Citigroup is charging into the crypto frontier, targeting stablecoin custody, ETF infrastructure, and instant blockchain payments as demand explodes. Traditional Banking Giant Eyes Stablecoin Custody and Digital Payment Innovation Citigroup is advancing its digital asset strategy by exploring custody and payment services for stablecoins and crypto-linked investment products, marking a notable shift as traditional banks […]

Trend on market changing rapidly as multiple assets lose ground

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With major developments in the XRP space making waves in the market, a new contender is catching the eye of savvy investors — MAGACOIN FINANCE. Positioned to ride the next big wave in crypto gains, MAGACOIN FINANCE is being hailed by analysts as the potential “next big thing” — with some forecasting 50x returns before [...] The post MAGACOIN FINANCE Price Prediction: Analysts Forecast 50x Gains Before XRP ETF Approval appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto analyst Pumpius has sparked a debate after claiming the long-running Ripple vs. SEC case was never an actual fight, but a carefully staged distraction. He says the fintech company and its backers crafted the “David vs. Goliath” image of battling U.S. regulators to hide its fundamental mission, building U.S.-backed global payment rails under the […]

The Ether unstaking queue has a 15-day wait as investors aim to withdraw a record $3.8 billion in ETH.

A fierce showdown is brewing as over 80 crypto and fintech leaders demand immediate action to block major banks from throttling consumer data access and crippling digital finance. Trump Pressed by 80 Executives as Banks Move to Block Crypto Account Links Executives from the cryptocurrency and fintech sectors called on President Donald Trump on Aug. […]

Pierre Rochard, VP of Research at Riot Platforms, one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies and CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company says the most persistent narrative about Bitcoin’s long-term security—an alleged “budget shortfall” as block subsidies decline—is built on a category error. In a series of posts on X today, August 15, […]

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DeFi Development Corp. has priced an upsized $112.5 million private offering of convertible notes to bolster its corporate treasury, including further acquisition of solana ( SOL). Company Funds SOL Strategy With Convertible Notes Worth $112.5 Million The Nasdaq-listed company (DFDV) announced the 5.5% convertible senior notes due 2030, marketed to qualified institutional buyers under Rule […]

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

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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Lost your seed phrase or crypto wallet password in 2025? You’re not alone. Recovery might still be possible.

Bitcoin miners face rising competition from AI data centers for cheap energy, potentially driving a new wave of institutional investment, according to GoMining exec Jeremy Dreier.

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Czech police have reportedly arrested darknet founder Tomas Jirikovsky in a $45 million Bitcoin bribery case tied to former Justice Minister Pavel Blazek’s resignation.

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Discover how Ukraine peace talks could impact Bitcoin’s price in 2025. Explore three scenarios (ceasefire, shaky deal or escalation) and their effects on BTC.

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The Bank for International Settlements floated a compliance score for crypto-to-fiat off-ramps, using transaction history to flag and potentially freeze “tainted” assets.

Bitcoin and Ether were firm "buy the dip" targets for ETF investors, with reactions celebrating continued institutional demand despite a BTC and ETH price correction.

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Galaxy Digital secured $1.4 billion to expand its Texas Helios AI data center, expecting $1 billion in annual revenue from a 15-year CoreWeave partnership.

Critics misunderstand the GENIUS Act’s actual influence. It doesn’t free Bitcoin from taxes but breaks Wall Street’s stranglehold on dollar clearing.

Crypto ATMs are facing increasing pressure from regulators, including bans at the municipal level.

Buyer exhaustion may set the stage for a correction in August before investor capital surges into altcoins, as in previous market cycles.

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Top Win International, Taiwan’s first publicly traded corporate Bitcoin treasury, raised $10 million to kick off its BTC purchases.

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Airlines in the UAE accept crypto for flight bookings. The country has become a torchbearer when it comes to accepting crypto for flight bookings.

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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Hive Digital’s fiscal Q1 2026 revenue jumped 44.9% in its mining segment and nearly 60% in its HPC unit.

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Ethereum’s price moves closer to its all-time high, but liquidity shortage could trigger a breakout toward $6,000.

The Federal Reserve said it would sunset a program specifically to monitor banks’ digital assets activities and would integrate them back into its “standard supervisory process.”

BitMine and SharpLink are raising over $25 billion to expand Ether treasuries as US debt hits $37 trillion, fueling bullish crypto market sentiment.

Bitcoin and Ether’s pullback suggests selling on rallies, but buyers are likely to step in at key support levels.

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SharpLink now holds $3.5 billion worth of ETH, maintaining its rank as the token's second-largest corporate holder, according to its Q2 filing.

A new type of buyer who “never sells” is scooping up Bitcoin from long-time holders — a bullish catalyst for BTC, says Bitcoin OG Udi Wertheimer in an exclusive Cointelegraph interview.

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Atkins said the Securities and Exchange Commission would work to broaden access to investments typically reserved for accredited investors.

Bitcoin falls below $117,000 again, raising worries about the upcoming “ghost month.” Are traders bracing for more losses or buying the dips?

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The cryptocurrency, allegedly linked to ransomware proceeds, is expected to be added to the US crypto reserve.

Bullish’s blockbuster IPO headlines a week of big crypto moves — from Pantera’s $300 million treasury bet to BitMine’s $24.5 billion Ether grab.

Wellgistics is bringing Ripple’s XRP Ledger to 6,500 US pharmacies, one of the first large-scale blockchain payment systems in healthcare.

American Bitcoin is reportedly exploring acquisitions in Japan and Hong Kong to expand its Bitcoin stockpile.

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The latest legal battle between Digital Currency Group and Genesis centered on a promissory note issued amid the collapse of Three Arrows Capital in 2022.

The Ronin team said that a more performant blockchain and Ethereum’s Wall Street appeal drove the decision to return to the ecosystem.

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 crypto market is reawakening. Bitcoin and Ethereum are printing fresh all-time highs, but beneath the headlines a quieter narrative is taking shape: Pepeto (PEPETO) is popping up on professional screens as a top memecoin contender, with several desks sketching a path to a $1B market cap inside five months, putting it squarely on shortlists [...] The post The Best Crypto to Buy in 2025? Analysts Calls This Memecoin as the One That can make You A Million Dollar Out of $20,000 Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.

Dogecoin Price is drawing attention as analysts flag bullish setups and a possible rebound. Charts show DOGE may soon reach $0.30, but a newcomer with real utility is emerging as a sharper, faster mover. Over the past week, Dogecoin rallied nearly 15%, driven by a golden cross pattern that signals potential for further upside. Still, [...] The post Dogecoin Price Primed for Explosive Rebound, Yet Remittix Is Being Tipped for a Faster 20x appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP’s August 2025 market performance has been a study in extremes. The resolution of the long-running SEC lawsuit on August 7 sparked a 4% surge as institutional buyers stepped in, pushing prices from $3.15 to $3.25. Related Reading: U-Turn In Cardano Governance: Foundation Backs Crucial Funding Volumes spiked to 140 million tokens, confirming resistance at […]

Gemini revealed $282.5M in losses for H1 2025 as it made its IPO filing public, confirming plans to list on Nasdaq under GEMI. The post Gemini makes IPO filing public, plans Nasdaq listing under ticker GEMI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Ronin team said that a more performant blockchain and Ethereum’s Wall Street appeal drove the decision to return to the ecosystem.

The latest legal battle between Digital Currency Group and Genesis centered on a promissory note issued amid the collapse of Three Arrows Capital in 2022.

Whales are buying Dogecoin again. Big time. On August 13 the number of whale transactions, transfers above $1 million, shot past 100. That’s the busiest day for large holders since mid-July. The spike came as DOGE tested the $0.25 area, following a sharp rebound from early-August lows. The move is simple to read. Whales see opportunity. They move quickly. They scoop supply. And that action matters. Large transfers remove coins from exchange liquidity or concentrate holdings in a few wallets, both can tighten supply and lift prices when demand follows. Data from market watcher Ali Martinez shows the same picture The post Dogecoin Whale Activity Hits One-Month Peak As Whales Scoop 2B $DOGE appeared first on The Merkle News.

The Trump nominee made the comments during a televised news interview early Friday morning on Fox Business. Paul Atkins Once Again Pledges Clearer Crypto Guidelines From the SEC Project Crypto, a bold new initiative currently being undertaken by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will primarily focus on providing “clarity and certainty” to industry […]

American Bitcoin is reportedly exploring acquisitions in Japan and Hong Kong to expand its Bitcoin stockpile.

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The xStocks ecosystem, known for its focus on tokenized stocks and digital asset innovation, has been quietly building momentum through a network of promising tokens. These tokens offer a unique blend of utility, innovation, and growth potential, making them compelling options for investors willing to dig a little deeper. Note: This list is sorted in no particular order. All data and information are from CoinMarketCap. TESLA TOKENIZED STOCK (xStock) (TSLAX) Tesla xStock (TSLAx) is a tracker certificate issued as Solana SPL and ERC-20 tokens. TSLAx tracks the price of Tesla, Inc. (the underlying). TSLAx is designed to give eligible cryptocurrency The post Top 5 xStocks Ecosystem Tokens Below 10M Market Cap To Watch In August 2025 appeared first on The Merkle News.

Grayscale filed for a spot Dogecoin ETF just one day after the SEC delayed its decision on 21Shares DOGE product. The post Grayscale files spot Dogecoin ETF a day after SEC delays 21Shares proposal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin surged to a fresh all-time high of $124,500 yesterday, marking another milestone in its historic 2025 run. However, the celebration was short-lived as the world’s largest cryptocurrency faced immediate selling pressure, pulling prices back and signaling the start of a new phase in market dynamics. The rally, fueled by weeks of strong buying momentum, […]

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Wellgistics is bringing Ripple’s XRP Ledger to 6,500 US pharmacies, one of the first large-scale blockchain payment systems in healthcare.

Crypto market today: key points. SHIB witnesses 40% spike in whale activity. Ethereum has no single holder in losses. Coinbase slashes XRP holdings by 57.4%

Peter Brandt sees Bitcoin eventually reaching $500,000, but holders will first have to handle a devastating bear market

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The man behind Sheep Marketplace, a defunct darknet hub, now faces fresh charges after allegedly funneling $45 million in Bitcoin to Czech officials in the justice ministry. Prosecutors confirm the probe covers money laundering and illegal drug operations, signaling a…

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SOL eyes $400 with ETF buzz and upgrades, but under-a-penny LILPEPE steals speculative spotlight. #partnercontent

TLDR MoonPay and Trust Wallet have signed a multi-year agreement to enhance fiat-to-crypto transactions. Starting in the United States, MoonPay will be the primary provider for Trust Wallet’s buy and sell crypto functions. The integration is already live and supports multiple local payment methods across more than 190 countries. Trust Wallet users can now access [...] The post MoonPay Expands Role Inside Trust Wallet Under New Two-Year Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

A $130 million ETH purchase puts BitMine further ahead of its corporate rivals, but the influx lands just as Ethereum’s staking entry lines hit multi-day highs, squeezing validator activation timelines. Now, the question isn’t just who’s buying, it’s who can…

KULR Technology Group booked a net income of $8.14 million in the second quarter of 2025, fueled mainly by gains from its bitcoin holdings. KULR Leverages Bitcoin for $8.14M Gain; Revenue up 63% in Q2 KULR, which joined the Russell 3000 Index in June, builds energy storage solutions for extreme environments and uses bitcoin (BTC) […]

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Bitcoin Magazine How to Think About Bitcoin Treasury Companies: A Bitcoiner’s Dilemma in the Age of Rampant Speculation With bitcoin treasury companies bringing Wall Street into hype mode and new Saylor contenders launching weekly, what's a Bitcoiner supposed to do? At this, our fiat end times, mNAVs games and regulatory arbitrage are either a recipe for disaster or the blueprint for unbelievable wealth. This post How to Think About Bitcoin Treasury Companies: A Bitcoiner’s Dilemma in the Age of Rampant Speculation first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Joakim Book.

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TLDR Pi Network has officially launched its first global Pi Hackathon to boost the utility of Pi Coin. The hackathon will begin on August 21 and offers a total prize pool of 160,000 Pi coins. Developers are invited to build decentralized applications that deliver real-world value to the Pi ecosystem. The top team will win [...] The post Pi Hackathon Begins August 21 with 160K Pi Coins in Prizes appeared first on Blockonomi.

Volatility is back. PEPE and SHIB both slipped as risk assets sold off, and traders are re-checking levels rather than chasing green candles. In the middle of that reset, Remittix (RTX) keeps getting name-checked thanks to a clear, near-term catalyst and a payments-first roadmap. Here’s a grounded take on the Pepe Price Prediction, SHIB’s setup, [...] The post Pepe Price Prediction: PEPE and SHIB Slide in Crash, This Coin Is Primed for a 6,000% Run in 2025 appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Shiba Inu price rallied to as high as $0.00001413 in the past 24 hours, after breaking above a symmetrical triangle pattern in technical analysis of its daily candlestick timeframe chart. An important factor in this move is the massive drop in SHIB exchange reserves, which fell from 122.54 trillion on July 31 to 121.31 […]

The cryptocurrency, allegedly linked to ransomware proceeds, is expected to be added to the US crypto reserve.

Bullish’s blockbuster IPO headlines a week of big crypto moves — from Pantera’s $300 million treasury bet to BitMine’s $24.5 billion Ether grab.

TLDR DeFi Dev Corp has expanded its Solana holdings to 1,420,173 SOL valued at approximately $273 million. The company purchased an additional 110,000 SOL on August 15 worth around $22 million. DeFi Dev Corp reported a 9 percent increase in its Solana per share metric which now stands at 0.0675. The Solana per share metric [...] The post DeFi Dev Corp Expands Solana Holdings to $273M with New Purchase appeared first on Blockonomi.

Miomi Game, a web3 esports platform launched on multiple blockchain across the ecosystem, has integrated Polygon to bring gaming prizes in Agora’s stablecoin AUSD to players. The esports online arena announced the integration with Polygon on Friday, and eyes fast,…

BlackRock's CEO, a major Bitcoin backer, became the interim, co-chair of the WEF board.

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Ethereum is on the brink of reclaiming its all-time high, after setting a fresh multi-year peak at $4,792. Bulls remain firmly in control, driving momentum as Bitcoin pauses in a consolidation range. This stall in BTC’s advance has created room for altcoins to shine, igniting a broad bullish phase across the market. Related Reading: Ethereum […]

Bitcoin falls below $117,000 again, raising worries about the upcoming “ghost month.” Are traders bracing for more losses or buying the dips?

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TLDR SEC Chair Paul Atkins said Trump’s executive order will expand investment choices for 401(k) retirement savers. The order allows access to private equity and crypto assets for individual 401(k) participants. Atkins explained that the number of public companies has dropped while private markets have grown. He stated that pension funds and endowments have access [...] The post Trump’s Crypto 401(k) Order Gets Strong Support from SEC Chair appeared first on Blockonomi.

DeFi Development Corp is rapidly expanding its Solana holdings, with a $22M buy.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector’s total value locked (TVL) has climbed to $154.248 billion, with liquid staking giant Lido and lending platform Aave maintaining dominant positions. Lido, Aave Take Top Spots as DeFi TVL Surpasses $150B Data from defillama.com shows TVL declined 3.23% over the past 24 hours, yet the figure remains well above the […]

Atkins said the Securities and Exchange Commission would work to broaden access to investments typically reserved for accredited investors.

A new type of buyer who “never sells” is scooping up Bitcoin from long-time holders — a bullish catalyst for BTC, says Bitcoin OG Udi Wertheimer in an exclusive Cointelegraph interview.

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TLDR Peter Brandt believes there is a 30 percent chance that Bitcoin has already peaked in the current cycle. He expects Bitcoin to possibly decline to a range between $60,000 and $70,000 by November 2026. Brandt still holds a long-term bullish view and forecasts a future rally to $500,000 in the next bull market. Bitcoin [...] The post Bitcoin May Have Topped in Current Cycle, Says Peter Brandt appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR The Federal Reserve has officially ended its specialized program that monitored crypto banking activities. The oversight program was introduced in 2023 to supervise novel activities like crypto and fintech in banks. The decision follows an executive order signed by Donald Trump to end unfair and politically biased banking practices. The Federal Reserve will now [...] The post Federal Reserve Ends Oversight Program Targeting Crypto Banking Sector appeared first on Blockonomi.

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

Nakamoto, a Bitcoin entity established by Trump crypto adviser David Bailey, and KindlyMD have merged to establish a new Bitcoin treasury company.

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Bitcoin dominance has fallen to a six-month low while altcoin market cap has jumped 50% since July, setting the stage for a potential September altseason, said Coinbase.

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Crypto address poisoning scams exploded this week, with one victim losing $636,000 in Ether due to a purposefully contaminated wallet history.

While some Ether holders expect new all-time highs within the next few days, a Nansen analyst said it may be weeks or months away.

The US government redesignated Garantex on Thursday to its list of sanctioned entities, along with its successor, Grinex, but TRM Labs suggests it may be ineffective.

New York Assemblymember Phil Steck introduced a bill that would see the state tax the sale and transfer of crypto assets.

A cybersecurity expert warns that quantum computing could silently break Bitcoin, stockpiling encrypted data today to crack it in the future.

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Spot Ether ETFs are set to record their strongest weekly performance ever, with inflows already surpassing $2.9 billion.

Hong Kong has introduced strict crypto custody rules, banning smart contracts for cold wallets and tightening security standards for custodians.

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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Lost your seed phrase or crypto wallet password in 2025? You’re not alone. Recovery might still be possible.

Bitcoin miners face rising competition from AI data centers for cheap energy, potentially driving a new wave of institutional investment, according to GoMining exec Jeremy Dreier.

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Czech police have reportedly arrested darknet founder Tomas Jirikovsky in a $45 million Bitcoin bribery case tied to former Justice Minister Pavel Blazek’s resignation.

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Discover how Ukraine peace talks could impact Bitcoin’s price in 2025. Explore three scenarios (ceasefire, shaky deal or escalation) and their effects on BTC.

• #bitcoin

The Bank for International Settlements floated a compliance score for crypto-to-fiat off-ramps, using transaction history to flag and potentially freeze “tainted” assets.

Bitcoin and Ether were firm "buy the dip" targets for ETF investors, with reactions celebrating continued institutional demand despite a BTC and ETH price correction.

• #bitcoin

Galaxy Digital secured $1.4 billion to expand its Texas Helios AI data center, expecting $1 billion in annual revenue from a 15-year CoreWeave partnership.

Critics misunderstand the GENIUS Act’s actual influence. It doesn’t free Bitcoin from taxes but breaks Wall Street’s stranglehold on dollar clearing.

Crypto ATMs are facing increasing pressure from regulators, including bans at the municipal level.

Buyer exhaustion may set the stage for a correction in August before investor capital surges into altcoins, as in previous market cycles.

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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.

Top Win International, Taiwan’s first publicly traded corporate Bitcoin treasury, raised $10 million to kick off its BTC purchases.

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