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A bullish regulatory tailwind is forming as the SEC clarifies its stance on crypto, liquid staking and tokenization — with institutional investors and IPOs responding in kind. The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) historic shift in favor of digital assets is emerging as one of the most significant developments of the current Trump administration. Yet, investors may not fully grasp what it means for crypto adoption and its integration into the core of American financial services. That’s one of the key takeaways from recent remarks by Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, who believes markets are underestimating the regulatory tailwinds now forming in the world’s largest economy. Project Crypto, the SEC’s initiative to modernize its approach to digital assets, was unveiled last week in direct response to the White House’s Working Group on Digital Assets. The program aims to create clearer, more consistent crypto regulations going forward. Read more

The tailwinds remain “incredibly strong” for Bitcoin, according to Hashdex Head of Global Markets Insights Gerry O’Shea.

Ethereum (ETH) surged past the $4,000 mark on Aug. 8, hitting its highest level this year after a sustained market rally that saw it gain nearly 50% in the past month. Data from CryptoSlate shows the asset peaked at $4,047 during US trading hours. Notably, the last time ETH traded above $4,000 was in December […] The post Ethereum rallies above $4,000 following blistering 50% surge in a month appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Two Seas Capital has opposed CoreWeave’s all-stock acquisition of Core Scientific, asserting the valuation and structure leave investors exposed to post-closing price swings. The move has reflected wider scrutiny of equity-only deals in AI infrastructure. The post Core Scientific’s Largest Active Shareholder to Vote Against CoreWeave Acquisition appeared first on Cryptonews.

The UN has forecast a 40% water shortfall by 2030. Water Tokenization has been applied via Hypercube’s reclaimed-water credits on Algorand and WaterLab’s tokenized desalination contracts, while TeamWater and The Giving Block have raised crypto for clean water access.   The post Can Tokenization Unlock Sustainable Water? Hypercube, WaterLab, and Algorand Bet Big appeared first on Cryptonews.

Sygnum and Amina banks have added SUI trading, custody and lending products for professional investors.

Markets are pumping on another pro-crypto Trump executive order. Will it last? The charts suggest growing optimism.

Crypto Regulation has advanced this week. Trump has signed executive orders on 401(k) access to digital assets and debanking, and has nominated Stephen Miran. The SEC has clarified that some liquid staking is not securities, and Chair Paul Atkins has pledged to keep crypto innovation in the U.S.   The post Weekly Crypto Regulation Roundup: Trump Backs Crypto in 401(K) Accounts, and SEC Embraces Liquid Staking appeared first on Cryptonews.

Nasdaq-listed Verb Technology has raised $558 million in a private placement to establish the first publicly listed company dedicated to holding Toncoin (TON) as a treasury reserve asset. The financing round, which was upsized and oversubscribed, was led by Kingsway Capital and drew participation from over 110 institutional and crypto-native investors. Notable backers include Vy […] The post Nasdaq-listed Verb secures $558M in funding for TON treasury, initiates rebrand appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The net gamma exposure of dealers in the Deribit-listed ether options market is negative between $4,000 and $4,400.

Mantle ($MNT) has climbed 4.6% to $1.07 as Layer 2 tokens have advanced, supported by partnerships, EigenLayer data availability, and rising DeFi activity. The team has outlined Mantle Banking and a $400M MI4 fund, while TVL has reached $242.65M amid mixed short-term technicals. The post Mantle ($MNT) Jumps 4.6% to $1.07 – Breakout Ahead or Bull Trap? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Four state-level lawsuits against three celebrities and individuals tied to the EMAX token may proceed after a California judge’s ruling. Investors who were parties to a 2022 lawsuit may be closer to pursuing legal action against celebrities who promoted the EthereumMax (EMAX) token after a recent decision by a California judge. In a Wednesday filing in the US District Court for the Central District of California, Judge Michael Fitzgerald granted a motion allowing class-action lawsuits filed in four US states to move forward, but denied the request for a nationwide class against EMAX promoters. The order will allow cases involving investors who purchased EMAX between May 2021 and June 2021 to continue in New York, California, Florida and New Jersey. “Plaintiffs have demonstrated that the proposed state classes comport with the requirements of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure,” the Wednesday filing reads. “However, the risk of inappropriate extraterritorial application of California and Florida law is simply t...

$LINK has risen 10% to $19.28 as demand for Chainlink’s oracle, automation, and CCIP services has increased. Institutions including JPMorgan, Lloyds, BNP Paribas, and Mastercard have tested integrations. Staking covers 6.4% of market cap, while onchain fees have supported activity.   The post $LINK Jumps 10% to $19.28 Amid JPMorgan, Mastercard Chainlink Integrations appeared first on Cryptonews.

Altcoin Season has remained selective, with the Altcoin Season Index at 37 as Bitcoin dominance has held above 60%. XRP, Stellar, and Chainlink have drawn flows on liquidity and utility, with traders favoring infrastructure roles, range-bound setups, and measured targets over high-risk rotation.   The post Altcoin Season Index at 37: Bitcoin Dominates as XRP, Stellar, Chainlink Rise appeared first on Cryptonews.

Sygnum is expanding regulated Sui blockchain access for institutional clients with custody and trading, and plans to add staking and collateral-backed loans later this year.

Donations to the embattled software developer increased after Wednesday’s partial verdict and the possibility of a retrial. Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s legal defense fund is seeing an influx of donations as the software creator’s defense team preps for a possible retrial on charges of money laundering and sanctions violations. The Ethereum Foundation on Thursday said it will match up to $500,000 in donations to Storm’s defense fund. The jury in Storm’s trial was deadlocked — unable to reach a unanimous verdict — on two of the three counts against him, finding the developer guilty of running an unlicensed money transmitter. “Mistrials by hung juries do not trigger double jeopardy, so the defendant can be tried again,” Brandon Ferrick, general counsel at Douro Labs, told Cointelegraph.  Read more

The company is moving to become an "everything exchange," its CEO said.

A 3,465% increase in SHIB’s burn rate is favoring a bullish Shiba Inu price prediction as a lower circulating supply could boost the second most valuable meme coin in the space.Data from Shib Burn shows that, on Wednesday, a total of 9.81 million SHIB tokens were burned automatically. Of that total, 9.47 million were taken […] The post Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Burn Rate Explodes 3,465% in 24 Hours – Is $1 SHIB Now in Play? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ukraine has had some regulatory starts and stops when it comes to crypto, though momentum for a regulatory bill has picked up since 2024. Ukraine’s parliament plans to conduct the initial reading of a crypto regulation bill by late August, according to government officials. The legislation, if approved, could establish a legal framework for digital assets aligned with European standards. “The preparation of a draft law on taxation of transactions with virtual assets is currently in the final stage,” Danylo Hetmantsev, head of the parliamentary committee on finance, tax and customs policy, told Cointelegraph. “It is estimated that its submission for the first reading in the Verkhovna Rada is scheduled for the end of August 2025.” Read more

Stellar’s $XLM has risen 11% to $0.45 as Protocol 23 has neared a vote and legal clarity from the XRP case has improved confidence. Trading volume has surpassed $1B, RWA activity has grown month over month, and Visa ties and remittances use have supported interest. The post $XLM Price Soars 11%, Can Stellar Break $0.48 Ahead of CPI Data? appeared first on Cryptonews.