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Global regulators, exchanges push back on tokenized stocks in SEC letter

ESMA, IOSCO and the World Federation of Exchanges urge the SEC to tighten oversight of tokenized equities, warning of investor risks as Wall Street giants eye the growing market.

Binance’s CZ family office backs another BNB treasury launch in the US

B Strategy plans to follow the playbook of 10X Capital, which recently secured funding for a BNB treasury supported by YZi Labs.

Price predictions 8/25: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK

Bitcoin opened the week with a sell-off to $110,530, but BTC and altcoin charts suggest a quick recovery to the trading range averages could occur.

Kalshi taps influencer to head crypto arm

The self-described university dropout came to the attention of Kalshi's executives due to his social media activity.

Bitcoin holders ‘distribute’ as $105K becomes BTC’s last stronghold

Bitcoin’s Jackson Hole gains evaporated after an assortment of BTC holder cohorts began to distribute. Is $105,000 the next stop?

After $400M splurge, ETH treasurer eyes stock buyback amid leverage concerns

ETHZilla’s $250 million buyback highlights how companies are tapping crypto gains for liquidity — but analysts warn that leverage risks could turn treasuries into ticking time bombs.

Citi executive warns stablecoin yields could drain bank deposits: Report

Citi’s Ronit Ghose warned that paying interest on stablecoin holdings could trigger bank outflows akin to the 1980s, driving up funding costs and credit prices.

Is $20K ETH price now in play? Ethereum market enters 'belief' zone

Onchain data suggests Ethereum is in the “belief” stage of the bull cycle amid fresh all-time highs, opening the door to potentially even higher prices.

Crypto ETPs post $1.4B losses amid recent Bitcoin, Ether sell-offs

Crypto ETPs saw their biggest losses since March as outflows totaled $1.43 billion amid investor sentiment becoming "polarized," CoinShares' James Butterfill reported.

The next big layer isn’t for money, it’s for truth

Crypto is building a new layer, not for money, but for truth. Markets, AI and protocols must fix the broken systems of science and verification.

CBDCs close Orwell’s ’1984 loop perfectly,’ think tank says

CBDCs threaten more central bank control over money, including potential expiry dates on personal savings, Bitcoin Policy UK’s CEO said.

New scam service Vanilla Drainer takes $5M in three weeks

Draining volume has dropped from 2024, but a new scam service tool called Vanilla has been turning investigators’ heads with $5 million stolen in three weeks.

How to use ChatGPT to research coins before you invest

Before investing in any cryptocurrency, it’s crucial to do your homework. That’s where you can use ChatGPT to help break down coins, analyze risks and make smarter decisions.

Strategy buys $357M in Bitcoin as price drops to $112K

Michael Saylor’s Strategy announced a $356.9 million Bitcoin purchase last week, bringing total BTC buys in August to just 3,666 BTC.

Japan’s finance minister endorses crypto as portfolio diversifier

Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said crypto deserves a spot in portfolios, while pledging to build a sound trading environment for the sector.

Bitcoin late longs wiped out as sub-$110K BTC price calls grow louder

Bitcoin leveraged positions grew over the past 24 hours, and many of these late longs have been wiped out as the BTC price dropped below $112,000.

Grayscale seeks SEC approval for Spot Avalanche ETF under AVAX ticker

The Avalanche ETF filing marks another step in Grayscale’s expanding suite of crypto investment products, following XRP and DOGE filings earlier this year.

Psychic’s advice cost billionaire heiress $80M in crypto: Report

The heir to the Thomson Reuters fortune is suing her former best friend after a psychic’s recommendation led to massive crypto bets costing millions.

$11B Bitcoin whale bets big on ETH upside, scoops up $108M spot Ether

The whale locked in $33 million worth of profit from Ether long opened last week, after selling $2.6 billion worth of Bitcoin held for over seven years.

XRP price fails to overcome $3: Is a breakout still possible?

XRP price failed to decisively break above the $3 psychological resistance in the past week, but most analysts are confident about a breakout soon.

BTC bull run over at $111K? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin dives to multi-week lows, and as talk of all-time highs vanishes, BTC price targets include a retest of $100,000 and under.

Crypto trader launches $2M campaign after MEXC freezes $3M: Report

The trader claimed to have outperformed MEXC’s external market makers and been sidelined for being “too profitable.”

Galaxy Digital, Multicoin, Jump Crypto plan $1B Solana fund: Report

Crypto giants Galaxy, Multicoin and Jump are seeking to raise $1 billion for a Solana treasury, with Cantor Fitzgerald as their lead banker.

Bitcoin 401(k)s thrill crypto investors but carry serious risks

US investors can now include Bitcoin in their 401(k) plans, but some observers are concerned about the risks they pose to their retirement.

Crypto wallet labeled ‘Coinbase hacker’ buys $8M of Solana

The Radiant Capital hacker and another alleged unknown cybercriminal have been making trades in the market, according to Lookonchain.

Trump family went pro-crypto after Biden ‘weaponized' banks: WSJ

US President Donald Trump’s son, Eric Trump, said his family’s conglomerate was “debanked” after the 2021 Capitol attack incident.

Hyperliquid spikes as Arthur Hayes predicts 126x upside in Tokyo

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token was among the few tokens to rally on the day, as Arthur Hayes forecasted a 126x upside for HYPE during a conference in Tokyo.

$400T TradFi market is a huge runway for tokenized RWAs: Animoca

RWA tokenization value recently surged to an all-time high, with more to come from TradFi's $400 trillion addressable market, researchers said.

Bitcoin bear market is likely years away: Trump adviser David Bailey

Trump’s crypto adviser, David Bailey, said there won't be a Bitcoin bear market for several years, but analysts aren’t so sure.

Bitcoin OG whales to blame for BTC’s painful rise: Willy Woo

Bitcoin suddenly dropped over 2% in under 10 minutes on Sunday, with crypto investors on X pointing to the actions of one very large Bitcoin holder.

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