VanEck: Stablecoin Boom Fuels M&A Frenzy for Payments Bridge Firms
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Companies that serve as on-and-off ramps between traditional finance and crypto are becoming prime acquisition targets, according to VanEck Ventures. The demand for these companies is being driven by the growth of stablecoins, which have transitioned from niche assets to the backbone of payments and cross-border remittances. This trend is supported by recent acquisitions, as […]

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Qubic Targets Dogecoin After Community Vote to Launch Next 51% Attack
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After a community vote, the Qubic project has announced plans to target Dogecoin with a coordinated mining effort, aiming to gain majority hashrate control. This move follows a similar campaign against Monero, where Qubic claimed a successful 51% attack that caused a chain reorganisation and led to a dip in Monero’s price. The announcement has […]

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Tether Hires Former White House Crypto Director to Supercharge US Stablecoin Race
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Tether is escalating its U.S. expansion with a high-profile hire from the Trump administration, signaling a bold push to influence stablecoin policy and dominate digital assets. Trump’s Crypto Strategist Joins Tether in Bold Move to Lead US Stablecoin Shift Tether announced on Aug. 19 that Bo Hines has been appointed as Strategic Advisor for Digital […]

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<b>Cryptocurrency</b> ATMs fuel $2M worth of fraud in Peachtree City | FOX 5 Atlanta
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PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – Peachtree City police are warning residents about scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs, which they say have become the number …

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Ripple Moves 200M XRP as Price Dips Under $3
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Ripple just moved 200,000,000 XRP in a single shot. The transfer, spotted by Whale Alert on Aug. 18, set crypto chatter ablaze as markets reeled from a broad selloff. At 17:23 UTC, Ripple’s wallet “rBg2Fu”, tagged as Ripple (1) on XRPScan, sent 200M XRP worth $606.2M to “rJqiMb.” Whale Alert flagged it as an unknown […]

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Tether Appoints Bo Hines as Strategic Advisor for Digital Assets and US Strategy
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In a press release shared with CryptoPotato, Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin per market capitalization, announced that it has designated the former Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council under President Donald Trump as its new advisor. Pivotal Step Bo Hines, who will be spearheading the firm’s Digital Assets and the United States (U.S.) […]

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Blockchain native protocols get creative in crypto treasury arms race
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The latest wave of crypto treasuries shows protocols exploring creative strategies to sustain token growth.

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Are You Even a Bitcoiner If You’re Not on Nostr?
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Bitcoin Magazine Are You Even a Bitcoiner If You’re Not on Nostr? Derek Ross calls Nostr “the foundation of a more open internet.” For him, Bitcoiners who aren’t using Nostr are missing the point. Looking at his feed, you get early 2010s Twitter vibes — “microblogging” was the word used back then. But what Ross […]

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Harvard Economist Who Predicted That Bitcoin Was More Likely to Hit $100 Than $100K Finally Speaks Out
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Kenneth Rogoff, professor of economics at Harvard University, has named the key reasons why his prediction went terribly wrong

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What Is the Real Story Behind BlockDAG? A Balanced Review of Its Promises
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With presales frequently setting sky-high expectations, separating hype from actual value is crucial. BlockDAG, a project claiming to reshape blockchain infrastructure, has made headlines for its fundraising success and marketing push. But how does it measure up when examined critically? This review focuses on the real strengths, potential concerns, and current market sentiment surrounding BlockDAG. […]

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Bitcoin May Pause After Fresh Highs As Some Holders Pocket Gains – Data
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Bitcoin looks set for a pause. Prices climbed to a fresh high, and now the market is showing signs of short-term cooling as some investors lock in profits. Price Pullback And Recent Rally Bitcoin was trading at $115,550 when this report was written, about 6% shy of its all-time high of $124,201 reached on Wednesday. […]

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Corporate Ether Holdings at Sharplink Surge to Over 740,000 ETH
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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 […]

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Ohioans warned about rise in <b>cryptocurrency</b> scams targeting older adults | Community
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… cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin. Scammers typically contact individuals by phone, text message, or email. They often claim the person needs to pay …

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All roads lead to inflation: Fed cut or not, Bitcoin may stand to gain
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Whether the Fed yields to political pressure or stands firm, inflation looks inevitable. The only variable is speed and what it means for Bitcoin.

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Cardano and Solana May Offer Small Gains, But Layer Brett Is Primed for a 20,000% Bull Run
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The cryptocurrency community is in an uproar with the new Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) rally. But in all the commotion, there’s a new fast-gaining meme coin named Layer Brett (LBRETT) gaining traction at a very fast rate.  The token has raised close to $500,000 from investors who trust the project to deliver 20,000% in […]

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Why Are Cardano Investors Heavily Backing This Revenue-Sharing Altcoin In 2025? How You Can Buy
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Cardano whales are shifting focus and moving serious capital into Rollblock’s presale. This lucrative GambleFi protocol has continued to attract investors from major altcoins and momentum is snowballing.  Rollblock has raised over $11.4 million, becoming one of the biggest crypto presales of the year. Retail interest is also rising, and analysts now rank RBLK among […]

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Solo Miner Defies Odds, Nets $371K by Hitting Rare Bitcoin Block
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With Bitcoin trading above $100k USD, mining a block can be extremely profitable — but the record-high hash rate has made it nearly impossible for small miners. Against the odds, a solo miner recently cracked block 910,440 via the Solo CK pool, earning 3.25 BTC plus fees — a windfall of more than $350k USD. […]

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Block Earner Raises $8M to Fuel Global Expansion and Expand Product Offerings
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Aussie digital asset financial services firm, Block Earner, announced it has secured an additional AU$8 million in Series A funding. It follows Block Earner’s launch of Australia’s first Bitcoin-backed home loan product last month, which the company claims has already attracted AU$400 million in mortgage demand. Block Earner said the new funding will be used […]

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Here’s How Bitcoin Investor Cohorts Are Navigating this Consolidation Phase
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Bitcoin (BTC) is currently in a consolidation phase, and its investors have been reacting differently to the lack of positive momentum. The market research platform Glassnode has analyzed the reaction of several cohorts using the Bitcoin Supply by Investor Behaviour metric. According to a tweet thread, the metric offers insight into the behaviour of market […]

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Wyoming Shakes Up Crypto with First-Ever State-Issued Stablecoin Live on 7 Blockchains
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Key Takeaways: Wyoming becomes the first U.S. state to officially issue a fully-collateralized, dollar-backed stablecoin, FRNT. FRNT is live on 7 major blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche, and will be usable anywhere Visa is accepted. Backed by U.S. Treasuries and dollars, FRNT features 102% overcollateralization and aims to modernize public financial systems. Wyoming has […]

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SUI Holds The Line: Rounded Bottom Hints At 13% Breakout Setup
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SUI is showing signs of strength as it defends the $3.50–$3.60 support zone, carving out a rounded bottom formation. With bullish momentum slowly building, the altcoin eyes a potential 13% breakout toward $4.60 if the setup holds. SUI Holds Firm At $3.60: Signs Of Early Recovery Emerge According to a recent X post, analyst Gemxbt […]

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Ethereum Outshining Bitcoin Again as Crucial Metric Flips Bullish
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Ethereum has jumped against Bitcoin in sustained push to reclaim its ATH

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Polkadot launches capital markets division to court Wall Street
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Polkadot has launched Polkadot Capital Group to connect traditional finance with its blockchain ecosystem, focusing on tokenization and DeFi.

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Behind Strategy’s mNAV Debate: Leverage, Risk, and Bitcoin
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Strategy, formerly Microstrategy, faces intense scrutiny after investors claim it abandoned a key safeguard against share dilution, reigniting debates over the premium valuation of its bitcoin-heavy treasury. MSTR’s mNAV Policy Reversal Draws Scrutiny Strategy, known until recently as Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), has fundamentally transformed since 2020 from a business intelligence software firm into a corporate […]

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<b>Cryptocurrency</b> market nervousness grows – FXStreet
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The cryptocurrency market cap fell by another 0.4% to $3.87 trillion. The market is plunging below the former resistance level, …

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Ethereum Meme Coin Pepeto Crosses $6,200,000 Million in Presale Upon Listing
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[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, UAE, August 19th, 2025] Early-stage crypto presales offer access to tokens at initial valuations prior to public market listings. On August 15, Ethereum reached $4,750, reflecting upward momentum amid shifting altcoin market indicators. As of August 19, ETH remains above $4,300 following a recent correction, positioning it near previous high levels. […]

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ALKIMI is available for trading!
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We’re thrilled to announce that ALKIMI is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading ALKIMI trading is live as of August 19, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits […]

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SEC Delays Decision on Proposed Spot XRP ETFs
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TL;DR Delay overview: The SEC pushed spot XRP ETF decisions into October after August 18 notices extended reviews, pausing launches while staff weigh filings, comment letters, and market structure implications. Key dates and issues: 21Shares faces an October 19 deadline on Cboe BZX and CoinShares on October 23 on Nasdaq, while Grayscale and Bitwise also […]

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Strategy Stacks on Bitcoin – Adds 430 BTC Amid Price Surge
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Strategy added 430 BTC for US$51.4 million at an average of US$119,666 per coin, continuing its major accumulation strategy. Total Bitcoin holdings now 629,376 BTC at a combined cost of US$46.15 billion reflecting a long-term commitment to Bitcoin as a treasury asset. The company updated its MSTR Equity ATM Guidance for greater flexibility in executing capital markets strategies and […]

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Cloud Mining Platform Rankings 2025: Security, Profits, and Industry Trends Explained
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As the cryptocurrency market matures, cloud mining platforms have become essential tools for both novice and experienced investors. By leveraging remote data centers, users can participate in mining without the technical challenges of setting up their own hardware, making digital asset accumulation more accessible than ever before. analysis of industry trends. Hashedmining: A Comprehensive Cloud […]

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David Bailey’s KindlyMD kicks off Bitcoin treasury with massive $679M buy
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Healthcare company KindlyMD recently merged with Nakamoto, a Bitcoin entity established by Trump crypto adviser David Bailey, with the aim of acquiring 1 million BTC.

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Crypto Braces For Impact As JPow’s Jackson Hole Speech Looms
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The crypto market slid into the week in a holding pattern, with price action grinding sideways and positioning increasingly tethered to one catalyst: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium. “The only big, big event is going to be this,” said analyst Josh Olszewicz in his August 18 Macro […]

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