U.S. Spot Ether ETFs Record Over $1B in Daily Inflows
U.S.-listed spot Ether ETFs achieved a record $1 billion of net inflows on August 12. BlackRock’s ETHA led with $640 million, while Fidelity’s FETH contributed $276.9 million, lifting total ETF assets to $25.71 billion.
Metaplanet Acquires 518 BTC in $61M Treasury Purchase
Tokyo-based Metaplanet bought 518 Bitcoin at an average price of $118,519 to boost its corporate reserves to 18,113 BTC. The transaction, valued at approximately $61 million, underlines a 26.5% BTC yield for the third quarter and continued institutional accumulation.
Bitcoin $115K Put Options Surge Ahead of U.S. CPI Release
Demand for Bitcoin put options in the $115,000–$118,000 range spiked ahead of the U.S. Consumer Price Index report. Traders are positioning for potential downside if the July CPI exceeds the expected 2.8% year-on-year increase.
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16 New & Upcoming Binance Listings in 2025
Cryptonews has identified 16 projects poised for Binance listings in 2025 based on factors such as liquidity, utility, security audits and community engagement. Highlighted tokens include Bitcoin Hyper, Maxi Doge, TOKEN6900 and Snorter Bot, each evaluated for launch date, tokenomics and potential market impact.
Bithumb to Scale Back Crypto Lending Services After Regulatory Pressure
South Korea’s Bithumb exchange has halved its crypto lending leverage from 4× to 2× and cut maximum caps by 80%, reducing the cap from 1 billion KRW to 200 million KRW. The service, launched in July and briefly suspended on July 29, resumed on August 8 under stricter terms. Industry sources expect official guidelines by month-end.
Terraform Co-Founder Do Kwon to Plead Guilty in UST Fiasco
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is set to change his plea to guilty on nine U.S. felony charges, including fraud and money laundering, in connection with the $40 billion collapse of the TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin. A change-of-plea hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2025, in Manhattan federal court. His decision could influence parallel prosecutions in South Korea.
Crypto Digest — 12 August 2025
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Metaplanet Adds 518 BTC, Total Bitcoin Reserves Cross 18,000 Mark
Metaplanet acquired an additional 518 BTC at an average price of $100,561 each, bringing total corporate holdings to 18,113 BTC. The Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed firm financed the purchase through zero-interest bonds, moving-strike warrants, and preferred shares. The company aims to reach 210,000 BTC by 2027 under its “555 Million Plan.”
Trump Media Files Amendment to Bitcoin ETF Registration, Crypto.com to Offer Custody
An amendment to the S-1 registration for Truth Social’s Bitcoin ETF was filed without specifying a fee or ticker. Crypto.com will act as custodian and liquidity provider, with Yorkville America Digital as sponsor. The filing added disclosures on airdrop policies and stablecoin risks.
🔎 Coin Research — Rice AI (RICE) — 12 August 2025
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Summon.fun Main Coin Launchpad to Debut on Sui Blockchain
Summon.fun is launching this month as the primary coin launchpad on the Sui blockchain, enabling instant meme coin token creation and offering a professional Web3 studio. Expansion to Solana is planned within weeks.
MicroStrategy Adds $18M of Bitcoin on Fifth Anniversary
MicroStrategy marked its five-year bitcoin strategy anniversary by buying 155 BTC for $18 million, boosting its holdings to 628,946 BTC valued at $76 billion. The treasury approach has driven over 3,000% stock returns since 2020.
Bullish Upsizes IPO to $990M, Valuation Hits $4.8B
Bullish raised its IPO size to $990 million by offering 30 million shares at $32–$33 each, valuing the crypto exchange at $4.8 billion. BlackRock and Ark Invest committed $200 million, reflecting robust investor demand.
Bitcoin Weekend Surge Leaves CME Futures Gap
CME bitcoin futures closed Friday at $117,430 and reopened Monday at $119,000, creating a price gap. Historical patterns suggest such gaps often fill, but strong momentum near all-time highs could leave it open longer.
Calm Before the Storm as Bitcoin Volatility Wakes Up
Bitcoin’s implied volatility rose from 33 to 37 after hitting multi-year lows, signalling potential for sharp price swings. A spot-driven weekend rally from $116,000 to $122,000 suggests underlying strength while open interest trends lower.
Ether Rally Pulls Bitcoin Along
Ether gained over 7% this weekend, leading wider crypto gains and prompting bitcoin to rally from $119,000 to $122,300. Spot volumes drove the move amid record on-chain activity and a narrowing futures-to-spot volume ratio.
Calm Before the Storm Expected as Bitcoin Volatility Wakes Up
Bitcoin’s implied volatility index (DVOL) jumped from 33 to 37 after hitting multi-year lows, suggesting a return of market risk appetite. Weekend spot rally drove prices from $116,000 to $122,000. Rising volatility often precedes sharper price swings, prompting traders to prepare for potential breakout or corrective moves.
Zora Surges 50% as Perps Listings and Base Ecosystem Flows Drive Breakout
Zora token jumped nearly 50% in 24 hours, reaching a market cap of $450 million. Rally driven by large on-chain purchases, record coin creation, and new perpetual contracts introduced by major exchanges. Trading volume spiked to $284 million as Base App integration enhanced retail access.
Ether Volatility Spikes on Rally as Bitcoin Edges Back Toward Record Highs
Ether volatility (IV) rose sharply to 37 after reaching multi-year lows, reflecting increased trader expectations for larger price moves. Bitcoin also advanced, approaching record highs. Pro-crypto regulatory signals and ETF inflows underpin market strength, with further upside anticipated ahead of key macroeconomic releases.
Almost 97% of All Ether Holders Are Now in the Green. What Next?
Ether’s rally has resulted in 97% of addresses holding profits, marking the highest in-year figure. Rising profitability may increase sell-side pressure and dampen further price gains. Data shows profit-taking has already climbed to a seven-day average of $553 million per day.
Watch Out Below: Bitcoin’s Weekend Surge Leaves CME Gap
Weekend rally in bitcoin created a gap in CME futures, with Friday’s closing at $117,430 and Monday’s open at $119,000. Historical patterns suggest such gaps often fill within days but strong momentum can prevent immediate retracement. Traders will monitor whether price approaches $120,000 to test gap fill.
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Asia Morning Briefing: Tokenized Assets Will Eclipse DeFi, Chronicle Founder Niklas Kunkel Says
Chronicle announced a partnership with Grove Protocol to support a $1 billion tokenized asset allocation in on-chain credit markets. Founding oracle provider Chronicle outlined how emerging tokenized real-world assets could inject trillions into DeFi and become central to future risk management frameworks.
Zora Surges 50% as Perps Listings and Base Ecosystem Flows Drive Breakout
Zora jumped nearly 50% to $0.13 as a major whale purchase triggered a wave of momentum trades amid strong on-chain minting activity. Trading volume spiked to $284 million after Binance and other venues listed ZORA perpetual contracts, deepening liquidity and compressing spreads.
Bitcoin Bulls Take Another Shot at the Fibonacci Golden Ratio Above $122K as Inflation Data Looms
Bitcoin tested the 1.618 Fibonacci extension at $122,056 amid rising U.S. inflation expectations, with BTC briefly topping $122,000. Call option open interest at $140,000 hit $3 billion as traders awaited core CPI data, while a failure to hold above the golden ratio could trigger a deeper correction.
XRP Rallies Above $3.25 After Ripple-SEC Settlement as Institutional Interest Surges
XRP jumped 11% to $3.27 following the formal dismissal of the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple Labs, as institutional trading volumes surged 208% to $12.4 billion. The breakout cleared key resistance at $3.24, with $3.15 acting as a new support zone amid heightened derivatives activity.
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Ether Volatility Spikes on Rally as Bitcoin Edges Back Toward Record Highs
Ether rallied over 21% in the past week, driving implied volatility sharply higher even as Bitcoin climbed 3% toward new record highs. Heavy inflows into ETH and BTC ETFs and supportive regulatory signals underpinned the gains amid a broader equity market rally.
🔎 Coin Research — INFINIT (IN) — 11 August 2025
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Ethena Labs’ USDe hits $10 B TVL in 500 days
USDe became the fastest stablecoin to reach $10 billion in total value locked, accomplishing the milestone in just 500 days. The rise follows the GENIUS Act’s ban on stablecoin yields, driving capital toward DeFi protocols for yield generation.
Bo Hines departs White House Crypto Council
Bo Hines resigned as Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council after an eight-month tenure. His leadership advanced the Crypto Summit, the Genius Act and a market-friendly digital assets framework before he returned to the private sector.
Fundamental Global files $5 B shelf for Ethereum treasury strategy
Nasdaq-listed Fundamental Global filed a $5 billion shelf registration with the U.S. SEC to support its Ethereum accumulation plan. The initiative targets a 10 percent network stake, positioning the firm among the largest corporate ETH holders.
El Salvador law enables investment banks for Bitcoin services
El Salvador enacted an Investment Banking Law establishing a new class of institutions for high-net-worth clients to offer Bitcoin and crypto services. The framework mandates separate operation from commercial banks and sets capital and oversight requirements.
Crypto debanking persists despite Operation Chokepoint policies
Crypto firms continue to face account closures and service denials under de-risking efforts dubbed Operation Chokepoint 3.0. Despite pro-crypto rhetoric from the administration, banks including Citibank, Chase and Wells Fargo have cut ties without explanation.
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.
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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.