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New crypto whale buys $1.3B of Ether ahead of US inflation reports

The new whale’s investments came amid record-breaking Ether ETF inflows, which may help Ether recapture its old all-time high, market watchers told Cointelegraph.

How to use ChatGPT to predict altcoin pumps before they happen

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.

Hex Trust adds institutional custody for tokenized uranium

Hex Trust has integrated Tezos-based Etherlink to offer institutional custody for xU3O8, a tokenized uranium asset listed on multiple exchanges.

Crypto captures half of top 20 spots in ETFs launched since 2024

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF leads with $57.4 billion in inflows, followed by Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund with $12.1 billion.

Monero price dips as Qubic likely succeeds in 51% attack

Monero suffered 60 discarded blocks in 24 hours as Qubic openly conducts selfish mining and claims a successful 51% attack, escalating an ongoing hack war.

Is $30 XRP price a real possibility for this bull cycle?

XRP prices have multiplied at least 10x in previous bull cycles, fueling hopes for a similar big breakout toward $30 by mid-2026.

USDC issuer Circle to launch new layer-1 Arc blockchain this year

USDC issuer Circle introduced its layer-1 blockchain, Arc, and said its Q2 revenue and reserve income increased 53% year-over-year.

Metaplanet, Smarter Web add almost $100M in Bitcoin to treasuries

Metaplanet and the UK’s The Smarter Web Company added nearly $100 million in Bitcoin on Tuesday, boosting their positions among the largest public corporate BTC holders.

SEC to focus on ‘clear’ crypto regulations after Ripple case: Atkins

The end of the almost five-year legal dispute will enable the agency to dedicate more time to developing clear regulatory frameworks, according to SEC Chair Paul Atkins.

ARK Invest buys $19M of Jack Dorsey’s Block as stock tumbles to $73

ARK Invest’s latest Block purchase is its first in months, signaling a potential shift in the company’s investment strategy.

Bitcoin gets $95K target as ‘ugly’ BTC price candle spoils breakout

Bitcoin Wyckoff analysis paints a grim picture for bulls as a “distribution phase” implies that $100,000 support may not be safe.

Bithumb halves crypto lending leverage, slashes loan limits by 80%: Report

Bithumb’s new rules slash maximum loan limits by 80% and halve leverage, following regulator scrutiny over high-risk crypto lending products.

Ether ETFs see record $1B inflows as ETH flashes bull signs

Spot Ether ETFs had their biggest net inflow day ever on Monday, outpacing their Bitcoin counterparts amid ETH's recent rally.

SharpLink Gaming shares dip after $400M deal to boost Ether holdings

SharpLink Gaming shares closed trading on Monday down over 6.5% after striking a $400 million share purchase deal to buy more Ether.

Bitcoin ‘ugly daily candle’ may signal drop below $117K: Trader

Bitcoin swiftly reversed direction this week after soaring expectations for new highs gave way to weakening price movement below $120,000, signaling the possibility of further declines.

Trump’s crypto adviser to ‘smash buy’ $762M of Bitcoin this week

US President Donald Trump's crypto advisor, David Bailey, is planning a huge Bitcoin purchase through Nakamoto Inc, targeting around 6,400 BTC this week.

Steak ‘n Shake thanks Bitcoiners as same-store sales rise 11% in Q2

Steak ‘n Shake attributed Bitcoin as a driver for its 11% quarter-on-quarter sales rise after adopting the cryptocurrency as a payment method in May.

Nasdaq-listed firm slumps 50% on BONK memecoin treasury play

Wellness drinks maker Safety Shot made a bold shift into a memecoin treasury strategy, but shareholders were not impressed.

Ether profit-taking on the rise as ETH tiptoes near $4.3K

Ether short-term holders are ramping up their profit-taking as the price of ETH has climbed 43% in the past month.

FTX users bolster lawsuit claiming law firm was ‘key’ to FTX fraud

FTX customers say their class complaint against Fenwick & West needs updating with new details from Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial and FTX’s bankruptcy case.

Ethereum core dev 'safe and free' after being detained in Turkey

Federico Carrone, a privacy-focused Ethereum core developer, confirmed that he has been released after being accused by Turkish authorities of aiding the “misuse” of an Ethereum privacy protocol.

Bitcoin miner MARA to acquire majority stake in Exaion in AI, HPC play

MARA Holding’s expansion into AI and high-performance computing is expected to close in Q4, and comes amid a steep rise in Bitcoin mining difficulty.

Paxos renews push for US bank license as stablecoin rules take shape

Paxos has reapplied for a US national trust bank charter after its 2021 conditional approval expired.

GENIUS ban won’t stop institutions from seeking stablecoin yield — ex-Standard Chartered exec

The US GENIUS Act may boost stablecoin adoption, but its ban on yield-bearing stablecoins could drive trillions into tokenized real-world assets.

Do Kwon to change plea in criminal case at Tuesday conference

In January, the Terraform Labs co-founder pleaded not guilty to several charges, including securities fraud, market manipulation, money laundering and wire fraud.

Top US Democrat signals fight over crypto market structure

The US Senate is not scheduled to be in session until Sept. 2, but Senator Elizabeth Warren offered a preview for how she may address the CLARITY Act.

Space tourism meets crypto as Blue Origin accepts Bitcoin, Ether, USDt

Blue Origin’s new crypto payment option joins a wave of blockchain ventures in aerospace, from NFTs minted in orbit to satellites running decentralized networks.

Bitcoin will make history at $340K if BTC beats last cycle's 2,100% gains

Bitcoin getting to $340,000 this cycle is a "very big ask," but over the past five years, BTC has already won the macro asset returns game, research shows.

CoinDesk owner Bullish ups IPO goal to $1B as Wall Street backs crypto push

The IPO is led by Wall Street heavyweights JPMorgan, Jefferies and Citigroup, SEC filings show.

Price predictions 8/11: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE

Bitcoin is facing selling near $123,218, but it remains on track to hit a new all-time high as long as it sustains above $117,000.

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