Bitcoin trails gold in 2025 yet delivers unmatched long-term returns
Bitcoin’s 25.2% gain so far this year ranks second only to gold’s 29% advance. Since 2011, bitcoin has outperformed gold by over 308,000×, eclipsing returns from stocks, real estate and other major asset classes, highlighting its long-term strength.
White House expands 401(k) access to crypto and private assets with risk alerts
Executive order directs regulators to open 401(k) plans to alternative investments including cryptocurrencies, private equity and startups under new rules. Advisors warn of higher fees, reduced liquidity and disclosure gaps in these assets. Criticism emphasizes need for clearer safeguards.
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Bitcoin Price Could Reclaim $95,000 — But Watch Out For Resistance Level
Analyst Ali Martinez identifies a symmetric triangle pattern on Bitcoin’s four-hour chart, narrowing toward its apex. A breakout above the descending trendline could propel BTC 15 percent higher to $95,000. Key resistance converges near $87,000, requiring close monitoring to validate bullish continuity.
Ether Price Target Now $20K as ETH Prepares All-Time High in 1–2 Weeks
Ether has broken above $4,200, trading within a long-established ascending channel. Popular analyst Merlijn projects a breakout above the channel ceiling to $20,000 within two weeks, driven by momentum coiling and RSI reset. ETH/BTC still requires 150 percent gains to revisit 2021 relative highs.
Crypto Digest — 10 August 2025
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XRP Stalls But Holds Line at $3.30 After Explosive Rally
XRP stalled at $3.30 resistance after a bullish surge, with indecisive daily candlesticks signalling consolidation. On the BTC pair, prices held above 0.0028750 BTC. Key support at $2.80 must hold to avoid deeper correction.
Bitcoin Moves Into $12 Trillion Sector: Why BTC In 401Ks Is A Big Deal
Potential integration of Bitcoin into US 401(k) retirement plans could open access to a $12 trillion investment pool. Even a 1 percent allocation would translate to $120 billion in continuous inflows, dwarfing ETF impacts. ERISA compliance and fiduciary frameworks could pave the way for widespread adoption.
🔎 Coin Research — Ethena (ENA) — 10 August 2025
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XRP Charts Signal Caution to Bulls as Bitcoin Awaits Breakout and Ether Goes Bonkers
XRP remains below the key $3.65 level after forming a bearish tweezer top reversal, suggesting profit taking by holders with elevated unrealized gains. Bitcoin is trading within a descending channel, with a breakout above resistance required to resume the broader uptrend. Ether has broken out of a long-term symmetrical triangle, indicating a fresh bullish trajectory.
Bitcoin Trails Gold in 2025 but Dominates Long-Term Returns
Bitcoin has risen 25.2% year-to-date in 2025, second only to gold’s 29.3% gain. Since 2011, bitcoin’s total return of nearly 38.9 million percent dwarfs gold’s 126% cumulative gain, highlighting its unmatched long-term performance. The annualized return of 141.7% for bitcoin far exceeds gold’s 5.7% and equity benchmarks.
Trump-Linked World Liberty Seeks $1.5B for Public Crypto Holding Firm
World Liberty Financial is in talks to raise $1.5 billion to form a Nasdaq-listed treasury company holding its WLFI governance tokens, according to Bloomberg. The structure mirrors MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy and aims to enable token tradability. The move follows Trump’s executive order allowing 401(k) investments in cryptocurrency.
Pendle’s TVL Hits Record $8.3B After Launch of Boros Yield Platform
Pendle’s total value locked reached $8.27 billion following the debut of its Boros yield-trading platform, enabling traders to go long or short on funding rates. Initial deposits included over 283 WETH and 6.4 WBTC, while active addresses surged to 1,428. PENDLE token gained 45%, outperforming the CoinDesk 20 index.
Commodity-Backed Cryptos Hit 5-Year Minting High Amid Gold Trade Turmoil
Commodity-backed tokens led by gold-backed cryptocurrencies saw issuance volumes surge to $439 million this week, the highest in five years. The minting spike followed gold futures hitting $3,500 amid U.S. tariffs on Swiss gold exports. Tokens like Tether Gold and Paxos Gold briefly topped $3,390 before retreating.
ETH Jumps 7% to $4,200, Highest Since December 2021
Ether surged 7% to $4,200 on Binance early Saturday after breaking the $4,000 resistance, propelled by $207 million in short liquidations and heavy trading. Analysts forecast that this rally could trigger an altcoin rotation and precede a shift back into Bitcoin toward $120,000–$140,000.
Arthur Hayes Buys Back Ethereum at Higher Price, Pledges Not to Sell Again
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes repurchased 2,373 ETH at above $4,150 using $10.5 million USDC shortly after selling the same amount at $3,507 a week earlier. On-chain data shows the buyback occurred on Saturday amid an ETH rally. Hayes announced on X he will never take profit again.
Ripple News: Full SEC Lawsuit Timeline and XRP ETF Outlook
Ripple’s five-year legal battle with the SEC concluded on August 7, 2025, with a $125 million settlement. The case’s end has boosted XRP ETF approval odds to 77%, prompting asset managers to file or prepare ETF applications amid renewed regulatory clarity.
Ukraine to Introduce 10% Tax on Crypto Holdings Under New Bill
Ukraine’s parliament will review an EU-aligned crypto regulation bill in late August 2025, introducing a 10% tax on crypto holdings (5% personal income tax and 5% military levy). The bill also aims to enhance transparency and permit the central bank to consider crypto in national reserves.
New SHIB Burn Mechanism Introduced Through Gaming Rewards
Shiba Inu has unveiled a gaming-integrated burning mechanism that rewards players while reducing token supply. The initiative aims to bolster tokenomics by burning SHIB via Shibarium transactions and is part of a broader decentralization roadmap.
Crypto Market Cap Rises 0.50% with Aerodrome Finance Leading Gainers
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization increased by 0.50% to $3.90 trillion, driven by gains across major assets. Bitcoin rose 0.18% to $116,739, while Aerodrome Finance led top gainers with a 20.61% surge.
ETH Jumps 7% to $4,200, Highest Since December 2021
ETH surged 7% to $4,200 on Binance, marking its highest level since December 2021. The rally was driven by $207 million in short liquidations and analysts noted potential altcoin rotations as bullish sentiment increased.
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Crypto Digest — 09 August 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Towns Protocol (TOWNS) — 09 August 2025
New weekly coin research for Towns Protocol (TOWNS). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Towns Protocol is a decentralized, programmable group chat protocol enabling on-chain ownership and governance of community spaces
Spanish Bank BBVA to Offer Off-Exchange Custody for Binance Customers
Binance enlisted BBVA as a custody provider, allowing client assets to be parked in U.S. Treasuries held by the bank. Treasuries will serve as margin for trading, reducing counterparty risk and isolating funds from platform operations.
Hong Kong’s IVD Medical Adds $19M Ether to Its Treasury
IVD Medical Holdings purchased $19 million of ether to power its ivd.xyz tokenization platform, covering ownership confirmation, automated revenue distribution and governance. The firm will deploy ETH into staking and on-chain derivatives.
CoinDesk 20 Index Update: Stellar Surges 12.3%, Index Higher
Stellar (XLM) led gains in the CoinDesk 20 with a 12.3% increase while XRP added 8%. Nineteen of twenty index constituents traded higher, pushing the index up 2.8% to 4044.63 since Thursday afternoon.
SEC Green Light on Liquid Staking Sends ETH Past $4K, Spurs Broad Staking and Layer-2 Rally
SEC clarification on liquid staking boosted Ethereum above $4,000 and drove double-digit weekly gains in layer-2 tokens such as OP, Blast and MNT. Regulatory clarity may attract institutional capital into DeFi yield products.
Ether Soars Above $4K for First Time Since December
Ether climbed above $4,000 for the first time since December, reflecting a 3.5% gain over 24 hours and year-to-date growth exceeding 25%. Bitcoin price remained flat, pushing the ETH/BTC ratio to near its highest level of the year.
XRP surges over 13% after Ripple and SEC drop final appeals in landmark case
XRP climbed more than 13% following news that Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have withdrawn their remaining appeals in a four-year legal battle. Traders cited renewed confidence in XRP’s regulatory status and potential relisting on major exchanges.
Animoca, Standard Chartered and HKT form Anchorpoint for Hong Kong stablecoin licence
Standard Chartered’s Hong Kong branch, blockchain gaming developer Animoca Brands, and telecom firm HKT have launched joint venture Anchorpoint to apply for a Hong Kong Monetary Authority licence to issue fiat-pegged stablecoins under the new regulatory framework effective August 1.
FTC reports imposter crypto scam losses among seniors surge 362% since 2020
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission warns that losses from imposter cryptocurrency schemes targeting seniors have surged 362% since 2020, with reported damages exceeding $150 million in the last year. The spike underscores growing risks for vulnerable investors amid market hype.
Capriole founder says Bitcoin undervalued vs energy value metric
Charles Edwards of Capriole Investments asserts that Bitcoin’s market price at $116,000 trades at a significant discount to its proprietary Energy Value metric, which suggests fair value up to $167,800. The model ties valuation to mining cost, energy input, and supply growth.
China orders brokers to halt stablecoin promotion amid risk concerns
Chinese financial regulators have instructed major brokerages and research institutions to suspend seminars and publications promoting stablecoins, citing fraud and market stability risks. The guidance follows internal briefs issued in late July and early August.
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XRP Surges 12% as Traders Bet on Big Price Swings with 'Straddle' Strategy
XRP rallied 12% to $3.37 as traders used straddle options strategies to profit from expected volatility. Open interest in XRP options rose sharply, reflecting confidence in large intraday price movements amid regulatory clarity.
XRP Bull Flag Points to $8 as Ripple-SEC Case Reaches End
XRP climbed 11% with trading volume reaching 300 million, driven by institutional buying and a legal resolution ending the SEC’s appeal against Ripple. Bull-flag chart patterns suggest a breakout target near $8 amid renewed market interest.
DOGE Surges 8% as Whale Buying Signals Bullish Breakout
Dogecoin rallied 8.4% to $0.22 in a two-wave breakout, driven by whale accumulation surpassing 1 billion tokens in 48 hours. Trading volume exceeded 1 billion, establishing resistance at $0.222–$0.224 and support at $0.220.
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Binance teams up with BBVA to let customers keep assets off exchange, FT reports
Binance has partnered with Spanish bank BBVA to enable clients to hold crypto assets in accounts outside the exchange, according to the Financial Times. The arrangement aims to offer users custodial flexibility and reduce on-platform custody risk by leveraging BBVA’s banking infrastructure.
Standard Chartered forms joint venture to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong
Standard Chartered has created a joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial, with Animoca Brands and HKT to seek a licence from the HKMA to issue fiat-pegged stablecoins following the enactment of Hong Kong’s stablecoin law. The move comes days after the new regulatory framework took effect on August 1, aiming to bring clarity and oversight to stablecoin issuance.
Policy, Innovation and Market Trends Fueling Institutional Crypto M&A
AlphaPoint’s Reba Beeson outlines key policy shifts—spot BTC and ETH ETF approvals, Project Crypto, and MiCA discussions—driving a surge in crypto M&A. Regulatory clarity combined with strategic acquisitions is reshaping digital asset infrastructure and cross-border expansion.
ICP Drops 2.4% After Intraday Bounce Off Sub-$5 Support
Internet Computer (ICP) declined 2.4% over the last 24 hours to $5.08, despite a bullish intraday rebound from $4.97 to $5.13 on elevated trading volume. New support emerged at $5.04 after a 56% volume surge during the U.S. morning session, highlighting mixed market sentiment.
Roman Storm Convicted of Unlicensed Crypto Money Transmitting in Partial Verdict
Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm was found guilty of conspiring to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business by a Manhattan jury. Jurors deadlocked on money laundering and sanctions evasion charges, and Storm remains free on bail pending sentencing and potential DOJ decision on retrial.
Ethereum Treasury Stocks Outperform Spot ETH ETFs, Standard Chartered Finds
Standard Chartered research indicates that publicly traded firms holding ether for treasury purposes offer better upside than U.S. spot ETH ETFs. Both groups have acquired roughly 1.6% of total ETH supply since June, but treasury firms now trade near NAV multiples above 1 with added staking and DeFi exposure.
Solana’s Seeker Phone Enhances Crypto Usability with Streamlined Design
Solana Mobile’s second-generation Seeker smartphone has begun global shipping, delivering a lighter, faster device with integrated Seed Vault security and a mobile-native dApp store. Preorders exceeded 150,000 units across more than 50 countries, highlighting demand among active blockchain users.
Core Scientific Shareholder Opposes CoreWeave $9 B Buyout Offer
Two Seas Capital, holding 6.5% of Core Scientific stock, announced plans to vote against CoreWeave’s $9 billion acquisition proposal, arguing that the deal undervalues Core Scientific and poses economic risks to shareholders.
SEC Staff Guidance on Liquid Staking Leaves Regulatory Questions Unresolved
The SEC Division of Corporation Finance’s new staff statement clarifies that liquid staking activities and receipt tokens do not inherently constitute securities offerings. Key legal issues around taxation and complex product structures remain unaddressed, leaving ambiguity for market participants.
🔎 Coin Research — Zora Protocol (ZORA) — 08 August 2025
New weekly coin research for Zora Protocol (ZORA). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Zora is an on-chain NFT marketplace infrastructure and content tokenization protocol, leveraging a Layer 2 network for low fees and high throughput to empower c
Winklevoss Twins Invest in Trump-Family Bitcoin Mining Venture
Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have reportedly invested in American Bitcoin, a mining company co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. The undisclosed investment marks another financial tie between the Winklevoss twins and the Trump family’s crypto interests.
SEC-Ripple Enforcement Action Ends After Joint Appeal Withdrawal
The SEC and Ripple Labs have jointly filed to dismiss both the regulator’s appeal and Ripple’s cross-appeal in the Second Circuit, concluding the enforcement action over XRP. The settlement preserves the prior judgment and ends one of crypto’s marquee legal battles.
Roman Storm’s Early Passion for Code Leads to Guilty Verdict
Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, was convicted of conspiring to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business in a New York federal court. Jury hung on money laundering and sanctions evasion charges, which prosecutors may retry in a new trial.
Ripple to acquire stablecoin platform Rail for $200 million
Ripple will buy cross-border stablecoin payments company Rail for $200 million, pending regulatory approval and expected to close in Q4 2025. The deal aims to enhance stablecoin payment solutions with virtual accounts and automated back-office processes.
DOT Gains as Much as 4% in Strong Bullish Breakout
Polkadot’s DOT token rose up to 4% in a 24-hour period ending at 15:00 UTC on August 7, climbing from $3.65 to $3.80. The breakout occurred on triple-average volume, driven by institutional buying, with key support and resistance levels forming at $3.68 and $3.80.
NYDFS Fines Paxos $26.5M for Compliance Failures Tied to BUSD
The New York Department of Financial Services imposed a $26.5 million penalty on Paxos Trust Company for anti-money laundering and due diligence deficiencies linked to its past partnership with Binance on BUSD. Paxos will invest an additional $22 million to upgrade its compliance program.
SharpLink Raises $200M to Expand Ethereum Treasury to $2B
SharpLink Gaming completed a $200 million direct offering at $19.50 per share with four institutional investors. Proceeds will fund additional ETH purchases to boost the company’s holdings above $2 billion, making it one of the largest corporate ETH treasuries.
ProShares Debuts Ultra CRCL ETF for Twice Daily Exposure to Circle
ProShares launched the first 2x leveraged ETF tracking Circle Internet Group stock, offering twice the daily return of CRCL without margin borrowing. The fund began trading on the NYSE Arca on August 6, following CRCL’s 134% post-IPO surge.
ATOM Surges 3% as Cosmos Ecosystem Gains dYdX Integration
ATOM price rose 3.40% from $4.26 to $4.41 between August 6 15:00 and August 7 14:00 UTC, driven by high trading volume. The rally followed Coinbase’s launch of native dYdX integration on the Cosmos network. Broader market rotation favored decentralized platforms amid geopolitical tensions.
XRP Pushes Through $3 as Ripple-SEC Appeal Decision Looms
XRP climbed above $3 after breaking through multiple resistance levels, driven by high-volume buying on Korean exchanges. The price surge coincides with an upcoming SEC hearing on Ripple’s appeal withdrawal, while SBI Holdings filed for a Bitcoin-XRP ETF, signaling growing institutional interest.
Bitcoin Steadies as Short-Term Holder Profit-Taking Slows
On-chain indicators show a retreat in Bitcoin profit-taking by short-term holders after recent rallies, pointing to potential price stabilization. Key metrics such as the spent output profit ratio have moderated, reflecting a drop in liquidations and growing confidence among market participants.