Arbitrum’s forecast shows cautious growth, Chainlink’s rally reflects strong demand, but BlockDAG takes the lead supported by a $385M presale. Arbitrum Price Holds, Chainlink Struggles for Direction, While BlockDAG’s $385M Presale Steals the Spotlight The crypto market never stands still, and every token is battling for investor attention and trust. Looking at projects like Arbitrum …
Monthly archives: August 2025
Best Crypto Coins in 2025: BlockDAG, Hyperliquid, Aptos & Hedera Lead
Get to know the best crypto coins for 2025, from BlockDAG’s 36× presale, to Hyperliquid’s $6B DeFi surge, Aptos’s growth, & Hedera’s spotlight. Here’s Why BlockDAG, Hyperliquid, Aptos, & Hedera Might Be the Best Crypto Coins Right Now As 2025 approaches, the crypto market is bracing for what could be one of its biggest years …
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BlockDAG: Quietly Building Toward a Top 50 Market Disruption
BlockDAG is raising $383M+, attracting 4,500+ developers, & onboarding millions of users, setting the stage for its rise into the top 50 cryptos. Is BlockDAG About to Explode Into the Top 50? The $383M Presale Says Yes In a market crowded with Layer 1 projects competing for visibility through sponsorships, influencers, and flashy campaigns, BlockDAG …
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Wall Street Loads Ethereum ETFs as ETH Price Nears $4,600
TLDR: Ethereum ETFs pulled in $307M in a single day, fueling $1.8B inflows over five trading sessions. Ethereum is trading near $4,600, with traders watching for a breakout toward the $4,800 range. If ETH rejects $4,600, support at $4,430 could form a higher low before testing $4,300. Wall Street inflows signal rising institutional demand, with …
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Bitget Records Over Half a Trillion Monthly Derivatives Average, Tops ETH and SOL Liquidity in CoinDesk Report
This content is provided by a sponsor. Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has been spotlighted in a newly released CoinDesk Market Data Deep-Dive report for its breakout performance across trading volume, institutional adoption, and liquidity leadership. Between November 2023 and June 2025, Bitget recorded a cumulative $11.5 trillion in derivatives volume, …
Hemi Raises $15M to Power Bitcoin DeFi Programmability
Hemi has closed a $15 million growth round led by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), Republic Digital and HyperChain Capital, bringing total project funding to $30 million as the company positions itself as an infrastructure layer for Bitcoin programmability within EVM-compatible decentralized finance. The startup says its Hemi Virtual Machine embeds a full Bitcoin node …
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Brazil Denounces Dollar Weaponization, Upholds Right to Trade in National Currencies
Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s finance minister, recently criticized the so‑called “weaponization” of the U.S. dollar, warning of its pernicious effects on the currency’s reserve status. Haddad also said Brazil would challenge the 50% tariff regime in court. Brazil Criticizes Dollar Weaponization Trend, Vows to Fight Tariffs in Court The government of Brazil has criticized the Trump …
Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Tokenizes Portion of $50M BTC‑Backed Loan for Ledn
Sygnum announced it arranged a $50 million BTC‑backed syndicated loan for Ledn, with a portion of the facility tokenized using Sygnum’s end‑to‑end issuance platform, marking a further step toward tokenized private credit for institutional and qualified investors. The transaction, described as 2x oversubscribed, follows Sygnum’s August 2024 issuance of the industry’s first BTC‑backed syndicated loan …
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Bali Hosted Coinfest Asia 2025, Welcoming 10,000 Crypto Enthusiasts to the World’s Largest Crypto Festival
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. BALI, Indonesia, Aug. 21, 2025 – Coinfest Asia 2025, the world’s largest crypto festival, officially opened on 21st August at Nuanu Creative City in Bali, bringing together 10,000 attendees from more than 90 countries. With 300 speakers and 100 side events, the opening day underscored Southeast …
Defi Coalition Asks Congress to Implement Protections for Developers in Upcoming Legislation
The Defi Education Fund and 111 institutions sent a letter to Congress requesting explicit protections for blockchain developers in upcoming regulations. The coalition stressed that without these protections, it “cannot support a market-structure bill.” 112-Institution Defi Coalition Pushes Congress for Blockchain Development Protections Institutions are taking action to ensure the future of blockchain development in …
Tom Lee Predicts ETH Surge to $12K, Urges Investors to ‘Buy the Dip’ Ahead of September Pullback
Tom Lee predicts that ethereum could reach $5,500 in the coming weeks, with a year-end target of $10,000 to $12,000. Recent Market Volatility and Investor Confidence According to a prominent ethereum ( ETH) bull and chairman of Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Tom Lee, the second-largest digital asset is poised to reach $5,500 in the next couple …
Hut 8 Secures $330M Credit From Two Prime, Coinbase to Back 1.5 GW US Expansion
Hut 8 plans to develop four large-scale infrastructure sites across the U.S, advancing 1,530 megawatts (MW) of capacity as part of its strategy to grow beyond bitcoin mining into broader digital infrastructure. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin …
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Google Cloud Launches Universal Ledger to Accelerate Payments Innovation
After a year of explosive stablecoin growth, Google Cloud has unveiled its Universal Ledger (GCUL), a programmable, compliance-ready platform designed to modernize payments and digital asset settlement for banks and institutions. From Stablecoin Surge to GCUL: Google Cloud Reimagines Financial Infrastructure Stablecoins proved their staying power in 2024, processing $30 trillion in transactions, a staggering …
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Ethereum by the Numbers: Network Fees Stay Low as Onchain Use Holds Steady
As August winds down, readings on Ethereum’s supply, fees, throughput, holders and overall price point to a week with positive net issuance, steady onchain use, and relatively low transaction costs. Ethereum Under the Hood Blockchair’s supply trajectory data indicates Ethereum’s circulating amount has flattened since the 2022 transition to proof-of-stake (PoS) and sits in the …
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USDC Gains Ground in Banking as Circle Teams up With Finastra for Global Transfers
A major leap in global finance is underway as USDC settlement integrates into banking infrastructure, unlocking faster, cheaper international payments without disrupting existing fiat systems. Circle and Finastra Forge Alliance to Bring USDC Settlement to Banks Worldwide Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) announced on Aug. 27, 2025, a strategic partnership with financial software provider …