Crypto market cap has rebounded above $4T after Fed rate-cut signals. Bitcoin reserve proposals boost confidence in digital assets. Ethereum and Chainlink lead altcoin rally with double-digit gains. The cryptocurrency market has staged a remarkable rebound, with total market capitalisation climbing more than 5% in the past 24 hours to reclaim the $4.01 trillion level. Ethereum (ETH) has emerged as the standout performer among the top ten digital assets by market cap, soaring by 13.12%. Chainlink (LINK) has also drawn attention with a rise of 10.37%, showing strong investor appetite for altcoins as momentum builds across the sector. Fed shift…
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Bitcoin rises 2% to $114,200 after speech. Ether rebounds 8% after 12% correction. US stocks gain 1%, yields drop to 4.27%, gold up 0.6%. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shifted the market narrative on Friday by signalling that a September rate cut is under active consideration, a move that quickly altered expectations across global financial markets. Speaking at the Kansas City Fed’s Economic Symposium in Jackson Hole, Powell highlighted that downside risks to employment are rising and could accelerate in the form of layoffs and higher unemployment. This shift in tone sent shockwaves through both traditional and digital markets, with…
Pennsylvania lawmaker Ben Waxman, a Democrat, has introduced a bill that would prevent public officials from owning or transacting in digital assets while in office.The proposal, known as the House Bill 1812 (HB1812), aims to amend the state’s ethics and financial disclosure laws and extend those restrictions to officials’ immediate families.The legislation covers a broad spectrum of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, memecoins, NFTs, and stablecoins, and would apply both during an official’s term and for one year after leaving office.Under the proposal, public officials must divest any digital holdings within 90 days of assuming office or from the bill’s effective…
The European Union (EU) is accelerating efforts to introduce a digital euro, spurred by recent regulatory moves in the United States that have strengthened the position of dollar-pegged stablecoins. US Action Sparks European Response Last month, the United States enacted the GENIUS Act, a landmark law requiring stablecoin issuers to hold full reserves in liquid assets, obtain licenses, and comply with strict reporting obligations. The legislation, signed by President Trump, is widely seen as a turning point for the sector, offering a framework that balances consumer protection with innovation. The move has unsettled European policymakers who had been advancing their…
Shiba Inu (SHIB) rocked the crypto world within months of its launch. The asset’s price skyrocketed by many million percent, hitting an all-time high of $0.00008616 in October 2021. Early investors made millions of dollars in profit with minimal investments. People with regular jobs could retire and live their dreams thanks to SHIB’s incredible performance. Shiba Inu soon gained the moniker of “millionaire-maker.” However, the popular dog-themed crypto has lost significant steam over the last few years. Let’s discuss if SHIB has lost its “millionaire-maker” status.Can Shiba Inu Still Make You a Millionaire?Source: PixabayOne of the primary reasons for SHIB’s…
The LDO price today sits near $1.32 after advancing to $1.53 by mid-August. While momentum still shows strength after the slight pull-back.When writing, the short-term volatility continues to pressure the token, with sellers trying hard to take control at critical resistance levels. Nevertheless, on the broader LDO price chart, the token still maintains a bullish long-term trajectory supported by positive fundamentals.On-Chain Metrics Reinforce Optimism for Lido FinanceBeyond price action, the on-chain metrics highlight why confidence in Lido Finance is rising among investors and experts.As is clearly evident in the project’s TVL, which surged to $42 billion earlier this quarter before retreating…
Verb holds $713 million in Toncoin and $67 million in cash reserves. Ledger Live integration allows TON staking from just 10 tokens. TON Sharpe ratio turned positive in August, indicating momentum. The Open Network (TON) has seen a surge in institutional and retail interest, marked by a series of developments that could strengthen its position in the cryptocurrency market. A new $780 million treasury declaration by Verb Technology Company, an expanded staking service via Ledger Live, and improving on-chain indicators are creating conditions that some analysts suggest may fuel the blockchain’s next major growth phase. These events follow an…
Ripple (XRP) is a trending cryptocurrency. The fact that the token is still hovering near crucial price points, unable to cross them despite the momentum backing the token, discreetly spells “trouble” for XRP. The token is busy forging new partnerships and is also aiming for new, meaningful collaborations within the financial circuits. But irrespective of all the bullish price scenarios that the market wants XRP to bank on, the token seems slow, almost sluggish, when it comes to its usual price pace and demeanor. This article is dedicated to such hard, unpredictable times, serving as a reminder for those who…
Journalist Tanzeel Akhtar Journalist Tanzeel Akhtar About Author Tanzeel Akhtar is a seasoned journalist who has been reporting on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology since 2015. Her work has appeared in leading publications including The Wall Street Journal,… Share Last updated: August 22, 2025 Ripple, a leader in enterprise blockchain, has partnered with SBI Holdings and its subsidiary SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd. to distribute Ripple USD (RLUSD) in Japan. SBIグループとRipple（リップル）がRLUSDを日本で発行・流通させるための基本合意書を締結［SBIホールディングス, SBI VCトレード］ https://t.co/Bb4gusN01Y— 北尾吉孝 (@yoshitaka_kitao) August 22, 2025 In a press release shared with CryptoNews, the firm said the agreement formalized through a new memorandum of understanding (MOU), shows the…
Institutional investments and altcoin activity highlight growing confidence in the crypto market. BPENGU presale raises $4.2M with fair tokenomics, staking rewards, and staged rounds driving momentum. Liquidity, events, and conservation initiatives fuel sustainable, purpose-driven growth. The crypto market is buzzing with optimism as institutional interest hits new highs. In the second quarter of 2025, investors put more than $15.8 billion into US Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, showing strong confidence in the space. And it’s not just the usual names getting attention. Altcoins and memecoins are seeing more action, too, with new projects and more cash flowing in. There’s a…
