous CPI Figures Leave Bitcoin Flat The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics published its consumer price index (CPI) data for July on Tuesday, revealing lower-than-expected inflation for […]

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Chainlink price has increased more than 8% in the past 24 hours to hit intraday highs of $24.07 as the blockchain protocol reaches a new milestone with its total value secured surpassing $93 billion. The Chainlink (LINK) cryptocurrency rose to…

Dogecoin is testing a critical high time frame resistance at $0.23, with price action showing signs of sustained bullish momentum. This level aligns with the value area high, making it a pivotal zone to watch. Dogecoin (DOGE) has been climbing…

Tron is extending its growth momentum during this latest market phase, just weeks after going public, solidifying its position as a leader in stablecoin settlements. The network has continued to capture attention with its expanding ecosystem and consistent transaction activity, particularly in the stablecoin sector. Recent developments in the United States are also setting the […]

Loky rebrands to Loky AI, expanding from analytics to infrastructure with APIs, trading tools, and $100M+ in agent AUM. The post Loky rebrands as Loky AI, building the unified brain for the DeFi agent economy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Sonic, the Ethereum Virtual Machine compatible layer 1 blockchain, has announced the launch of its testnet 2.1, aimed at adding compatibility with the Pectra upgrade. The Sonic Labs team, which helps develop the layer 1 blockchain Sonic (S), said on…

MAGACOIN FINANCE, the breakout star of the 2025 crypto presale cycle, is closing in on full allocation — but a surprise VIP bonus has just created a rare final window for smart investors. For a limited time, buyers can use the code EXTRA50X to receive 50% more MAGACOIN FINANCE tokens — a move that’s already [...] The post Get 50% EXTRA MAGACOIN FINANCE Tokens — Code EXTRA50X Expires Before Presale Ends appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto market today: key points.Pierre Rochard argues that Bitcoin's four-year cycles are over. XRP price shows signs of breakout. Ethereum $130 million transfer stuns Coinbase Institutional

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How BlockDAG’s $371M Presale Is Powering Hybrid Blockchain-DAG Tech at 15,000 TPS In the crowded field of blockchain projects, few manage to combine proven security models with forward-looking scalability solutions. BlockDAG, currently in its presale phase with over $371 million raised in Batch 29 at a price of $0.0276, is taking a technical route that distinguishes it from both traditional Layer 1 blockchains and more experimental directed acyclic graph (DAG) systems. By blending blockchain’s immutability with DAG’s parallel processing capabilities, BlockDAG delivers a hybrid architecture designed to handle today’s high-volume transaction needs without compromising on decentralization or trust. Alongside this, The post How BlockDAG’s $371M Presale Is Powering Hybrid Blockchain-DAG Tech at 15,000 TPS appeared first on The Merkle News.

Early-stage memecoins with low market caps may offer the greatest potential for 100x gains, far outpacing the returns possible from giants. #partnercontent

Key Takeaways XRP is navigating a crucial support zone around $3. On-chain and technical signals point to a healthy market reset rather than an overheated blowoff. The crypto market pulled bacThe post XRP - Decoding KEY indicators every trader should watch now! appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The price of Dogecoin (DOGE) has started to move sideways after falling on 2 August.

Perplexity's bid for Chrome could reshape the browser market, intensifying competition and innovation amid antitrust pressures on Google. The post AI startup Perplexity offers $34.5 billion to acquire Google’s Chrome browser appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted a jaw-dropping $1.02 billion inflow, their largest single-day entry ever, while bitcoin ETFs maintained momentum with $178 million in net inflows. Both markets saw zero outflows and robust trading activity. Blackrock Leads $1B Ether ETF Surge As Bitcoin ETFs Extend Gains Crypto ETF flows lit up the market on Monday, […]

Ethereum (ETH) bulls are zeroing in on a new all-time high after the cryptocurrency passed $4,400

Coinbase Shiba Inu whale stuns major US exchange with 202,489,814,762 SHIB transfer

Coinbase recently rolled out DEX trading

Stellar Lumens continues to post strong bullish price action with consecutive higher highs and higher lows. Holding above the point of control keeps the path open toward a test of the $0.50 value area high. The current uptrend in Stellar…

Talk of a mass developer exodus from Ethereum to Aptos is overblown. However, if you look at the data from project launches and code commits, you can see builders are starting to play the field. EtherThe post Why Aptos is attracting developers away from Ethereum appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin Magazine How a Georgia County Put Its Election Results on Bitcoin — And Why It Will Transform Election Security The unexpected way in which Bitcoin is helping secure democratic elections through out the world. This post How a Georgia County Put Its Election Results on Bitcoin — And Why It Will Transform Election Security first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

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Will Steak ’n Shake’s experiment with Bitcoin force traditional retailers to reconsider the balance between payment efficiency and brand relevance? Steak ’n Shake’s Q2 surge In the second quarter of 2025, Steak ‘n Shake recorded a 10.7% increase in same-store…

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Ether price action targets all-time highs amid excitement over BitMine's giant accumulation plan, shifting the focus away from rangebound Bitcoin.

Has correction of DOGE finished yet?

Chainlink has decoupled from bearish altcoin trend as it soars over 34% WTD

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As confidence returns and Ripple’s XRP eases after its pullback, eyes are rotating toward higher-potential setups. Several desks, citing whale accumulation and cleaner charts, are flagging a push toward $7 in the months ahead. Yet the ticker traders keep circling is Pepeto (PEPETO) an Ethereum memecoin with real rails rather than just vibes: zero-fee PepetoSwap, [...] The post Best Presale Opportunity: Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction Sees $7–$13 in the Next 2–5 Months, While Pepeto’s (PEPETO) 2025 Forecast Signals Potential 10,000% Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

‘Operation Chokepoint’ is a term that became common under the regulatory regime during the Joe Biden administration. This operation marked part of the government’s initiatives to stifle the crypto industry back then, something which Trump has corrected since entering office.  What Operation Chokepoint Was About Details about Operation Chokepoint first came to light when Venture […]

When should traders expect blast from SHIB?

Vitalik Buterin recently cautioned against overleveraged ETH treasuries. Yet BitMine’s upsized stock offering suggests corporations are ignoring him. SharpLink, The Ether Machine, and others are also part of the wave, racing to hoard ETH. But what happens when the music…

The guilty plea highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations and oversight in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market. The post Do Kwon pleads guilty to defrauding crypto investors in $40 billion Terra collapse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ozak AI has raised over $1.76 million in its presale and is swiftly gaining traction with its key partnerships and current AI-powered trading generation. Positioned to supply institutional-grade market insights to everyday investors, Ozak AI’s growth potential is drawing large interest. With its progressive method and increasing atmosphere, a $250 funding today ought to realistically [...] The post $1.76M Raised: Can Ozak AI Partnerships Turn $250 Into $25,000 in 2025? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon plans to plead guilty to U.S. conspiracy and wire fraud charges tied to the $40 billion collapse of his cryptocurrency projects, a judge confirmed Tuesday. Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, will plead guilty to two criminal charges of conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud related to the 2022 collapse […]

Has bounce back of Solana (SOL) started yet?

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu show bullish signs, but LBRETT presale could deliver a staggering 220x return in q3 2025. #partnercontent

Ethereum’s price stands at $4,403 on Aug. 12, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. Eastern time, supported by a market capitalization of $530.27 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $43.98 billion. The day’s intraday range spanned $4,196 to $4,435, underscoring heightened volatility as traders tested key resistance levels. Ethereum On the daily chart, ethereum (ETH) maintains […]

AI systems are already ignoring shutdown commands. Decentralized audit trails are needed to prevent centralized AI from becoming humanity’s Skynet.

BOSAGORA (BOA) is a cryptocurrency project that aims to create a decentralized blockchain platform for smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).

Pepeto is redefining the memecoin game by pairing meme culture with real blockchain utility, attracting investors seeking more than hype. #sponsored

In the past few weeks, Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency asset, has been on an upward trend, with an over 44% monthly increase, outperforming several major digital assets, including Bitcoin. ETH’s ongoing upside performance is not only observed in its price, but also in multiple crucial on-chain metrics such as the Options Open Interest. A Record-Breaking […]

Key Takeaways ZORA crypto hit $0.148 before easing to $0.121, backed by record coin creation, rising retail activity, and negative Spot Netflow, suggesting strong accumulation trends. Zora [ZOThe post Assessing if ZORA crypto can reclaim its $0.148 ATH after pullback appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The Terraform Labs co-founder was indicted in 2023 on nine charges related to the collapse of the ecosystem, resulting in an estimated $40 billion in losses for investors.

Stablecoin laws are popping up all over the globe, but their differences could spell trouble for cross-border crypto projects.

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

Paxos has reapplied for a US national trust bank charter after its 2021 conditional approval lapsed, seeking OCC oversight as new stablecoin rules emerge.

MARA Holding’s expansion into AI and high-performance computing is expected to close in Q4, and comes amid a steep rise in Bitcoin mining difficulty.

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Carrone says friends and global contacts helped secure his release after Turkey accused him of aiding misuse of an Ethereum privacy tool; legal fight ongoing.

FTX customers say their class complaint against Fenwick & West needs updating with new details from Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial and FTX’s bankruptcy case.

Ether short-term holders are ramping up their profit-taking as the price of ETH has climbed 43% in the past month.

Wellness drinks maker Safety Shot made a bold shift into a memecoin treasury strategy, but shareholders were not impressed.

Steak ‘n Shake attributed Bitcoin as a driver for its 11% quarter-on-quarter sales rise after adopting the cryptocurrency as a payment method in May.

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US President Donald Trump's crypto adviser, David Bailey, is planning a huge Bitcoin purchase through Nakamoto Inc., targeting about 6,400 BTC this week.

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Bitcoin swiftly reversed direction this week after soaring expectations for new highs gave way to weakening price movement below $120,000, signaling the possibility of further declines.

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SharpLink Gaming shares closed trading on Monday down over 6.5% after striking a $400 million share purchase deal to buy more Ether.