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Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Poised for 100× Speed Surge

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Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Poised for 100× Speed Surge The Solana ecosystem is on the cusp of its most transformative upgrade yet: the Alpenglow consensus protocol, set to drastically reduce transaction finality from roughly 12–13 seconds to an unprecedented 150 milliseconds—a near‑100‑fold acceleration. After a two‑week governance cycle that began on August 21, over 52 % of the network’s stake participated in the vote—surpassing the 33 % quorum threshold necessary for adoption. The outcome was v... cryptocurrency news

Upcoming economic events 3 September  2025

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Upcoming economic events 3 September  2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious00:302 pointsau Jibun Bank Services PMI (Aug)52.752.701:302 pointsGDP (YoY) (Q2)1.6%1.3%01:302 pointsGDP (QoQ) (Q2)0.5%0.2%01:452 pointsCaixin Services PMI (Aug)52.452.607:302 pointsECB President Lagarde Speaks--------------------08:002 pointsHCOB Eurozone Composite PMI (Aug)51.150.908:002 pointsHCOB Eurozone Services PMI (Aug)50.751.014:002 pointsFactory Orders (MoM) (Jul)-1.3%-4.8%14:003 poi... crypto news today

Yunfeng Financial Acquires $44M in Ethereum to Drive Web3 Expansion

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Yunfeng Financial Acquires $44M in Ethereum to Drive Web3 Expansion Yunfeng Financial Group Limited, a publicly listed Hong Kong financial technology firm affiliated with Alibaba co‑founder Jack Ma, has executed a strategic acquisition of Ethereum (ETH) to bolster its foray into Web3, real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization, and next‑generation financial services. In a voluntary announcement issued on September 2, 2025, the company declared that it has procured 10,000 ETH, equivalent to approximately US $44 milli... Coinatory cryptonews

Gemini Files S-1 for $317M Nasdaq IPO, Valued at $2.2B

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Gemini Files S-1 for $317M Nasdaq IPO, Valued at $2.2B Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has formally filed for an initial public offering (IPO), seeking to raise up to $317 million. The company disclosed the plan in a Form S-1 submission with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), positioning itself as an “emerging growth company” under federal securities law. The filing outlines the issuance of 16.67 million shares of Class A common stock, ... Coinatory

Upcoming economic events 2 September  2025

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Upcoming economic events 2 September  2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious01:302 pointsCurrent Account (Q2)-15.9B-14.7B03:352 points10-Year JGB Auction----------1.462%09:002 pointsCore CPI (YoY) (Aug)2.2%2.3%09:002 pointsCPI (MoM) (Aug)----------0.0%09:003 pointsCPI (YoY) (Aug)2.0%2.0%11:302 pointsECB's Elderson Speaks --------------------13:453 pointsS&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Aug)53.349.814:002 pointsConstruction Spending (MoM) (Jul)-0.1%-0.4%14:002 pointsI... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

Metaplanet Hits 20,000 BTC, Issues 11.5M Shares Amid Capital Push

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Metaplanet Hits 20,000 BTC, Issues 11.5M Shares Amid Capital Push Metaplanet—Japan’s foremost corporate Bitcoin treasury—has elevated its holdings to 20,000 BTC, acquiring 1,009 Bitcoin in a single transaction valued at ¥16.479 billion (approximately $112 million), according to a Monday announcement. The firm’s aggressive accumulation strategy positions it as the sixth-largest or seventh-largest public corporate holder globally, surpassing some U.S.-based peers. Simultaneously, Metaplanet issued 11.5 millio... cryptonews today

Bitcoin Behemoth Rotates $4B into Ethereum, Overtakes SharpLink

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Bitcoin Behemoth Rotates $4B into Ethereum, Overtakes SharpLink A formidable Bitcoin whale—believed to control assets exceeding $11 billion—has commenced a strategic reallocation of capital from Bitcoin (BTC) into Ether (ETH), signaling a major shift among large-scale investors toward assets offering broader upside potential. In the latest maneuver, the whale divested approximately $215 million worth of Bitcoin to acquire $216 million of spot Ether via the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange. This action r... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

Ethereum Ascends: Stablecoins & RWAs Propel Institutional Adoption

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Ethereum Ascends: Stablecoins & RWAs Propel Institutional Adoption Ethereum’s entrenched dominance in stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has repositioned ETH from a speculative instrument to the foundational infrastructure of institutional finance. Stablecoins Drive Ethereum’s Institutional Momentum The stablecoin market has nearly doubled since 2023, reaching approximately $280 billion, with projections suggesting it could expand to $2 trillion by 2028. Over 50% of all stablecoins are alr... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

Upcoming economic events 1 September  2025

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Upcoming economic events 1 September  2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious01:302 pointsBuilding Approvals (MoM) (Jul)-4.8%11.9%01:302 pointsCompany Gross Operating Profits (QoQ) (Q2)1.0%-0.5%01:452 pointsCaixin Manufacturing PMI (MoM) (Aug)49.749.508:002 pointsHCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Aug)50.550.509:002 pointsUnemployment Rate (Jul)6.2%6.2%12:002 pointsECB's Schnabel Speaks--------------------17:302 pointsECB President Lagarde Speaks-------------------- S... cryptonews

Ether ETFs Soar to $13.7B; Corporate ETH Treasuries Surge

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Ether ETFs Soar to $13.7B; Corporate ETH Treasuries Surge Ethereum stands at a decisive inflection point, according to Bitfinex analysts, with the token’s valuation remaining relatively modest when compared to Bitcoin. Since their U.S. debut in July 2024, Ethereum-based spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced a surge in institutional adoption. In August alone, inflows grew by 44%, rising from $9.5 billion on August 1 to $13.7 billion by August 28. This increase underscores a renewed appet... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

Bitcoin Must Close Above $114K to Avoid Deep Correction

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Bitcoin Must Close Above $114K to Avoid Deep Correction Bitcoin (BTC) faces mounting downside risk as it trades near $109,924, with market participants warning that a failure to reclaim the $114,000 level by week’s end could trigger a deeper correction toward $103,000. Critical Support Levels in Focus The digital asset has now posted three consecutive weeks of losses and is trading approximately 11% below its August 14 record high of $124,500. The $114,000 level, which previously served as stro... Bitcoin Must Close Above $114K to Avoid Deep Correction Coinatory

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Now Drive Up to $10B Daily Volume

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US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Now Drive Up to $10B Daily Volume U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have become a major force in cryptocurrency markets, regularly generating between $5 billion and $10 billion in daily trading volume on active days—at times surpassing leading exchanges and reflecting a marked rise in institutional participation. Julio Moreno, head of research at CryptoQuant, noted that this growth signifies the increasing role of ETFs in providing institutional exposure to Bitcoin. Despite this surge, ... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

Ethereum’s Long‑Term Bullish Megaphone Paves Path to $10K

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Ethereum’s Long‑Term Bullish Megaphone Paves Path to $10K Ether (ETH) is exhibiting strong bullish momentum, with analysts identifying a technical "megaphone pattern" on the weekly chart that could propel the asset toward a $10,000 valuation. This broadening formation—defined by widening price swings and higher highs—signals the potential for explosive upside if resistance levels are convincingly breached. Critical Resistance at $5,000 Currently, Ethereum faces a key resistance level at $5,000. S... Coinatory news

Solana’s Golden Cross & $3B Institutional Push Signal $300 Target

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Solana’s Golden Cross & $3B Institutional Push Signal $300 Target Solana (SOL) is flashing a rare golden cross in its BTC pair, as the 50-day simple moving average crosses above the 200-day — a technical formation that previously fueled parabolic moves. In early 2021 and mid-2023, similar setups led to rallies of approximately 1,900% and over 1,000% in the SOL/USD pair, respectively. These rallies coincided with broader altseasons—periods where capital shifts away from Bitcoin into higher-beta assets. In 20... Solana’s Golden Cross & $3B Institutional Push Signal $300 Target

Upcoming economic events 29 August  2025

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Upcoming economic events 29 August  2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious09:002 pointsECB's De Guindos Speaks--------------------12:303 pointsCore PCE Price Index (MoM) (Jul)0.3%0.3%12:303 pointsCore PCE Price Index (YoY) (Jul)2.9%2.8%12:302 pointsGoods Trade Balance (Jul)-90.20B-84.85B12:302 pointsPCE Price index (YoY) (Jul)2.6%2.6%12:302 pointsPCE price index (MoM) (Jul)0.2%0.3%12:302 pointsPersonal Spending (MoM) (Jul)0.5%0.3%12:302 pointsRetail Inventories Ex A... Coinatory cryptonews

BitMart Withdraws Hong Kong VASP Application Amid Regulatory Pressure

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BitMart Withdraws Hong Kong VASP Application Amid Regulatory Pressure Crypto exchange BitMart has officially withdrawn its application for a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Hong Kong, joining a growing list of platforms retreating from the city’s increasingly strict regulatory environment. According to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), BitMart, operating locally through Spread Technologies Hong Kong Limited, initially submitted its VASP application on June 27, 2025. The application w... cryptocurrency news

Bukele Spotlights Rising Bets on El Salvador’s $1B Bitcoin Holdings

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Bukele Spotlights Rising Bets on El Salvador’s $1B Bitcoin Holdings President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has drawn attention to a surge in prediction market activity speculating that the country’s Bitcoin reserves could reach $1 billion by the end of 2025. The primary focus is on Kalshi, a regulated U.S. prediction market, where odds of this milestone being reached before November recently climbed from 20% to 38%. Shortly after Bukele’s post on X, competing platform Polymarket launched a similar market. As o... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

CFTC Upgrades Surveillance with Nasdaq Platform

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CFTC Upgrades Surveillance with Nasdaq Platform The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is undertaking a major modernization of its outdated 1990s surveillance infrastructure by integrating Nasdaq’s advanced Market Surveillance platform. This strategic move marks a significant upgrade in the agency’s capacity to oversee derivatives and digital asset markets. Nasdaq’s monitoring technology enables real-time detection of market abuse, including insider trading and manipulation, ... cryptonews today

BlackRock’s ETF Holdings Overtake Coinbase and Binance; Ethereum May Be Next

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BlackRock’s ETF Holdings Overtake Coinbase and Binance; Ethereum May Be Next In a defining adjustment to the crypto custody landscape of 2025, BlackRock has emerged as the preeminent institutional custodian for both Bitcoin and Ethereum, largely thanks to the expansion of its spot ETF holdings. This transformation underscores a shift toward regulated ETF structures over the traditional exchange custody model, driven by heightened institutional preference and regulatory clarity. Bitcoin: BlackRock’s ETF Leads the Pack ... cryptocurrency news today

Upcoming economic events 28 August  2025

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Upcoming economic events 28 August  2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious01:302 pointsPrivate New Capital Expenditure (QoQ) (Q2)0.8%-0.1%01:302 pointsBoJ Board Member Nakagawa Speaks--------------------11:302 pointsECB Publishes Account of Monetary Policy Meeting--------------------12:302 pointsContinuing Jobless Claims----------1,972K12:302 pointsCore PCE Prices (Q2)2.50%3.50%12:303 pointsGDP (QoQ) (Q2)3.0%-0.5%12:302 pointsGDP Price Index (QoQ) (Q2) 2.0%3.8%12:30... Upcoming economic events 28 August  2025 Coinatory

Base Ascends to No. 3 in 30‑Day NFT Volume Amid Surge

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Base Ascends to No. 3 in 30‑Day NFT Volume Amid Surge Coinbase’s layer‑2 network Base has surged into the third position for 30‑day NFT trading volume, according to analytics from DappRadar. The network achieved a 70 % increase, reaching $47.67 million in NFT volume—surpassing competitors such as Immutable’s zkEVM and Solana, which now rank fourth and fifth, respectively. Driving this momentum were standout collections including Get Based, DX Terminal, and Based Style, which together accounted f... Coinatory crypto news

Bitcoin at $110K Crossroads: Bulls Wage Key Battle

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Bitcoin at $110K Crossroads: Bulls Wage Key Battle Bitcoin is currently trading at $110,000, a level many analysts describe as a pivotal threshold. While BTC posted a modest 0.9% gain over the past 24 hours to around $111,000, fundamental signals suggest growing fragility. Private wealth firm Swissblock highlights $110,000 as Bitcoin’s “lifeline support.” If maintained, the level may uphold the bullish structure; if breached, it risks triggering broader structural weakness. Crypto analyst ... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

JPMorgan Commits $500M to Numerai, Accelerating Crypto‑AI Fusion

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JPMorgan Commits $500M to Numerai, Accelerating Crypto‑AI Fusion Numerai, the AI-driven hedge fund backed by legendary investor Paul Tudor Jones, has secured a $500 million allocation from JPMorgan Asset Management — a strategic move poised to more than double the firm’s assets under management and mark a deeper institutional pivot into AI-integrated crypto strategies. The San Francisco-based hedge fund confirmed that the capital will be deployed over the next 12 months. The returns on JPMorgan’s commitmen... cryptonews

Trump Jr. Joins Polymarket Board with 1789 Capital Investment

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Trump Jr. Joins Polymarket Board with 1789 Capital Investment Polymarket, a leading crypto-based prediction market, has appointed Donald Trump Jr. to its advisory board, coinciding with a substantial new investment from 1789 Capital, a fund he joined as a partner in 2024. While financial terms remain undisclosed, the capital injection is reportedly in the “double-digit millions” range. Founded in 2020, Polymarket quickly gained traction by enabling users to wager cryptocurrency on real-world outcomes—fr... Trump Jr. Joins Polymarket Board with 1789 Capital Investment

Upcoming economic events 27 August  2025

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Upcoming economic events 27 August  2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious01:302 pointsConstruction Work Done (QoQ) (Q2)1.0%0.0%14:303 pointsCrude Oil Inventories-2.000M-6.014M14:302 pointsCushing Crude Oil Inventories----------0.419M17:002 points5-Year Note Auction----------3.983% Summary of Upcoming Economic Events on August 27, 2025 Asia-Pacific – Australia Construction Work Done (QoQ, Q2) – 01:30 UTC Forecast: +1.0% (Prev.: 0.0%) Impact: An impro... cryptocurrency news

Gemini Outpaces Coinbase in App Store After XRP Mastercard Launch

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Gemini Outpaces Coinbase in App Store After XRP Mastercard Launch Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has overtaken Coinbase in the U.S. Apple App Store's finance category, a notable shift considering Coinbase’s significantly higher trading volumes. The ranking boost came shortly after the launch of a limited-edition XRP rewards credit card, introduced in partnership with Ripple Labs and Mastercard. The card offers users up to 4% instant cashback in XRP, a feature that has attr... Coinatory news

Kraken Meets SEC Crypto Task Force to Discuss Tokenized Stocks

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Kraken Meets SEC Crypto Task Force to Discuss Tokenized Stocks On Monday, Kraken, through its Securities arm under Payward, Inc., met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force to deliberate on the tokenized stocks ecosystem and its underlying regulatory framework. Representatives from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr LLP also participated in the memorandum‑recorded discussions, underscoring the increasing convergence between established financial law firms and crypto platfo... Kraken Meets SEC Crypto Task Force to Discuss Tokenized Stocks

Global Regulators Push SEC on Tokenized Stock Oversight

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Global Regulators Push SEC on Tokenized Stock Oversight Amid accelerating interest in blockchain-based financial products, a coalition of international regulatory bodies is urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to assert firmer control over the fast-growing market for tokenized stocks. In a joint letter to the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), and the World Federation of E... Global Regulators Push SEC on Tokenized Stock Oversight Coinatory

B Strategy Unveils $1B U.S.-Listed BNB Treasury with YZi Labs

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B Strategy Unveils $1B U.S.-Listed BNB Treasury with YZi Labs B Strategy, a digital asset investment firm founded by former Bitmain executives, has unveiled plans to launch a $1 billion U.S.-listed treasury company focused on acquiring and holding BNB, the native token of the Binance ecosystem. The initiative is backed by YZi Labs, the family office of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao. The firm seeks to replicate the model employed by 10X Capital, which previously secured $250 million in capital with Y... crypto news

Upcoming economic events 26 August  2025

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Upcoming economic events 26 August  2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious01:302 pointsRBA Meeting Minutes--------------------05:002 pointsBoJ Core CPI (YoY)2.4%2.3%12:302 pointsCore Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Jul)0.3%0.2%12:302 pointsDurable Goods Orders (MoM) (Jul)-4.0%-9.4%13:002 pointsS&P/CS HPI Composite - 20 n.s.a. (YoY) (Jun)2.9%2.8%13:002 pointsS&P/CS HPI Composite - 20 n.s.a. (MoM) (Jun)----------0.4%14:003 pointsCB Consumer Confidence (Aug)96.397.... cryptonews

Whale Flips $2.6B from BTC to ETH, Nets $33M Profit

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Whale Flips $2.6B from BTC to ETH, Nets $33M Profit A colossal Bitcoin investor—an estimated $11 billion whale—has executed a strategic rotation from Bitcoin into Ethereum, underscoring heightened investor confidence in ETH’s near‑term upside. Over the past week, this whale liquidated 22,769 BTC, valued at approximately $2.59 billion, deploying those proceeds into 472,920 spot ETH (circa $2.2 billion) and establishing a $577 million perpetual long position on the decentralized trading venue Hy... Coinatory

Coinbase‑Labelled Wallet’s $8M Solana Purchase Deepens Crypto Loss

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Coinbase‑Labelled Wallet’s $8M Solana Purchase Deepens Crypto Loss A cryptocurrency wallet tagged by blockchain analysts as the “Coinbase hacker” has executed a major Solana purchase, acquiring approximately $8 million worth of SOL tokens on Sunday. The transactions involved converting DAI to USDC, bridging to the Solana network, and purchasing 38,126 SOL at an average price close to $209. With Solana now trading around $202.15, the entity has registered a paper loss on the position. Blockchain intelligence ... Coinatory crypto news

Ethereum’s August Rally May Signal September Weakness

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Ethereum’s August Rally May Signal September Weakness Ethereum (ETH) has gained approximately 25% since the beginning of August, climbing from $3,807 to over $4,750 and briefly breaching a new high near $4,867. Yet, for seasoned crypto investors, such August rallies often carry a familiar caveat: September declines. Historical Pattern: Strong August, Weak September Since 2016, Ethereum has shown a recurring seasonal trend—whenever ETH posts gains in August, it tends to underperform in Septemb... crypto news today

Saylor Signals Third Straight BTC Buy Amid Strategy Stock Slump

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Saylor Signals Third Straight BTC Buy Amid Strategy Stock Slump Despite a sustained decline in share price from its November 2024 peak, Strategy—formerly known as MicroStrategy—continues expanding its corporate Bitcoin reserves. Co-founder Michael Saylor has indicated another potential BTC acquisition, which would mark the company’s third purchase in August. The most recent buy occurred on August 18, when Strategy acquired 430 BTC for approximately $51.4 million, bringing its total holdings to 629,376 BTC... Coinatory

Upcoming economic events 25 August  2025

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Upcoming economic events 25 August  2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious12:002 pointsBuilding Permits (Jul)1.354M1.393M14:002 pointsNew Home Sales (MoM) (Jul)----------0.6%14:003 pointsNew Home Sales (Jul)635K627K23:152 pointsFOMC Member Williams Speaks-------------------- Summary of Upcoming Economic Events on August 25, 2025 United States – Housing Sector in Focus Building Permits (Jul) – 12:00 UTC Forecast: 1.354M (Prev. 1.393M) Impact: A declin... crypto news today

VanEck Launches JitoSOL ETF: Unlocking Solana Staking Rewards

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VanEck Launches JitoSOL ETF: Unlocking Solana Staking Rewards VanEck has submitted an S‑1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the VanEck JitoSOL Exchange‑Traded Fund (ETF)—the first U.S. ETF to be backed exclusively by a liquid staking token. The fund is designed to hold JitoSOL, the liquid staking token issued by Jito Network, which represents staked Solana (SOL) while remaining transferable and capable of accruing staking rewards. This submission marks a s... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

BlackRock Sparks $287M Spot Ether ETF Inflows After Outflows

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BlackRock Sparks $287M Spot Ether ETF Inflows After Outflows Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $287.6 million in net inflows on Thursday, signaling a decisive reversal after four consecutive days of outflows. Over the preceding week, more than $924 million had exited the sector, with Tuesday alone witnessing $429 million in withdrawals—among the largest single-day outflows this month. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) led Thursday’s surge with $233.5 million in net inflows, wh... Coinatory

Taiwan Unveils $72M Crypto Laundering Indictment

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Taiwan Unveils $72M Crypto Laundering Indictment Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted 14 individuals in connection with what is now the nation’s largest cryptocurrency money‑laundering case. The Shilin District Prosecutor’s Office alleges the suspects orchestrated a scheme that defrauded more than 1,500 victims of approximately $71.9 million in illicit funds, marking a national record for crypto‑related laundering. The indictment levels charges including fraud, money laundering, and organize... cryptocurrency news

Solana (SOL) Eyes $260 in Strongest Crypto Chart Setup

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Solana (SOL) Eyes $260 in Strongest Crypto Chart Setup Solana (SOL) is showing one of the strongest technical formations in the cryptocurrency market, with multiple indicators converging on a price target of $260. After reaching a six-month high of $209 last week, SOL corrected by 16%, briefly dipping to $175. However, the asset has since rebounded to $180, reinforcing bullish momentum. According to data from TradingView and Cointelegraph Markets Pro, SOL is currently consolidating within a class... Coinatory news

State Street Joins JPMorgan’s Tokenized Debt Platform

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State Street Joins JPMorgan’s Tokenized Debt Platform State Street, a leading global custodian and one of the world’s largest asset managers, has become the inaugural third-party custodian on JPMorgan’s Kinexys platform, a blockchain-based infrastructure for trading tokenized debt securities. In a move that underscores growing institutional confidence in digital asset markets, State Street will now offer custody services for blockchain-native debt instruments, extending its traditional financial... crypto news today

Upcoming economic events 22 August  2025

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Upcoming economic events 22 August  2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious00:002 pointsJackson Hole Symposium--------------------14:003 pointsFed Chair Powell Speaks--------------------17:002 pointsU.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count----------41217:002 pointsU.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count----------53919:302 pointsCFTC Crude Oil speculative net positions----------116.7K19:302 pointsCFTC Gold speculative net positions----------229.5K19:302 pointsCFTC Nasdaq 100 specula... Upcoming economic events 22 August  2025

UK Sanctions Kyrgyz Financial & Crypto Networks in $9.3B Stablecoin Probe

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UK Sanctions Kyrgyz Financial & Crypto Networks in $9.3B Stablecoin Probe The United Kingdom has imposed new sanctions on Kyrgyzstan’s financial and crypto infrastructure, targeting institutions and individuals allegedly linked to a ruble-pegged stablecoin scheme facilitating Russian sanctions evasion. British authorities expanded their sanctions list to include Capital Bank of Central Asia and its director, Kantemir Chalbayev, who are accused of assisting Russian military procurement. The list also names Kyrgyz cr... cryptocurrency news today

MetaMask to Launch Native USD Stablecoin ‘mUSD’ in 2025

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MetaMask to Launch Native USD Stablecoin ‘mUSD’ in 2025 MetaMask, the prominent self‑custodial digital wallet developed by ConsenSys, is introducing its proprietary stablecoin, MetaMask USD (mUSD), slated to launch in 2025 on both Ethereum and the ConsenSys‑backed Layer‑2 network Linea. The initiative represents the wallet’s first foray into native stablecoin issuance, designed to further integrate fiat utility directly into decentralized finance and Web3 applications. This stablecoin will be issu... Coinatory crypto news

UK Banks Blocking Crypto Payments Hits 40% of Users

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UK Banks Blocking Crypto Payments Hits 40% of Users Nearly half of UK cryptocurrency investors report their banks either blocked or delayed payments to crypto providers—raising alarm that Britain may be falling behind international peers in the digital asset space. A new IG Group study—surveying 500 active crypto investors and a broader panel of 2,000 UK adults—found that 40 percent of crypto users experienced interference from banks during fiat transfers to exchanges. Of those affected, 29 pe... cryptocurrency news

US Risks Losing Crypto Leadership without Swift Regulation

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US Risks Losing Crypto Leadership without Swift Regulation Panelists at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium emphasized that while the U.S. still has a chance to catch up, swift crypto regulation is crucial or the country may lose its leadership in global crypto markets. Sylvia Favretto, general counsel and corporate secretary at Mysten Labs (the team behind the Sui network), acknowledged that despite the European Union’s Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) framework, the U.S. can still align—though the wind... cryptocurrency news

Upcoming economic events 21 August  2025

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Upcoming economic events 21 August  2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious00:002 pointsJackson Hole Symposium--------------------00:302 pointsau Jibun Bank Services PMI (Aug)----------53.608:002 pointsHCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Aug)49.549.808:002 pointsHCOB Eurozone Composite PMI (Aug)50.750.908:002 pointsHCOB Eurozone Services PMI (Aug)50.851.011:302 pointsFOMC Member Bostic Speaks--------------------12:302 pointsContinuing Jobless Claims1,960K1,953K12:303 po... Coinatory crypto news

Pump.fun Logs Record August Revenue Amid Memecoin Resurgence

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Pump.fun Logs Record August Revenue Amid Memecoin Resurgence In mid‑August, Solana‑based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun surged back to prominence, securing its most lucrative revenue week of 2025 amid renewed interest in the memecoin sector. According to DeFi data tracker DefiLlama, Pump.fun generated $13.48 million from August 11 through August 17, marking the platform’s highest weekly revenue since February. This surge follows a pronounced slump between July 28 and August 3, when Pump.fun recorded only ... Coinatory crypto news

ARK Invest Doubles Down on Crypto Stocks Amid Sector Sell‑off

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ARK Invest Doubles Down on Crypto Stocks Amid Sector Sell‑off Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest reaffirmed its confidence in the digital finance arena by acquiring significant stakes in both Bullish and Robinhood Markets. On August 19, 2025, the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) purchased 356,346 shares of Bullish, valued at approximately $21.2 million, and 150,908 shares of Robinhood, worth about $16.2 million. These actions extend ARK’s recent buying streak: the firm had already invested $172 million in Bullish, secur... ARK Invest Doubles Down on Crypto Stocks Amid Sector Sell‑off Coinatory

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Signals Narrow Security Definition: “Very Few Tokens Are Securities”

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins Signals Narrow Security Definition: “Very Few Tokens Are Securities” At the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Hole, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins introduced Project Crypto, a strategic initiative aimed at redefining the regulatory approach to digital assets in the United States. Atkins signaled a significant departure from previous SEC leadership, emphasizing a shift toward innovation and regulatory clarity. “We cannot go about looking at themselves as necessarily being... Coinatory

Sen. Scott Eyes Bipartisan Support for US Crypto Market Bill

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Sen. Scott Eyes Bipartisan Support for US Crypto Market Bill Senate Banking Committee Chair Sen. Tim Scott (R‑SC) has projected that between 12 and 18 Senate Democrats could support the upcoming Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, a critical yet more complex legislative effort than the recently passed GENIUS Act targeting stablecoin regulation. Speaking at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Hole, Scott confirmed he has been engaging with Democratic colleagues outside the committee, aim... Sen. Scott Eyes Bipartisan Support for US Crypto Market Bill