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In the first six months of 2025, Tether has had a profit of $5.7 billion, a rise of 9.6% compared to the same period in 2024. Tether disclosed another strong quarter as stablecoins continue to gain traction amid growing regulatory clarity in the United States. The company said it posted $4.9 billion in profit for the second quarter of 2025, a 277% increase compared with the same period a year ago. Tether is the creator of USDt (USDT), a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar and backed by US Treasurys and cash equivalents. According to DefiLlama, USDt continues to dominate the stablecoin market, accounting for 61.7% of all stablecoin value, with a market capitalization of $164.5 billion at this writing. According to Tether, it had $162.6 billion in assets and $157.1 billion in liabilities as of June 30, with most of the liabilities relating to token issuance. Read more

The new framework is aimed at simplifying the protocol’s design while preparing it for the security risks posed by future quantum computers.

Last week's worst-performing token is today's best, providing a little excitement to an otherwise boring crypto trading day.

The SEC’s new initiative, Project Crypto, has mapped a roadmap for on-chain markets: classifying tokens as collectibles, commodities or stablecoins; granting safe harbors for airdrops; modernizing custody; and allowing registered platforms to list crypto assets alongside traditional securities. The post SEC Launches ‘Project Crypto’ Initiative to Make America the ‘Crypto Capital of the World’ appeared first on Cryptonews.

FTX stakes $79M in ETH after pulling $75M from Bybit, as BlackRock and new whales push ETH demand past $2.7B.

Blockstream launched Simplicity on the Liquid Network, enabling smart contract programability on Bitcoin’s infrastructure. According to a July 31 announcement, the idea was first proposed in 2017 by researcher Russell O’Connor. Simplicity was designed as a clean-slate smart contract language that is more expressive than Bitcoin Script yet tighter and safer than general-purpose platforms. With […] The post Blockstream enables smart contract programmability on Bitcoin via Simplicity on Liquid Network appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitwise is the first to act on the SEC’s rule change, though analysts say it’s a backend fix, not a retail breakthrough. The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent decision to let crypto ETF issuers swap Bitcoin and Ether directly for fund shares represents a structural upgrade, not a retail revolution, analysts say. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas called the change “a plumbing fix,” noting it won’t meaningfully affect how everyday investors interact with crypto exchange traded funds. “This doesn’t mean retail can exchange IBIT for actual bitcoin,” he wrote on X, “but it shows the SEC is ready to treat crypto like a legit asset class.” The change, announced Tuesday, allows asset managers to exchange crypto tokens directly for ETF shares, instead of using cash. Known as in-kind creations and redemptions, the move cuts out conversion fees, improves price accuracy and makes the ETFs more efficient, ultimately benefiting investors through lower costs and tighter spreads. Read more

Altcoin Season has unfolded unevenly in early August as Bitcoin dominance has remained above 60%. Traders have shifted toward Cardano, Dogwifhat and Fartcoin: ADA’s scaling updates have supported liquidity, and meme-driven Dogwifhat and Fartcoin have kept volume elevated even with the index at 38. The post Altcoin Season Flickers as Cardano, Dogwifhat, Fartcoin Command $1.7B Daily Volume appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has used trading fees and a 111,953 SOL buyback to lift $PUMP 24% above the $0.00310 double-bottom neckline. Yet mixed order-flow data has cast doubt on whether the project’s $398 M treasury can continue supporting price toward a projected $0.00360 target. The post $PUMP Soars 24% on Buyback Frenzy – But Can Its Massive Treasury Prevent Another Crash? appeared first on Cryptonews.

With a 2020 Ethereum-esq setup, booming DeFi activity, and institutional demand at the door, the once ambitious $600 target might be conservative. The post Solana Price Prediction: Analyst Says SOL Is Showing the Same Bullish Pattern ETH Did in 2020 – $600 Is the First Target  appeared first on Cryptonews.

Global economic standards have been updated to formally recognize Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto assets in national wealth statistics, marking a pivotal shift in how governments measure digital value and financial innovation. The new System of National Accounts (SNA), approved by the United Nations Statistical Commission and coordinated by the IMF and other global institutions, […] The post IMF, global regulators soften stance on Bitcoin and crypto in wealth assessment standards appeared first on CryptoSlate.

CryptoQuant has reported that Bitcoin’s third profit-taking wave since March 2024—driven by ETF approvals, a post-election crypto rally, and July’s whale sale—has slowed gains. Familiar on-chain signs point to a consolidation phase that often precedes fresh highs. The post Profit-Taking Peaks Again – Is the Next Crypto Rally About to Begin? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The developer of design software previously disclosed ownership of $70 million of Bitwise's BITB, with plans to buy another $30 million in bitcoin.

Seoul’s FSC and FSS have met executives from South Korea’s top exchanges after Upbit and Bithumb launched crypto margin lending with 4:1 leverage. Officials have flagged potential Lending Act violations and urged voluntary guidelines as Upbit halts Tether loans and Bithumb revises its service. The post Seoul Watchdogs Sound Alarm on Upbit, Bithumb Crypto Lending Products appeared first on Cryptonews.

While Ethereum has been the institution-driven bull market leader so far, a shift in capital among its largest holders suggests Cardano could be their next pick. The post Cardano Price Prediction: Whale Money Moves Out of Ethereum and Into ADA – $10 Target? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The stablecoin giant said it has $127 billion in exposure to U.S. Treasuries.

ETH hovers near $3.8K with low funding rates and strong institutional demand, hinting at a looming rally to retest ATHs.

Conflux (CFX) has rebounded 7% following a sharp 27% sell-off, as traders attempt to hold the $0.20 floor while on-chain data show new adoption highs for China’s government approved Layer-1. Analysts caution that fading volume near $0.2338 and soft RSI readings suggest the bounce may lack strength. The post Conflux (CFX) Surges 7% Amid Breakout Rally and Major Upgrades appeared first on Cryptonews.

A fresh wave of profit-taking from newly emerged Bitcoin whales has marked the third major distribution event of this bull run, according to CryptoQuant. Bitcoin’s failure to hold above $120,000 was accompanied by a surge in selling from large holders, marking what analysts call the “third major profit-taking wave of this bull run.” Realized profits on Bitcoin (BTC) spiked to between $6 billion and $8 billion in late July —  levels that coincided at or near local tops in March and December 2024, according to onchain analytics firm CryptoQuant. This latest sell-off was driven by “new whales,” who began realizing gains once BTC crossed the $120,000 mark, CryptoQuant noted. Read more

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