Category Archives: crypto

Why Ethereum’s DeFi sector is struggling despite Ether reaching record highs

ETH reached $4,700 in August 2025, yet DeFi adoption grows slowly. Regulatory rules, high fees, and complex processes hinder mass DeFi participation. Layer 2 solutions and better collaboration with regulators may drive future growth. Ethereum’s DeFi sector continue to run into issues, even though Ether (ETH) hit record highs in August 2025. ETH reached $4,700, […]

UAE identified as holding $700M in Bitcoin from mining operations

According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, the United Arab Emirates holds about $700 million in Bitcoin. Arkham traced the mining activity to Citadel Mining, which it said was established in Abu Dhabi in 2022. Based on Arkham’s report and estimates from BitBo, the UAE ranks sixth among sovereign Bitcoin holders. The United Arab Emirates […]

Bitcoin slips below $110,000 as analysts warn of ‘brittle’ market structure

The crypto bull run is fraying as Bitcoin slips below $110,000. A massive whale sale triggered over 500 million in liquidations. A huge divergence: Retail is selling while institutions are buying. The crypto bull run is fraying at the edges, its momentum faltering in the face of a profound and unsettling contradiction. On the surface, […]

Bitcoin drops to $111K as post-Jackson Hole bounce fades

Bitcoin price has dropped to lows of $110,956 as gains seen on Friday disappear. The downturn has accelerated amid the BTC sell-off and decline in dominance. Analysts say Bitcoin can extend losses below $110k amid wider fall. Bitcoin’s downturn since the brief surge post Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole on Friday […]

What sparked the sudden crypto market surge?

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. […]

Bitcoin whale shifts $76m into Ethereum with leveraged bets amid ‘Ethereum season’

Whale opened $295m ETH longs with up to 10x leverage. ETH ETFs attracted one year’s worth of inflows in six weeks. Institutional ETH reserves surged from $6bn to $17bn in a month. An old Bitcoin (BTC) whale has moved millions into Ethereum (ETH), marking one of the largest visible portfolio shifts this quarter. Blockchain data […]

The altcoin uprising: Ether, Solana, and BNB defy market fear as Bitcoin stalls

Major altcoins like Ether and Solana are strongly outperforming Bitcoin. BNB, the token of BNB Chain, surged 6% to a new all-time high of 875. Bitcoin’s market dominance is on the verge of hitting a new six-month low. In a stunning display of defiance, a powerful cohort of major altcoins staged a dramatic comeback on […]

Bitwise forecasts Bitcoin as best-performing asset over next decade

Bitwise projects Bitcoin to deliver 28% annual returns over the next decade. Institutions now view Bitcoin like equities and bonds for portfolio allocation. Spot ETFs and corporate treasuries fuel Bitcoin’s growing long-term adoption. Bitwise Asset Management expects bitcoin to deliver the strongest returns of any major asset class over the next ten years, projecting a […]

SoFi Bank to start using Bitcoin for cross-border payments

SoFi will enable instant cross-border transfers using Bitcoin and UMA. Transfers will convert USD to Bitcoin via Lightning, then to local currency. The service will first launch in Mexico with lower fees than traditional remittances. SoFi Bank is preparing to shake up the global remittance industry by introducing a blockchain-powered international money transfer service. The […]

Crypto update: Bitcoin slips as analysts warn of ‘fragile’ market structure

Bitcoin and Ether prices are falling despite positive industry news. A key disconnect exists between weak price action and strong fundamentals. Glassnode warns of market fragility and stretched leverage in the short term. A profound and unsettling disconnect is cleaving the cryptocurrency market in two as the trading day begins in Asia. While a torrent […]

Bitcoin at risk of a 51% attack from two miners

Foundry USA and AntPool now control over half of Bitcoin’s hash power. Bitcoin price is slipping toward $110,530, a crucial support level. Macro fears and Fed shifts add pressure to already weak crypto markets. After Monero’s 51% takeover, two Bitcoin mining pools have sparked fears of a potential 51% attack on Bitcoin. Notably, the developments […]

Bitcoin sees strong accumulation despite BTC price pullback

Bitcoin price is near $115,300 after bouncing off lows of $114k. Despite sharp declines this past week, BTC is seeing robust accumulation. Onchain data suggests aggressive whale buying. Bitcoin (BTC) price hovers around $115,300 in early trading on August 19, 2025, but despite the pullback that includes a dip to lows of $114k, the benchmark […]

BTC slips 1.1% to $116K as traders brace for August weakness

Crypto markets show a split between institutional bulls and retail bears. Prediction markets signal a bearish end to August for Bitcoin. Derivatives data shows caution, with funding rates turning negative. A profound and unsettling divide is splitting the cryptocurrency market in two as the trading day begins in East Asia. While the world’s largest institutions […]

Metaplanet adds 775 Bitcoin to treasury amid market pullback

Simon Gerovich said the company acquired the bitcoins at an average cost of $120,006 each. Metaplanet began implementing its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in April 2024. With the latest purchase, Metaplanet’s total bitcoin holdings have risen to 18,888 BTC, valued at about $1.94 billion. Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury company, has purchased an additional 775 BTC […]

Norway’s $1.6 trillion wealth fund boosts indirect Bitcoin exposure by 192% in Q2 2025

NBIM now holds the equivalent of 7,161 BTC through listed equities. Institutional interest in Bitcoin grows through ETFs and corporate holdings. The move may signal early stages of sovereign-backed Bitcoin adoption. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, has taken a significant step into the cryptocurrency market, increasing its Bitcoin (BTC) exposure by […]