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Corporate Bitcoin treasuries nearly doubled in H1 2025, but analysts warn some firms may be using crypto reserves as a short-term PR boost. Corporate adoption of crypto in treasury management is growing rapidly. In the first half of 2025, the tally of public companies holding BTC nearly doubled, according to a report from K33 Research. K33 revealed that between December 2024 and June 2025, the number of listed firms with Bitcoin (BTC) on their balance sheets climbed from 70 to 134, amassing a total of 244,991 BTC. The trend is drawing comparisons to earlier waves of corporate gold adoption. “There are clear parallels, particularly around providing a means for investors to access an underlying asset which they may have previously struggled to access,” Mike Foy, chief financial officer at AMINA Bank, told Cointelegraph. Read more

Ethereum-focused SharpLink’s stock climbed more than 15% to trade above $20 after the company’s board approved a $1.5 billion stock repurchase program. In its Aug. 22 press statement, SharpLink explained that the authorization allows for buybacks through multiple channels, including open-market purchases and privately negotiated deals. The company emphasized that the scale of repurchases will […] The post SharpLink stock soars 15% after $1.5B buyback plan amid Ethereum market rally appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin’s price has been retracing after setting a new all-time high above $124K. However, following yesterday’s Federal Reserve announcement regarding a possible interest rate cut, the market found support at a key level and bounced. If this zone continues to hold, BTC could be primed for another upward rally. By Shayan The Daily Chart On […]

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ADA had dipped to $0.82 before the market-wide explosion.

Thai police have arrested a South Korean man accused of helping a call center gang launder over $50 million in crypto into gold. Thai authorities have arrested a South Korean man accused of helping a call center gang launder cryptocurrencies into gold worth more than $50 million. The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) said officers apprehended Han, 33, at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Saturday under a warrant issued in February, according to a report from The Nation. He faces charges of fraud, computer crimes, money laundering, and involvement in a criminal syndicate. The case stems from a large-scale call center scam that began in early 2024. Victims were lured into “investment opportunities” promising 30%–50% returns. Initial payouts created a false sense of security, but as deposits grew, withdrawals were blocked with claims that investors had failed to meet requirements. Read more

Solana trades near $204 after an 11% surge. A breakout above $210 could trigger a 10% rally toward $228, with momentum building for a push to $250. The post Solana Price Prediction: Breaking These Key Resistance Levels Could Bring Another 10% Rise appeared first on Cryptonews.

A wave of asset managers filed updated paperwork for spot XRP ETFs on Friday, signaling a renewed push to secure approval from the SEC. The post Grayscale, Bitwise Among Firms Updating Filings for Spot XRP ETFs appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum jumps to $4,700 with a $569B market cap. Key levels point to $5,300 and $5,700, with ETH building momentum for a possible push toward $6,000. The post Ethereum Price Prediction: With a $569B Market Cap, Is the New All-Time High Just the Beginning for ETH? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin holds $116K as Powell’s rate cut signal, Philippines’ 10K BTC reserve plan, and Taiwan’s crackdown fuel optimism for a breakout toward $130K. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Powell’s Cut Signal, Philippines’ 10K BTC Plan, Taiwan Crackdown Drive Path to $130K appeared first on Cryptonews.

A popular crypto sentiment tracker surged back into Greed on Saturday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible rate cut in September. Crypto sentiment returned to greed on Saturday as the crypto market surged, following dovish comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that raised speculation of a possible rate cut in September. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which measures overall crypto market sentiment, rose to a “Greed” score of 60 on Saturday, up 10 points from Friday’s “Neutral” reading of 50, after briefly dipping into Fear earlier in the week.  The rebound came after Powell’s speech at the annual Jackson Hole economic symposium on Friday, where he said that the current conditions in inflation and the labor market “may warrant adjusting” the Fed’s monetary policy stance. Read more

DOGE's price action shows potential for further gains, with support at $0.21 and resistance at $0.24.

High-leverage trader James Wynn is back in the spotlight with a 25x Ether long showing strong gains, while his parallel Dogecoin bet is struggling in the red. James Wynn, a crypto trader known for his high-leverage crypto bets, has entered a massive leveraged position on Ether (ETH), opening a 25x long as ETH pushes to fresh highs above $4,860. According to onchain data, Wynn deployed roughly $5,568 in margin to control a 29.3 Ether position valued at $139,215, with an average entry price of $4,239. At the time of writing, the position is showing unrealized gains of $14,888, representing a return of more than 267%. Wynn is also running a 10x Dogecoin (DOGE) long, valued at $206,130 for 867,335 DOGE. Entered at an average price of $0.2398, the trade is slightly underwater, showing an unrealized loss of $1,886 with DOGE currently near $0.237. Read more

Powell’s dovish tone sent ether to fresh highs, but nearly $400 million in liquidations show just how stretched traders were heading into the move.

While whales booking profits created near-term pressure, some analysts argue that structural flows continue to point higher if resistance levels give way.

While Powell's stance supports a crypto rally, potential risks include corporate treasury adoption challenges and equity market volatility.

Trish Turner has resigned as head of the IRS crypto division after only a few months in the role and is reportedly moving to the private sector. Trish Turner has stepped down as head of the US Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) digital assets division, just three months into the role. “After more than 20 years with the IRS, I have closed an extraordinary chapter of my career with deep appreciation for those who shaped my journey and made the work so meaningful,” Turner said in a LinkedIn post on Friday. “Together, we navigated complex challenges, built lasting programs, and laid the groundwork for the IRS’s digital asset strategy as it shifted from niche to mainstream,” Turner added. Read more

Concerns are rising among Bitcoiners over institutions doing "institutional-like things" with Bitcoin, Preston Pysh said in a recent podcast interview. Early Bitcoin adopters aren’t likely to stop being skeptical of institutional adoption anytime soon, says Bitcoin venture fund Ego Death Capital co-founder, Preston Pysh. “Part of that culture that brought it to where it is, is looking at where this is all going and saying no, no, no, no, this is all moving in a bad direction,” Pysh told Natalie Brunell on the Coin Stories podcast on Friday. Pysh said that institutions engaging in “institutional-like things,” such as Bitcoin (BTC) derivatives, have some Bitcoiners concerned about the long-term impact and whether Bitcoin can still serve as the safe-haven asset it once was. Read more