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.
Crypto Memes — 2025-08-25
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Crypto Digest — 25 August 2025
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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
New weekly coin research for Bio Protocol (BIO). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: A decentralized launchpad and liquidity protocol empowering global communities to fund, govern, and co-own biotech research through tokenized BioDAOs.
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.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Summary of key developments in crypto markets over the past 24 hours: Telegram founder updates on French probe, Ethereum network sues AI firm, Fed chatter may warn of a market top. Overview of major events and trends in one briefing.
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.
Getting ETH Exposure in 2025: Three Main Approaches
Ether’s record highs have prompted assessment of three exposure paths. Direct token ownership grants full DeFi and staking access but demands secure custody. Spot ETFs offer regulated exposure with potential staking yield. Corporate treasuries add equity-linked ETH exposure.
Crypto Memes — 2025-08-24
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Crypto Digest — 24 August 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Wayfinder (PROMPT) — 24 August 2025
New weekly coin research for Wayfinder (PROMPT). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Wayfinder is an AI-driven omni-chain protocol enabling autonomous AI agents ('Shells') to navigate and execute complex blockchain tasks via natural language.
Canadian fintech funding hits $1.62B in H1 2025 amid crypto and AI investments
Canadian fintech companies raised $1.62 billion in the first half of 2025, led by digital asset and AI startups, according to KPMG Canada’s Pulse of Fintech report. That funding level trails the $2.4 billion raised in H1 2024 but reflects sustained investor interest. U.S. regulatory support for crypto and increasing AI adoption are expected to drive a strong second half.
Eric Trump predicts bitcoin reaching $175K and corporate expansion plans in Asia
Eric Trump, co-founder of American Bitcoin, forecasted bitcoin will reach $175,000 this year and $1,000,000 long term after describing himself as a “bitcoin maxi.” American Bitcoin is exploring acquisitions in Japan and Hong Kong to serve as digital asset treasury vehicles. A Sept. 1 Metaplanet shareholder meeting in Tokyo is scheduled following the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong.
Bitcoin Liquid Staking Gains Momentum as Lombard Launches BARD Token and Foundation
Lombard launched the Liquid Bitcoin Foundation and $BARD token with a $6.75M sale to onboard LBTC holders. Bitcoin liquid staking market cap is $2.5B, with LBTC at $1.4B, enabling BTC in DeFi applications.
Brazil’s 17.5% Crypto Tax Signals End of Tax-Friendly Era
Brazil replaced minor crypto gain exemptions with a flat 17.5% capital gains tax on digital assets. The move follows Portugal’s 2023 tax revisions and may prompt other jurisdictions to tighten crypto rules. Retail investors face increased tax burdens.
Public Firms Nearly Doubled Bitcoin Treasuries in H1 2025, Raising Skepticism
Public companies holding Bitcoin nearly doubled to 134 firms in H1 2025, amassing 244,991 BTC according to K33 Research. Firms in jurisdictions with limited crypto access saw the most growth. Analysts warn some may leverage reserves for short-term PR.
AAVE Leads Top 40 Cryptocurrencies With 19% Surge in One Day
AAVE rallied 18.7% to $355.29 amid its V3 launch on Aptos and dovish Fed signals. Aptos deployment included audits, bug bounty and initial asset caps. WLFI exposure was cited as an undervalued catalyst.
XRP Surges 9% Before Pullback Caps Rally Near $3
XRP surged 8.56% to $3.03 after breaking above $3.00, driven by dovish Fed commentary and on-chain volume increase. Settlement volumes on the XRP Ledger rose 500%, indicating potential institutional interest. Support at $3.00 is key.
High-Leverage Trader Opens 25x Ether Long as ETH Hits New High
Crypto trader James Wynn opened a 25x leveraged long on Ether worth $139,215 as ETH surged above $4,860 on August 23. The position shows unrealized gains of over 267%, while a parallel 10x Dogecoin long valued at $206,130 is slightly underwater. Wynn’s combined exposure highlights renewed appetite for high-risk trading strategies.
Ethereum Liquidations Top $388M Ahead of $10K Targets
Ethereum’s price surge past $4,800 on August 23 triggered $388 million in liquidations, the largest among all crypto assets in 24 hours. Total market liquidations reached $769 million, impacting over 183,000 traders. Analysts view the flush as a setup for a cleaner rebound toward $10,000 if institutional demand persists.
XRP and Solana Flash Bullish Signals Amid Institutional Flows
XRP rebounded above $3 and Solana rose 10% to near $206 on August 23 as institutional adoption and ETF optimism fueled buying. Analysts cite structural inflows and technical breakouts as drivers, with targets of $4 for XRP and $250-$260 for Solana if momentum holds above key support levels.
Ether Likely to Top $5K as Powell Sparks Crypto Rally
Ether and Bitcoin rallied on August 23 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish remarks at Jackson Hole boosted rate-cut expectations. Analysts forecast new highs for both digital assets but warn of corporate treasury adoption challenges and equity market volatility. Spot ETF inflows and institutional buying remain key factors.
Dogecoin Forms Bullish Structure After High-Volume Breakout
Dogecoin surged 11% to $0.24 on August 23 following a high-volume breakout that doubled average trading volumes. Institutional interest drove the rally amid supportive signals from Federal Reserve policy and Wyoming’s state-backed stablecoin launch. Technical indicators point to sustained buying pressure above $0.21 support.
Ether Poised to Top $5K as Powell Spurs Rally
Ethereum ETFs saw $287.6 million inflows as Ether rallied over 10%, nearing $4,800, after Fed Chair Powell signaled rate cuts. Asset managers forecast Ether exceeding $5,000 soon, though corporate treasury deal quality and equity volatility pose risks. Bitcoin also eyed new all-time highs.
Ether Surges to Record $4,866 High
Ether reached a new record high of $4,866.73, surpassing its November 2021 peak after a 15% rally. The token has gained over 40% year-to-date, outpacing Bitcoin amid renewed institutional demand. The surge reflects growing confidence in Ethereum’s long-term utility and reserve asset status.
Bitcoin Breaks Above $117K, Bears Get Liquidated
Bitcoin surged over 5% to an intraday peak of $117,300 after Fed Chair Powell hinted at a September rate cut at Jackson Hole. Short positions worth $379.9 million were liquidated, with Ether accounting for $193 million of that total. The move signals renewed bullish momentum in crypto markets.
US DOJ to Ease Enforcement on Decentralized Crypto Platforms
US Department of Justice said it will no longer target developers of decentralized crypto platforms acting without criminal intent. The policy shift abandons money transmitter charges for code writers, focusing instead on bad-faith actors. Tornado Cash co-founder case highlighted debate over code vs intent.
EU Proposes Tight Limits on Non-EU Crypto Firms
European Securities and Markets Authority proposed strict conditions for crypto companies based outside the EU to serve EU customers directly. The draft rules aim to prevent regulatory arbitrage and ensure a level playing field by requiring foreign firms to host critical functions within the bloc. Final approval pending member-state sign-off.
US SEC Denies Coinbase Petition for New Crypto Rules
US Securities and Exchange Commission rejected a petition from Coinbase Global requesting new rulemaking for digital assets. The denial maintains existing regulatory framework and may prompt legal action from the exchange. The decision reinforces SEC’s cautious stance on creating bespoke crypto regulations.
Circle, Coinbase, Strategy Stocks Surge on Rate Cut Hopes
Shares of Circle, Coinbase, and Strategy surged as traders bet on a potential Fed rate cut. Crypto-linked stocks outperformed broader indices, reflecting renewed institutional interest in digital asset equities. Trading volumes spiked by over 40%.
Crypto Futures Liquidations Hit $375M After Bitcoin and Ether Spike
Over $375 million in crypto futures positions were liquidated following a sharp rally in Bitcoin and Ether. High-leverage longs bore the brunt amid swift price movements. Derivatives exchanges reported record-high funding rates and order-book imbalances.
Lido and Ethena Rally Over 10% as Traders Snap Up Staking Tokens
Lido’s staked ether token and Ethena’s synthetic yield token both surged more than 10% amid broader market optimism. Traders cited attractive yields, reduced funding costs, and anticipation of protocol upgrades as drivers. Volume spiked significantly on DeFi platforms.
Bitcoin Price to Hit $1.3M by 2035, Says Asset Manager Bitwise
Crypto asset manager Bitwise projects bitcoin could reach $1.3 million by 2035, driven by institutional adoption, inflation-hedge demand, and its fixed supply. The firm warns that volatility and regulatory shifts remain key risks to projections. The prediction implies a 28.3% annualized return.
Chainlink's LINK Rallies 12% to New 2025 High Amid Token Buyback
LINK surged 12% following dovish comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, breaking through its strongest price since December. Institutional buying and recent token purchase initiatives underpinned the rally. Security certifications further bolstered market confidence.
EU Exploring Ethereum and Solana for Digital Euro Infrastructure
The European Central Bank is reportedly evaluating public blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana for its digital euro design, marking a potential shift from private ledger models to open networks to enhance interoperability.
Taiwan Indicts 14 in $72M Cryptocurrency Laundering Scheme
Taiwanese prosecutors charged 14 individuals for orchestrating the nation’s largest cryptocurrency money laundering scheme, involving more than $71.9 million defrauded from over 1,500 victims and seeking seizure of USDT, Bitcoin and other assets.
BlackRock-Led Spot Ether ETFs Attract $287M Net Inflows
US spot Ether exchange-traded funds recorded $287.6 million in net inflows, snapping a four-day outflow streak, led by $233.5 million into BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust and $28.5 million into Fidelity’s fund.
Australia Orders External Audit of Binance AML Controls
Australia’s financial crime agency has mandated Binance’s local unit to appoint an external auditor to assess its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls, citing oversight weaknesses and limited review scope.
Bitcoin Volatility Collapse Forces Speculative Traders Elsewhere
Annualized volatility for Bitcoin has dropped to around 38%, comparable to blue-chip stocks, driving speculative traders to seek higher-risk opportunities elsewhere. Market behavior reflects increased institutional adoption.
Bitcoiner Loses $91M in Single Social Engineering Heist
A crypto investor fell victim to a social engineering attack that drained 783 BTC valued at $91 million. Impostors posing as exchange and hardware wallet support convinced the victim to reveal private keys, after which the funds were laundered through a Wasabi Wallet.
Australia Regulator Takedown Hits 14K Online Scams, 21% Involving Crypto
Australia’s markets regulator has removed 14,000 online scams since July 2023, with over 3,000 targeting cryptocurrency investors. The campaign uses takedown powers and third-party cybercrime detection to disrupt phishing sites and fraudulent ads, and will expand to include social media channels.
Strategy Executive Insists Bitcoin Buys Do Not Influence Market Price
MicroStrategy’s corporate treasurer stated that the company’s continuous Bitcoin purchases are executed to minimize price impact by using over-the-counter desks and liquidity-sourcing techniques. Strategy currently holds over 629,000 BTC and structures buys to align with market depth rather than move prices.
CFTC Launches Second"Crypto Sprint" to Enhance Spot Market Oversight
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission initiated its second “crypto sprint” to implement recommendations from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. The sprint focuses on spot trading oversight, transparency, systemic risk reduction and consumer protection, with public consultation open until October 20, 2025.
$4.8B Crypto Options Expiry Looms on Deribit Ahead of Jackson Hole
Over $4.8 billion in crypto options on Deribit are set to expire on August 22, 2025 at 08:00 UTC, with Bitcoin options representing $3.83 billion and a put/call ratio of 1.31. Ethereum options worth $948 million show a more balanced put/call ratio of 0.82. The event follows last week’s $5 billion expiry and coincides with Fed Chair remarks at Jackson Hole.
Crypto Memes — 2025-08-23
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Crypto Memes — 2025-08-23
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