Bitcoin Dips to $108K as Inflation Rises and Trade Waivers End

Bitcoin dropped to $108K after U.S. inflation hit 2.9% and the import tariff exemption ended. Here’s how inflation and trade policy are shaping BTC price action.

Tether Launches USDT on Bitcoin with RGB Protocol

Tether brings USDT to Bitcoin via RGB, enabling private, scalable stablecoin payments. Here’s why it’s a game-changer for Bitcoin, stablecoins, and global finance.

Ethereum Foundation Unveils Interoperability-First UX Strategy for 2025

Ethereum Foundation is revamping user experience with interoperability, faster confirmations, and new ERC standards. Here’s how Ethereum plans to become seamless in 6–12 months.

Blockchain Nation-Building: Balaji Launches Network School in Malaysia’s Forest City

Balaji Srinivasan turns Malaysia’s Forest City into a live test of “network states” with his Network School — 400 students paying $1,500/month to code, debate DAOs, and explore blockchain-based citizenship.

Thailand Plans Baht-Backed Stablecoin to Power Digital Economy

Thailand’s SEC and central bank explore a Baht-Backed Stablecoin with programmable payments, aiming to modernize PromptPay and boost digital finance.

China Petroleum Explores Stablecoins for Cross-Border Energy Payments

China Petroleum studies stablecoins for cross-border oil trade after Hong Kong’s new licensing rules. Could this move reshape global energy payments?

DeFi Development Corp. Expands Solana Treasury to $371M with $77M Buy

DeFi Development Corp. acquired 407,247 SOL ($77M), boosting its total holdings to 1.83M SOL ($371M). The move signals institutional confidence in Solana and its staking potential.

London Firm Smarter Web Company Adds 2,440 BTC to Treasury in Bold 10-Year Plan

The Smarter Web Company (Aquis: SWC) has built a $271M Bitcoin treasury, using BTC as both a store of value and a growth engine. Could this small-cap web firm become Europe’s next Bitcoin whale?

Bitcoin’s $112K Dip: On-Chain Data Shows Bull Cycle Still Intact

Despite a 10% pullback, Bitcoin’s active addresses and record-low exchange inflows suggest the bull run isn’t over. Here’s why analysts see upside toward $150K–$200K.

Circle, Mastercard, and Finastra Bring USDC Stablecoin Settlements to $5T Payments Market

Circle partners with Mastercard and Finastra to roll out USDC stablecoin settlements across EEMEA, transforming $5T daily cross-border payments.

Citigroup Warns $6.6T Bank Outflow as Stablecoins Gain Ground

Citigroup projects stablecoins could pull $6.6 trillion from U.S. banks by 2028, capturing 10% of the money supply and reshaping Treasury markets.

DeFi Coalition Pushes Congress to Protect Blockchain Developers in Market Structure Bill

Coinbase, Ripple, A16z, Kraken, and 100+ crypto orgs urge Congress to protect blockchain developers and non-custodial providers from prosecution, warning the U.S. risks losing global DeFi leadership.

Buffalo Bill’s $34T Stablecoin Gambit: Arthur Hayes on America’s Next Financial Superweapon

Arthur Hayes says U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott “Buffalo Bill” Bessent could use stablecoins to channel $34T into Treasuries, reshaping global finance and supercharging DeFi.

MetaMask Adds Google & Apple Social Login, Making Crypto Wallets Mainstream

MetaMask launches social login with Google & Apple, simplifying wallet setup while keeping self-custodial security. A major step in Web3 onboarding.

Newcastle United Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Crypto Exchange BYDFi

Newcastle United partners with global crypto exchange BYDFi in a multi-year deal to drive international growth, fan engagement, and digital finance adoption.

KuCoin Backs Thailand’s Historic G-Token, the World’s First Tokenized Government Bond

KuCoin becomes the first exchange to support Thailand’s G-Token — the world’s first tokenized sovereign bond. A milestone for RWA, retail access, and global digital finance.

Japan’s 2026 Crypto Tax Reform Could Spark Retail Boom

Japan plans flat 20% crypto tax and loss carryforward rules by 2026, aligning digital assets with equities. A retail-friendly reform that could put Japan back on the global crypto map.

Thai Banks Under Stress: Fitch Flags Bad Loans, Investors Turn to Gold and Bitcoin

Fitch warns of rising bad loans in Thai banks as investors shift to gold and Bitcoin. With gold forecast at 60,000 baht and BTC eyed at $200K, Thailand’s safe-haven strategy splits across generations.

Boomers Drive Crypto Adoption as Retirement Planning Meets Bitcoin

Gen X and Baby Boomers now make up over a third of U.S. crypto owners, adopting Bitcoin and Ethereum for retirement planning and inflation hedging.

Cameron Winklevoss Launches Gemini XRP Rewards Card with Ripple

Gemini CEO Cameron Winklevoss teams up with Ripple to launch the XRP Rewards Card, giving up to 4% XRP back on everyday spending.

Tom Lee Predicts Ethereum Bottom as BitMine Adds $21M to $7.6B ETH Treasury

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says Ethereum is bottoming near $4,300, as BitMine and BlackRock drive record ETH accumulation. Price targets: $5,100–$6,290.

Canary Capital Pushes SEC for First Staked Injective (INJ) ETF

Canary Capital’s Staked Injective ETF could be the first to bring staking rewards into Wall Street’s ETF world. Here’s why it matters for INJ, DeFi, and crypto regulation.

Pantera Capital Eyes $1.25B Solana Treasury, Creating “Solana Co.”

Pantera Capital plans a $1.25B Solana treasury via a U.S.-listed company, surpassing all current public SOL holdings. Could this make Solana the next corporate Bitcoin?

Tokenized Real-World Assets Could Unlock $400 Trillion, Says Animoca

Animoca Brands says tokenization of RWAs could unlock a $400T market. Ethereum leads, Chainlink profits, and institutions push toward $16T by 2030.

Bitcoin Flash Crash Triggers $550M Liquidations — Ethereum Gains as Institutions Rotate

A $2.7B whale dump sparked $550M in crypto liquidations as Bitcoin plunged below $111K. Meanwhile, Ethereum gained 9%, signaling institutional rotation.

Bitcoin’s $2.7B Whale Dump Sparks CME Gap — Will BTC Rebound or Bleed in September?

A whale sold 24,000 BTC ($2.7B), sending Bitcoin down $4K and creating one of the largest CME gaps in weeks. Can BTC reclaim $116,700 or is $103K next?

UXLINK: Bridging Web2 Familiarity and Web3 Utility in SocialFi

UXLINK is redefining SocialFi by combining AI, decentralized identity, and Telegram-native onboarding. With 54M users, it’s positioning itself as Web3’s social growth layer.

Toyota’s Blockchain Bet: Cars Become Tokenized Web3 Assets Under MON Project

Toyota is turning vehicles into tokenized Web3 assets through its Mobility Orchestration Network. Cars could soon act as financial instruments, digital identities, and DeFi collateral.

Asia-Pacific Leads Global Tokenization Push With Bonds, Treasuries, and Cross-Border Pilots

From Singapore to Tokyo, APAC economies are racing ahead with tokenizing real-world assets. Live pilots, regulatory reforms, and institutional adoption make Asia the proving ground for finance on-chain.

Japan to Introduce 20% Flat Crypto Tax by 2026, Paving Way for ETFs and Institutional Adoption

Japan to Introduce 20% Flat Crypto Tax by 2026, Paving Way for ETFs and Institutional Adoption

China Renaissance Invests $100M in BNB as Token Nears $900 ATH

Hong Kong’s China Renaissance invests $100 million in BNB, partnering with YZi Labs to boost ecosystem growth, compliant listings, and RWA adoption.

Ethereum Foundation Launches Phase 2 of Trillion Dollar Security Initiative

Ethereum Foundation kicks off Phase 2 of its Trillion Dollar Security project, introducing wallet standards, transaction decoding, and an open-source database of vulnerabilities.

Vitalik Buterin’s FOCIL Proposal Sparks Legal Fears for Ethereum Validators

Vitalik Buterin wants Ethereum censorship-proof with FOCIL, but critics warn it could expose validators to U.S. sanctions and legal risks.

Asia Speeds Up Stablecoin Plans After U.S. Genius Act Sparks Global Race

Japan, Korea, and China are fast-tracking stablecoin frameworks after the U.S. legalized dollar-backed tokens. Stablecoin market projected to hit $3.7T by 2030.

Bitwise Predicts Bitcoin at $1.3 Million by 2035 on Institutional Demand

Bitwise forecasts Bitcoin could hit $1.3M by 2035, citing institutional adoption, scarcity, and inflation hedging. Risks include regulation, quantum tech, and ESG scrutiny.

EU Accelerates Digital Euro After U.S. Stablecoin Law Puts Dollar Ahead

The EU is fast-tracking the digital euro after the U.S. passed its stablecoin regulation. Brussels now debates a centralized ECB model vs. Ethereum/Solana deployment.

Ripple Launches RLUSD Stablecoin in Japan Through SBI VC Trade Partnership

Ripple and SBI VC Trade debut RLUSD, Japan’s first institutional-grade USD-backed stablecoin under the Payment Services Act. Backed by USD and U.S. bonds, audited monthly.

Real Estate Quietly Crashes Against Bitcoin as Homes Lose Value in Hard Money Terms

Global property markets look stable in dollars but are collapsing in Bitcoin terms. A $570K house that gained 15% in fiat lost 78% in BTC value, exposing fiat illusions.

Apple Zero-Day Exploit Targets Crypto Users with Image Hack — Update Now

Apple issues urgent iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates to patch CVE-2025-43300, a zero-day exploit already targeting crypto investors through malicious images.

Verb Technology Rebrands as Ton Strategy Co. After $713M Toncoin Bet

NASDAQ-listed Verb Technology pivots into Ton Strategy Company, amassing $713M in Toncoin and targeting control of over 5% of supply. A new model for public crypto treasuries.

Xapo Bank Secures Regulatory Approval for Bitcoin Yield Product

Xapo Bank gains Gibraltar approval for its Bitcoin yield fund, offering regulated returns on BTC holdings with Hilbert Capital. A new bridge between traditional banking and Bitcoin finance.

China’s Money Supply Emerges as Hidden Driver of Bitcoin Price

Alphractal’s new report shows Bitcoin price movements track China’s M2 money supply, with liquidity injections from the People’s Bank of China fueling BTC gains despite bearish sentiment.

South Park Mocks Trump’s Crypto Ties in New Season 27 Episode

South Park’s Season 27 episode Sickofancy ridicules Donald Trump’s ties to crypto and AI, featuring tech mogul cameos from Sundar Pichai, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, and David Sacks.

Nexo Launches AI Assistant for Real-Time Crypto Insights and Portfolio Management

Nexo unveils an AI assistant in public beta, offering personalized portfolio insights, real-time crypto market intelligence, and seamless product access — with a strict privacy-first design.

Japan’s FSA to Launch New Bureau Overseeing Crypto, Insurance, and Asset Management in 2026

Japan’s Financial Services Agency will create a new bureau in 2026 overseeing insurance, asset management, and crypto. The move aims to restore trust after scandals and position Tokyo as a digital finance hub.

Max Crown Becomes TON Foundation President & CEO, Stotz Launches TON Strategy Co.

TON Foundation elevates Max Crown to President and CEO as Manuel Stotz shifts focus to TON Strategy Co. With $1B Telegram users, $558M raised, and $400M institutional inflows, TON gears up for global expansion.

Kanye West Launches Solana Meme Coin $YZY, Hits $3B Before Crashing

Kanye West unveils $YZY, a Solana-based meme coin that hit a $3B market cap before crashing to $137M. Insiders net millions as Ye pairs the launch with Ye Pay and YZY Card.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Predicts Bitcoin at $1M by 2030

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong joins Jack Dorsey and Cathie Wood in predicting $1M Bitcoin by 2030, citing U.S. regulation, institutional adoption, and government reserves.

MetaMask Expands With TRON Integration, Bridging Asia and U.S. Crypto Markets

MetaMask adds TRON to its multi-chain wallet, connecting 100M+ users to Asia’s blockchain giant while TRON gains U.S. traction through strategic moves and political ties.

Is MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Flywheel Facing Its First Real Stress Test?

MicroStrategy’s premium has broken from Bitcoin for the first time. With DATs and ETFs rising, Saylor’s Bitcoin flywheel faces its toughest test yet.

UK Bitcoin ETNs Could Be a Bigger Deal Than People Think

Britain is reopening Bitcoin ETNs to retail investors after a four-year ban. Why London’s move could rival the U.S. ETF boom — and reshape global crypto markets.

Too Late to Own 1 Bitcoin? Why the Whole-Coiner Dream Is Slipping Away

With fewer than 4 million BTC left for retail and institutions hoarding supply, owning 1 Bitcoin is slipping out of reach. Here’s why 0.1 BTC may be the new milestone.

Harvard Economist Kenneth Rogoff Admits $100 Bitcoin Prediction Was Wrong

Kenneth Rogoff once said Bitcoin was more likely to hit $100 than $100K. In 2025, with BTC near $59K, he blames slow regulation, underground demand, and policymakers’ conflicts of interest.

1inch Launches Native Solana-to-EVM Cross-Chain Swaps, No Bridges Needed

1inch introduces the first native cross-chain swaps between Solana and 12+ EVM networks, eliminating bridges for higher security, MEV protection, and unified DeFi liquidity.

Bernstein Predicts Crypto Bull Market Through 2027, Bitcoin at $200K

Bernstein analysts forecast a multi-year crypto bull run until 2027, with Bitcoin reaching $200K, Ethereum and Solana leading growth, and USDC supply soaring to $173B.

BlackRock Accumulates 3% of All Bitcoin in Just 340 Days, Fastest ETF Growth in History

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust now holds 794,500 BTC ($91B), nearly 3% of all Bitcoin, making it the fastest-growing ETF ever and redefining institutional adoption.

New U.S. Crypto Advocacy Group AIP Bets on Education Over Lobbying

Backed by Coinbase, Kraken, a16z, and DCG, the American Innovation Project launches as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to educate U.S. policymakers on crypto instead of lobbying.

Arbitrum Price Prediction: Can $ARB Break $0.60 and Rally Toward $1 on ETH and Robinhood Boost?

Arbitrum (ARB) surged 15% to $0.58 as Ethereum rallied above $4,100 and Robinhood added support. Can ARB hold $0.50 support and push to $1?

Thailand Launches TouristDigiPay Crypto-to-Baht Sandbox, Targets $5B Boost in Spending

Thailand unveils TouristDigiPay, an 18-month crypto-to-baht sandbox for tourists, projected to add $5B to the economy and position the country as a global crypto-tourism leader.

Wall Street and Harvard Drive Billions Into Bitcoin ETFs in Q2 Buying Spree

SEC filings reveal Brevan Howard, Goldman Sachs, Harvard, and Norway’s sovereign wealth fund boosted Bitcoin exposure in Q2 2025 via ETFs like BlackRock’s IBIT.

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.

Arsenal Partners with Bitpanda in Multi-Year Deal as Crypto Broker Launches in UK

Arsenal FC signs a multi-year partnership with Bitpanda, Europe’s crypto broker, featuring Emirates Stadium branding, fan perks, and a UK trading platform launch.

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.

Gemini Wallet Launches: Passkeys, Gasless L2 Transactions, and Free ENS Subdomains

Gemini Wallet debuts with password-free passkey login, sponsored gas fees on Layer-2s, free ENS names, and full Web3 integration. A bold play in the self-custody wallet wars.

$FLOKI Drops 4.9%, But Esports, AI, and Swiss ETPs Hint at Bullish Comeback

$FLOKI slips 4.9% but with the Valhalla P2E launch, esports collab, SIX Swiss ETP listing, and AI partnership, the memecoin could flip bearish pressure into the next big rally.

Thailand Launches 878 Digital Jobs and Crypto Tourism Wallets to Boost Economic

Thailand unveils 878 digital officer jobs and a crypto-to-Baht payment system for tourists, aiming to revive tourism and strengthen digital skills.