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Base Explains Network Disruption: Sequencer Glitch Led To 33-Minute Block Production Halt
Base, the Ethereum Layer-2 solution developed by Coinbase, experienced a 33-minute network disruption that halted block production on its Mainnet. The outage occurred on August 5, 2025, and was caused by unexpected on-chain congestion combined with an unprepared backup sequencer. While Base is desig...Bitcoinist
Thu, Aug 7
Binance Data Shows Decline in Leverage: Is a Major Crypto Shakeout Coming?
The global cryptocurrency market has experienced a slight downturn over the past week, with Bitcoin (BTC) struggling to regain its recent highs. Market data from CoinGecko shows the total crypto market capitalization currently stands at approximately $3.79 trillion, representing a 0.4% decline in th...NewsBTC
Thu, Aug 7
Ethereum Price Forecast: Treasury companies are 'better buys' than ETH ETFs - Standard Chartered
Ethereum (ETH) saw a 3% gain on Wednesday following Standard Chartered's report that public entities leveraging the altcoin as their primary reserve asset are a finer investment option than US spot ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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Thu, Aug 7
Binance Former Leader Seeks Quick Exit From $1.8 Billion FTX Lawsuit
Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has moved to shake off a $1.76 billion clawback bid from the now-bankrupt FTX trust. It’s a bold opening move. Based on reports, he argues the case should never have landed in a Delaware court. Related Reading: Crypto Crackdown: Philippines SEC Flags Bybit, OKX...Bitcoinist
Thu, Aug 7
Ethereum Price Lags Despite All-Time High In Daily Transactions – What’s Next For ETH?
The Ethereum (ETH) blockchain is experiencing a renewed surge in network activity, recently reaching a fresh all-time high (ATH) in daily transactions. However, despite this increase in on-chain fundamentals, ETH’s price continues to trade below major resistance levels, raising concerns that b...NewsBTC
Thu, Aug 7
Tim Cook joins Trump at White House for Apple investment announcement
Apple is adding $100 billion to its U.S. manufacturing plans following a closed-door meeting between Tim Cook and President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday. This comes as the company tries to protect its core product line from a new wave of tariffs and stay on the administration’s good side while still depending […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Aug 6
Ethereum Under Trump: Exploring 3 Pathways For Impact From New Crypto Policies
In a recent analysis by The Motley Fool, a private financial and investing advice company based in the US, the implications of President Donald Trump’s support for the cryptocurrency sector have come under scrutiny, particularly regarding Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market c...Bitcoinist
Wed, Aug 6
Bitcoin Bull Run Already Over? Whales Are Bailing, Retail’s Late
CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn used today’s price weakness to publish a granular, 10-part “Bitcoin Market Analysis” on X that dissects the post-ATH landscape with on-chain detail and a clear technical line in the sand. “Bitcoin broke its all-time high, but here’s the catch: long-term holders are [star...NewsBTC
Wed, Aug 6
Ripple Flamed By Caitlin Long: ‘XRP Is Doomed, Banks Don’t Trust It’
Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of Custodia Bank, delivered one of the harshest assessments yet of Ripple and the XRP ecosystem in a recent episode of the Gold Goats ‘n Guns podcast, calling into question the project’s credibility, tokenomics, and long-term viability in institutional finance. In a swe...Bitcoinist
Wed, Aug 6
Uber seeks funds to expand robotaxi business on optimistic Q3 projections
Uber Technologies Inc.’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi revealed that the company is in active engagements with private equity firms and banks to secure funding for its growing robotaxi business just as the firm revealed optimistic Q3 predictions. Speaking on Wednesday, Khosrowshahi outlined a multi-pronged strategy for expanding its robotaxi operations through both partnerships and internal investment. […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Aug 6
Vitalik Buterin says sub-one-hour withdrawal time is now more urgent than stage 2 L2 decentralization
In a post on X, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated that the goal of achieving faster withdrawal times is even more critical than achieving “Stage 2” L2 decentralization, noting that it will help Ethereum L1 remain the dominant economic center of the ecosystem. “Amazing to see so many major L2s now at stage 1,” Buterin […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Aug 6
Long-term TRX holders realized over $1.4 billion in profits within 24 hours
Long-term Tron TRX holders led the token’s recent sell-off to take profits. On-chain analytics platform, Glassnode, disclosed this as an X post after the token recorded $1.4 billion in realized profits within 24 hours. According to the analytics platform, this is the second-largest profit-taking event this year for TRX, with all on-chain metrics showing that […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Aug 6
$750 in This Meme Coin Could Deliver $1.5 Million by 2026, But It’s Not Shiba Inu (SHIB), Dogecoin (DOGE), or Pepe Coin (PEPE)
Few assets in the volatile cryptocurrency market can turn small investments into portfolios worth millions of dollars. Shiba Inu (SHIB) made a fortune for investors that changed their lives with just a few bucks. However, a new meme coin is subtly gaining the same type of traction today, and its foundations are much stronger. That […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Aug 6
Verb Technology Raises $558M to Power TON Strategy And Boost Toncoin Treasury
Verb Technology (Nasdaq: VERB) has raised $558 million through an oversubscribed private placement to transition into TON Strategy Co. (TSC), the first publicly listed firm to adopt Toncoin (TON) as its primary treasury reserve asset. Related Reading: Cardano Glacier Airdrop Is Live — Here’s How To ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Aug 6
Major Win For Crypto: SEC Rules Liquid Staking Activities Outside Securities Regulation
In what could mark a significant advancement for the cryptocurrency industry, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidance regarding liquid staking activities. This development follows a concerted effort by industry leaders, including Jito Labs, Bitwise Asset Management, M...Bitcoinist
Wed, Aug 6
Dogecoin Whales Buy The Dip: $1 Billion DOGE Added
On-chain data shows Dogecoin whales have expanded their holdings recently, a sign that big-money investors are buying the dip. Dogecoin Whales Have Increased Holdings By 1 Billion DOGE In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about the latest trend in the Supply Distribution of the Dogeco...NewsBTC
Wed, Aug 6
Galaxy Digital Stock Drop: Analyst Argues For Higher Valuation Despite Poor Earnings
Shares of Galaxy Digital faced a significant decline on Tuesday following the release of disappointing quarterly earnings and revenue figures. The crypto-investment and data-center company reported earnings per share of $0.8 for the second quarter, falling short of Wall Street’s consensus esti...NewsBTC
Wed, Aug 6
Whales Rotate into Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as Ethereum (ETH) Faces Resistance
In a pivot that’s catching the eye of seasoned crypto analysts, whales are rotating capital into Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as Ethereum (ETH) grapples with persistent resistance near key technical levels. The project is priced at $0.035 in phase 6 of the presale. The 7th phase will appreciate by 14.29% to $0.04. Existing investors are expecting […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Aug 6
White House plans to investigate and penalize banks that refuse services based on political views
The White House is set to crack down on banks that it says have dropped customers because of their political views, following complaints by former President Donald Trump that firms such as JPMorgan and Bank of America refused to handle his accounts. A draft executive order under review would direct financial regulators to examine banks […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Aug 6
US Treasury yields rose to 4.24% after weak demand at the latest 10-year note auction
Treasury yields jumped again on Wednesday after a disappointing 10-year note auction made it clear investors are no longer buying the rally without hesitation. The bidding flopped just enough to shake confidence. The yield on the 10-year climbed to 4.24%, up three basis points from the previous session, and even spiked to 4.28% about 90 […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Aug 6
