Key Takeaways Litecoin bounced off its trendline support for the fifth time, reinforcing bullish momentum despite weaker whale activity. While on-chain retail buying has been strong, a fall in tradinThe post Here's why 'Litecoin's price to $150' is NOT a bad call to make for traders appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Chris Weston, head of research at Australian trading firm Pepperstone, believes that traders should wait for ETH to regain its momentum

Bitcoin has pulled back to around $115,000, marking a 6.8% decline below its all-time high of $124,128, reached on Aug. 14. The move comes as fresh macroeconomic data unsettled traders while large holders appeared to lock in gains near the…

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TLDR: Cardano futures volume hit $6.96B, marking its highest level in five months, according to data from Glassnode. ADA price trades near $0.92 after a weekend rally faded, leaving traders watching a key breakout setup. Analyst Sssebi points to a bullish triangle structure with support at $0.85 and resistance near $1.00. Dan Gambardello notes $1.25 [...] The post Cardano Futures Hit $6.9B as ADA Price Eyes Breakout Beyond $1.25 appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Solana core developers have pushed a sweeping consensus overhaul, “Alpenglow” (SIMD-0326), into the ecosystem’s formal governance track, setting up a validator vote that, if approved, would replace TowerBFT and re-architect finality and validator incentives on mainnet-beta. The proposal’s authors—Quentin Kniep, Kobi Sliwinski, and Roger Wattenhofer—describe Alpenglow as “a major overhaul of Solana’s core consensus protocol,” […]

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to approve the issuance of the country’s first yen-denominated stablecoin, JPYC, this autumn, with the fintech firm JPYC based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, expected to be registered as a funds transfer service by the end of August. The stablecoin will be pegged at 1 JPYC = 1 JPY and […]

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

The outflow day for spot Ether ETFs comes just after Ether narrowly missed reclaiming its 2021 all-time high.

Gemini, the Winklevoss-founded crypto exchange and custodian, has filed to list on Nasdaq under ticker GEMI, revealing steepening losses ahead of its IPO.

BitMine and an unknown whale have acquired nearly $882 million in Ether through major OTC desks and exchange withdrawals in a show of growing institutional demand.

S&P; Dow Jones Indices is exploring partnerships with major exchanges, custodians and DeFi protocols to launch tokenized versions of its benchmarks.

Without localized risk detection and public–private cooperation, illicit capital will continue to flow unchecked, and trust in the system will collapse.

The crypto industry is set to experience massive growth in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to its pro-tech and business regulations.

The current capital reserve requirements and rules make holding cryptocurrencies too costly for banks, limiting the sector’s growth.

Withdrawals and trading for Monero (XMR) on the Kraken exchange remain open, and deposits will resume once it is safe, the exchange said.

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz’s comments come the same week Bitcoin surged to new all-time highs of $124,128.

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Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg’s bear market warning comes as other industry executives don’t expect a sharper downturn for Bitcoin anytime soon.

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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.

Looking to live tax-free with crypto in 2025? These five countries, including the Cayman Islands, UAE and Germany, still offer legal, zero-tax treatment for cryptocurrencies.

The Treasury is considering embedding digital identity checks into DeFi smart contracts as part of its GENIUS Act consultation on crypto compliance tools.

Centrifuge joins BlackRock’s BUIDL and Ondo Finance in the $1 billion RWA club as demand grows for tokenized products.

While crypto chases AI token hype, smart money invests in compute infrastructure. Like the gold rush, those who own the rails — not the miners — get rich.

Japan’s FSA is set to approve JPYC as the country’s first yen-pegged stablecoin, a move that could reshape demand for Japanese government bonds.

XRP price could drop by over 20% in the coming weeks due to multiple onchain indicators hinting at a local top formation.

The proposal included geographically distributed multi-signature cold-storage for secure self-custody, proof of reserves, and a budget cap.

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Bitcoin is almost overdue for another "price discovery correction" after six weeks of gains — will BTC price action copy history?

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Saylor signaled an impending Bitcoin purchase by Strategy, as BTC’s price hovers around the $117,000 level, down from the all-time high.

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The AI-driven Qubic network’s latest vote signals growing risks for major proof-of-work chains, with Dogecoin chosen as its next focus.

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.

Central bank stimulus in China and global investors’ response to recession fears will determine if altseason continues.

Charles O. Parks III, who admitted to misusing $3.5 million worth of resources from two cloud computing providers to mine crypto, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison.

The Thai government is reportedly set to allow tourists to exchange crypto for Thai baht and make electronic payments through e-money service providers.

Solana briefly achieved over 100,000 transactions per second, and a developer said the blockchain could ‘theoretically’ eventually perform at 80,000 TPS.

Parag Agrawal, the former Twitter CEO ousted by Elon Musk, has launched an AI startup aimed at driving the next wave of AI agent research.

Faraday Future said it plans to initially buy $30 million worth of crypto, with plans for “tens of billions” more, and is exploring the idea of launching a crypto ETF.

The South Korean government passed laws in 2021 allowing regulators to seize crypto from accused tax delinquents.

Despite market volatility and evolving investment tools, hodling remains the go-to strategy for Bitcoin believers in 2025.

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Analysts are turning bullish on Dogecoin, Pepe, and newcomer Remittix, predicting gains of up to 200% as memecoins and payment tokens heat up in the ongoing bull market. #partnercontent

Metaplanet is not slowing down on its accumulation of Bitcoin, boosting its portfolio with fresh funds. According to an August 18 disclosure, Metaplanet has purchased an additional 775 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $93 million. The acquisition was made at an…

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Key Takeaways Crypto boom has fueled both record ETF inflows and rising scams, with fraudsters now impersonating law firms to exploit victims. Experts urge extreme caution, verification, and vigilancThe post Crypto fraud alert! All you need to know about the latest 'fake law firm' scam appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Metaplanet boosts Bitcoin holdings to 18,888 BTC, valued at $1.94B, with an average purchase cost of $102,653. The firm’s latest $93M Bitcoin buy came at $120,006 per BTC, showing conviction at high structural levels. Dormant Bitcoin wallets moved 31,967 BTC worth $3.78B, marking the largest transfer from this group in a year. Bitcoin trades [...] The post Metaplanet Adds 775 BTC as Dormant Wallets Move Billions, Bitcoin Price Slips appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Hong Kong SFC regulators have issued a statement, warning investors to exercise caution as trading risks and fraud are on the rise following the implementation of Stablecoin Ordinance on August 1. According to a report by local media Zhitong Finance,…

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) announced the purchase of an additional 775 bitcoin at an average price of ¥17,720,023 per coin (totaling ¥13.733 billion), bringing its cumulative holdings to 18,888 bitcoin at an overall average cost of ¥15,041,118 (aggregate ¥284.097 billion). The company also reported its key performance indicators for its Bitcoin Treasury Operations: […]

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The South Korean government passed laws allowing regulators to seize crypto from accused tax delinquents in 2021 to pay debts.

Faraday Future has said it plans to initially buy $30 million worth of crypto, with plans for "tens of billions” more, and is exploring the idea of launching a crypto ETF.

Bulls are struggling to push the XRP token back above the make-it-or-break-it $3 level

The TRUMP meme coin has been on a downtrend after being launched back in January 17, 2025, kicking off a market-wide breakdown in its wake. The continuous decline has also led to major losses for investors, with over 760,000 investors reported to have lost over $1 billion. Naturally, this has triggered a lack of trust […]

Key Takeaways Liquidity injections from smart money, coupled with inflows from derivative and spot investors, have strengthened AERO’s bullish phase. Recent trades into resistance levels, however, The post $16M inflows fuel AERO's price rally, but should you have short-term concerns? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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

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

It was the highest-ever weekly trading volume for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, largely due to Ether ETFs "stepping up big," says an ETF analyst.

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Crypto traders’ “lack of interest” in dip buying Ether compared to Bitcoin could be the catalyst that sees Ether's price go higher, says Santiment.

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The outflow day for spot Ether ETFs comes just after Ether narrowly missed reclaiming its 2021 all-time high.

Gemini, the Winklevoss-founded crypto exchange and custodian, has filed to list on Nasdaq under ticker GEMI, revealing steepening losses ahead of its IPO.

BitMine and an unknown whale have acquired nearly $882 million in Ether through major OTC desks and exchange withdrawals in a show of growing institutional demand.

S&P; Dow Jones Indices is exploring partnerships with major exchanges, custodians and DeFi protocols to launch tokenized versions of its benchmarks.

Without localized risk detection and public–private cooperation, illicit capital will continue to flow unchecked, and trust in the system will collapse.

The crypto industry is set to experience massive growth in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to its pro-tech and business regulations.

The current capital reserve requirements and rules make holding cryptocurrencies too costly for banks, limiting the sector's growth.

Withdrawals and trading for Monero (XMR) on the Kraken exchange remain open, and deposits will resume once it is safe, the exchange said.

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz’s comments come the same week Bitcoin surged to new all-time highs of $124,128.

• #bitcoin

Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg’s bear market warning comes as other industry executives don’t expect a sharper downturn for Bitcoin anytime soon.

• #bitcoin

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

Looking to live tax-free with crypto in 2025? These five countries, including the Cayman Islands, UAE and Germany, still offer legal, zero-tax treatment for cryptocurrencies.

The Treasury is considering embedding digital identity checks into DeFi smart contracts as part of its GENIUS Act consultation on crypto compliance tools.

Centrifuge joins BlackRock’s BUIDL and Ondo Finance in the $1 billion RWA club as demand grows for tokenized products.

While crypto chases AI token hype, smart money invests in compute infrastructure. Like the gold rush, those who own the rails — not the miners — get rich.

Japan’s FSA is set to approve JPYC as the country’s first yen-pegged stablecoin, a move that could reshape demand for Japanese government bonds.

XRP price could drop by over 20% in the coming weeks due to multiple onchain indicators hinting at a local top formation.

The proposal included geographically distributed multi-signature cold-storage for secure self-custody, proof of reserves, and a budget cap.

• #bitcoin

Bitcoin is almost overdue for another "price discovery correction" after six weeks of gains — will BTC price action copy history?

• #bitcoin

Saylor signaled an impending Bitcoin purchase by Strategy, as BTC's price hovers around the $117,000 level, down from the all-time high.

• #bitcoin

The community for Qubic, an AI-focused blockchain project, voted to target the Dogecoin network over Zcash and Kaspa by a wide margin.

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.

Central bank stimulus in China and global investors’ response to recession fears will determine if altseason continues.

Charles O. Parks III, who admitted to misusing $3.5 million worth of resources from two cloud computing providers to mine crypto, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison.

The Thai government is reportedly set to allow tourists to exchange crypto for Thai baht and make electronic payments through e-money service providers.

Solana briefly achieved over 100,000 transactions per second, and a developer said the blockchain could 'theoretically' eventually perform at 80,000 TPS.

Parag Agrawal, the former Twitter CEO ousted by Elon Musk, has launched an AI startup aimed at driving the next wave of AI agent research.

The memecoin sector is fueling the latest crypto rally, with top tokens like Little Pepe, Fartcoin, Pudgy Penguin, and Bonk leading a fresh wave of high-risk, high-reward momentum. #partnercontent

Qubic’s community has voted to make Dogecoin its next target, days after the group claimed majority control of Monero’s network. Project founder Sergey Ivancheglo shared the update on Aug. 17 after a successful attack on Monero (XMR). Qubic (QUBIC) had…

Last week, Donald Trump reminded traders that he can still move markets with a tweet, a tariff, or a firing. Crypto whipsawed on his words and actions. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Trump as […]

Parag Agrawal, the former Twitter CEO ousted by Elon Musk, has launched a new AI startup aimed at driving the next wave of AI agent research.

Solana’s validator community has begun voting on SIMD-0326, the Alpenglow proposal, a upgrade designed to replace the current TowerBFT consensus mechanism with a faster, simpler, and more resilient system.  If approved, Alpenglow proposal would reduce block finality from 12.8 seconds…

Key Takeaways BlackRock’s growing influence in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and a stake in Strategy raises fears of market manipulation. What was once “the people’s money” risks becoming anotherThe post BlackRock’s 5% MicroStrategy stake: Is Bitcoin’s biggest whale in danger? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The Thai government is launching a new initiative called “Touristdigipay” on Aug.18, to boost its tourism sector. The scheme allows foreign tourists to convert their cryptocurrencies into Thai Baht to use for payments. The program is a direct response to a decline in tourism, particularly from China. To participate, visitors must open an account with […]

Solana briefly achieved over 100,000 transactions per second, which a developer says could eventually see the blockchain perform to at least 80,000 TPS.

Speculation about a potential “altseason” has grown in the third quarter of 2025, fueled by brief periods in which several altcoins outperformed Bitcoin (BTC). However, the broader altcoin market has struggled to sustain momentum due to Bitcoin’s choppy price action, pressured by ongoing macroeconomic headwinds. Even so, fresh market data indicate traders are gradually shifting […]

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A former Monero lead developer sparked controversy after revealing that a close friend—previously skeptical of crypto—wanted to buy XRP, believing banks would be obsolete within two years. Igniting the XRP Debate: A Skeptic’s Inquiry The claim by Riccardo Spagni, former lead developer for Monero, that a close friend and longtime crypto skeptic had expressed interest […]

The Thai government is reportedly set to allow tourists to exchange crypto for Thai baht and make electronic payments through e-money service providers.

Key Takeaways Sonic saw a surge in price following an inflow of over $23 million in TVL and positive chain netflows. However, the potential for a sustained boom does not fully align with the recent The post Sonic rebounds after 17% drop - Yet network usage lags appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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

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.

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

It was the highest-ever weekly trading volume for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, largely due to Ether ETFs "stepping up big," says an ETF analyst.

• #bitcoin

Crypto traders’ “lack of interest” in dip buying Ether compared to Bitcoin could be the catalyst that sees Ether's price go higher, says Santiment.

• #bitcoin

The outflow day for spot Ether ETFs comes just after Ether narrowly missed reclaiming its 2021 all-time high.

Gemini, the Winklevoss-founded crypto exchange and custodian, has filed to list on Nasdaq under ticker GEMI, revealing steepening losses ahead of its IPO.