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UAE reportedly holds $700M in mined Bitcoin: Arkham

UAE’s holdings were previously speculated to be around 420,000 Bitcoin from sources such as criminal seizures. The new figures are far less impressive.

Tom Lee calls Ether bottom ‘in next few hours’ as BitMine buys 4,871 ETH

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee called out Ether’s bottom as BitMine bought $21 million more during the crash, bringing total holdings to 1.72 million ETH.

Crypto trader claims MEXC asked them to fly to Malaysia to unfreeze $3.1M

A crypto trader claiming to have $3.1 million unfairly frozen on MEXC claims they were offered to fly to Malaysia in person to address the situation, which they have declined.

Altseason won’t start until more crypto ETFs launch: Bitfinex

While most look at historical patterns and Bitcoin dominance, Bitfinex analysts say that the start of an altcoin season may hinge on the launch of crypto ETFs.

ETF issuers must be picky as most crypto is ‘pretty sketchy,’ REX CEO says

REX Financial CEO Greg King said the crypto market gets dicey “below the top 10” and ETF issuers should carefully choose what tokens to turn into funds.

Altcoins make Bitcoin better by acting as beta testers: Tim Draper

Altcoins allow developers to test new functions and applications, which eventually make it onto Bitcoin, American venture capital investor Tim Draper said.

Crypto liquidations hit $900M as Bitcoin sheds Jackson Hole gains

Bitcoin briefly plunged to seven-week lows below $109,000, erasing all gains since the Fed chair’s Jackson Hole speech on Friday.

Semiconductor company Sequans is raising $200M to buy Bitcoin

French chipmaker Sequans said it plans to accumulate 100,000 Bitcoin within five years in an aggressive treasury strategy.

Canary Capital files 'American-Made' crypto ETF amid SEC delays

Canary Capital has filed for a US-only crypto ETF, aiming to track an index of American-rooted digital assets as the SEC weighs other fund applications.

Bitcoin futures demand rises even as BTC sells off: What gives?

Bitcoin’s recovery hinges on the resumption of the spot ETF inflows and investors’ ability to compartmentalize the whale selling and focus on fundamentals.

Sharps Technology stock soars on $400M Solana treasury plan

Sharps Technology announced a $400 million raise to launch a Solana treasury, sending its shares soaring Monday as more health sector firms pivot into digital assets.

Global regulators, exchanges push back on tokenized stocks in SEC letter

ESMA, IOSCO and the World Federation of Exchanges urge the SEC to tighten oversight of tokenized equities, warning of investor risks as Wall Street giants eye the growing market.

Binance’s CZ family office backs another BNB treasury launch in the US

B Strategy plans to follow the playbook of 10X Capital, which recently secured funding for a BNB treasury supported by YZi Labs.

Price predictions 8/25: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, LINK

Bitcoin opened the week with a sell-off to $110,530, but BTC and altcoin charts suggest a quick recovery to the trading range averages could occur.

Kalshi taps influencer to head crypto arm

The self-described university dropout came to the attention of Kalshi's executives due to his social media activity.

Bitcoin holders ‘distribute’ as $105K becomes BTC’s last stronghold

Bitcoin’s Jackson Hole gains evaporated after an assortment of BTC holder cohorts began to distribute. Is $105,000 the next stop?

After $400M splurge, ETH treasurer eyes stock buyback amid leverage concerns

ETHZilla’s $250 million buyback highlights how companies are tapping crypto gains for liquidity — but analysts warn that leverage risks could turn treasuries into ticking time bombs.

Citi executive warns stablecoin yields could drain bank deposits: Report

Citi’s Ronit Ghose warned that paying interest on stablecoin holdings could trigger bank outflows akin to the 1980s, driving up funding costs and credit prices.

Is $20K ETH price now in play? Ethereum market enters 'belief' zone

Onchain data suggests Ethereum is in the “belief” stage of the bull cycle amid fresh all-time highs, opening the door to potentially even higher prices.

Crypto ETPs post $1.4B losses amid recent Bitcoin, Ether sell-offs

Crypto ETPs saw their biggest losses since March as outflows totaled $1.43 billion amid investor sentiment becoming "polarized," CoinShares' James Butterfill reported.

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