Circle’s Arc blockchain to debut with institutional access via Fireblocks
Circle’s new layer-1 blockchain Arc will integrate with Fireblocks on launch, providing banks and asset managers day-one custody and compliance support. A public testnet is planned for this fall ahead of a full mainnet release by year-end.
US Treasury calls for public comment on GENIUS stablecoin bill
The US Treasury issued a notice under the GENIUS Act, soliciting feedback by Oct. 17 on methods for detecting illicit finance in digital assets. The consultation focuses on APIs, AI, digital identity, and blockchain monitoring. Reports will inform congressional committees.
Time for a Web3 reality check: Which altcoin sectors are really delivering?
Analysis of Web3 activity reveals shifting sector dominance in user activity, transaction volumes, and gas consumption. While DeFi and gaming lead in transactions, emerging areas like RWA and DePIN now dominate gas usage. Price performance aligns with infrastructure and yield-focused sectors.
SEC pushes back decisions on Truth Social, Solana, XRP crypto ETFs
US Securities and Exchange Commission extended review deadlines for three major crypto ETF applications. New decision dates set for October across Bitcoin-Ethereum, Solana and XRP products. Extensions follow standard protocol as the SEC gathers further feedback.
Crypto Digest — 19 August 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Hyperlane (HYPER) — 19 August 2025
New weekly coin research for Hyperlane (HYPER). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Hyperlane is a permissionless, modular interchain messaging protocol enabling secure communication across 150+ blockchains.
Thailand to pilot crypto-to-baht conversion for foreign tourists
Thailand will launch an 18-month pilot to allow foreign visitors to convert cryptocurrencies into baht for local payments. The scheme, capped at 550,000 baht per visitor, aims to boost tourist spending while testing anti-money laundering controls.
Amdax plans Bitcoin treasury firm listing on Euronext
Amsterdam-based crypto service provider Amdax intends to launch a bitcoin treasury vehicle named AMBTS on Euronext Amsterdam. The move underscores institutional appetite for bitcoin after record highs, aiming to hold at least 1% of supply over time.
Bitcoin shows bearish signals as price breaches bullish trendline
Technical indicators show Bitcoin has broken below a long-term bullish trendline and weekly stochastic oscillator has rolled over from overbought levels, signaling increasing downside risk and potential retest of support around $111,982 and $100,000.
Bybit EU rolls out 10× spot margin trading under MiCA rules
Bybit EU launched 10× spot margin trading for European users under the MiCA framework, allowing crypto collateralized lending with real-time interest rates, margin requirements and liquidation controls designed to limit losses.
Metaplanet expands Bitcoin treasury by 775 BTC, assets outpace debt
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet acquired 775 BTC for approximately ¥13.73 billion ($94 million), lifting its total holdings to 18,888 BTC valued at $1.95 billion. The purchase over-collateralizes ¥117 million in zero-coupon bonds by 18.67× and boosted share price by 4%.
Thailand launches digital Tourist Wallet with crypto feature pending approval
Thailand introduced a digital Tourist Wallet enabling QR-based baht payments but crypto conversion remains suspended pending a regulatory sandbox review scheduled to conclude later in August. The wallet supports cash, card and bank top-ups with spending caps and no withdrawals allowed.
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Week 3 Crypto News: Metaplanet Turns Profitable with BTC Strategy
Metaplanet reports its Bitcoin acquisition strategy has led to profitability in Q3 2025 after lifting its BTC holdings to nearly 18 900 coins. Corporate treasury models continue to gain traction as firms allocate part of cash reserves into digital assets.
Metaplanet Lifts Total Bitcoin Holdings to $2.18B After Latest Purchase
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet disclosed the acquisition of an additional 775 BTC for $93 million, bringing its total holdings to 18 888 BTC valued at over $2.18 billion. The firm attributes its accumulation strategy to long-term corporate treasury management objectives.
Does India Need a New Crypto Law? Tax Authority Questions Local Players
India’s tax authority plans to mandate detailed reporting for all crypto transactions to enhance transparency and combat illicit finance. The proposal requires exchanges to collect and share granular transaction data, prompting industry feedback on compliance costs and privacy concerns.
Institutions Lead $Billions in Bitcoin ETF Purchases as Q2 Exposure Surges
Wall Street institutions increased BTC exposure in Q2 via spot ETFs and crypto-linked stocks, with Brevan Howard nearly doubling its IBIT holding to $2.3 billion and Goldman Sachs holding $3.3 billion. Harvard and other major investors also boosted positions.
Bitcoin Mining Profitability Rises 2% in July Amid Price Rally, Jefferies Reports
Bitcoin mining profitability increased 2% in July as BTC price rose 7%, outpacing a 5% network hashrate increase. U.S.-listed miners contributed 26% of global output, with IREN and MARA leading production according to Jefferies.
Volatility Collapses Across Markets Ahead of Jackson Hole Powell Speech
Volatility across asset classes has plunged to multi-year lows as traders await Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole address. Bitcoin’s implied volatility hit two-year troughs, fueling complacency concerns amid possible economic and policy risks.
LINK Surges 18% on Undervaluation Claims, Backed by Reserve and ICE Partnership
LINK jumped 18% to $26.05, topping the 50 largest cryptocurrencies as analysts highlight undervaluation and strong chart signals. Key catalysts include the on-chain Chainlink Reserve and a new data integration with ICE, boosting infrastructure demand.
Crypto Leverage Returns to Bull-Market Levels Amid $1B Liquidation Warning
Crypto‐collateralized loans expanded 27% last quarter to $53.1 billion, approaching early 2022 highs. Bitcoin’s price drop triggered over $1 billion in liquidations, highlighting heightened fragility due to rapid leverage buildup.
Crypto Digest — 18 August 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — KLAUS (KLAUS) — 18 August 2025
New weekly coin research for KLAUS (KLAUS). — Score: 5.00/10 TL;DR: An AI-driven memecoin integrating a 3D interactive agent on Telegram, leveraging a custom DeepSeek LLM to provide low-fee bridging and DeFi utilities
Bitcoin risks new 2025 correction as BTC uptrend starts seventh week
Analysis by Rekt Capital indicates Bitcoin may enter its seventh consecutive week of price discovery uptrend, a phase historically prone to ‘price discovery corrections’ after six to eight weeks. Historical patterns suggest a corrective dip could precede fresh all-time highs in Q4.
Centrifuge tops $1B TVL as institutions drive tokenized RWA boom
Blockchain infrastructure platform Centrifuge has surpassed $1 billion in total value locked, joining BlackRock’s BUIDL and Ondo Finance in the tokenized real-world asset sector. CEO Bhaji Illuminati credits institutional deployments and strong onchain allocator demand for the milestone.
Why Circle and Stripe are launching their own blockchains
Circle and Stripe unveiled proprietary settlement networks, Arc and Tempo, to host stablecoins and tokenized assets on dedicated blockchains. Firms aim to boost control, reduce costs, embed compliance features, and compete with existing Layer 1 networks in high-throughput payments.
Bitcoin mining profitability rose 2% in July amid BTC price rally
Bitcoin mining profitability increased by 2% in July as BTC price rose 7% while network hashrate climbed 5%, according to Jefferies. U.S.-listed miners produced 26% of network output and IREN led with 728 BTC mined during the month.
Japan to approve first yen-pegged stablecoins this fall
Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to authorize the issuance of yen-denominated stablecoins as early as this fall, led by JPYC’s registration as a money transfer business. The approval represents the country’s first regulated fiat-pegged digital currency offering and could shift significant demand toward Japanese government bonds.
Kraken Halts Monero Deposits After 51% Network Attack
Kraken has temporarily paused Monero deposits after the Qubic mining pool gained majority control of the network’s hashing power and reorganized six blocks. Trading and withdrawals remain unaffected, and deposits will resume once security is restored.
Guide to Booking Flights with Cryptocurrency in the UAE
Major UAE airlines and travel platforms, including Emirates, Air Arabia and Travala, now accept cryptocurrency payments for flights. Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoins can be used via checkout or gift cards. Users should monitor rates, choose regulated providers and keep transaction records.
Exec Predicts Over 50% Chance Bitcoin Hits $150K Before Next Bear Market
Canary Capital’s CEO warns of a potential bear market but expects Bitcoin to reach between $140K and $150K first. Recent ETF inflows and treasury purchases have driven price to $117,867, with large institutions, including sovereign funds, entering the market.
US Treasury Seeks Input on Digital ID in DeFi to Combat Illicit Finance
The U.S. Treasury has opened a public consultation under the Genius Act on embedding digital identity verification into DeFi smart contracts. Options include integrating KYC and AML checks directly into protocol code to reduce compliance costs and enhance privacy. Comments are due by October 17.
Bitcoin Mining Profitability Rose 2% in July Amid Price Rally
Bitcoin mining net profitability increased by 2% in July as price gains outpaced the rise in network hashrate. U.S.-listed miners accounted for 26% of total network production, up from 25% in June. Daily revenue per exahash climbed to $57,000, compared to $56,000 in June and $50,000 a year earlier.
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Kraken pauses Monero deposits following 51% attack
Crypto exchange Kraken temporarily halted Monero deposits after a single mining pool gained majority network hashing power in a 51% attack, raising risk of double-spend and ledger reordering. Withdrawals and trading remain active and deposits will resume once network security is restored.
Crypto Digest — 17 August 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Mantle (MNT) — 17 August 2025
New weekly coin research for Mantle (MNT). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Mantle is a modular Ethereum Layer-2 optimistic rollup with EigenDA-powered data availability, designed as a liquidity chain for institutional and DeFi use case
Behind Ethereum’s pullback: Institutions keep buying while retail panics
On-chain data over the past week reveals a divergence in Ethereum behavior after prices pulled back from an all-time high. Retail investors reduced holdings sharply during the decline, while institutional entities continued accumulation via OTC and exchange flows.
XRP Ledger Used by Nasdaq-Listed Pharma Distributor to Power Payment System for Pharmacies
Wellgistics Health launched an XRP Ledger-based payment system serving over 6,500 pharmacies and 200 manufacturers. The Nasdaq-listed distributor plans to settle invoices in real time on XRPL, cutting costs and delays, and intends to adopt XRP as a treasury reserve asset under a $50 million credit line.
Gemini Hires Goldmans, Citi, Morgan Stanley and Cantor as Lead Bookrunners For its IPO
Crypto exchange Gemini filed an S-1 with the SEC, naming Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and Cantor Fitzgerald as lead bookrunners for its planned IPO. Additional banks including Evercore and Mizuho will serve in supporting roles ahead of the Nasdaq debut under ticker GEMI.
Adam Back’s $2.1B Bitcoin Treasury Play Set to Challenge MARA in BTC Holdings
Bitcoin Standard Treasury Co. plans to merge via SPAC with Cantor Equity Partners, bringing 30,021 BTC on balance sheet and raising up to $1.5 billion in fiat capital. Founders and early investors will contribute 30,021 BTC to build a corporate treasury rivaling MARA.
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs hit record $40B weekly trading volume
US-based Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded $40 billion in trading volume over the past week, marking their biggest ever week. Ether ETFs outpaced Bitcoin inflows for five consecutive days amid strong institutional participation.
Ether Accumulation Heats Up: $882M in ETH Snapped Up by BitMine and Whale
BitMine Immersion Technology and an unidentified whale acquired $882 million in Ether via OTC desks and exchange withdrawals. BitMine’s purchases lifted its holdings to 1,297,093 ETH, and the whale amassed 92,899 ETH in recent days, signaling robust institutional demand.
XRP Ledger Powers Payment System for 6,500 Pharmacies
Wellgistics Health launched an XRP Ledger-based payment platform serving 6,500 U.S. pharmacies, enabling instant, low-cost settlements for inventory purchases. The program integrates with RxERP and adheres to HIPAA and AML standards while exploring direct-to-patient and manufacturer workflows.
U.S. Federal Reserve Ends Specialized Crypto Oversight Program
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced the termination of its Novel Activities Supervision Program effective August 15, 2025, moving crypto oversight into standard bank supervision. This shift is intended to reduce compliance burdens and manage crypto risks under existing frameworks.
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Ether unstaking queue hits $3.8B, marking historic backlog
Ether unstaking queue reached a record $3.8 billion, creating a 15 day withdrawal backlog after the Shanghai upgrade. Major liquid staking services Lido, EthFi and Coinbase account for over 63 percent of queued withdrawals. Institutional reserves and spot ETF holdings have surged 140 percent since May, mitigating potential sell pressure.
Crypto Digest — 16 August 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Vanar Chain (VANRY) — 16 August 2025
New weekly coin research for Vanar Chain (VANRY). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Vanar Chain is a green, EVM-compatible, energy-efficient Layer-1 blockchain targeting mainstream adoption with ultra-low fees and high throughput.
U.S. Fed officially scraps specialist group for crypto and fintech oversight
The U.S. Federal Reserve has closed its Novel Activities Supervision Program, a dedicated unit formed in 2023 to monitor banks’ crypto and fintech engagements. The Fed cited enhanced expertise and matured risk frameworks as reasons for reintegrating digital asset oversight into routine supervision. The change aims to streamline processes, though some warn of reduced focus on emerging risks.
New York legislator pushes bill to tax cryptocurrency transactions
New York Assembly member Phil Steck introduced Bill 8966 to impose a 0.2% excise tax on cryptocurrency and NFT transactions, effective September 1 if enacted. The legislation seeks new revenue for New York City and may affect exchanges, traders and DeFi protocols. Several states are exploring similar measures.
Crypto hackers capitalize on ETH surge, offloading $72M this week
Three high-profile exploiters sold stolen ETH amid Ether’s rally to $4,780, securing tens of millions in extra gains. The Radiant Capital hacker realised $48.3M, the Infini attacker $25.15M and a THORChain-related exploiter $9.76M. H1 2025 saw $3.1B lost to hacks.
Ethereum ETFs continue $3.7B inflow streak, Bitcoin funds trail behind
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs logged $639.61M in net inflows on August 15, marking eight consecutive days and $3.7B total in August. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust contributes $2.6B of this. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $230.93M on August 14, extending a seven-day $1.34B inflow streak.
U.S. Fed officially scraps specialist group meant to oversee crypto issues
Federal Reserve ended its Novel Activities Supervision Program for banks’ crypto activity, folding responsibilities into routine supervision. The action aligns with OCC and FDIC in easing digital-asset scrutiny following the withdrawal of prior crypto guidance. Fed cited strengthened internal expertise since 2023.
Hong Kong issues strict new crypto custody rules for cold wallets
Hong Kong SFC issued guidance banning smart contracts in cold wallets and requiring certified hardware security modules and whitelisted withdrawals. Custodians must maintain 24/7 security operations, air-gapped key generation and strict multi-factor physical access controls. The measures aim to enhance security and harmonise custody standards.
Circle to Offer 10 Million Class A Shares at $130 Each
Circle announced a secondary offering of 10 million Class A shares at $130 each, more than four times its June IPO price. Existing shareholders will sell 8 million shares, while Circle itself will sell 2 million, with proceeds allocated for corporate purposes.
Altcoin Season Could Begin in September as Bitcoin’s Grip on Crypto Market Weakens
Coinbase Institutional’s report forecasts that September could mark the start of an altcoin season driven by declining bitcoin dominance, improved liquidity and growing investor risk appetite. Rotational capital flows may favor large-cap altcoins initially.
Hong Kong Regulator Tightens Custody Standards for Licensed Crypto Exchanges
Hong Kong’s SFC issued new custody standards for licensed crypto exchanges covering management responsibility, cold wallet operations and real-time threat monitoring. The measures aim to strengthen cyber defenses after a regulatory review found inadequacies.
XRP Sheds 7% on $437M Sell Spike as $1B Liquidations Hit Crypto Market
XRP fell 7.19% after a $437 million sell spike triggered over $1 billion in market liquidations. The token dropped from $3.34 to $3.10, testing critical support near $3.05. Late-session buying indicated renewed accumulation by large holders.
New York Bill Would Tax Crypto Sales and Transfers
New York Assembly Bill 8966 proposes a 0.2% excise tax on all crypto sales and transfers, including NFTs, effective from Sept. 1. The tax revenue will fund substance abuse programs in upstate schools. The bill must pass committee, Assembly, Senate and receive the governor’s approval.