Crypto News Updates

XRP is surging toward ETF approval as futures milestones and new SEC listing standards ignite investor confidence, propelling market cap growth and real-world asset expansion on XRPL. XRP ETF Outlook Brightens With SEC’s New Listing Standards and Futures Milestones Messari, a provider of crypto market intelligence products, published a report titled State of XRP Ledger […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-positioned-for-us-spot-etf-approval-following-futures-milestones/

Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that most of the trade between the two countries is settled using yuan and ruble-based payments, leaving the dollar behind. He noted that Sino-Russian trade had risen by $100 billion, and they were still working to dismantle trade barriers. Putin: Local Currencies Take Control of Sino-Russian Trade, Dollar Relegated President […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/putin-reinforces-local-currency-dominance-in-sino-russian-trade-dollar-a-statistical-discrepancy/

This week, Binance Research published “10 Charts Shaping 2025,” a data-driven scan of the macro and crypto-native trends defining this year’s market. Market Cap Adds $600B YTD as Stablecoins Hit Record, Report Says Total crypto market capitalization is up 9.9% year to date, adding more than $600 billion after weakness in the first quarter gave […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/liquidity-etfs-stablecoins-binance-research-report-charts-the-metrics-driving-crypto-in-2025/

Several digital assets have hit all-time highs this year, and just last week ethereum ( ETH) climbed to a price peak not seen since 2021. Below is a look at the leading digital asset market caps, their latest peaks, and how close each coin is to reclaiming those heights. A Look Down From the Peaks […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/peaks-and-pitfalls-top-10-crypto-assets-split-between-fresh-highs-and-old-lows/

Vivopower is redefining shareholder value with a bold XRP rewards program, Ripple stake, and crypto partnerships, fusing Wall Street strategies with blockchain-driven innovation. Vivopower Rolls out XRP Shareholder Rewards Vivopower International Plc (Nasdaq: VVPR) announced on Aug. 28, 2025, that it is expanding its collaboration with cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com by launching “a shareholder benefits program.” […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-incentives-available-to-vivopower-investors-through-crypto-partnership/

XRP is primed to redefine crypto investing with a first-of-its-kind ETF blending covered calls and synthetic exposure, delivering monthly income and capital appreciation potential. SEC Filing Shows XRP ETF Structured to Generate Yield and Upside Using Covered Calls XRP is at the forefront of a proposed investment vehicle that blends digital asset exposure with an […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-monthly-option-income-etf-filed-with-sec-to-target-yield-and-upside-with-calls/

The crypto economy experienced a significant downturn, with total market capitalization dropping nearly 7% from $4.124 trillion to $3.842 trillion by Aug. 30. ETH, BTC, and XRP See Steep Drops The crypto economy closed the week on a downturn, with the total market capitalization plunging nearly 7% from $4.124 trillion to $3.842 trillion by Aug. […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-weekly-wrap-over-280-billion-wiped-from-crypto-market-xrp-loses-3-spot-to-usdt/

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s “about to put out” a satirical meme coin dubbed “Trump Corruption Coin,” a jab he floated during a podcast interview with journalist Kara Swisher as part of his broader online mockery attempts at President Donald Trump’s brand and crypto forays. Newsom Mulls Meme Coin Launch In the conversation, Newsom […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/gavin-newsom-teases-meme-token-targeting-trump/

On Friday, several onchain analysts observed that a major player with long-dormant bitcoin wallets began shifting funds. Some suggested the whale might be channeling assets toward Hyperunit and exchanging BTC for ETH. Dormant Bitcoin Beast Unleashes Billions Just last week, a whale drained a bitcoin wallet holding 24,000 BTC, and on Friday afternoon, onchain analyst […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/long-silent-whale-resurfaces-fueling-bitcoin-and-ethereum-shockwaves/

UCN has skyrocketed over 4,900% since August 27, with a 24-hour surge of more than 400% on August 29, climbing from $205 to $1,257. Despite the dramatic price jump, trading volume remained modest, under $2 million. Mainnet Hype and Social Media Chatter UCN, the native token of the Uchain project, has surged by more than […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/tokens-4900-surge-sparks-bull-trap-and-exit-scam-warnings/

The cryptocurrency fell to $108K after the “de minimis” exemption ended on Friday and core inflation came in at 2.9%. BTC Buckles Under Dual Pressure of Increasing Inflation and Trade Tensions Both crypto and stock markets bled on Friday after core inflation came in at 2.9% and the “de minimis” exemption, which waives tariffs on […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-tumbles-in-the-face-of-high-inflation-and-new-tariff-pressure/

Eric Trump told attendees at Bitcoin Asia that he spends most of his time on digital assets and sees bitcoin as central to finance’s future, speaking with interviewer David Bailey, the KindlyMD CEO and organizer of the conference. At Hong Kong Event, Eric Trump Calls Bitcoin the ‘Greatest Asset’ The session touched on bitcoin mining, […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/eric-trump-says-bitcoin-can-hit-1m-hails-chinas-role-at-bitcoin-asia-conference/

Over the past few weeks, cryptocurrencies have experienced significant fluctuations, yet the meme coin sector has grown considerably, climbing by $14.15 billion over the last 51 days. Meme Coins Still Carving Out a Slice of Crypto The five largest meme coins by market value are topped by dogecoin (DOGE) at $33.26 billion, with shiba inu […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/meme-coin-market-climbs-23-9-since-early-july-adding-14-billion/

Lombard Finance has launched its yield-bearing bitcoin token, LBTC, on the Solana blockchain, introducing the yield-generating BTC asset to the ecosystem. Lombard’s LBTC Launches on Solana According to the release shared with Bitcoin.com News, the integration brings more than $1.5 billion in liquid staked bitcoin (BTC) to Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. Unlike previous bitcoin […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/lombard-introduces-native-bitcoin-yield-to-solanas-defi-ecosystem/

Real estate asset manager Caliber Inc. announced Thursday that its board of directors has formally approved a new strategy to allocate a portion of its treasury funds to acquire and manage cryptocurrency assets. Caliber Establishes Crypto Advisory Board to Oversee New LINK Holdings Caliber’s (Nasdaq: CWD) new digital asset treasury strategy will initially focus on […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/real-estate-manager-caliber-to-add-chainlinks-link-to-corporate-treasury/

Tazapay, a cross-border payments infrastructure platform, has secured strategic backing from Ripple and Circle Ventures in its Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners. Funding to Fuel Global Expansion Ripple and Circle Ventures were among the heavyweight investors that participated in the Series B funding round for Tazapay, a cross-border payments infrastructure platform. […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/ripple-and-circle-back-tazapay-in-series-b-to-power-global-payment-infrastructure/

Metaplanet will raise $881 million (¥130.3 billion) through an international share sale, using most of the proceeds to buy bitcoin. The move would expand its BTC holdings by $837 million and strengthen its position as Japan’s leading bitcoin treasury company. Japan’s Metaplanet Plans Massive Bitcoin Buy From New International Offering Metaplanet, a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/metaplanet-to-expand-bitcoin-treasury-with-881-million-capital-raise/

Aave Labs has launched Horizon, a new institutional platform enabling stablecoin borrowing against tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The platform aims to merge institutional-grade compliance with the deep liquidity of decentralized finance (DeFi). Centrifuge, Circle, Vaneck Among Partners for Aave’s Horizon Launch Built on the Aave protocol, which holds over $62 billion in net deposits, Horizon […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/aave-labs-launches-horizon-to-bridge-traditional-finance-and-defi/

After concerns arose regarding a potential 51% attack by the Qubic mining pool, Monero announced on August 26 that the development of its Full-Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP) upgrade is advancing quickly, with a testnet launch expected soon. Codebase Improvements and Countermeasures Following the recent controversy over a purported 51% attack by the Qubic mining pool, […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/monero-accelerates-fcmp-upgrade-after-qubics-51-attack-attempt/

Economist and longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has warned that BTC’s recent 13% drop to under $109,000 signals deeper weakness. Market Context and Recent Price Action Economist and bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has said the top cryptocurrency’s decline by 13% to under $109,000 since peaking at $124,517 is a sign of weakness that should be […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-critic-schiff-warns-of-further-decline-after-btc-falls-below-109k/

The World Federation of Exchanges has urged securities regulators to take action against tokenized stocks, citing concerns over market integrity and investor risks. Mismatched Products and Regulatory Gap The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), which represents major stock exchanges globally, has called on securities regulators to crack down on tokenized stocks, arguing they pose a […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/global-exchanges-urge-crackdown-on-tokenized-stocks-over-investor-risk/

Representatives of the crypto exchange Kraken recently met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to discuss its proposed tokenized trading system and the broader regulatory framework for tokenizing traditional assets. A Proposal for a Tokenized Trading System On Aug. 25, the staff from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force met with […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/kraken-meets-sec-crypto-taskforce-to-push-for-clarity-on-tokenized-assets/

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped back to life on Monday, with ether ETFs attracting $444 million in inflows and bitcoin ETFs adding $219 million. Blackrock’s ETHA led the charge for ether, while Fidelity and Ark 21shares drove strong entries on the bitcoin side. ETF Momentum Returns With $444 Million Surge for Ether and $219 Million […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-and-ether-etfs-roar-back-with-663-million-in-combined-inflows/

Bitmine Immersion Technologies now holds the world’s largest Ethereum treasury, with its crypto and cash reserves exceeding $8.8 billion. Bitmine’s Aggressive ETH Accumulation Continues The company’s holdings comprise 1,713,899 ethereum (ETH), 192 bitcoin (BTC), and $562 million in cash as of Aug. 25. This positions Bitmine as the second-largest corporate crypto treasury globally, behind only […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitmine-boasts-worlds-largest-ethereum-treasury-as-holdings-surpass-1-71-million-eth/

Arkham Intelligence says it has pinpointed bitcoin ( BTC) wallets tied to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and according to the blockchain analytics firm, the UAE now ranks as the fourth-largest government holder of bitcoin flagged on Arkham’s platform. Citadel Mining’s BTC Trove Tied to Abu Dhabi Royalty—Arkham Lifts the Veil As of Aug. 25, […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/uae-mines-its-way-to-712m-bitcoin-hoard-now-the-no-4-government-holder-on-arkham/

Bitcoin ETFs logged their second-largest weekly outflow at $1.17 billion, while ether ETFs ended a 14-week inflow streak with a $238 million exit. Despite midweek rallies, heavy early outflows defined the trend. ETF Shake-up: Bitcoin Funds Post Second-Highest Weekly Loss While Ether Snaps Record Inflow Run The tide finally turned. After 14 straight weeks of […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/ethers-14-week-inflow-streak-ends-with-238-million-exit-as-bitcoin-etfs-bleed-1-17-billion/

Bitcoin is on a collision course with $1 million as institutional giants mobilize, governments secure reserves, and ETF momentum explodes—according to Coinbase’s CEO. $1M Bitcoin Coming as ETFs, Governments, and FOMO Align, Says Coinbase’s CEO Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong projected that bitcoin could reach $1 million within the decade, pointing to broad shifts in regulation, […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-ceo-predicts-1m-bitcoin-driven-by-fomo-etfs-government-action/

Toyota Blockchain Lab, in partnership with Ava Labs, has rolled out a technical white paper introducing the Mobility Orchestration Network (MON)—a blockchain-powered framework aimed at weaving trust into global mobility systems and freeing up capital for the next generation of vehicles. MON Seeks to Unlock Capital for EVs and Autonomous Fleets With Verified Data Toyota […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/joint-toyota-avalanche-white-paper-proposes-cross-border-mobility-protocol/

After hovering near $114,500 for much of the day, bitcoin tumbled to a Sunday low of $110,671 per coin. The slide came just after ether notched a fresh record high, with the broader crypto market dipping 1.5% in the past hour. Traders Grapple With Whiplash Moves as Bitcoin Slides Digital assets had an eventful Sunday […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-flash-dumps-below-111k-after-ether-hit-record-highs/

A massive wave of XRP ETF filings ignited a bullish frenzy, signaling intensified SEC dialogue and growing conviction that long-awaited regulatory approval could be near. Spot XRP ETF Approval Narrative Explodes as Issuers Cluster Filings in Massive Wave Momentum for an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) surged on Aug. 22 as multiple issuers advanced filings with […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-etf-approval-odds-rocket-higher-with-synchronized-sec-filings-flooding-in/

Friday closed with ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surging on a $338 million inflow, marking another strong win and a record $7 billion in trading activity. Bitcoin ETFs, despite broad inflows, were dragged red by a heavy $198.8 million exit from Blackrock’s IBIT. Bitcoin Logs Sixth Day of Losses As Ether Scores $338 Million Inflows Crypto […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/ether-etfs-hit-record-7-billion-trading-day-while-bitcoin-outflows-continue/

Ghislaine Maxwell, once a close associate of the late financier and sex-trafficking operator, Jeffrey Epstein, said she does not believe Epstein took his own life. She also stressed that she “never witnessed the president in any inappropriate setting in any way.” Prediction market Polymarket currently places the odds of her receiving a pardon from U.S. […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/ghislaine-maxwell-breaks-silence-claims-epstein-didnt-kill-himself-eyes-trump-pardon/

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed a major shift to the central bank’s monetary policy framework during his Aug. 22, 2025, speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, signaling a departure from strategies rolled out in 2020 as economic conditions changed. Fed Chair Unveils Revised Inflation Strategy The updated Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/powell-signals-return-to-traditional-inflation-targeting/

The total value locked (TVL) in tokenized U.S. Treasuries has climbed back to its peak, hitting $7.42 billion on Aug. 23, slightly above the previous record of $7.41 billion set on July 16. Institutional U.S. Bond Tokens Hit $7.42B Across 49 Products The latest figures from rwa.xyz show growth of 1.41% from a week ago, […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/tokenized-treasury-sector-surpasses-july-high-setting-new-record/

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Founded in 2024, StandardHash provides Bitcoin mining services for users and is quickly emerging as a significant player in the field. Despite its recent inception, the company is reported to have already completed its IPO assessment and is poised to go public in the United States- […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/standardhash-completes-u-s-ipo-assessment-and-is-set-to-become-the-fastest-listed-crypto-company/

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices climbed to intraday highs on Aug. 22, 2025, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of interest rate cuts during his Jackson Hole address. The two leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside growing optimism for a potential September policy shift, with Powell calling the move timely in light of economic […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-and-ethereum-surge-to-intraday-highs-amid-fed-rate-cut-signals/

The creators of the animated comedy South Park took a dive into artificial intelligence (AI), spotlighting entrepreneur and U.S. Crypto Czar David Sacks gifting U.S. President Donald Trump a bitcoin. South Park Roasts Tech Titans, Trump, and Crypto With AI-Fueled Parody The newest South Park episode, “Sickofancy,” centers on Randy Marsh and his Tegridy Farms […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/south-parks-latest-episode-throws-trump-bitcoin-and-ai-into-a-satirical-blender/

Windtree Therapeutics, a biotech firm that recently announced a $700 million BNB treasury strategy, has been delisted from Nasdaq for failing to meet a listing requirement. The BNB Inspired Rally and Subsequent Plunge Biotech company Windtree Therapeutics, which announced a massive $700 million BNB treasury move, has had its stock delisted from Nasdaq for failing […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/700m-bnb-move-fails-to-save-windtree-from-nasdaq-delisting/

Metamask has become the first major self-custodial wallet to launch its own native stablecoin, called Metamask USD (mUSD), in partnership with Bridge, a Stripe company, and decentralized infrastructure platform M0. Stripe’s Bridge and M0 Partner With Metamask on mUSD Stablecoin The new mUSD stablecoin is designed to be deeply integrated into the Metamask ecosystem. It […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/metamask-enters-stablecoin-arena-with-musd-partners-with-stripes-bridge/

Bitcoin ETFs lost $312 million and ether ETFs shed $240 million on Wednesday, extending the heavy outflow streak to a fourth consecutive day. In total, crypto ETFs have now seen $1.9 billion leave over the past four trading sessions. Bitcoin ETFs See $312 Million Exit, Ether Funds Lose $240 Million in Relentless Selloff The selloff […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/1-9-billion-pulled-from-bitcoin-and-ether-etfs-in-4-days-as-outflow-streak-hits-hard/

The price of bitcoin slipped past the $113,000 support level and tumbled to an intraday low of $112,147 per coin. Over the past week, it has dropped 4.9% against the U.S. dollar. $28M in Bitcoin Longs Obliterated as Price Slips Under $113K On Thursday, bitcoin’s trading action was far from cheerful as the top digital […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-nosedives-below-113k-etfs-bleed-powells-jackson-hole-speech-on-deck/

Goldman Sachs says the potential market for cryptocurrency stablecoins could climb into the trillions of dollars, according to a research note released Aug. 20. Goldman Sachs’ Will Nance Sees Multi-Trillion-Dollar Future for Stablecoins The market note, prepared by Goldman analysts including Will Nance and published by Fortune’s Jim Edwards, frames stablecoins as a powerful force […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/goldman-sachs-stablecoins-could-unlock-trillions-in-market-potential/

On Wednesday, the Wormhole Foundation announced its intent to submit a competing bid to acquire Stargate, directly challenging a proposal from cross-chain messaging rival Layerzero. This move potentially disrupts a pending acquisition and could lead to a bidding war for the prominent bridge protocol. Rival Bid Emerges for Cross-Chain Protocol Stargate Wormhole stated that Stargate’s […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/wormhole-foundation-counters-layerzeros-stargate-acquisition-bid/

XRP is trading at $2.88 per coin, giving it a market capitalization of $171.30 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $6.31 billion. The intraday price range of $2.872 to $3.09 points to a consolidating price action amidst recent bearish momentum. XRP On the 1-hour chart, XRP exhibits clear bearish microstructure, with successive lower highs […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-price-watch-daily-chart-signals-reversal-after-double-top-pattern/

Sharplink Gaming, Inc. has significantly expanded its ethereum ( ETH) holdings, reporting a total of 740,760 ETH in its corporate treasury as of Aug. 17. Sharplink’s Ether Buying Spree Continues The company disclosed that it acquired 143,593 ETH last week, spending a net average of $4,648 per token. This aggressive purchasing was funded by substantial […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/corporate-ether-holdings-at-sharplink-surge-to-over-740000-eth/

Both crypto and stock markets were down on Tuesday afternoon and the only metric rising was bitcoin’s correlation with the S&P 500. Gloomy Sentiment Sends Bitcoin and Stocks Down Together Bitcoin ( BTC) fell below $113K on Tuesday and stock markets were no better, plunging into the red across the board and hinting at a […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-and-stocks-tumble-in-tandem/

The move comes in the wake of Circle’s and Bullish’s successful public offerings that both generated upwards of $1 billion each. Can Gemini Succeed? IPO Filed Despite Deep Losses Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini filed documentation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday proposing to go public, but there’s one small problem, the firm […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/gemini-files-for-ipo-despite-heavy-losses/

The U.S. Treasury Department is soliciting public input until Oct. 17, 2025, on cutting-edge technologies to combat money laundering and sanctions evasion involving digital assets like stablecoins, fulfilling a mandate of the recently enacted GENIUS Act signed by President Trump. Treasury Opens Public Feedback on Fighting Crypto Crime Under New Stablecoin Law Published on Aug. […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/genius-act-triggers-treasury-request-for-anti-money-laundering-tech-feedback/

Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced it holds over $6.6 billion in cryptocurrency, solidifying its position as the world’s largest ethereum treasury. Bitmine Reports $6.6 Billion in Ether Holdings The company’s holdings include 1,523,373 ETH tokens valued at $4,326 each and 192 bitcoin (BTC), totaling $6.612 billion as of Aug. 17. This marks a $1.7 billion increase […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/bitmines-eth-treasury-hits-6-6b-amid-institutional-backing-stock-liquidity-soars/

As bitcoin holds around $116,000 mark, the network’s hashrate is steadily pushing its way back toward record-breaking territory. Despite Revenue Loss, Bitcoin Miners Push Network Strength Back to Record-Breaking Levels After climbing to 976 exahash per second (EH/s), the network’s computing power slid back below the 900 EH/s threshold just four days later. As of […] from Bitcoin News https://news.bitcoin.com/hashrate-rebounds-to-966-eh-s-edging-within-striking-distance-of-a-new-peak/