Ethereum whale opens $16.3M long as ETH price eyes bounce
A single whale initiated a $16.35 million 25× leveraged long on Ether at $4,229.83, betting on a recovery toward $4,336 and beyond. Short liquidation clusters at $4,300–$4,360 support this strategy, with potential gains exceeding $450,000 if ETH reclaims these levels.
Crypto market sell-off accelerates but SOL data predicts recovery to $200
Solana’s native token fell over 15% from recent highs as broader crypto markets weakened amid risk aversion. Institutional engagement in SOL futures and ETPs remains robust, supported by rising on-chain fees and TVL growth, pointing to a potential near-term rebound to $200.
Crypto Memes — 2025-08-20
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Crypto Memes — 2025-08-20
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Crypto Memes — 2025-08-20
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Crypto Digest — 20 August 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — DecentralGPT (DGC) — 20 August 2025
New weekly coin research for DecentralGPT (DGC). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: DecentralGPT is the first decentralized large language model inference network leveraging distributed GPU nodes as DePIN infrastructure to deliver secure, low-c
PLUME Token Rallies 2.6% After Binance Resolves Airdrop Distribution Issue
Binance fixed a technical error that hindered eligible users from receiving the PLUME HODLer airdrop, enabling distribution of 150 million tokens to BNB holders. Following resolution, PLUME’s price rebounded 2.6% to $0.1006, underlining exchange commitment to smooth token launches.
Japanese Startup JPYC to Launch First Yen-Pegged Stablecoin After Licensing
JPYC, a Tokyo‐based fintech, will issue Japan’s first yen‐pegged stablecoin following a new license. Backed by domestic savings and government bonds, the token aims to serve institutional clients initially and expand overseas to enable digital yen payments globally.
Tether Appoints Former White House Crypto Adviser Bo Hines as U.S. Strategic Adviser
Stablecoin issuer Tether has named ex‐White House crypto policy official Bo Hines as a strategic adviser to support U.S. market expansion. Hines will engage with policymakers on digital asset regulation and leverage legislative expertise from his tenure directing the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets.
India’s Tax Board Seeks Feedback on Crypto Oversight, TDS and Loss Offset Rules
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes has invited stakeholders to comment on new virtual digital asset legislation, regulatory oversight mechanisms and the impact of the 1% TDS rate and disallowed loss offset provisions on trading volumes. The consultation aims to inform comprehensive VDA regulation later in the year, addressing taxation, compliance and market migration concerns.
Finance Bodies Urge Basel Committee to Rethink Crypto Rules for Banks
A coalition of major finance industry groups has called on the Basel Committee to pause and revise new standards set in 2022 that they argue are too conservative for modern crypto markets. The letter claims the rules could make bank participation in crypto uneconomical and requests updated data and adjustments before implementation scheduled for January 2026.
Traders turn bearish on BTC and ETH amid retail weakness
Bitcoin and Ether declined 1.1% and 3.8% respectively as retail sentiment shifted to bearish ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium. Profit-taking by individual investors follows recent price highs above $124,000 for BTC and $4,300 for ETH, with derivative markets showing elevated put options and institutions maintaining cautious accumulation.
Japan startup to issue first yen-pegged stablecoin
JPYC received a license to issue Japan’s first yen-pegged stablecoin, backed by domestic savings and Japanese government bonds. The token will be fully convertible to yen, charge zero transaction fees, and initially target institutional investors, hedge funds, and family offices in Japan, with plans for global digital yen usage.
Blockchain lender Figure Technology reveals revenue surge in US IPO filing
Figure Technology Solutions reported a 22% revenue increase to $191 million and a net profit of $29 million in H1 2025 in its S-1 filing for a Nasdaq IPO. The filing highlights investor enthusiasm for crypto-linked listings amid regulatory tailwinds from the GENIUS Act and recent successful debuts by Circle and Gemini. Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and BofA are lead underwriters.
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BTCS to pay out loyalty in ETH to deter ‘predatory short-sellers’
BTCS Inc. will issue a one-time Ether dividend of $0.05 per share and a loyalty payment of $0.35 per share in ETH. The “Bividend” aims to reward long-term shareholders and limit short-selling of company stock.
Illinois governor blasts Trump’s ‘crypto bros’ in new bill signing
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed two bills establishing crypto consumer protections, including exchange oversight and ATM fee caps at 18%. The legislation grants regulatory authority to the state Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Google increases TeraWulf stake to 14%, becomes biggest shareholder
Google has boosted its stake in Bitcoin miner TeraWulf to 14% through expanded backstop commitments in a lease deal with AI infrastructure provider Fluidstack. The equity reflects 73 million warrants tied to a $3.2 billion backstop arrangement.
Bitcoin bull and billionaire files for $250M SPAC targeting DeFi, AI
Early Bitcoin investor Chamath Palihapitiya has filed to raise $250 million via SPAC American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp A. The vehicle will target decentralized finance, AI, energy and defense sectors. SEC registration was submitted Monday.
Bitcoin enters mild danger zone signalling profit-taking risk
Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio for Bitcoin has risen to +21%, suggesting most holders are in profit. Historical data links this level to increased profit-taking and sideways price action. Near-term upside appears limited.
US Treasury weighs digital ID verification in DeFi to tackle illicit finance
The US Treasury is exploring integration of digital identity checks into DeFi smart contracts under the GENIUS Act consultation. Proposals include government-issued credentials, biometrics, and portable IDs embedded in on-chain protocols to enhance KYC/AML safeguards.
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.
Crypto Memes — 2025-08-17
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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.