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Bitcoin short-term holders ‘cooled off’ profit-taking as price sticks to $115K

The Bitcoin market is in a “relatively balanced position” despite a recent price pullback from all-time highs, Glassnode said.

KakaoBank plans to ‘actively participate’ in stablecoin market: Report

KakaoBank is reportedly looking at services for the issuance and custody of stablecoins with plans to “actively participate” in the crypto market.

IREN soars 11% after mining more Bitcoin than MARA in July

Shares in IREN closed trading on Wednesday up 11.4% after it reported mining more Bitcoin than MARA Holdings in July.

Number of salaries paid in crypto tripled in 2024: Report

Circle’s USDC accounted for 63% of salaries paid in crypto in 2024, outpacing USDt despite its trading dominance, according to Pantera’s global compensation survey.

US DOJ could still pursue money laundering, sanctions charges against Roman Storm

Roman Storm's trial verdict leaves the door open for US prosecutors to retry the Tornado Cash developer, attorneys said.

Dollar weakness boosts Bitcoin hopes, but macro risks could delay $120K

Bitcoin benefits from a weaker dollar, but credit market signals warn of possible investor caution that could prevent the bulls from making a run at $120,000.

Nomura's Laser Digital to launch first regulated OTC desk for crypto options in Dubai

Nomura’s crypto arm gains regulatory green light in Dubai to offer institutional OTC crypto options, expanding the UAE’s footprint in global digital derivatives.

Bakkt spins yarn into Bitcoin with 30% stake in Japan’s Marusho Hotta

The deal marks Bakkt’s latest pivot toward becoming a crypto treasury company, with a 30% stake in Tokyo-listed Marusho Hotta and plans to rebrand it as bitcoin.jp.

US government announces ChatGPT integration across agencies

The deal was announced in response to the White House’s recent policy strategy to make the United States the AI capital of the world.

Tornado Cash co-founder found guilty on 1 of 3 charges after jury deadlock

With a sentencing hearing scheduled in a matter of weeks, Roman Storm is potentially looking at five years in jail for running an unlicensed money transmitting service.

Price predictions 8/6: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, XLM, SUI

Bitcoin’s tight consolidation and Ether’s shallow pullback suggest a directional move could be around the corner.

XRP price faces 'full pump retrace' if $2.65 support fails

XRP price faces mounting pressure as whales exit, and $2.65 emerges as the line between recovery and a bigger correction.

Judge pushes jury to end Storm trial after days of gridlock

Judge issues Allen charge after jury deadlocks in Tornado Cash trial, keeping the case alive as questions mount over crypto developer liability.

Retail investors can reclaim crypto's promise through IDOs

Initial DEX offerings have strayed from their retail-first promise, becoming dominated by institutions and high barriers to entry. IDOs could reclaim their promise.

This man used a Coinbase-like URL — Now he’s facing a major lawsuit

A German man is facing a US federal lawsuit after allegedly using a Coinbase‑like domain name to earn affiliate commissions and pose phishing risks.

Ethereum top is in? ETH sell-pressure hits $419M, second-highest level ever

ETH is retesting a multiyear distribution resistance zone that preceded a 66% drop in December 2024.

Ethereum transaction volumes see year-high amid SEC staking drama

Transactions on the Ethereum network have hit yearly highs as the SEC deliberates on how to classify liquid staking protocols.

Tokenized stocks rise 220% in July, reminiscent of ‘early DeFi boom’

Tokenized stocks are nearing an inflection point that may lead to an $1.3 trillion market opportunity, according to Binance Research.

Cardano-aligned ‘Vector’ blockchain promises instant finality speeds

Apex Fusion will debut Vector, a Cardano-aligned blockchain that claims instant finality and 10x transaction speed, at Rare Evo on Saturday.

Coinbase legal team meets Indian minister to discuss blockchain push

Coinbase legal chief Paul Grewal met with Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge to explore collaboration on developer tools, cybersecurity and blockchain in governance.

Bitcoin supply shock to 'uncork' BTC price as OTC desks run dry

Bitcoin acquisition trends are leading to predictions of a major BTC supply shock, with bullish implications for price.

SBI outlines plans to launch Japan’s first Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF

SBI Holdings unveiled plans for exchange-traded products, including a gold-crypto ETF and a Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF.

Satsuma secures $218M, including $125M in BTC, to advance Bitcoin strategy

Satsuma Technology secured $217.6 million in its latest raise, with over half settled in Bitcoin, drawing support from top crypto funds and UK institutional investors.

Bitcoin analyst warns of $105K 'danger zone' as open interest stays frothy

The short-term outlook for Bitcoin remained cautious, with a possibility of a trip toward $105,000, which one analyst called a “hidden danger zone” for BTC price.

UK’s Smarter Web Company raises $21M via Bitcoin-denominated bonds

UK-listed Smarter Web Company raised $21 million via Bitcoin-denominated bonds, backed by Tobam, offering a new model for crypto-aligned fundraising.

Crypto investor falls victim to phishing scam, loses $3M with single click

Crypto scammers are switching from code to exploiting human vulnerabilities that don’t require breaking through complex cybersecurity guardrails.

UK allows retail access to crypto ETNs, signals push to become crypto hub

The Payments Association’s Riccardo Tordera told Cointelegraph that lifting the ETN ban allowed individual investors to make their own choices at their own risk.

XRP custody goes live for Korean institutions via BDACS amid ‘strong interest’

South Korea’s BDACS has rolled out institutional custody support for XRP, following its partnership with Ripple and integration with top South Korean exchanges.

Eye-scanning crypto projects pose national security risks, China warns

China’s security agency warned that biometric data collection by crypto firms, including iris scans, may endanger personal privacy and be exploited for espionage.

Backlash as ex-SEC chief of staff links liquid staking to Lehman Brothers

Former SEC chief of staff Amanda Fischer slammed the latest SEC guidance on liquid staking, sparking a sharp backlash on social media.

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