XRP Jumps 6% as Bitcoin Reclaims $111K
XRP led a broad crypto rebound, gaining 6% as traders re-entered positions after Monday’s sell-off. CME Group’s crypto futures notional open interest topped $30 billion, while analysts warned that sentiment ahead of upcoming PCE inflation data may risk a market pullback.
Standard Chartered Sees Ether Treasury Companies Undervalued After Recent Plunge
Since June, ether treasury companies and ETH ETFs have acquired a combined 4.9% of circulating ETH supply, according to Standard Chartered. Ether reached $4,955 before a recent pullback, which the bank views as a strong entry point. Valuations of Sharplink Gaming and Bitmine Immersion trail peers despite capturing staking yields.
Massive $14.6B BTC and ETH Options Expiry Skews Toward Bitcoin Put Protection
More than $14.6 billion of Bitcoin and Ether options are set to expire this Friday, with Bitcoin puts dominating open interest, reflecting a preference for downside hedging. Ether options display a more balanced distribution. Max pain levels sit at $116,000 for BTC and $3,800 for ETH, suggesting focal price zones.
Dogecoin Jumps to 21 Cents After $200M Whale Transfer to Binance
Dogecoin surged to $0.21 following a 900 million DOGE transfer worth $200 million to Binance, which briefly unsettled traders due to sell-off fears. Despite the influx, large holders continued accumulating over 680 million DOGE in August. Technical analysis indicates potential for a bullish reversal amid split market sentiment.
Bitcoin Price Under Pressure Amid Weak On-Chain Activity and High Liquidations
Bitcoin rebounded from near-term lows but remains under pressure as on-chain metrics point to weak network adoption. Futures liquidations of $940 million, predominantly from long positions, have weighed on sentiment. Blue-chip NFT collections also saw steep weekly declines amid broader market volatility.
Ethereum DeFi TVL Remains Below Past Peaks Despite Ether Price Record Highs
Ether topped a new all-time high of $4,946 but total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance stands at $91 billion, below the $108 billion record from November 2021. Layer 2 growth and efficient staking protocols have drawn liquidity away from mainnet DeFi. Institutional inflows are driving price gains while retail participation in on-chain finance remains subdued.
Analysts Flag Downside Risk as Crypto Retreat Triggers $900 Million Liquidations
A crypto market downturn on August 26 led to $900 million in leveraged liquidations, primarily long positions, as Bitcoin fell to $110,000 and Ether dipped below $4,300. Analysts warn that further losses below $103,700 for BTC and $4,000 for ETH could initiate a deeper corrective phase.
Pantera Capital Seeks $1.25 Billion for Solana Treasury Firm
Pantera Capital is courting $1.25 billion in private commitments to establish a corporate treasury for Solana holdings. The proposed fund aims to create the largest publicly traded Solana treasury, leveraging existing treasuries that currently hold ~$650 million in SOL.
Spot Ethereum ETFs Post $444 Million in Daily Inflows, Outpacing Bitcoin ETFs
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs logged $443.9 million in net inflows on August 25, marking a third consecutive day of positive flows. Inflows into spot ETH funds surpassed Bitcoin ETF volumes, highlighting growing institutional demand for Ether exposure and diversification trends.
Bitwise Files S-1 to Launch Spot Chainlink ETF
Bitwise Asset Management submitted an SEC S-1 registration statement for a spot Chainlink (LINK) ETF. The proposed ETF aims to track LINK’s market price, with Coinbase Custody Trust as custodian and Coinbase as execution agent, pending a national exchange listing.
Bitget Releases August 2025 Proof of Reserves with 188% Reserve Ratio
Bitget published its August 2025 Proof of Reserves report, confirming a 188% aggregate reserve ratio across major assets. The report shows reserves of 28,022.72 BTC against 7,681.36 BTC in liabilities, and significant overcollateralization in USDT, USDC and ETH, underlining industry‐leading transparency.
Ethereum ETFs Attract $625M Inflows Amid Bitcoin ETF Outflows
Ethereum-based ETFs drew $625 million in inflows in the week ending August 22, 2025, reversing earlier outflows and signaling renewed institutional and retail interest. In contrast, Bitcoin ETFs experienced a six-day outflow streak totaling $1.3 billion, with the largest single-day withdrawal of $523 million. Analysts highlight Ethereum’s yield and utility advantages in driving reallocation.
Polymarket Bettors Doubt Trump Can Remove Fed Leaders
Prediction markets place just a 10% probability on Donald Trump forcing Fed Chair Jerome Powell from office in 2025, reflecting skepticism on executive power over an independent central bank. Bets also show a 27% chance of ousting Governor Lisa Cook by year end. Bitcoin prices remained largely unresponsive to political developments.
XRP Slides 3% Amid Institutional Liquidation Pressure
XRP experienced a 3.2% decline during the August 25–26 trading window as a wave of institutional liquidations drove sharp losses. Volumes tripled the daily average during peak selling between 19:00–20:00 UTC, triggering retail volatility. Recovery attempts late in the session brought XRP back above $2.90, but the market remains uncertain on sustaining upward momentum.
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Chainlink Partners With SBI Group to Advance Tokenized Assets
Chainlink and SBI Group announced a collaboration to develop tokenized assets and stablecoin solutions for Japan’s financial institutions. Integration of Chainlink’s oracle services aims to enhance data reliability for tokenized money market funds on blockchain.
Bitcoin tumbles below $116K in bloodbath for crypto longs
A sudden downturn drove $585.9 million in long positions liquidations over 24 hours, with Bitcoin accounting for $140 million as price dipped below $116,000. Total crypto liquidations exceeded $731 million, as leveraged traders were caught in sharp sell-off.
Bitcoin price charges to $116K as Fed’s Powell hints at interest-rate cut
Bitcoin spiked over 3% to $116,000 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at Jackson Hole, boosting dovish rate cut expectations for September. Trading activity surged and short-term technical indicators turned positive on heightened risk-asset demand.
🔎 Coin Research — Bio Protocol (BIO) — 26 August 2025
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Ether gains 10% after Fed’s Jackson Hole, ETF holdings top 6.4M ETH
Spot Ether ETFs posted $7.88 billion in inflows in July and August, boosting ETF custodial Ether holdings to 6.42 million. Ether rallied 10% to $4,650 after dovish comments from the Fed Chair at Jackson Hole. Supply reduction underpins technical breakouts.
ETH ‘god candle’ emerges amid Fed rate cut hopes
A 13% surge in Ether price followed Federal Reserve Chair’s dovish comments at Jackson Hole, driving the token above $4,700. Record spot ETF inflows tightened supply, lifting custodial ETH holdings to over 6.4 million. Technical signals point to further upside toward $6,000.
Trump Adviser Predicts No Bitcoin Bear Market for Years Despite August Price Bottom
Trump crypto adviser David Bailey stated that Bitcoin will avoid any bear market for years due to growing institutional adoption, even as prices retreated to around $112,000 in August. Corporate holdings now exceed $215 billion, reinforcing his bullish outlook.
MEXC Launches 75,000 USDT Airdrop+ Event for Camp Network Listing
MEXC announced listing Camp Network (CAMP) on August 27 and introduced an Airdrop+ event with a total prize pool of 75,000 USDT. The campaign offers new-user deposit rewards, futures and spot trading challenges, plus referral bonuses from August 25 to September 5.
Apple Patches Zero-Click Vulnerability Threatening Crypto Wallets
Apple released emergency patches for iOS, iPadOS and macOS addressing a zero-click Image I/O flaw (CVE-2025-43300) exploited in targeted attacks. The vulnerability allowed arbitrary code execution without user interaction, posing severe risks for cryptocurrency holders.
Trump Adviser Predicts No Bitcoin Bear Market for Years Despite August Price Bottom
Trump crypto adviser David Bailey stated that Bitcoin will avoid any bear market for years due to growing institutional adoption, even as prices retreated to around $112,000 in August. Corporate holdings now exceed $215 billion, reinforcing his bullish outlook.
MEXC Launches 75,000 USDT Airdrop+ Event for Camp Network Listing
MEXC announced listing Camp Network (CAMP) on August 27 and introduced an Airdrop+ event with a total prize pool of 75,000 USDT. The campaign offers new-user deposit rewards, futures and spot trading challenges, plus referral bonuses from August 25 to September 5.
Broad Crypto Market Declines Following August Volatility, Majority of Top Coins in Red
The cryptocurrency market saw a 2.4% drop in total capitalization to $3.96 trillion, with the vast majority of top 100 tokens recording losses. Bitcoin and Ethereum fell about 3% each, while institutional flows showed mixed signals across ETFs. Trading volume reached $187 billion.
Apple Patches Zero-Click Vulnerability Threatening Crypto Wallets
Apple released emergency patches for iOS, iPadOS and macOS addressing a zero-click Image I/O flaw (CVE-2025-43300) exploited in targeted attacks. The vulnerability allowed arbitrary code execution without user interaction, posing severe risks for cryptocurrency holders.
Bitcoin Whale Dumps 24,000 BTC, Flash Crash Triggers $4,000 Drop; ETH Briefly Tops $4,900
A single whale liquidation of 24,000 BTC initiated a rapid market selloff, driving Bitcoin below $110,000 and erasing recent gains. Ethereum briefly surged past $4,900 before reversing amid broad liquidations exceeding $500 million. Markets remain volatile after Powell’s dovish remarks.
Broad Crypto Market Declines Following August Volatility, Majority of Top Coins in Red
The cryptocurrency market saw a 2.4% drop in total capitalization to $3.96 trillion, with the vast majority of top 100 tokens recording losses. Bitcoin and Ethereum fell about 3% each, while institutional flows showed mixed signals across ETFs. Trading volume reached $187 billion.
Bitcoin Whale Dumps 24,000 BTC, Flash Crash Triggers $4,000 Drop; ETH Briefly Tops $4,900
A single whale liquidation of 24,000 BTC initiated a rapid market selloff, driving Bitcoin below $110,000 and erasing recent gains. Ethereum briefly surged past $4,900 before reversing amid broad liquidations exceeding $500 million. Markets remain volatile after Powell’s dovish remarks.
Philippine Congressman Proposes Bitcoin Reserve to Attack National Debt
A bill in the Philippine Congress would establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, mandating annual purchases of 2,000 BTC over five years and locking holdings for two decades to pay down national debt. The proposal includes secure storage and quarterly audits.
Japan's Finance Minister Says Crypto Assets Can be Part of Diversified Portfolio
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Katō stated that despite high volatility, cryptocurrencies can be included in diversified investment portfolios. The government seeks to foster innovation without stifling growth through overregulation, amid concerns over rising debt-to-GDP ratios.
Crypto Giants Galaxy, Jump and Multicoin Seek $1B to Raise Largest Solana Treasury: Report
Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto and Multicoin Capital have hired Cantor Fitzgerald to raise $1 billion for a dedicated Solana treasury vehicle. The group plans to acquire a listed firm and establish a digital asset treasury firm targeting SOL exposure, with expected closing in early September.
Crypto Wallet Labeled ‘Coinbase Hacker’ Buys Solana Worth $8M
An address linked to the 2025 Coinbase breach used DAI to purchase $7.95 million in SOL via bridging through USDC. The wallet previously sold $69 million in ETH and has acquired over $105 million in ether. Blockchain analytics tracked the transactions.
Bitcoin Flash Crash Triggers $550M in Sunday Liquidations as Ether Rotation Builds
Bitcoin dropped below $111,000 after a whale sold 24,000 BTC, triggering over $550 million in liquidations. Ether held near $4,707 as funds rotated from bitcoin to Ethereum. Analysts say liquidations could clear the path for a rebound.
36% of Gen Z spend crypto daily; Gen X leads high-value spending
A Bitget Wallet survey of over 4,500 crypto users found that 36% of Gen Z respondents use cryptocurrency for daily purchases, while 40% of Gen X deployed digital assets for high-value transactions such as real estate and travel.
Fed dovish turn lifts XRP toward $3.10, analysts eye $5–$8 targets
Regulatory clarity following Ripple’s litigation outcome continues to support institutional flows into XRP, while analysts now forecast potential price targets between $5 and $8 if near-term resistance is decisively broken.
Asia Morning Briefing highlights Bitcoin ETF fee squeeze on miners
Capital continues to flow into Bitcoin ETFs and custodians, while retail activity shifts to Solana. Transaction fees on the Bitcoin network have fallen sharply, raising concerns about miner revenue sustainability.
Bitcoin flash crashes after whale sells 24,000 BTC reversing post-Powell gains
A single whale reportedly sold 24,000 BTC into an illiquid market, triggering a rapid flash crash that reversed gains following Fed Chair Powell’s speech, erasing over 2% of Bitcoin’s value within minutes.
SBI Group and Chainlink partner to deliver blockchain tools for Asia’s finance market
Japanese finance conglomerate SBI Group and blockchain oracle platform Chainlink announced a partnership to develop tokenization and stablecoin verification tools for financial institutions in Japan and the APAC region.
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Interpol coordinates crackdown on illegal Angola-based crypto miners
Interpol announced a coordinated operation targeting unauthorized cryptocurrency mining operations in Angola, resulting in multiple seizures of mining hardware and electric infrastructure following the country’s 2024 mining ban.
Saylor signals third consecutive Strategy Bitcoin buy in August
MicroStrategy’s corporate treasury arm Strategy announced a planned third Bitcoin purchase in August, following two earlier acquisitions totalling 585 BTC. The move underscores continued institutional accumulation despite market volatility in the second half of 2025.
Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet graduates to FTSE Japan and All-World indices
Metaplanet has been upgraded from small-cap to mid-cap in FTSE Russell’s semi-annual review, securing inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index and indirectly in the FTSE All-World Index. The move is expected to channel passive equity flows into Bitcoin exposure.
🔎 Coin Research — Bio Protocol (BIO) — 25 August 2025
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov says case going nowhere, slams French gov
Pavel Durov criticized French authorities for an ongoing probe that has yet to find any wrongdoing by him or Telegram one year after his arrest. He warned that the case has harmed France’s reputation and reiterated Telegram’s commitment to privacy and legal compliance.
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Getting ETH Exposure in 2025: Ether Near Record Highs, Tom Lee Sees $15K by Year End
ETH is trading near record highs as Tom Lee projects $15,000 by year’s end. Investors weigh direct token ownership, regulated spot ETFs with staking proposals pending, and corporate treasury investments for indirect exposure.
South Korean Man Arrested in $50 Million Crypto Scam
A South Korean national was detained in Bangkok for laundering over $50 million in Tether via gold bars amid a call-center fraud scheme. Thai authorities cite initial small payouts to build trust before imposing withdrawal limits.
Saylor signals third consecutive Strategy Bitcoin buy in August
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor indicated an impending Bitcoin purchase, marking the third acquisition for the firm in August. The company’s holdings now total 629,376 BTC valued at over $72 billion amid institutional accumulation.
Bitcoin Mining Faces 'Incredibly Difficult' Market as Power Becomes the Real Currency
Executives at Jackson Hole’s SALT conference noted that halving cycles no longer define mining profitability. Firms are diversifying into AI and data centers, while low-cost energy access remains critical.
'We Are Still Early': Morgan Stanley Intern Survey Reveals as Crypto Interest Lags Behind AI & Robots
Bitcoin has surpassed $100,000 yet only 18% of interns own or use cryptocurrencies, highlighting early adoption. Despite rising ETF inflows of $53.7 billion, 55% report little interest and AI tools dominate usage.
SEC Account Hack Renews Spotlight on X Security Concerns
A breach of the SEC’s official X account prompted unauthorized posts claiming crypto ETFs had been approved. The hack underscores ongoing platform vulnerabilities since X’s management overhaul, raising questions about regulatory communication risks.
XRP Surges 9% Before Pullback Caps Rally Near $3
XRP price rallied 9 percent to test $3 before profit-taking capped gains, driven by Fed rate-cut speculation and rising institutional on-chain inflows. Volume quintupled amid breakout momentum on major exchanges.
Binance Sees $956 M Outflows in 24 Hours, Nansen Data Shows
Investors withdrew about $956 million from Binance over the past 24 hours, data firm Nansen reported, marking the largest net outflow since a $4.3 billion settlement and governance shake-up at the exchange.
Crypto in Late 2025 and Beyond: What Powell’s Speech Signals
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole address highlighted upside risks to inflation and downside risks to employment, arguing for a cautious approach to rate cuts in Q4 2025. Potential successor shifts and fiscal dynamics may reshape policy and impact crypto markets.
Getting ETH Exposure in 2025: Three Main Approaches and Pros and Cons
With Ethereum near record highs and forecasts eyeing $15,000 by year-end, investors weigh direct token ownership, spot ETFs and corporate treasuries for exposure. Each path offers different trade-offs in custody, regulation and market risk in the current bull cycle.