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Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said Solana could soon set new all-time highs, mirroring Bitcoin and Ethereum’s record runs earlier this year. Hougan argued that SOL is set to benefit from the same forces that propelled BTC and ETH to new highs this cycle, namely exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows, large capital firms entering the […] The post Bitwise says Solana next to hit fresh highs as institutional adoption wave matures appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin dropped below $108,000 on Friday, and the rest of the crypto market followed. Will $100,000 be BTC's next stop? Key points: Bitcoin risks falling into the $105,000 to $100,000 range over the weekend. Ether has pulled back in the near term, but remains above the crucial $4,094 support. Read more

A wealthy Bitcoin holder is exchanging some of their long-held gains for Ethereum, swapping $216 million worth of BTC for ETH on Friday.

Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters said that xAI demanded more licensing fees from the agentic AI platform or face possible legal action. Agentic AI project Eliza Labs has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI, claiming that the AI company engaged in monopolistic practices meant to “deplatform” agentic AI launchpads. The lawsuit claims that xAI attempted to “extract” valuable information, including technical documentation and usage figures related to the development of Eliza Labs’ platform, to copy its ideas before “banishing” Eliza Labs from xAI. Eliza Labs co-founder Shaw Walters argues in the lawsuit that the relationship between the two companies started off amicably, with xAI inviting Walters to share ideas. He also said that they built on xAI’s application programming interface (API) because it was free. Walters added: Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) holding patterns suggest a potential resumption of the uptrend starting in late September 2025, as long-term accumulation data reveals evolving market dynamics driven by institutional adoption and policy catalysts. CryptoQuant Korean Community Manager Crypto Dan’s analysis reveals that the current cycle differs from previous bull markets due to extended timeframes and flattening momentum […] The post Bitcoin signals uptrend resumption in late September based on holding patterns appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The Ethereum Foundation has paused new grant applications under its Ecosystem Support Program, citing high demand and a move toward strategic funding. Existing grantees continue to receive support, with a redesigned process expected in late 2025 to guide resources across the Ethereum ecosystem. The post Ethereum Ecosystem Support Program Pauses Open Grant Aapplications appeared first on Cryptonews.

Institutional investors now have their first exposure to Hyperliquid’s native token through a Europe-listed crypto ETP. 21Shares, a Switzerland-based asset manager and issuer of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), has listed the Hyperliquid ETP on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The product gives investors exposure to the Hyperliquid token without the need for wallets or onchain custody. In a Friday announcement, the company described Hyperliquid as one of the major venues for decentralized derivatives, claiming it processes more than $8 billion in daily volume, with $2 trillion in trades since its 2023 launch, and roughly 80% of the total decentralized perpetuals activity. The listing, which marks the first institutional-grade product offering exposure to the Hyperliquid protocol, comes just days after Hyperliquid’s token (HYPE) hit a record high of $50.99. Read more

After flashing a green light for Bitcoin and Ethereum products, the SEC is facing a growing pile of applications for crypto ETFs.

Crypto regulation has faced turbulence as the CFTC adopts Nasdaq surveillance while losing commissioners, Bitcoin’s resilience reinforced by Trump adviser David Bailey, and Trump’s team confirms interviews for a successor to Fed Chair Powell, signaling shifts in financial oversight and policy. The post Weekly Crypto Regulation News: CFTC in Turmoil and Trump Eyes Powell Successor appeared first on Cryptonews.

September rate cuts and ETF approvals may trigger a late-2025 bull run.

Polymarket bettors have set a 35% chance that the CLARITY Act will be signed by end-2025, down from 87% on July 17. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has described a September and October committee path and has said the bill could reach President Donald Trump’s desk before year-end, after House passage. The post Polymarket Bettors Give CLARITY Act 35% Chance Of Being Signed Into Law In 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto markets are seeing a “natural rotation” into Ether and altcoins with more potential upside, Nansen’s research analyst told Cointelegraph. Bitcoin whales, or large tokenholders, are selling more of the world’s first cryptocurrency to gain exposure to Ether’s price. The move signals the market’s “natural rotation” into Ether (ETH) and other altcoins with more upside potential, Nicolai Sondergaard, research analyst at crypto intelligence platform Nansen, told Cointelegraph. The growing investor capital rotation occurred despite increasing concerns over incoming selling pressure, due to the Ethereum validator queue reaching an all-time high of nearly $5 billion worth of ETH tokens on Thursday, pushing withdrawal times to a record 18 days, 16 hours. Read more

Amdax has raised €20M to advance its Bitcoin treasury initiative, seeking a €30M round before pursuing a listing on Euronext Amsterdam. The plan targets 1% of supply as regulators and analysts warn of volatility and financing risks. The post Amdax Raises $23M for Bitcoin Treasury – Europe’s Bold Bid to Rival MicroStrategy? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Tokyo-based game developer Gumi Inc. is stepping deeper into digital assets with plans to acquire 2.5 billion yen (equivalent to $17 million) worth of XRP, according to an Aug. 29 announcement. The purchase will be spread across five months from September 2025 through February 2026. According to the firm, the move is designed to give Gumi […] The post Japan-based Gumi commits $17M to XRP amid expansion into global payment networks appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ethereum’s roadmap is entering a “critical inflection point,” say Bitfinex analysts, with the valuation trading at a relative discount compared to Bitcoin. Ether spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen steady growth since their US debut in July 2024, while corporate treasuries tied to the token are also on the rise. Inflows into Ether (ETH) funds climbed 44% this month, rising from $9.5 billion on Aug. 1 to $13.7 billion on Aug. 28, according to cryptocurrency research platform SoSoValue. Market participants say renewed institutional demand is fueling the momentum. “After an extended period of underperformance relative to Bitcoin and a souring investor sentiment, Ethereum has recently experienced a significant revival in the recognition of both its adoption rate and value proposition,” Sygnum Chief Investment Officer Fabian Dori told Cointelegraph. Read more

Stablecoins have reshaped the crypto–banking debate: exchange holdings have hit $68B and market cap tops $280B. Banks have weighed GENIUS Act limits, risk tools from Elliptic, and retail vs. institutional models. The post Banks Race to Integrate Stablecoins as $68B Hits Exchanges – But at What Cost? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The entire crypto market cap has lost over $170 billion in just over a day.

The class action suit had alleged that Strategy misled investors about how a new accounting practice would impact the profitability of the company’s massive Bitcoin holdings.

Combined with Firelight, Flare’s restaking layer, the setup lets companies convert XRP into FXRP and allocate it across decentralized lending, staking and liquidity protocols.