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Bitfinex-backed Plasma announced a strategic partnership with EtherFi on Aug. 29, positioning the stablecoin-focused neobank as a day-one launch partner for the blockchain’s mainnet beta. EtherFi will transfer over $500 million from its Ethereum (ETH) staking vault to Plasma’s platform, providing liquidity for stablecoin-backed yield strategies. The collaboration integrates EtherFi across Plasma’s DeFi ecosystem, providing […] The post Bitfinex-backed Plasma secures EtherFi partnership with $500 million ETH vault integration appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The crypto market has dropped after U.S. inflation data, but three emerging tokens—Bitcoin Hyper, Maxi Doge and Snorter Token—have been described as the next 100x Crypto, combining strong presales, active communities and unique use cases that could support future growth once they list. The post Next 100x Crypto to Buy Now – 29 August appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin has dropped 3.77% on average each September since 2013. With the month approaching, traders are already positioning for what could be another seasonal selloff.

Bitcoin trades near $108K as Eric Trump predicts $1M BTC, Dutch firm Amdax aims for 1% supply, and Strategy wins lawsuit. Can BTC break $120K resistance? The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Eric Trump Targets $1M as Amdax Eyes 1% Supply appeared first on Cryptonews.

The official crypto token of Pudgy Penguins had a tough month, consistent with a broader decline in NFT markets and digital collectibles. Pudgy Penguins’ native token slipped on Friday despite the project’s new title ranking among Apple’s top downloads. The PENGU (PENGU) token fell by nearly 4% on Friday, following the launch of Pudgy Party, a battle royale game released on Android and iOS, regardless the game recording over 50,000 downloads on the Google Play store and landing in the top 10 most downloaded games on Apple’s App Store. Pudgy Penguins is a popular non-fungible token (NFT) project in the crypto space. The project supplements its onchain digital presence with trading cards, plushy penguin-themed toys, video games and other physical merchandise. According to CoinMarketCap, the token declined by over 20% over the past 30 days. Read more

A golden cross between key moving averages has appeared on Solana’s chart – a historically bullish signal that has preceded 1,000%+ gains in previous cycles, strengthening the current Solana price prediction.Top trader Ryan Neuner, followed by nearly 1 million users on X and frequently featured on outlets like CNBC, recently highlighted a SOL/BTC chart showing […] The post Solana Price Prediction: $3B in Fresh Demand + Golden Cross Setup – SOL Will Go Higher Than Most Expect appeared first on Cryptonews.

Tether abandoned plans to freeze its dollar-pegged USDT tokens on several older blockchains and is choosing instead to classify them as “unsupported,” according to an Aug. 29 statement. The change applies to networks such as Bitcoin Cash, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand, among others. Users will still be able to move tokens across wallets, but Tether […] The post Tether abandons plan to freeze USDT on legacy crypto networks, classifies them ‘unsupported’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Paolo Ardoino said that USDT on RGB is a major step toward a "freer financial future" built on Bitcoin's security.

The lawsuit claims that Elon Musk's X used Eliza Labs' data, then launched near-identical AI agents via xAI.

Bitcoin’s sell-off accelerates as macroeconomic challenges prompt stock and crypto traders to cut risk. Key takeaways: Rising US trade deficits, insider stock sales, and weak Chinese banks heightened global investor caution. Whales and miners keep selling Bitcoin, but macroeconomic weakness remains the dominant driver. Read more

Gryphon Digital Mining shareholders approve the merger with Trump family-linked American Bitcoin, paving the way for Nasdaq debut under ticker ABTC. Gryphon Digital Mining, a publicly traded Bitcoin miner based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has received final shareholder approval to merge with American Bitcoin, a mining company linked to US President Donald Trump’s family. Shareholders approved the stock-for-stock merger on Wednesday, with the company announcing the decision on Friday. As part of the deal, a reverse five-to-one stock split and new listing are scheduled for 5:00 pm ET on Sept. 2. Once the reverse split is complete, the combined entity will adopt the American Bitcoin name and begin trading under the ticker symbol “ABTC.” Read more

A dismissal with prejudice means that the plaintiffs can’t amend the complaint and refile the suit, according to the general counsel for Duoro Labs. Lead plaintiffs and an investor have voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against Bitcoin treasury company Strategy, permanently ending the case, according to a court filing obtained by Cointelegraph. The move represents a potential win for crypto treasury companies, with Strategy standing as the industry’s largest player. According to a Thursday court filing, two lead plaintiffs, Michelle Clarity and Mehmet Cihan Unlusoy, and an investor representing other shareholders, submitted the stipulation for dismissal. “The dismissal with respect to Co-Lead Plaintiffs’ claims and Anas Hamza’s claims, but not absent class members’ claims, is with prejudice,” the court document reads. In addition, “the Action has not been certified as a class action.” Read more

BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum (ETH) Trust ETF (ETHA) recorded $1.244 billion in weekly inflows from Aug. 18-22, ranking second among all 4,400-plus ETFs tracked during the period. NovaDius Wealth president Nate Geraci noted in an Aug. 29 post via X that only Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF outperformed ETHA’s with $1.711 billion in weekly flows. He also […] The post BlackRock Ethereum ETF captures second-highest weekly inflows among over 4,400 ETFs appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ether price dipped under the $4,300 support as September seasonality heightens correction risks. Key takeaways: Ether slipped under $4,300 after failing to sustain momentum above $4,700, with $338 million in liquidations adding to the sell pressure. Analysts highlight $4,300 as a pivotal support, but the history of September weakness raises the risk of a 10% drawdown. Read more

BlackRock has moved millions in Bitcoin days after $1B ETF buys, with repeated 300 BTC transfers pointing to ETF settlement or rebalancing. Arkham has tracked a $98.95B crypto portfolio, led by 746,016 BTC and 3.762M ETH, while ETH wallets have stayed static.   The post BlackRock Offloads Millions in BTC After Weekly Buys – Market ‘Manipulation’ or Routine Rebalance? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Eliza Labs and founder Shaw Walters filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against social media platform X on Aug. 27. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiffs are alleging that the social media platform fraudulently extracted technical information about their AI agents before deplatforming them and launching competing products. The complaint seeks damages exceeding $75,000 and immediate […] The post Eliza Labs files antitrust lawsuit against X, alleging AI agent monopolization appeared first on CryptoSlate.

TRX inches toward price discovery, but extreme greed and stretched valuation bands risk derailing momentum.

Japan readies its first yen-backed stablecoin, signaling a shift from regulatory caution to active participation in digital finance. Japan was the first country to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Yet, until now, it has taken a seemingly passive role in the technology, with no blockchain-based representation of its national currency, the yen. That may soon change.  After years of quiet infrastructure development, Japan is preparing to launch its first fully collateralized, yen-backed stablecoin later this year. Takashi Tezuka, Japan’s country manager at Web3 infrastructure provider Startale Group, told Cointelegraph that the gap between Japan and the United States on stablecoins reflects a deeper philosophical difference. Read more

Ethereum has recorded four-year highs in August, with $320B in transactions as fees have fallen; DEX volume $135B; TVL near $240B. U.S. ETFs have reached $30.17B (5.4% of market cap), led by BlackRock at $17.2B, with Fidelity at $3.7B and Bitwise at $3.2B. The post Ethereum Shatters On-Chain Records: $135B DEX Volume, 48M TXs, $240B TVL – What’s Driving It? appeared first on Cryptonews.

ChatGPT's Bitcoin Analysis has outlined BTC near $108.8K after losing $110K, trading below the 20/50/100/200-day EMAs with RSI near oversold and a bearish MACD. It has mapped support at $108.5K–$105K and raised $99K as next area if lost, amid institutional selling and altcoin treasury rotation.   The post ChatGPT’s Bitcoin Analysis Flags $108K Breakdown – Can Support Hold at $105K? appeared first on Cryptonews.