$OKB just pulled off one of the wildest runs in crypto this month. The token shot from $45 to over $200 in only eight days, smashing a new all-time high at $243. As of now, $OKB holds a market cap of $4.48B, ranked 30th on CoinMarketCap. So, what’s driving this crazy rally? $OKB Blasts Off, Here’s Exactly Why 65M+ $OKB, Permanently Gone @okx executed one of the largest token burns in crypto history. Over 65 million $OKB removed from circulation. Burned. Destroyed. Irreversible. $OKB jumped from $45 to a staggering $195 in a matter of 8 days That's more than The post $OKB Rockets Way Past $200 After Massive Token Burn and X Layer Upgrade appeared first on The Merkle News.

The judge suggested that a brief stay while awaiting a ruling in a similar case in the appellate court could “reduce the burden of litigation.”

Robust onchain activity, a resilient futures market and improving investor optimism boost the chance for ETH to hit $5,000.

The proposed bill included a list of targetable offenses, including the theft of cryptocurrencies, ransomware attacks, and pig butchering scams.

The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market has surged past the $4.11 trillion mark in a historic new high.

BNB is on fire. The token just hit a new all-time high (ATH) at $882.5, a milestone not seen in months. Traders now have their eyes locked on the next big number—$1,000. The rally comes as BNB Chain gears up to celebrate its 5th anniversary. The ecosystem has become a giant in Web3, fueling thousands of dApps, games, and DeFi platforms. And now, five years in, the chain is marking the milestone with three weeks of quests, AMAs, and a massive $480,000 in rewards. BNB Has Become A Utility Powerhouse BNB isn’t just a trading token. It’s the fuel behind The post BNB Soars to ATH as BNB Day Nears Huge Milestone: $1,000 in Sight? appeared first on The Merkle News.

Over 60% of traders who jumped into $YZY, the new memecoin launched by @KanyeWest on Solana, are deep in losses. Out of 56,050 total traders, only 11,759 booked profits. That’s just 38% of everyone involved. The rest? They’re holding heavy bags. 🚨 $YZY nears $1. Thinking of buying the dip? HOLD UP!!! Here are a few things you need to know before jumping in. 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/shDvl4VHzt — Wise Advice (@wiseadvicesumit) August 21, 2025 Data shows 523 traders lost between $10K–$100K each. Another 64 traders saw losses in the $100K–$1M range. Meanwhile, the top nine early whales made a combined $13.47M The post $YZY Coin: Big Hype, Big Losses, and Too Many Red Flags appeared first on The Merkle News.

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

By deploying a bot on a perpetuals exchange, the trader scaled $6,800 into $1.5 million through maker rebates and microstructure precision.

The EU is exploring Ethereum and Solana for its digital euro, marking a shift toward public blockchains over private models like China’s CBDC, according to the FT.

Spot Ether ETFs now hold 6.42 million ETH worth $27.66 billion, equal to 5.31% of the asset’s circulating supply.

While it’s not built for real-time calls, ChatGPT can still support smarter Bitcoin trading decisions when paired with the right data and well-crafted prompts.

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AUSTRAC has ordered Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor after identifying serious shortcomings in the exchange’s Anti-Money Laundering controls.

Taiwanese prosecutors reportedly indicted 14 people accused of orchestrating the country’s biggest money laundering case involving cryptocurrency.

SBI partners with Circle, Ripple and Startale to launch stablecoin ventures and a tokenized asset trading platform in Japan.

Andrew Tate is back on the memecoin bandwagon but hasn’t nailed the trading game as his wallet approaches losses of $700,000 on Hyperliquid.

In 2025, Dubai is showing how crypto can work for real-world housing, letting residents legally pay rent with Bitcoin through regulated channels.

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Apple patched a zero-click vulnerability that allowed sophisticated attackers to compromise devices and could have led to cryptocurrency theft; it urged immediate updates.

China’s split renminbi system suggests a rumored yuan stablecoin won’t mark a crypto shift.

The bill would require the central bank to buy 2,000 Bitcoin annually over five years and hold the assets for at least two decades.

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Blanket crypto ATM bans punish legitimate users while fraudsters adapt. Smart warning systems at kiosks could intercept scams in progress.

Beijing’s consideration of a yuan-backed stablecoin could mark a new front in the global financial system, but experts say dollar dominance, liquidity and trust are high hurdles.

SharpLink Gaming, the second-largest Ether corporate treasury with $3.14 billion in ETH, approved a $1.5 billion stock repurchase program.

Coinbase is reinforcing security after North Korean hackers exploited its remote work policy, with CEO Brian Armstrong outlining stricter hiring measures.

Bitcoin recovers from a trip to six-week lows as Fed Chair Jerome Powell gives strong "dovish" clues over where interest rates will head in September.

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Record ETF inflows pushed Ether holdings to 6.4 million, tightening supply as the price tested $4,668 after dovish comments from the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

A mining ban went into effect in the African nation in April 2024, followed by Chinese officials warning residents not to “support or engage in virtual currency mining activities.”

Rising spot ETF demand, extremely strong technicals and a supply shortage could push ETH price to $6,000 before the end of 2025.

The forecast, which was published on Thursday, came amid renewed interest in stablecoins from several governments around the world.

Crypto inclusion in 401(k) plans may be more significant for Bitcoin than the 2024 launch of US spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to Bitwise’s European head of research.

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After a BlockFi investor withdrew an objection filed in February, a judge appeared to clear the way for the next step in a settlement of a class-action lawsuit.

VanEck has filed to launch the first US ETF backed by a liquid staking token, JitoSOL, testing the SEC’s evolving stance on staking.

Tariffs slam US Bitcoin miners with nine-figure bills, Polkadot courts Wall Street, SharpLink loads up on ETH and Beijing hints at a yuan-backed stablecoin pivot.

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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.

ETH broke above its November 2021 record high, and analysts say a dovish Federal Reserve and institutional adoption will send Ether well above $5,000.

The judge suggested that a brief stay while awaiting a ruling in a similar case in the appellate court could “reduce the burden of litigation.”

Robust onchain activity, a resilient futures market and improving investor optimism boost the chance for ETH to hit $5,000.

The proposed bill included a list of targetable offenses, including the theft of cryptocurrencies, ransomware attacks, and pig butchering scams.

The price of ethereum ( ETH) climbed sharply on Friday, hitting a level not seen in nearly four years. This upward move pushed ETH’s market value to $591 billion after brushing against its all-time price peak. Ethereum prices rose on Friday, reaching the $4,890 threshold on Deribit. Bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies had already secured […]

$5,000 is now being eyed by Ethereum traders following a new record high

Bitcoin ETFs posted a fifth straight day of losses with $194 million in outflows, while ether ETFs staged a comeback with $288 million in inflows. The divergence underscores shifting investor sentiment between the two largest crypto assets. Crypto ETFs Diverge: Ether Scores $288 Million Inflow While Bitcoin Bleeds $194 Million The mood in crypto ETFs […]

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ETH broke above its November 2021 record high, and analysts say a dovish Federal Reserve and institutional adoption will send Ether well above $5,000.

Bitcoin is testing a critical demand zone after a sharp decline that has shaken investor confidence. The move comes just days after BTC traded near all-time highs, only to reverse and face aggressive selling pressure. Analysts remain divided — some see this as a temporary pullback within the broader uptrend, while others warn that the […]

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Ethereum hits $4,869 for the first time since 2021 as Powell signals possible Fed rate cuts, lifting Bitcoin and altcoins. The post Ethereum hits new all-time high after four years as Fed signals imminent rate cut appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has noted that even Fed governors are now embracing crypto

DEGO Finance is a blockchain-based platform and ecosystem that offers a range of decentralized finance (DeFi) products and services.

Bitcoin Magazine Who’s Shaping Bitcoin’s Future: Suitcoiners vs. Ordinals Degens Bitcoin's user base is going through a big cultural change, and this shift leaves it an open question as to who will shape Bitcoin's future. This post Who’s Shaping Bitcoin’s Future: Suitcoiners vs. Ordinals Degens first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

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Cardano bulls are back to the trading scenes, pushing price up for notable gains

Ethereum price can jolt back to its all-time high price after Fed boss Jerome Powell spoke on Friday

Ripple has signed a memorandum of understanding with SBI Holdings and its subsidiary SBI VC Trade to distribute its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), in Japan. RLUSD’s Focus on Compliance Digital asset infrastructure provider, Ripple, has announced a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SBI Holdings and its subsidiary, SBI VC Trade, outlining the intention to […]

XRP has suddenly flipped positive, retrieving back the key $3 level

When traders look for the best altcoins this week, the spotlight usually falls on heavyweights like Solana and Kaspa. Both tokens continue to capture investor attention with upcoming milestones that could influence the broader altcoin market outlook 2025. Solana is tied to the long-awaited ETF decision, while Kaspa is preparing for its smart contract expansion [...] The post Best Altcoins This Week — MAGACOIN FINANCE, Solana & KASPA Ranked for 30x Growth Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Ethena’s risk committee approved XRP and HYPE under its Eligible Asset Framework to back USDe hedge.

In a recent short post on its official X account, the Fed confirmed that the migration to the ISO 20022 messaging standard has been completed. The news might sound highly technical, but XRP proponents and payment analysts see it as a quiet milestone that could transform how money moves across borders. Interestingly, this development actually […]

Key Takeaways ZEC surged over 10% over the last 24 hours, shifting its market dynamics from bearish to bullish. The token's Open Interest has hit its highest level since July, signaling fresh instituThe post Zcash [ZEC]: Open Interest hits multi-month high - Is a price move coming? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Founded in 2024, StandardHash provides Bitcoin mining services for users and is quickly emerging as a significant player in the field. Despite its recent inception, the company is reported to have already completed its IPO assessment and is poised to go public in the United States- […]

VanEck has filed to launch the first US ETF backed by a liquid staking token, JitoSOL, testing the SEC’s evolving stance on staking.

Tariffs slam US Bitcoin miners with nine-figure bills, Polkadot courts Wall Street, SharpLink loads up on ETH and Beijing hints at a yuan-backed stablecoin pivot.

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After a BlockFi investor withdrew an objection filed in February, a judge appeared to clear the way for the next step in a settlement of a class-action lawsuit.

Crypto market today: key points. Shiba Inu has a chance. Gemini released an XRP-themed rewards card. Ethereum's 24-hour trading volume is mind-blowing.

BNB rose sharply amid a crypto rally triggered by Jerome Powell speech

Bitcoin is entering a decisive phase after setting fresh all-time highs last week but failing to trigger a clean breakout. Following the rejection below $125K, the market has shifted into uncertainty, with volatility rising and traders split on what comes next. Analysts are divided: some warn of a breakdown below current range supports, while others […]

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Bitcoin and Ethereum prices climbed to intraday highs on Aug. 22, 2025, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of interest rate cuts during his Jackson Hole address. The two leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside growing optimism for a potential September policy shift, with Powell calling the move timely in light of economic […]

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The cryptocurrency has resumed its sideways pattern, and Binance Coin (BNB) bullish rise has stalled around the $870 peak.

The legal battle between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and blockchain payment company Ripple Labs has officially come to an end as of August 22.  After four years of intense litigation over the status and sales of its associated cryptocurrency, XRP, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit approved a joint […]

Key Takeaways The emerging cup-and-handle pattern, combined with stronger on-chain demand and rising social dominance, suggests that ENA could test higher resistance levels around $0.79–$0.86 in thThe post Ethena - Why ENA's next move hinges on KEY price range appeared first on AMBCrypto.

After DOGE and SHIB made millionaires, new token Little Pepe under $0.0025 is capturing investor attention. #partnercontent

The creators of the animated comedy South Park took a dive into artificial intelligence (AI), spotlighting entrepreneur and U.S. Crypto Czar David Sacks gifting U.S. President Donald Trump a bitcoin. South Park Roasts Tech Titans, Trump, and Crypto With AI-Fueled Parody The newest South Park episode, “Sickofancy,” centers on Randy Marsh and his Tegridy Farms […]

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Hey, crypto pal. Hope you’re catching a breath between charts, family time, or that cup of coffee. Let’s talk about where the next real moves might be before Bitcoin hits that magic $135,000 mark. That’s the milestone everyone’s eyeing. Right now, BTC is dancing around $116,000–$117,000, inching toward 135, and while that’s epic for the [...] The post 4 Cryptos to Invest in Before This Weekend: Each Could Pump 25x Before Bitcoin (BTC) Hits $135,000 appeared first on Blockonomi.

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VanEck filed an S-1 for a JitoSOL-only ETF, leaning on new SEC guidance for liquid staking tokens.

Apple is weighing a deal to run Google’s Gemini on Apple’s private servers to overhaul Siri, targeting a 2026 launch

The $1,000,000 Bitcoin debate has resurfaced with new intensity. With institutional adoption soaring, ETFs breaking records, and sovereign wealth funds dipping into crypto reserves, a seven-figure Bitcoin no longer feels like fantasy, it feels like an eventuality. The real question for investors is what such a milestone would mean for other assets, particularly Ethereum, the [...] The post If Bitcoin Hits $1,000,000, Here’s How Much 1 Ethereum Could Be Worth appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Three cryptos under $0.40 gain buzz for 2025; Little Pepe’s presale doubles investors with 41,276% upside. #partnercontent

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Shiba Inu (SHIB), the popular memecoin that made headlines in 2021, could be on the verge of another significant moment in 2025. According to market expert Joao Wedson, it is showing signs of renewed interest, and the price could rise sharply. The coin is currently in an accumulation phase, and even with short-term market uncertainty, […]

Key Takeaways USELESS Coin experienced a price drop, forming a lower high and retesting a key support level. Meanwhile, a wallet linked to Hyperliquid swapped its Fartcoin holdings for USELESS, signaThe post Could USELESS coin reclaim $0.37 after 10% drop? Data suggests... appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The forecast, which was published on Thursday, came amid renewed interest in stablecoins from several governments around the world.

Crypto inclusion in 401(k) plans may be more significant for Bitcoin than the 2024 launch of US spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to Bitwise’s European head of research.

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Rising spot ETF demand, extremely strong technicals and a supply shortage could push ETH price to $6,000 before the end of 2025.

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

ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court said the regulator has beefed up its scam enforcement to include monitoring social media ads.

The CFTC is seeking public input on how it can more effectively regulate spot crypto trading as part of its second “crypto sprint” initiative to advance the White House’s crypto agenda.

The House slipped a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital currency into an almost 1,300-page bill on defense policy.

Strategy’s corporate treasurer Shirish Jajodia said, “We’re actually buying Bitcoin around the clock. Almost every day, every hour, every second.”

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Kanye West’s YZY memecoin left thousands of wallets devastated as coordinated snipers extracted millions while retail investors lost out.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen about $1.17 billion in outflows over the past five trading days, but Anthony Pompliano says Bitcoin’s spot price may now be oversold.

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ChatGPT and Grok are becoming the go-to tools for crypto traders, offering faster context, sentiment and strategic clarity, all through conversation.

The latest episode of the long-running comedy series “South Park” depicts US President Donald Trump taking gifts of Bitcoin from state officials and tech leaders.

FTX creditors claim they are being targeted via phishing emails after their information was leaked in a data breach in August 2023.

By deploying a bot on a perpetuals exchange, the trader scaled $6,800 into $1.5 million through maker rebates and microstructure precision.

The EU is exploring Ethereum and Solana for its digital euro, marking a shift toward public blockchains over private models like China’s CBDC, according to the FT.

Spot Ether ETFs now hold 6.42 million ETH worth $27.66 billion, equal to 5.31% of the asset’s circulating supply.

While it’s not built for real-time calls, ChatGPT can still support smarter Bitcoin trading decisions when paired with the right data and well-crafted prompts.

• #bitcoin

AUSTRAC has ordered Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor after identifying serious shortcomings in the exchange’s Anti-Money Laundering controls.

Taiwanese prosecutors reportedly indicted 14 people accused of orchestrating the country’s biggest money laundering case involving cryptocurrency.

SBI partners with Circle, Ripple and Startale to launch stablecoin ventures and a tokenized asset trading platform in Japan.

Andrew Tate is back on the memecoin bandwagon but hasn’t nailed the trading game as his wallet approaches losses of $700,000 on Hyperliquid.

In 2025, Dubai is showing how crypto can work for real-world housing, letting residents legally pay rent with Bitcoin through regulated channels.

• #bitcoin

Apple patched a zero-click vulnerability that allowed sophisticated attackers to compromise devices and could have led to cryptocurrency theft; it urged immediate updates.

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.