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As Trump challenges Fed independence, key FOMC member resigns

Adriana Kugler steps down from the Federal Reserve Board amid mounting political pressure and renewed uncertainty over Jerome Powell’s leadership.

Crypto Biz: Digital gold rush intensifies as Tether Gold surges, institutions double down on BTC

As physical gold hits record highs, Tether Gold’s (XAUt) market cap surges past $800 million, while Bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital expands holdings.

OpenAI raises $8.3B at $300B valuation

OpenAI’s latest funding round, which values the company at $300 billion, was five times oversubscribed amid surging investor demand for AI, according to The New York Times.

Can Google Gemini really help plan crypto trades?

Gemini looks smart, but can it actually trade? We put it to the test with sample trades and break down where it helps and where it doesn’t.

Bitcoin’s Independence Day: 8 years after the Block Size Wars

The value of Bitcoin has grown substantially since the BTC community asserted independence from miner domination on Aug. 1, 2017.

Bitcoin price dip shakes trader confidence: Is the 2025 bull run in danger?

Bitcoin derivatives data shows no evidence the 2025 bull run is over despite BTC price sliding to lower support levels below $115,000.

Crypto treasuries top $100B for Ethereum’s 10th anniversary: Finance Redefined

Ethereum’s 10th anniversary celebration was marked by an uptick in institutional demand for Ether as an alternative treasury reserve asset, prompting Wall Street to look past Bitcoin.

XRP’s ‘bullish divergence’ raises 20% price rally potential in August

XRP’s $2.80–$2.95 support zone is emerging as a key battleground, with analysts calling it a critical “make-or-break” price level for the next month.

Crypto exchange Gate launches spot trading services in the US

Gate enters the US market with spot trading as regulatory landscape shows signs of progress.

Ric Edelman's crypto shift: from 1% to 40% allocation

Veteran financial adviser Ric Edelman explains why Bitcoin is no longer viewed as just a speculative asset, and how portfolio strategies are evolving in response.

Crypto stocks tumble alongside BTC, equities as tariff fears resurface

Shares of Coinbase, Riot Platforms and CleanSpark plunged amid a broader market sell-off driven by weak jobs data, inflation concerns and renewed tariff threats.

Why a mystery whale is quietly accumulating 331 million Pi coins

A wallet has scooped up over 331 million Pi coins during a major price slump, raising questions about insider moves or a strategic bet on Pi’s future.

How a police officer stole 50 BTC from a seized crypto wallet and got caught

A police officer’s 50-BTC theft was unraveled by blockchain tracking. Investigators traced the funds and brought him to justice.

Price predictions 8/1: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, XLM, SUI

Bitcoin’s tight consolidation resolved to the downside, but the failure of the bears to sustain the lower levels could push the price to new all-time highs.

DeFi shouldn’t fear ‘suitcoiners’

DeFi’s future depends on embracing institutional investors, whose capital, credibility and demand for stability are shifting DeFi from a speculative playground into a mature, trusted financial ecosystem.

Bitcoin traders warn $123K was a top: How low can BTC price go?

Bitcoin's bearish divergence signals a possible price correction toward $92,000, similar to the declines witnessed in 2020 and 2024.

Bitcoin rejects at $116K despite US jobs win as Fed rate cut bets pass 75%

Bitcoin bulls are struggling to keep the market off new three-week lows despite a potential tailwinds coming from the US labor market.

UK regulator lifts ban on crypto ETNs for retail investors

After banning retail access to crypto ETNs and derivatives in 2021, the FCA has reversed its approach in favor of ETN access for retail.

State of stablecoins after GENIUS Act: Expert weighs in

Following the landmark US passage of the GENIUS Act, Fabian Dori of Sygnum Bank breaks down what lies ahead for stablecoins, institutional adoption and global crypto regulation.

GENIUS sets new stablecoin rules but remains vague on foreign issuers

The GENIUS Act leaves a foreign stablecoin loophole that puts US issuers at a competitive disadvantage, says former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad.

Tether’s US Treasury holdings hit $127B, surpassing South Korea

Tether’s USDT supply has increased by $26 billion in 2025, pushing its market cap to $163.6 billion as global demand for stablecoin grows.

The Hashgraph Group unveils IDTrust to challenge Worldcoin and Microsoft

THG co-founder and CEO Stefan Deiss told Cointelegraph that the IDTrust allows users full control over their data, giving it an edge over competitors like Microsoft Entra.

Metaplanet plans to raise additional $3.7B to buy Bitcoin

The Japanese investment company’s stock offering is part of its treasury strategy to acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2027.

Andreessen Horowitz warns of loopholes in draft US crypto rules

Andreessen Horowitz urged the US Senate Banking Committee to scrap the “ancillary asset” concept in draft crypto legislation, warning of loopholes.

Ray Dalio sells final Bridgewater stake after predicting debt collapse

While continuing to voice economic warnings, Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio recently increased his recommended allocation to Bitcoin and gold to 15%.

Spot Ether ETFs clock $5.4B monthly inflow record amid 20-day streak

Spot Ether ETFs recorded $5.43 billion in net inflows in July, marking a 369% monthly surge and extending their daily inflow streak to 20 consecutive days.

Bitcoin ends record month at $115K with BTC price set for 'vertical' August

Bitcoin completes its highest monthly close in history, while post-halving August traditionally produces double-digit percentage BTC price gains.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele can now run for election indefinitely

El Salvador approved indefinite reelection for president and extended terms to six years, sparking backlash from critics warning of increasing authoritarianism.

Bitcoin fills July CME gap 'to the dollar' amid $104K BTC price target

BTC price weakness outpaces stocks on fresh US trade tariffs, and Bitcoin traders are split over the impact of the CME gap fill near $114,000.

Crypto hacks top $142M in July, with CoinDCX leading losses

During the WOO X hack, bad actors used social engineering to gain access to the development environment, according to Rob Behnke, chairman of Halborn.

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