Crypto

  • Is Pi Coin Resurfacing? PI Price Primed for Recovery, Pumps 4% Overnight
    Cryptonews.com - 13:59 Aug 21, 2025
    Pi Coin went up by as much as 4% in the past 24 hours and currently stands above $0.36. Trading volumes have exploded by 64% during this period and the price action seems to be favoring a bullish Pi Coin price prediction despite the token’s latest retreat.Pi’s daily trading volumes have been under $100 million […] The post Is Pi Coin Resurfacing? PI Price Primed for Recovery, Pumps 4% Overnight appeared first on Cryptonews.
  • Kanye West YZY sniper wallet linked to $21M LIBRA extraction scheme: Analysts
    Cointelegraph.com - 13:46 Aug 21, 2025
    Onchain sleuth found YZY sniper wallets tied to LIBRA, extracting $23 million in suspected insider gains across both token launches. An onchain investigation by pseudonymous analyst Dethective linked a wallet that sniped the Kanye West-themed token YZY to another set of wallets behind the LIBRA token, suggesting that the same operator extracted tens of millions of dollars using insider knowledge. In a series of X posts on Thursday, Dethective revealed that a YZY sniper wallet managed to buy $250,000 worth of tokens at just $0.20, far below the price most traders paid. Within minutes, the wallet secured over $1 million in profit, which was later funneled into a treasury wallet. The same treasury wallet had also received large sums from wallets tied to LIBRA’s launch six months ago. Two “Libra sniper” wallets extracted a combined $21 million. In total, nearly $23 million was pulled across the YZY and LIBRA launches, with funds later moved to Kamino or Binance. Read more
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  • OKB Price Prediction: OKB Continues to Pump Hard, Is $220 Within Reach Today?
    Cryptonews.com - 13:46 Aug 21, 2025
    After a massive token burn that reduced its circulating supply from 300 million to just 21 million, OKB has booked a 100% gain in the past 7 days and the latest price action favors a bullish OKB price prediction as the token just surpassed the $200 mark.It has been a wild ride for OKB investors […] The post OKB Price Prediction: OKB Continues to Pump Hard, Is $220 Within Reach Today? appeared first on Cryptonews.
  • AI Coins Defy The Odds: NEAR Price Up 3% Despite Meta AI Hiring Freeze And Market Downturn, What’s Next?
    Cryptonews.com - 13:35 Aug 21, 2025
    Near managed to stay in positive territory even though the market has plummeted lately. This AI token seems to be resilient to the latest bad news from the tech industry and could deliver sizable gains in the future according to one popular trader.Just a few hours ago, Meta Platforms announced that it will temporarily stop […] The post AI Coins Defy The Odds: NEAR Price Up 3% Despite Meta AI Hiring Freeze And Market Downturn, What’s Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.
  • MetaMask to roll out wallet-native mUSD dollar stablecoin
    Cointelegraph.com - 13:31 Aug 21, 2025
    MetaMask will roll out its mUSD stablecoin in 2025, launching first on Ethereum and Consensys’ Linea network for use across Web3 applications. MetaMask, the self-custodial crypto wallet owned by Consensys, said Thursday it will launch a dollar-backed stablecoin called MetaMask USD (mUSD). MetaMask said on Thursday that the stablecoin will be issued by Bridge, an issuance and orchestration platform for stablecoins that was acquired by the payments platform Stripe, and will be powered by the liquidity platform M0.  MUSD will be integrated into the MetaMask wallet, allowing use of the stablecoin across Web3 applications. MetaMask said the stablecoin is designed for cross-chain use through M0’s liquidity network. Read more
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  • From lawsuits to legislation: How Washington is shaping crypto’s future
    Cointelegraph.com - 13:30 Aug 21, 2025
    The latest Clear Crypto Podcast explores insights into US crypto policy, the GENIUS Act, Solana’s lobbying strategy and Washington’s new embrace of blockchain. For years, Washington was considered hostile territory for the cryptocurrency industry. Regulatory crackdowns, lawsuits and policy uncertainty drove many builders overseas and left advocates fighting uphill battles on Capitol Hill. But as Kristin Smith, president of the Solana Policy Institute, explains in the latest episode of the Clear Crypto Podcast, the tide has turned in a dramatic way. Smith, a longtime policy leader in Washington and former CEO of the Blockchain Association, joined hosts Nathan Jeffay and Gareth Jenkinson to unpack the shifting US regulatory environment. Read more
  • Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Price Rebounds Above $113K, Is $120K In Sight Today?
    Cryptonews.com - 13:25 Aug 21, 2025
    Bitcoin price rebounds above $113K after Musk’s denial of WSJ report and Binance’s Plasma stablecoin move. Can BTC reclaim $120K soon? The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Price Rebounds Above $113K, Is $120K In Sight Today? appeared first on Cryptonews.
  • Age verification has made a colossal misstep, and blockchain needs to get involved
    Cointelegraph.com - 13:21 Aug 21, 2025
    Current age verification drives users to VPNs and sketchy sites. Blockchain can prove you’re over 18 without exposing your identity to data breaches. Opinion by: Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki, CEO of Concordium The recent push to protect minors when it comes to adult content has been much needed. Having now taken effect in the UK, this ongoing movement is not slowing down, with other European markets and the US facing the same restrictions.  As websites have instituted age verification software, however, problems have arisen. To avoid age verification, users either try to avoid the process or look for a less compliant provider. In either case, people are not adopting this new process, meaning minors are still at risk. Read more
  • Can privacy survive in US crypto policy after Roman Storm’s conviction?
    Cointelegraph.com - 13:15 Aug 21, 2025
    Legal experts say Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash conviction underscores the ongoing clash between privacy and security, echoing past encryption fights. Roman Storms conviction over Tornado Cash has sparked a debate about whether US authorities are narrowing crypto privacy rights despite the White Houses recent report emphasizing the importance of self-custody and individual freedoms. The case has drawn comparisons to earlier battles over Silk Road, raising questions about criminal intent, control of immutable smart contracts and whether privacy itself can ever outweigh security concerns. Meanwhile, the White House is pushing for a clear taxonomy of digital assets commodity or security highlighting how unresolved definitions and liability standards continue to shape US crypto policy discussions. To explore the legal implications of Storms conviction and the broader policy context, Magazine spoke with Joshua Chu of the Hong Kong Web3 Association, Yuriy Brisov of UK law firm Digital & Analogue Partners and Charlyn H...
  • Can privacy survive in US crypto policy after Roman Storm’s conviction?
    Cointelegraph.com - 13:15 Aug 21, 2025
    Legal experts say Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash conviction underscores the ongoing clash between privacy and security, echoing past encryption fights. Roman Storms conviction over Tornado Cash has sparked a debate about whether US authorities are narrowing crypto privacy rights despite the White Houses recent report emphasizing the importance of self-custody and individual freedoms. The case has drawn comparisons to earlier battles over Silk Road, raising questions about criminal intent, control of immutable smart contracts and whether privacy itself can ever outweigh security concerns. Meanwhile, the White House is pushing for a clear taxonomy of digital assets commodity or security highlighting how unresolved definitions and liability standards continue to shape US crypto policy discussions. To explore the legal implications of Storms conviction and the broader policy context, Magazine spoke with Joshua Chu of the Hong Kong Web3 Association, Yuriy Brisov of UK law firm Digital & Analogue Partners and Charlyn H...
  • US Commerce official buys Bitcoin as Trump tariffs shake markets
    Cointelegraph.com - 13:12 Aug 21, 2025
    US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has been scooping up stock in companies that could benefit from tariffs, as well as investing in Bitcoin funds. As US President Donald Trump’s tariffs create an unpredictable trade environment, some members of his administration have been investing in sectors influenced by his policies, including Bitcoin (BTC).  On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced it would extend the tariff delay on China. At the same time, the United States Commerce Department will introduce aluminum tariffs on over 400 different products, including wind turbines, mobile cranes, railcars, motorcycles and construction equipment. The unpredictability of Trump’s trade tariffs has raised concerns among national trade groups like the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC), which said they are “delaying growth, disrupting operations, and raising legal concerns among companies.” Read more
  • Scammer Poses as UK Police Chief to Steal $2.8M Bitcoin Through Phishing Attack
    Cryptonews.com - 13:04 Aug 21, 2025
    North Wales Police investigate sophisticated phishing scam where criminals posing as senior UK law enforcement officers stole £2.1M ($2.8M) in Bitcoin from a cold storage holder through an elaborate social engineering scheme claiming a security breach, while the crypto crime wave escalates with corrupt officials and 32 violent physical attacks reported globally. The post Scammer Poses as UK Police Chief to Steal $2.8M Bitcoin Through Phishing Attack appeared first on Cryptonews.
  • Bitget Wallet Integrates Aerodrome DEX on Base – Unlocking cbETH and cbBTC Liquidity
    Cryptonews.com - 13:02 Aug 21, 2025
    Bitget Wallet has integrated Aerodrome, the key liquidity hub on Base, into its app. The move has given users seamless access to Base-native assets like cbETH and cbBTC, in-app token swaps, liquidity pools, GetGas support for transactions, and a dedicated discovery zone showcasing Base DApps and tools. The post Bitget Wallet Integrates Aerodrome DEX on Base – Unlocking cbETH and cbBTC Liquidity appeared first on Cryptonews.
  • RWA protocol exploits reach $14.6M in H1 2025, surpassing 2024
    Cointelegraph.com - 13:00 Aug 21, 2025
    Real-world asset protocols present an “evolving” threat landscape that offers a larger attack surface for hackers, according to CertiK. Cryptocurrency hackers are targeting real-world asset (RWA) tokenization protocols, posing a security threat to the increasing institutional demand for this emerging blockchain sector. Real-world asset tokenization refers to financial and other tangible assets minted on the immutable blockchain ledger, increasing investor accessibility and trading opportunities for these assets. Hackers have started targeting RWA protocols, as losses from RWA-specific exploits reached $14.6 million during the first half of 2025, according to a report by blockchain security firm CertiK and shared with Cointelegraph. Read more
  • Optimism Taps Flashbots to Supercharge OP Stack Sequencing
    CoinDesk - 13:00 Aug 21, 2025
    The partnership centers on sequencing, the behind-the-scenes process that determines how quickly a transaction confirms, which trades are prioritized, and how much users ultimately pay.
  • Kerberus acquires Pocket Universe to build crypto antivirus
    Cointelegraph.com - 12:56 Aug 21, 2025
    Following the Pocket Universe acquisition, Kerberus plans to build a dedicated antivirus for crypto to protect users from increasing malware attacks. Cryptocurrency security platform Kerberus acquired Pocket Universe, a popular fraud prevention and browser extension, to build a dedicated antivirus for crypto. Kerberus Cyber Security has acquired Refract, the developer of Pocket Universe, in a seven-figure deal, the firm said in a statement to Cointelegraph on Thursday. Following the acquisition, Kerberus plans to integrate Pocket Universe with its own security extension, Sentinel3, expand protection to all Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains and Solana, and develop a crypto antivirus. Read more
  • Ether Outpaces Bitcoin as ETF Inflows, Corporate Buying Accelerate: JPMorgan
    CoinDesk - 12:54 Aug 21, 2025
    The bank said ether holdings in both exchange-traded funds and corporate treasuries could rise further.
  • Morning Minute: CME & Fanduel Bring Prediction Markets to the Masses
    Decrypt - 12:35 Aug 21, 2025
    The new event contracts platform will make it easier for everyday users to bet on markets like the S&P 500, oil, gold, and even crypto.
  • Trump-Linked Stablecoin Surges to $2.4B After $205M Mint — Fueled by Fed Speech?
    Cryptonews.com - 12:30 Aug 21, 2025
    Leveraging a supportive signal from the Federal Reserve, the Trump family's World Liberty Financial minted $205 million in its USD1 stablecoin, expanding its private digital treasury to $2.4 billion. The post Trump-Linked Stablecoin Surges to $2.4B After $205M Mint — Fueled by Fed Speech? appeared first on Cryptonews.