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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

Upcoming economic events 20 August  2025

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Upcoming economic events 20 August  2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious01:002 pointsChina Loan Prime Rate 5Y (Aug)3.50%3.50%01:152 pointsPBoC Loan Prime Rate3.00%3.00%02:003 pointsRBNZ Interest Rate Decision3.00%3.25%02:002 pointsRBNZ Monetary Policy Statement --------------------02:002 pointsRBNZ Rate Statement--------------------03:002 pointsRBNZ Press Conference--------------------07:102 pointsECB President Lagarde Speaks--------------------09:002 pointsCore C... Coinatory cryptonews

Ethereum ETF Outflows Surge: $197M Pullback Amid Unstaking Pressures

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Ethereum ETF Outflows Surge: $197M Pullback Amid Unstaking Pressures Spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded approximately $196.7 million in outflows on Monday, August 18, 2025, marking the second-largest daily withdrawal since the instruments launched. Only the $465 million redemption on August 4 was higher. This movement followed $59 million in redemptions on Friday, lifting the two-day total to $256 million. These recent outflows contrast sharply with the prior eight trading sessions, whic... cryptonews today

Wyoming Debuts State‑Issued Visa‑Enabled FRNT Stablecoin

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Wyoming Debuts State‑Issued Visa‑Enabled FRNT Stablecoin On August 19, 2025, Wyoming made history as the first U.S. public entity to launch a state‑issued stablecoin, the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), now live on seven blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Polygon, Optimism, and Base. Authorized by the Wyoming Stable Token Commission—established under state statute—FRNT is a fully collateralized digital asset, backed by short‑duration U.S. Treasury bills and U.S. dollars, and... crypto news today

Texas Judge Recommends Dismissing Most CryptoZoo Claims Against Logan Paul

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Texas Judge Recommends Dismissing Most CryptoZoo Claims Against Logan Paul A Texas magistrate judge, Ronald C. Griffin, has recommended dismissing the majority of claims brought against YouTuber Logan Paul in a class-action lawsuit over the failed NFT project CryptoZoo. The judge concluded that the plaintiffs had not sufficiently demonstrated a direct link between Paul and the alleged financial damages. In a detailed 75-page opinion, Judge Griffin stated that the case lacks evidence of Paul’s personal benefit from C... cryptocurrency news today

South Korea Advances Won‑Pegged Stablecoin Framework, Bill to Land in October

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South Korea Advances Won‑Pegged Stablecoin Framework, Bill to Land in October The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea is preparing to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins, with a government-backed bill expected to be submitted to the National Assembly in October. The legislation will focus on setting clear requirements for issuance, collateral management, and internal control systems within the digital asset ecosystem. This initiative marks the second phase of the country’s Virtual... crypto news

Upcoming economic events 19 August  2025

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Upcoming economic events 19 August  2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious12:302 pointsBuilding Permits (Jul)1.390M1.393M12:302 pointsHousing Starts (Jul)1.290M1.321M12:302 pointsHousing Starts (MoM) (Jul)----------4.6%15:302 pointsAtlanta Fed GDPNow (Q3) 2.5%2.5%18:102 pointsFOMC Member Bowman Speaks--------------------20:302 pointsAPI Weekly Crude Oil Stock----------1.500M23:502 pointsAdjusted Trade Balance-0.08T-0.24T23:502 pointsExports (YoY) (Jul)-2.1%-0.5%23:5... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

Ether ETFs Record-Breaking Inflows Fuel Crypto ETF Boom

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Ether ETFs Record-Breaking Inflows Fuel Crypto ETF Boom The cryptocurrency investment landscape witnessed a historic surge last week, with exchange-traded products (ETPs) across digital assets amassing a staggering $3.75 billion in inflows. Leading this wave was Ether, which recorded an exceptional $2.9 billion in inflows, reinforcing growing institutional interest in altcoin-based ETFs. Ether ETFs Outpace Bitcoin Despite New BTC High Ether ETPs dominated investor attention, even as Bitcoin pri... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

Hong Kong Flags Fraud Risks Amid New Stablecoin Regulations

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Hong Kong Flags Fraud Risks Amid New Stablecoin Regulations A senior official at the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has warned of heightened fraud risks following the enforcement of the city’s new stablecoin regulatory framework. Ye Zhiheng, Executive Director of the Intermediaries Division, cautioned that the introduction of the Stablecoin Ordinance on August 1, 2025, has spurred speculation-driven volatility and irrational investor behavior. Ye noted that some companies saw signif... Hong Kong Flags Fraud Risks Amid New Stablecoin Regulations

Saylor Signals Strategy Will Buy the Bitcoin Dip

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Saylor Signals Strategy Will Buy the Bitcoin Dip Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has confirmed the company’s intent to purchase more Bitcoin amid the recent price dip. Bitcoin is currently trading near $117,000, retreating from its all-time high above $124,000. Earlier this week, Strategy acquired an additional 155 BTC for $18 million, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 628,946 BTC, with a market value approaching $76 billion. The ... crypto news today

Tariff Surplus Could Fund U.S. Bitcoin Reserve

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Tariff Surplus Could Fund U.S. Bitcoin Reserve A new proposal suggests the U.S. government could build a Bitcoin strategic reserve using surplus funds generated by trade tariffs. The plan involves secure, geographically distributed cold storage systems with multi-signature access, proof-of-reserves, and strict budget limitations. Adam Livingston, author of The Bitcoin Age and The Great Harvest, argues that the government has already collected $135.7 billion in customs duties this fiscal y... crypto news

Upcoming economic events 18 August  2025

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Upcoming economic events 18 August  2025 Time(GMT+0/UTC+0)StateImportanceEventForecastPrevious09:002 pointsTrade Balance (Jun)18.1B16.2B22:452 pointsPPI Input (QoQ) (Q2)1.4%2.9% Summary of Upcoming Economic Events on August 18, 2025 Europe – Eurozone Trade Balance Trade Balance (Jun) – 09:00 UTC Forecast: €18.1B (Prev. €16.2B) Impact: A widening surplus suggests stronger exports relative to imports, supporting EUR and Eurozone equity sentiment. A smaller surplus could p... cryptonews today

SEC’s Atkins Eyes Private‑Equity Access for Retail Investors

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SEC’s Atkins Eyes Private‑Equity Access for Retail Investors Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul S. Atkins has unveiled an initiative to expand retail investor access to private equity—an asset class traditionally limited to accredited or institutional participants. This regulatory shift follows an executive order from President Donald Trump, aiming to open 401(k) retirement plans to alternative investments such as crypto and private equity. Atkins, speaking in a televised interview, highligh... Coinatory crypto news

New York Proposes 0.2% Crypto & NFT Tax for Prevention Programs

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New York Proposes 0.2% Crypto & NFT Tax for Prevention Programs Assemblymember Phil Steck has introduced New York Assembly Bill 8966, proposing a 0.2% excise tax on the sale and transfer of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and non‑fungible tokens (NFTs). The bill, if enacted, would take effect on September 1 and apply to all digital asset transactions across the state. Revenue generated from the proposed tax would be allocated to expand substance abuse prevention and intervention programs in ups... cryptocurrency news Coinatory

ETH May Wait Weeks or Months Before New All-Time High

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ETH May Wait Weeks or Months Before New All-Time High While many Ether holders anticipate fresh all-time highs imminently, Nansen analyst Jake Kennis offers a cautionary tone: a decisive breakout may still be a matter of weeks—or even months. “With ETH near its previous ATHs, we may consolidate for a bit, given the very large run‑up in such a short time frame,” Kennis stated. Despite trading just 2 % below its record high of $4,779, ETH briefly retraced to $4,630 following Thursday’s surge—an in... cryptocurrency news

Crypto Address‑Poisoning Scams Cost Victims $1.6M in One Week

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Crypto Address‑Poisoning Scams Cost Victims $1.6M in One Week This week, a wave of sophisticated crypto address‑poisoning scams swept through the market, leading to over $1.6 million in losses for unsuspecting users—surpassing the total losses recorded for the entire month of March. A notable case on Friday involved a user who inadvertently transferred 140 Ether (ETH), worth approximately $636,500, to a spoofed address inserted into their wallet history. According to scam monitoring platforms, the user’... Coinatory

BNB Chain: Building the Bridge Between Wall Street and Main Street

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BNB Chain: Building the Bridge Between Wall Street and Main Street In 2025, BNB Chain has undergone a transformative evolution, positioning the BNB token as a pivotal asset linking institutional finance with mass-market blockchain adoption. With recent technical upgrades—most notably the Maxwell hard fork—block times have been halved to approximately 0.75 seconds, and transaction fees reduced to under $0.01, laying the groundwork for financial-scale use cases such as global remittances and tokenized asset issua... crypto news today

US Spot Ether ETFs Post $729M Inflows as ETH Nears All‑Time High

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US Spot Ether ETFs Post $729M Inflows as ETH Nears All‑Time High U.S. spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded the second-largest single-day inflow on record—$729 million on August 13—as Ethereum’s price climbed toward its all-time high. The surge followed Monday’s record-breaking inflow of $1.02 billion, signaling growing momentum and intensified investor appetite. The $729 million inflow narrowly surpassed the previous high of $727 million set on July 16, when Ether was trading around $3,150. ... Coinatory cryptocurrency news

Altcoin Searches Surge as ETFs and Treasuries Fuel Ethereum Momentum

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Altcoin Searches Surge as ETFs and Treasuries Fuel Ethereum Momentum Investor interest in altcoins—particularly Ethereum—has surged to multi-year highs. According to Google Trends, searches for “altcoin” have reached their highest level since 2021, while “Ethereum” queries are at a two-year peak. This renewed curiosity coincides with a flurry of altcoin-related ETF filings and a notable shift in corporate treasury strategies that increasingly extend beyond Bitcoin. Retail Curiosity Reignites Historically, s... Coinatory cryptonews

Bullish Stock Jumps 218% in NYSE Crypto IPO Debut

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Bullish Stock Jumps 218% in NYSE Crypto IPO Debut In one of the most striking initial public offerings of 2025, cryptocurrency exchange and media firm Bullish surged as much as 218% in its New York Stock Exchange debut, underscoring Wall Street’s mounting demand for regulated digital asset companies. The IPO, priced at $37 per share, exceeded earlier guidance of $32 to $33. Trading under the ticker BLSH, Bullish’s stock rocketed to an intraday peak of $118, before settling in the afternoon a... crypto news today