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Michael Saylor is not sweating the rise of Ethereum treasury companies

Michael Saylor isn’t worried about growing treasury interest in crypto assets beyond Bitcoin, claiming that Bitcoin will outpace the S&P 500 for the “indefinite future.”

Vitalik Buterin reclaims 'onchain billionaire' crown as Ether tops $4.2K

Vitalik Buterin's net worth could be bolstered even more as crypto traders are eyeing new all-time highs for Ether in just days.

Bo Hines, director of the White House crypto advisory group, steps down.

Hines said he is leaving the crypto advisory group to rejoin the private sector but will continue to support the cryptocurrency industry.

Institutions dominating mainstream crypto narratives — fintech exec

The cypherpunk ethos is retreating from the limelight, as institutions and centralized players take center stage, driving new narratives.

Bitcoin investment banks coming to El Salvador — Gov regulator

The new law will allow investment banks, which can underwrite companies, issue securities, and are institutionally focused, to hold BTC.

Crypto influencers are replacing VCs, and that’s a good thing

Crypto influencers democratize early-stage investing by offering transparent, accessible opportunities that VCs keep behind closed doors for the elite.

Ether price target now $20K as ETH preps all-time high in '1-2 weeks'

Ether price excitement boils over as giant targets combine with a countdown to new all-time highs — but ETH/BTC still has a long way to go.

Arthur Hayes buys ETH back at higher prices, pinky swears to never sell

A week after selling $8.3 million in ETH, Arthur Hayes bought back at a higher price, telling Crypto Twitter he’ll “never take profit again.”

VivoPower shares jump 32% on $100M Ripple buy plan to boost XRP treasury

VivoPower shares surged over 32% after announcing a $100 million plan to buy Ripple Labs shares, expanding its exposure to Ripple equity and XRP tokens.

These three catalysts will help Bitcoin break $122K

Bitcoin price could surge in 2025 driven by global money supply growth, ETF adoption, and retail inflows.

World Liberty Financial weighs $1.5B public company to hold WLFI tokens

Trump-linked World Liberty Financial is weighing a $1.5 billion Nasdaq-listed treasury company to hold WLFI tokens.

BlackRock launching a SOL ETF in first wave would be 'messed up' — Analyst

BlackRock hasn’t filed for a Solana ETF, but ETF analyst James Seyffart says they shouldn’t be allowed to jump in at the last minute after other issuers’ hard work.

$105M Ether shorts got 'smoked,' Eric Trump throws shade at bears

Eric Trump warned his 5.8 million followers to “stop betting” against Bitcoin and Ether as the price of Ether surpassed $4,000 for the first time in eight months.

DeFi soars with tokenized stocks, but user activity shifts to NFTs: Report

NFT DApps drew slightly more active users than DeFi in July, even as DeFi liquidity hit a record $270B.

Harvard endowment invests $116M into BlackRock Bitcoin ETF

Though possibly not its first foray into crypto, Harvard’s reported stake in BlackRock's Bitcoin exchange-traded fund represented a significant investment.

ChatGPT-5 upgrade faces user backlash as AI rivals gain ground

ChatGPT-5 users on social media platforms were critical of the update, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded to the complaints, pledging improvements.

The jury’s journey to the Roman Storm verdict

Court documents showed there was at least one 90-year-old, and some people had “set in stone” their opinions about the Tornado Cash co-founder’s criminal charges.

Crypto Biz: Has SEC’s Project Crypto been priced in?

A bullish regulatory tailwind is forming as the SEC clarifies its stance on crypto, liquid staking and tokenization — with institutional investors and IPOs responding in kind.

EthereumMax investors secure partial win in class-action lawsuit

Four state-level lawsuits against three celebrities and individuals tied to the EMAX token may proceed after a California judge’s ruling.

Funding effort for Roman Storm grows as defense preps for possible retrial

Donations to the embattled software developer increased after Wednesday’s partial verdict and the possibility of a retrial.

Ukraine to weigh bill regulating crypto market in late August

Ukraine has had some regulatory starts and stops when it comes to crypto, though momentum for a regulatory bill has picked up since 2024.

Price predictions 8/8: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, XLM, SUI

Bitcoin could challenge the $120,000 to $123,218 resistance zone but crossing it may be a tough ask for the bulls.

Ether price hits $4K for first time since December 2024

Ether taps $4,000 for the first time in eight months in a further win for ETH bulls and the broader altseason, while Bitcoin dominance fades.

Blockchain AI cannibalizes decentralized AI

Web3 AI projects often force blockchain integration to access capital, harming innovation by prioritizing ecosystem compatibility over practical AI solutions.

VC Roundup: Bitcoin DeFi surges, but tokenization and stablecoins gain steam

Bitcoin’s resurgence as an institutional asset is reshaping crypto venture capital, but July also spotlighted tokenization, stablecoin infrastructure and settlement startups.

Roman Storm conviction for Tornado Cash sets ‘dangerous precedent’

Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s conviction misapplies money transmitter laws, crypto industry group says.

How a retired Aussie cop lost $1.2M in a crypto scam in Thailand

As the adoption of digital assets grows rapidly, there has been a significant increase in the amount of funds lost to scams and hacks.

China cracks down on stablecoin promotions, research and seminars

Chinese regulators ordered local firms to halt seminars and research on stablecoins, citing concerns over potential fraud and herd-driven speculation.

XRP price jumps on 200% futures volume surge as Ripple lawsuit ends

XRP price could continue to climb toward $4.50 over the next few months as it breaks out of a classic bullish continuation pattern.

Behind the scenes of public companies that are rushing to create crypto treasuries

Publicly traded companies are building strategic reserves in digital assets like BNB and Solana. Industry leaders explain why this could be the next institutional on-ramp for crypto.

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