U.S. Could Build Bitcoin Strategic Reserve With Tariff Surplus, Proposes Author

Adam Livingston suggests the U.S. allocate $70B tariff surplus to create a Bitcoin reserve, joining gold and oil as strategic assets. Treasury shows mixed signals on the idea.

Jack Dorsey Urges Bitcoin to Return as Everyday Spending Money

Jack Dorsey reignites debate on Bitcoin’s role, calling for it to be used as peer-to-peer digital cash for daily spending instead of just “digital gold.”

Faraday Future Launches $10B Crypto Treasury and Dual-Flywheel AI + Web3 Strategy

Faraday Future merges AI-powered EVs with crypto, unveiling a $10B C10 Index & Treasury plan at Monterey Car Week. First U.S.-listed EV maker to tie growth to Web3 finance.

Japan to Approve First Yen Stablecoin as Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 18,888 BTC

Japan prepares to approve its first yen-backed stablecoin (JPYC) in October 2025 while Metaplanet increases Bitcoin holdings to 18,888 BTC, signaling Japan’s rise as Asia’s crypto powerhouse.

NFT Market Pops 30% to $173M as Ethereum Dominates With 85% Jump

NFTs are pumping again: $173M weekly volume (+30%), Ethereum leads with $105M (+85%). Buyers and sellers flood in, though transactions dipped 10%.

Coinbase Hits $600 Million in On-Chain Borrowing, Signaling DeFi’s Mainstream Growth

Coinbase reaches $600M in on-chain borrowing, marking DeFi’s rise into mainstream crypto finance. Despite a dip in trading volumes, the exchange is betting on decentralized lending for future growth.

Norway’s $1.7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund Boosts Bitcoin Exposure by 83% via MicroStrategy

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, increased its Bitcoin exposure to 11,400 BTC in Q2 2025 — an 83% jump through MicroStrategy and Metaplanet shares.

Brazil’s Meliuz Expands to U.S. with OTCQX Listing, Flexes Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Brazilian fintech Meliuz debuts on OTCQX as MLIZY, holding 595.7 BTC with a 900%+ yield. U.S. investors gain access to a Latin American Bitcoin Treasury innovator.

Citigroup Targets Stablecoin Custody and Blockchain Payments in Institutional Crypto Push

Citigroup moves into stablecoin custody and instant blockchain payments, challenging Coinbase as institutions demand secure digital asset infrastructure.

Trump-Linked Bitcoin Merger Rumors Spark Skepticism in Crypto Industry

Rumors claim Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump back an American Bitcoin–Gryphon Digital Mining merger, but with no filings or proof, analysts remain unconvinced.

Coinbase Predicts Possible Altcoin Season Starting September 2025

Coinbase sees September as a potential kickoff for altcoin season, driven by falling Bitcoin dominance, better liquidity, and stronger investor sentiment. ETH and SOL may lead the charge.

SEC Delays Solana ETF Decisions for Bitwise and 21Shares Until October 16

The SEC extends review for Bitwise and 21Shares Solana ETFs, with a new decision date of Oct 16, 2025. Multiple firms compete as regulatory caution persists.

Pantera Capital’s $300M Bet on Crypto Treasury Firms Could Outrun ETFs

Pantera Capital invests $300M in digital asset treasury firms like BitMine, betting they’ll beat ETFs through leveraged crypto exposure.

a16z and DeFi Education Fund Push SEC for DeFi Safe Harbor — A Game-Changer for Ethereum?

a16z and the DeFi Education Fund have petitioned the SEC for a Safe Harbor framework. Here’s how it could transform Ethereum and the U.S. DeFi market.

Blue Origin Now Accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana for Spaceflights

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin now accepts BTC, ETH, SOL, and stablecoins for its New Shepard spaceflights, opening the final frontier to crypto payments.

Henrik Zeberg Warns Bitcoin Could Crash with Nasdaq in ‘TechBubble2’ Scenario

Economist Henrik Zeberg sees Bitcoin as a high-risk tech proxy tied to Nasdaq’s fate. Why a potential tech bubble burst could drag BTC down hard.

Capital B’s Bitcoin Stash Hits 2,201 BTC Worth $233M After $14.4M Buy

Paris-listed Capital B boosts its Bitcoin treasury to $233M, posting +1,519% YTD BTC gains and positioning as one of Europe’s top public BTC holders.

Wall Street’s Tech Revival Could Fuel Bitcoin’s Next Big Run

Bank of America’s August survey shows fund managers rotating back into U.S. tech stocks, setting the stage for Bitcoin and Ethereum to benefit from renewed risk-on sentiment.

Bitcoin Faces Make-or-Break Week as CPI, Oil Data, and Meme-Coin Mania Collide

Inflation data, oil forecasts, and meme-coin hype could set Bitcoin’s next breakout. Here’s what to watch this week in macro and crypto markets.

Willy Woo: Bitcoin’s Perfect Future Could Be Undone by Corporate Debt and ETF Risks

Analyst Willy Woo says Bitcoin is the perfect asset for the next 1,000 years, but warns of hidden risks from corporate treasuries, ETFs, and pension funds.

Corporate Bitcoin Buying Frenzy Sparks Bubble Warnings

Over 150 public companies have raised $98B+ to buy Bitcoin, boosting stocks but raising fears of a 1998-style market bubble.

Swedish Health Tech Firm H100 Joins MSCI Global Micro Cap Index

H100 Group AB has been added to the MSCI Global Micro Cap Index, boosting its institutional visibility and potential passive fund inflows.

Hybrid Layer 2 BOB Raises $9.5M to Merge Bitcoin Security with Ethereum DeFi

BOB secures $9.5M funding to scale its hybrid Layer 2, bringing Bitcoin’s security to Ethereum-style DeFi through trust-minimized tech.

Public Companies Hold Over $591M in Solana as Institutional Demand Grows

Four public companies now hold nearly 0.65% of Solana’s supply, staking millions in SOL as institutional adoption accelerates.

China’s Shiyan City Cracks Down on Suspected Crypto Pyramid Schemes

Shiyan City targets Youke Chuang, Shiyi Hui, and Ronghui Capital in fresh crypto crackdown, signaling China’s continued ban enforcement while Bitcoin prices rise.

Swiss Bank Sygnum Brings Regulated Sui Custody and Trading to Institutions

Sygnum Bank partners with Sui Foundation to launch regulated custody, trading, staking, and loans for SUI — opening a compliant gateway for institutional investors.

Ether Could Hit $4,400 Fast as Gamma Squeeze Looms

Deribit options data shows short gamma between $4K–$4.4K on ETH. A break above $4,000 could spark a dealer-driven rally toward $4,400.

Bitcoin Hashrate Inches Toward 1 Zettahash Milestone

Bitcoin mining power is just 24 EH/s from hitting 1 Zettahash per second, setting new blockchain security standards. Foundry, Antpool, and Viabtc lead the race.

Steak ‘n Shake Sales Surge 10.7% as Bitcoin Payments Slash Fees

Steak ‘n Shake posts double-digit sales growth in Q2 2025, crediting Bitcoin payments for cutting costs and attracting a new wave of customers.

Block Inc. Stock Jumps 9% as Bitcoin Holdings Near 8,700 BTC on Q2 Earnings Boost

Jack Dorsey’s Block adds 108 BTC to its treasury, grows gross profit 14% YoY, and launches new AI-powered features, fueling stock surge and Web3 growth.

Canaan Exits Kazakhstan and Texas Mining Sites, Mines 89 BTC in July Amid Fleet Relocation

Bitcoin miner Canaan exits Kazakhstan and Texas due to energy volatility and regulatory issues, mines 89 BTC in July, and shifts rigs to more stable regions while growing its BTC treasury.

Ethereum Foundation Pledges $500K for Roman Storm’s Defense in Tornado Cash Case

Ethereum Foundation matches $500K in donations for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, framing the case as a landmark fight for open-source and privacy rights in Web3.

MetaMask Integrates with Sei to Unlock Seamless Cross-Chain Web3 Access

MetaMask has added support for Sei, a fast-growing Layer-1 blockchain, enabling users to swap, bridge, and explore dApps without leaving their wallet.

Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm Convicted in Landmark DeFi Case

A U.S. jury convicts Roman Storm on money transmission charges. As Tornado Cash faces legal heat, developers fear for the future of open-source DeFi.

SBI Launches Japan’s First Bitcoin-XRP ETF Amid Asia’s Regulated Crypto Surge

SBI Holdings files Japan’s first Bitcoin and XRP ETF and a gold-crypto hybrid fund, while Hong Kong ramps up stablecoin licensing. Asia’s crypto finance goes fully regulated.

JPMorgan Appoints New Kinexys Co-Head Kara Kennedy to Drive Tokenized Finance Strategy

JPMorgan has named Kara Kennedy as global co-head of its restructured blockchain unit, Kinexys, to lead on tokenized dollars, carbon credits, and smart payments.

UK Police Make $665K From Seized Bitcoin in 2017 Fraud Case

Lancashire Police earned $665K from Bitcoin held since 2017, with the surplus redirected to public safety under UK’s Proceeds of Crime Act.

China Targets Worldcoin-Like Crypto Projects as National Security Threat

China’s Ministry of State Security has issued a warning against iris-scanning crypto projects like Worldcoin, citing biometric data risks and privacy violations.

Glassnode Flags Fragile Bitcoin Market Amid Falling ETF Flows and On-Chain Activity

Bitcoin ETFs are seeing reduced inflows, and network activity is cooling — but Glassnode says the pattern mirrors past pre-bull periods. Is a breakout next?

Gryphon Shareholders Voting on American Bitcoin Merger, New ABTC Ticker Set for Nasdaq

Gryphon Digital Mining has opened voting on its merger with American Bitcoin, aiming to finalize the deal by early September and trade under the ticker ABTC.

Bitcoin to $300K? PlanB Predicts Massive Bull Run by 2026

Analyst PlanB doubles down on a bold $300K Bitcoin forecast using his stock-to-flow model, even as most traders doubt it. Could he be right again?

BlackRock Sells 101K ETH as Ethereum ETFs Bleed $465M in Outflows

BlackRock’s $375M ETH sale triggers largest outflow in Ethereum ETF history. Is institutional sentiment turning? ETH holds steady — for now.

China Enforces Tax on Overseas Crypto Gains, Targeting Bitcoin Profits

Beijing now taxes overseas crypto gains for Chinese residents. BTC holders must report global earnings or face penalties. Learn how it reshapes the market.

ECB Reaffirms Commitment to Cash Amid Digital Euro Push

The European Central Bank says cash is here to stay, even as it rolls out a digital euro. New laws protect banknotes and prepare CBDC integration by 2026.

Capital B Raises $13.3M to Boost Bitcoin Holdings, Aiming for 2,173 BTC

Paris-listed Capital B raises $13.3M to buy 160 more BTC, mirroring MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin treasury strategy with full support from TOBAM Bitcoin Alpha Fund.

DeFi Leaders Push U.S. Senate to Protect Developers and Self-Custody Rights

DeFi Education Fund calls on U.S. Senate to revise the 2025 crypto bill, demanding tech-neutral rules, developer protections, and self-custody rights.

Tom Lee Predicts Crypto Surge as Investors Stay Cautious

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says skepticism is fueling the crypto rally. With Ethereum buybacks and potential Fed cuts, Bitcoin and ETH may be far from their peak.

Babylon’s Native Bitcoin Staking Protocol Rises as a DeFi Powerhouse

Babylon ranks top 3 in DeFi development with its trustless native Bitcoin staking protocol, enabling BTC to secure PoS networks across Web3.

Robert Kiyosaki Declares Fed "Fired" as Trump Embraces Crypto

Robert Kiyosaki claims the Federal Reserve is obsolete as Trump pushes the U.S. toward a crypto-powered economy.

Crypto Billionaires Fuel Trump’s MAGA Inc. with $200M — But Midterms May Miss Out

Elon Musk, a16z, and Gemini donated millions to Trump’s MAGA Super PAC. But don’t expect midterm candidates to benefit — the money’s for the presidency.

Ethereum Unveils 10-Year “Lean Plan” for Quantum-Safe, Scalable Future

Ethereum’s 10th anniversary roadmap promises 1M TPS, quantum-resistant cryptography, and zero downtime. ETH surges as ETFs and institutions pile in.

DeFi Leaders Push U.S. Senate for Tailored Crypto Regulations

DeFi giants urge the U.S. Senate to create a separate legal framework for decentralized finance under RFIA 2025, protecting developers and innovation.

Bitcoin Eyes $111K Retest Amid Dip — But BTCFi Is the Real Story

Bitcoin dips near $118K, with analysts predicting a pullback to $111K. Meanwhile, Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) is unlocking yield, smart contracts, and real use cases.

Coinbase Buys More Bitcoin, Launches Tokenized Stocks and Prediction Markets in the U.S.

Coinbase adds 2,509 BTC to reserves and unveils plans to launch tokenized stocks, derivatives, and crypto prediction markets in the U.S., aiming to build the “everything exchange.”

What’s Inside the White House Crypto Infrastructure Report?

The U.S. government just dropped a deep dive on wallets, MPC, multisig, oracles, and bridges. Here’s what it means for the future of secure crypto infrastructure.

DOJ Clears Dragonfly as Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm Faces Landmark Trial

The DOJ confirms Dragonfly is not a target in the Tornado Cash case. Meanwhile, Roman Storm’s trial nears its end — with major implications for open-source devs and privacy tech.

eToro Launches Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading on Ethereum

eToro launches tokenized stocks and ETFs on Ethereum, offering 24/5 trading and bridging TradFi with DeFi. Tokenization is the future, and Ethereum is the core.

SEC Approves New ETF Rules for Crypto Tokens Listed on Coinbase Derivatives

The SEC has streamlined crypto ETF approvals by accepting tokens listed on Coinbase Derivatives. BTC and ETH qualify immediately, setting the stage for wider institutional adoption.

Robinhood Q2 Earnings Soar on Crypto Boom and Bitstamp Expansion

Robinhood’s Q2 2025 earnings beat estimates as crypto revenue doubles. With Bitstamp integration and Web3 expansion, it’s eyeing Coinbase’s throne.

VeChain Teams Up with BitGo and Franklin Templeton to Attract Institutional Capital

VeChain partners with BitGo for regulated custody and welcomes Franklin Templeton’s BENJI platform, signaling major institutional growth for the VeChain ecosystem.

U.S. Senate Proposes Sweeping Crypto Regulation: Stablecoins, Custody, SEC vs CFTC

A new Senate Banking Committee draft aims to regulate stablecoins, define crypto securities, and split oversight between the SEC and CFTC — with major implications for the entire digital asset market.

SEC Greenlights In-Kind Redemptions for Crypto ETFs — Ethereum Staking May Be Next

The SEC has approved in-kind redemptions for crypto ETFs, making them faster and cheaper. With Ethereum staking next in line, the ETF landscape is transforming.

BTCS Files $2B Equity Plan to Accumulate Ethereum and Build DeFi-Driven Flywheel

BTCS to raise $2 billion to buy Ethereum, expand staking, and power a DeFi/TradFi capital engine. A bold institutional ETH accumulation strategy.

BC.GAME Signs CS2 Superstar s1mple to Lead Crypto-Powered Esports Expansion

CS legend s1mple joins BC.GAME Esports, signaling a bold move to merge competitive gaming with crypto. A new era of decentralized esports begins.

Ray Dalio Urges 15% in Gold and Bitcoin as U.S. Debt Spirals

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warns of fiscal collapse, advising investors to hedge with gold and Bitcoin. Why he’s worried — and why gold still comes first.

Bitmain to Build U.S. Bitcoin Mining Facility as Hashrate Shifts West

Chinese mining giant Bitmain is opening its first American factory amid tariffs, political pressure, and rising U.S. hashrate dominance. Here’s what it means for crypto.

PayPal’s Global Crypto Expansion: 4% APY on PYUSD, 100+ Coins Accepted

PayPal now offers 4% yield on PYUSD and accepts over 100 cryptocurrencies globally. Merchants can reduce fees and tap into 650M+ users with near-instant settlement.

Solana Surges with $1.6B Revenue, BAM Launch & Network Upgrade

Solana’s ecosystem explodes with $1.6B in app revenue, the launch of Jito’s BAM for private trading, and a 20% network upgrade. Here’s what it means.

Ethereum’s PoS Exit Queue Surges Past 700K ETH Amid Liquidity Fears

Ethereum’s validator exit queue hits 743K ETH, triggering 12+ day delays and putting pressure on liquid staking and DeFi protocols like stETH.

BlackRock Urges Fed to Cut Rates Amid Rising Housing Costs

BlackRock CIO Rick Rieder calls on the Federal Reserve to cut rates before the August 30 FOMC meeting, citing inflationary housing pressure. The Fed is under pressure from Wall Street and real estate markets.

Jack Yi Predicts Structural Crypto Bull Market Driven by Stablecoins

LD Capital's Jack Yi declares a long-term crypto bull run, driven by stablecoins, blockchain infrastructure, and hybrid coin-equity investment models.

Mega Matrix Bets on Stablecoins with $16M Raise and Yield Strategy

Mega Matrix (NYSE: MPU) raises $16M to build stablecoin-based yield tools. The firm aims to pioneer Treasury 3.0 using on-chain strategies and regulatory clarity.