US Dollar Bounces, Gold Pauses Rally: What’s Next for Bitcoin?
Experts note that while Bitcoin is caught between macro headwinds, August’s Core PCE data serves as a possible key near-term catalyst.
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South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit To Be Acquired by Naver: Report
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit is about to be acquired by internet giant Naver, according to a report. The deal would bring Upbit’s parent Dunamu under the umbrella of Naver Financial, making Dunamu a full subsidiary of Naver’s financial arm, the report said. Upbit is one of the largest crypto exchanges in the crypto friendly … Read more
Crypto treasury share buybacks could signal a ‘credibility race’ is on
Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer at Komodo Platform, told Cointelegraph that treasury companies are competing to see who can create the most enticing structure.
Philippines Turns to Blockchain After Mass Protests Over Corruption
The Philippines has launched a blockchain system to track public works spending following protests over corruption.
Ether supply on exchanges hits 9-year low amid ‘Wall Street glow up’
Ethereum exchange balances dropped to a nine-year low of 14.8 million ETH as digital asset treasury firms and exchange-traded funds accelerate buying.
Circle taps Crossmint to expand stablecoin rails for humans and AI
Stablecoin issuer Circle has partnered with crypto infrastructure and self-custody platform Crossmint to offer USDC across more chains for both humans and AI agents.
Gate Unveils Layer 2 Network and Tokenomics Overhaul for GT Token
Crypto exchange Gate has launched Gate Layer, a proprietary Layer 2 blockchain designed to boost transaction throughput and reduce costs, while simultaneously rolling out a major upgrade to the GT (GateToken) ecosystem Built on the OP Stack and fully compatible with Ethereum, Gate Layer is anchored by GateChain as its settlement layer, the company said … Read more
FalconX Opens Door to Trading Ethereum’s Native Yield
FalconX has launched the first forwards market tied to Ethereum staking yields, giving institutions a way to hedge the network’s native rate.
Australia drafts law to tighten oversight of crypto exchanges
Australia has released draft legislation to create new crypto products, bringing the crypto companies under the same rules as financial services businesses.
US Senate Finance Committee to discuss crypto tax matters next week
A Coinbase executive and three other crypto tax and policy specialists will meet with the Senate Finance Committee next Wednesday to discuss digital asset tax matters.
Peaq Unveils Tokenized Robo-Farm in Hong Kong
The new project will automate stacked indoor farming and share revenues with token holders through NFTs on the peaq network.
Nearly All Coders Now Use AI—But Nobody Trusts It, Google Finds
Google’s DORA survey found developers were hooked on AI coding tools yet treated their output like junk mail.
Australia Drafts Law to Tighten Oversight of Digital Asset Platforms
Australia’s draft bill extends financial services laws to crypto, aiming to boost safeguards and provide clearer rules.
Crypto Treasuries Meet ETFs in Novel Offering Before SEC
Market maker GSR included a proposal for the treasury-focused fund along with four others in a filing Wednesday.
Crypto Millionaires Surge 40%, Led by Bitcoin’s Rise, as Market Hits $3.3 Trillion
The global population of crypto millionaires has reached 241,700, up 40% in the past year, according to the Crypto Wealth Report 2025 by Henley & Partners. The surge coincides with a broader rally that lifted total digital asset market capitalization to $3.3 trillion in June, a 45% increase year-on-year, the report, featuring data from global … Read more
Bitcoin bulls favored in $22.6B BTC monthly options expiry, but bears still lurk
Bitcoin’s $22.6 billion monthly options expiry is led by the bulls but macroeconomic headwinds could give the bears a last minute advantage.
US senators signal resistance to market structure over ’foreign crypto deals’
No scheduled consideration of a market structure bill appeared on Senate calendars as of Wednesday, and pushback from Democrats could challenge what is expected to be a tight vote.
Hackers Are Selling Swiped Maryland Transit Data for Millions in Bitcoin
A ransomware operator is auctioning off sensitive data from the Maryland Department of Transportation for $3.4 million worth of Bitcoin.
ETH price euphoria fades, but $5K remains the end-of-year target: Analyst
Institutional demand for Ethereum contrasts with weak retail flows, while ETH must reclaim $4,580 to trigger a potential breakout, according to an analyst.
ATM Operator Athena Bitcoin Accused of Stealing Copyrighted Source Code
The firm is also being sued by Washington, D.C.’s attorney general
Crypto Traders Have a New Fave in Aster as It Jumps 2,000% in 7 Days: How High Can It Go?
Hyperliquid rival Aster is the flavor of the week for crypto degens, flying up the charts since debuting seven days ago. Can it keep going?
Dogecoin, Bitcoin Treasury Firm Thumzup Sees Stock Climb on Buyback Plans
Thumzup gets a thumbs-up from investors, with TZUP shares rising as the Dogecoin and Bitcoin treasury firm plans to buy back more stock.
Stablecoins need consumer protections to unseat incumbents: Crypto exec
Stablecoins feature 24/7, near-instant cross-border settlement, but retail consumers are waiting for guarantees against fraud and disputes.
Price predictions 9/24: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, LINK, AVAX
Bitcoin bulls are trying to seize control but are expected to face strong selling at $117,500. Will altcoins capitalize on BTC’s potential range-bound price action?
Kraken, Crypto.com execs to attend SEC-CFTC ‘harmonization’ event
The roundtable between the two US financial regulators announced earlier this month will come after several policy changes affecting digital assets.
Hyperliquid stablecoin goes live after fierce bidding for issuance rights
The USDH stablecoin is live, giving the derivatives exchange its first dollar-pegged asset after Native Markets secured issuance rights in a validator vote.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Sudden ‘gm’ Lifts FTT Token as FTX Set to Repay $1.6B
“What”: a simple reply by crypto influencer Gainzy pretty much summed up the sentiment when the notorious convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, or SBF, seemingly posted on social media after a long hiatus (and despite being in jail). To make matters worse, the token linked to defunct crypto exchange FTX surged nearly 24% in the last … Read more
Ethereum Layer-2 Rollups Misprice Small Transactions, Study Warns
A new study suggests that Ethereum layer-2 rollups have issues pricing small transactions, risking costs and denial-of-service attacks.
Bitcoin Edges Higher as Gold Bull Takes a Breather
Apparently there’s not enough money in markets these days for simultaneous bull moves in gold and its digital counterpart bitcoin (BTC). To wit, gold has seen what seems like new record highs on a daily basis for the past few weeks. Bitcoin, meanwhile, despite living in a world with the same bullish catalysts — easing … Read more
‘South Park’ Takes On Prediction Markets—And Traders Are Already Betting On It
Wednesday night’s episode of South Park promises to tackle the crypto-fueled prediction market ecosystem, weeks after skewering figures including President Trump and Charlie Kirk.