TLDR Circle has announced the launch of Ar, which is an open Layer-1 blockchain built for stablecoin finance. Arc is fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine and uses USDC as its native gas token. The network will allow users to pay transaction fees directly in USDC for faster and simpler operations. Circle will launch [...] The post Circle Launches Arc Blockchain to Power Global Stablecoin Transactions appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto venture capital investment fell sharply to $1.97 billion in Q2 2025, a 59% quarterly decline, according to Galaxy Digital Research. The firmwide research head Alex Thorn noted the drop partly reflects an abnormal $2 billion investment in Binance during Q1 by UAE’s MGX fund; excluding that deal, the decline would have been 29%. Galaxy’s […]

Pantera invests $300M in Digital Asset Treasury companies across eight tokens and three regions, spotlighting BitMines $4.9B ETH holdings. The post Pantera invests $300 million in crypto treasury firms led by Tom Lee’s BitMine appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR Pantera Capital has invested over $300 million in digital asset treasury companies across several countries. The firm believes digital asset treasuries can deliver higher returns than holding tokens directly or through ETFs. Pantera Capital has raised two DAT-specific funds totaling over $100 million without disclosing individual fund sizes. The company’s DAT portfolio includes eight [...] The post Pantera Capital Quietly Channels $300M Into Crypto Treasury Giants appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP, DOGE keep attention, but LILPEPE’s near-sold-out presale cements it as a top 2025 memecoin contender. #partnercontent

In what could result in a new regulatory win for the blockchain payment company Ripple Labs, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted the company a special waiver that eases restrictions on its ability to raise capital.  This decision comes after the regulatory agency and Ripple jointly dismissed appeals related to a 2023 […]

Federico Carrone, an Ethereum core developer, pledged $500,000 to the Tornado Cash co-founder’s legal fund after being detained in Turkey over alleged links to a privacy protocol.

TLDR Ethereum ETFs purchased $1 billion worth of ETH in a single day. BlackRock led the inflows with a $640 million ETH purchase. Fidelity and Grayscale added $276.90 million and $80 million, respectively. Ethereum price broke above $4,500 and is approaching its $4,800 all-time high. Two whales bought more than $200 million worth of ETH [...] The post Ethereum ETFs Snap Up $1B in ETH as Price Edges Toward Record High appeared first on Blockonomi.

DeepBook and Walrus’s “Winter Walrus” are ranked outside of the top 10 Sui ecosystem protocols, according to DefiLlama.

DeFi's 2025 obsession is a high-wire act called liquid restaking. Billions of dollars are chasing a simple, seductive idea - Get paid multiple times for the same crypto. Protocols like Ether.fi and ReThe post Why liquid restaking derivatives could be the hottest trade of 2025 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Ethereum tops $4.6K for the first time since 2021, fueled by $130M in short liquidations, $9B treasury buys, and record ETF inflows. The post ETH tops $4.6K for first time since 2021, eyes ATH appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR Do Kwon has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud in the TerraUSD and Luna collapse case. The plea agreement prevents him from appealing if the sentence is 25 years or less. Prosecutors stated his sentence could be reduced to 12 years if he shows remorse and commits no new offenses. The [...] The post Do Kwon Guilty Plea Ends Trial Over $40B TerraUSD and Luna Crash appeared first on Blockonomi.

Monero (XMR) is confronting what key voices on X describe as a 51% attack from the Qubic mining pool. Bitcoin developer Peter Todd set the tone early, writing: “Interesting. Apparently Monero just had a big reorg too, I assume related to this attack.” When asked whether Qubic had definitively crossed the 51% threshold, Todd cautioned […]

Key Takeaways Stripe is reportedly developing a stealth Layer 1 blockchain, Tempo, in partnership with Paradigm to power high-volume, stablecoin-based payments. Stripe, the $91.5 billion finteThe post All about Stripe's plan to build ‘Tempo’ blockchain with Paradigm appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Ethereum’s ( ETH) price climbed past the $4,600 mark Tuesday, hitting an intraday peak of $4,629 per token on Deribit. Over the last 24 hours, ether gained 8% against the U.S. dollar and is up nearly 28% for the week. ETH Blazes to $4.6K, Just 7% Away From Historic High The rally shows no sign […]

The two men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in February and later received a letter directing them to “self-deport” from the United States.

TLDR John Squire stated that XRP holders should not celebrate until the price reaches $1000. XRP is currently trading around $3.13 after recently peaking at $3.32 during market volatility. A $1000 XRP price would result in a market capitalization of approximately $59.3 trillion. Such a rise would require unprecedented capital inflows and large-scale adoption in [...] The post XRP at $3.13, But One Pundit Says the Real Party Starts at $1000 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin could pick up momentum above $120,000, with ETH, BNB, LINK, and UNI following suit.

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TLDR: Coinbase launches a second Stablecoin Bootstrap Fund through CBAM to deepen DeFi stablecoin liquidity. Initial liquidity placements target Aave, Morpho, Kamino, and Jupiter to support stablecoin adoption. USDC now holds $8.9B in TVL and processes $2.7T in annual onchain volume across multiple blockchains. The fund aims to back both established protocols and pre-launch teams [...] The post New Coinbase Fund Targets DeFi Liquidity Gaps Across Aave, Kamino, and More appeared first on Blockonomi.

Pantera’s Dan Morehead nailed his prediction for Bitcoin’s Aug. 11, 2025 price, made in November 2022 as BTC was nearing its bottom.

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Some Bitcoiners have criticized Tom Lee for raising massive funds for ETH purchases with the help of a company that has a BTC logo

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Grayscale is shifting its focus from mere Layer 1 exposure to the protocols that make Sui tick. The new DeepBook and Walrus Trusts give investors direct access to the liquidity and data layers underpinning one of crypto’s fastest-growing ecosystems. According…

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Nears $123K as Whale Addresses Hit All-Time High BTC price hovers near record highs as addresses holding over 100 BTC surge to 18,996, fueled by corporate treasuries and pro-crypto policies. This post Bitcoin Nears $123K as Whale Addresses Hit All-Time High first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

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TLDR: Stellar (XLM) has gained 13% in a week, now trading at $0.4513 with $423M daily volume, according to CoinGecko. Price remains inside a bullish imbalance zone between $0.40249 and $0.43606, signaling potential upside continuation. Analysts target $0.52099 to $0.63661 if XLM breaks past the current consolidation zone and daily highs. A bullish order block [...] The post Stellar Price Gears Up for $0.63 Push as Bullish Setup Gains Strength appeared first on Blockonomi.

E.J. Antoni has been tapped to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) by U.S. President Donald Trump and now the Heritage Foundation Chief Economist wants to suspend the BLS’s monthly jobs report “until it is corrected.” Antoni made the comments in a Fox interview just days after Trump fired former BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, […]

Klever (KLV) is the native cryptocurrency token of the Klever ecosystem, which includes a multi-crypto wallet, blockchain platform, and a range of related services.

Ethereum is dominating the cryptocurrency market with extraordinary price strength, surging over 200% since April and positioning itself as the top-performing major asset in the space. The rally has fueled growing optimism among analysts, with many projecting that all-time highs could soon be within reach for bullish investors. The combination of robust fundamentals, increasing institutional […]

Key Takeaways  Whale accumulation, high Weighted Sentiment, and a surging S2F Ratio support Ethereum’s rally. But can overbought signals derail ETH's rally? A mysterious whale has fueled spThe post Ethereum - Analyzing impact of $1.34B whale buy on ETH prices appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Arc will run as an EVM-compatible Layer-1 with USDC as its native gas token. USDC circulation jumped 90% year-over-year to $61.3B, hitting $65.2B by August 10, 2025. Circle Q2 revenue rose 53% to $658M, with adjusted EBITDA up 52% to $126M. Arc features include sub-second settlement, stablecoin FX, and opt-in privacy controls. Circle is [...] The post Arc Blockchain Launch Plans Drop as Circle Posts Strong Q2 Gains appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum price went parabolic on Tuesday, crossing the key psychological threshold of $4,500 for the first time since November 2021. Ethereum (ETH) has advanced 218% from its April low, giving it a market capitalization of over $533 billion. This rally…

XRP breaks $3.65, eyes $4; SAVVY MINING offers daily passive XRP income with hassle-free cloud mining contracts. #partnercontent

ETH open interest soared to a record high as Ether price rallied through $4,500. Is the rally sustainable?

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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