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Bitcoin ignores new ‘OG’ whale selling as BTC price hits $113K

Bitcoin bulls are shrugging off the risk of fresh BTC price downside with a return to $113,000, but they have more work to do, said trader Peter Brandt.

Kanye West’s YZY token: 51,000 traders lost $74M, while 11 netted $1M

Over 70,000 wallets piled into the YZY memecoin, but most lost money as its price collapsed by over 80%, underscoring the risks of celebrity-backed tokens.

Trump has 11 on his Fed chair list, 3 may be crypto-friendly

The Trump administration is considering 11 candidates to replace Jerome Powell; some have previously signalled a constructive stance toward crypto.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest buys another $15M of ETH firm BitMine

With the recent purchase, ARK Invest now holds more than $300 million worth of Bitmine shares across its three funds.

Ethereum is very much ‘the Wall Street token,’ VanEck CEO says

VanEck CEO Jan van Eck said banks must adopt the blockchain to facilitate stablecoin transfers within 12 months or risk falling behind.

Ether ETFs capture 10x more inflows than Bitcoin in 5 days

Spot Ether funds pulled in $1.83 billion in just five days, dwarfing Bitcoin ETFs. Analysts say Wall Street’s attention is tilting toward Ethereum’s broader utility.

Investment advisers ’dominating’ with $18.3B in Bitcoin, Ether ETFs

Crypto analysts told Cointelegraph investment advisers increasing their Ether and Bitcoin exposure signals a shift to portfolio-driven allocations, with more room to grow.

Fenwick denies allegations that it was key to multibillion-dollar FTX fraud

Fenwick & West, a law firm once contracted by FTX, asked a judge to toss an updated lawsuit that claims it was key to the exchange’s fraud.

Bitcoin trend reversal to $118K or another drop to $105K: Which comes first?

Bitcoin traders have been buying all the dips but BTC is still stuck in a downtrend. Here’s why.

Criminals are ‘vibe hacking’ with AI at unprecedented levels: Anthropic

AI company Anthropic warns its AI chatbot Claude is being used to perform large-scale cyberattacks, with ransoms exceeding $500,000 in some cases.

Nvidia revenue surges 56%, despite zero H20 processor sales to China

The company has posted $46.7 billion in revenue for the quarter, despite restrictive export controls from the US-China trade war.

Circle pushes USDC deeper into global payments with Mastercard, Finastra deals

Circle is embedding USDC into global payment networks as part of a broader push spanning Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Google outlines plans for ‘Universal Ledger’ amid race for institutional blockchains

Google Cloud’s Web3 head used a LinkedIn post to brand the company's upcoming Universal Ledger as a neutral blockchain for financial institutions.

Tron’s fee-cut proposal nears approval as vote gains momentum

A plan to halve Tron’s energy costs is winning strong support ahead of Friday’s deadline, with backers betting lower fees will expand adoption.

REX-Osprey files for BNB staking ETF as monthly inflows pick up

BNB Chain reportedly offers between 1.5% and 3% yield for staking its native token BNB, which may sweeten the pot for investors.

US regulator integrates Nasdaq surveillance tool to combat market manipulation

The software targets market abuse such as insider trading and manipulation across equity and crypto markets.

Will $5K ETH follow Friday’s $5 billion Ether options expiry?

$5 billion in ETH options expire on Friday, possibly opening the door for bulls to push through the $5,000 barrier.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings overtake Coinbase, Binance; ETH may be next

BlackRock is emerging as the top custodian for Bitcoin and Ether as its ETFs continue to reshape market dynamics in 2025.

Ledn, Sygnum refinance $50M Bitcoin loan amid investor scramble for yield

The twice-oversubscribed facility underscores rising institutional demand for Bitcoin-backed credit and inflation-resistant yield products.

Bitcoin trader sees $117K coming as BTC price reclaims key trend line

Bitcoin market commentators are split over whether the BTC price rebound has legs — does Bitcoin have time to bring back the bull market?

Meet the $373K solo miner: What made his one‑in‑a‑million win possible

A solo miner struck gold with a $373,000 Bitcoin block. With persistence and a stroke of luck, the miner got ahead of millions of competing miners.

Swarm Network raises $13M to facilitate decentralized AI

Decentralized AI project Swarm Network has raised $13 million, including $10 million through NFT-based agent licenses and $3 million from strategic investors.

Play Solana to ship handheld gaming device in October

The PSG1 comes with gaming-ready specs, a built-in crypto wallet and fingerprint security, marking Solana’s latest push into consumer hardware and Web3 gaming.

USDT0 and XAUt0 stablecoins launch on Polygon network

USDT0 expands to 11 networks with Polygon integration, while XAUT0 grows following its TON debut and HyperEVM integration.

Hyperliquid whales net $48M on 200% XPL rally, amid manipulation allegations

Four whales realized a cumulative $47.5 million profit on Hyperliquid, spurring price manipulation allegations related to XPL’s 200% rally.

112 crypto companies urge Senate to protect developers in market structure bill

Coinbase, Kraken, Ripple, a16z and others pressed the Senate to add explicit protections for developers and non-custodial services in the market structure bill.

China could leverage crypto control over Trump family wealth

China’s control over crypto liquidity and its buying power gives Beijing unprecedented leverage over the Trump family’s digital fortune.

Ethereum‘s best month ever puts $7K ETH price within reach

Ether's bullish Augusts in the past have preceded major rallies into year-end, raising hopes of ETH price reaching $7,000 by January.

Retail traders lose when OTC token deals win: Here’s why

Private OTC token deals give funds discounted allocations and predictable profits, while retail investors face hidden sell pressure and little transparency.

Crypto.com's Cronos jumps 40% on Trump Media Group CRO Strategy news

Crypto.com-backed CRO jumped 40% on the announcement of the Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, reaching levels not seen since May 2022.

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