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Cointelegraph.com - 18:55 Aug 01, 2025
Gemini looks smart, but can it actually trade? We put it to the test with sample trades and break down where it helps and where it doesn’t. Gemini is now used by crypto traders to monitor market catalysts and breaking news in real time. The Gemini Pro version’s longer context window and web access boost its usefulness for macro and sentiment tracking. It lacks native support for charts, portfolios or backtesting; traders still need external tools. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:52 Aug 01, 2025
The value of Bitcoin has grown substantially since the BTC community asserted independence from miner domination on Aug. 1, 2017. August 1 marks the eighth anniversary of a key moment in Bitcoin’s (BTC) history — the initial activation of Segregated Witness (SegWit) in 2017, a key software upgrade that reshaped the network’s future and triggered a hard fork. The move, known as “Bitcoin Independence Day,” reduced miner influence over the protocol and led to the creation of Bitcoin Cash (BCH), highlighting the community's divisions over how Bitcoin should scale to support global use. The “block size wars” were fought between those who wanted to keep the Bitcoin block size small and “big blockers,” a coalition of miners and businesses that wanted to include more transactions in each block to make BTC suitable for everyday payments and commercial transactions. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:30 Aug 01, 2025
Bitcoin derivatives data shows no evidence the 2025 bull run is over despite BTC price sliding to lower support levels below $115,000. Key takeaways: BTC options signals caution but not an outright bearish market shift. Bitcoin ETF outflows and futures premiums show neutral-to-bearish sentiment, but no panic. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:00 Aug 01, 2025
Ethereum’s 10th anniversary celebration was marked by an uptick in institutional demand for Ether as an alternative treasury reserve asset, prompting Wall Street to look past Bitcoin. Ethereum’s 10th anniversary was marked by a significant milestone in terms of institutional crypto adoption, as cryptocurrency treasury firms surpassed $100 billion in collective investments on Thursday. Ethereum’s 10th birthday brought renewed corporate interest in Ether (ETH), which saw the 10 largest corporate crypto treasury firms amass over 1% of the total Ether supply since the beginning of June, according to a Tuesday report by Standard Chartered. The bank predicted that corporations will eventually hold 10% of the total Ether supply, which may see the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency surpass the bank’s year-end target price of $4,000 per Ether. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:21 Aug 01, 2025
XRP’s $2.80–$2.95 support zone is emerging as a key battleground, with analysts calling it a critical “make-or-break” price level for the next month. Key takeaways: At least two classic technical patterns are flashing bullish reversal signals on XRP’s charts. $2.80–$2.95 remains a key support zone, with analysts calling it a “make-or-break” level. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:03 Aug 01, 2025
Gate enters the US market with spot trading as regulatory landscape shows signs of progress. Crypto exchange Gate is launching in the United States, offering spot trading services to US customers for the first time. Founded in 2013 by Chinese scientist Lin Han, the company cited improved regulatory clarity in the country as the reason behind the move. According to Gate, it will initially offer crypto trading pairs for US customers, with upcoming services for fiat on- and off-ramps and support for custodial wallets. As of July 24, the exchange offered over 3,800 trading pairs on its platform, one of the largest asset varieties in the market. Spot trading volume on Gate reached $6.8 billion in the past 24-hours, according to CoinMarketCap. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:00 Aug 01, 2025
Veteran financial adviser Ric Edelman explains why Bitcoin is no longer viewed as just a speculative asset, and how portfolio strategies are evolving in response. For years, Bitcoin (BTC) has been labeled everything from a revolutionary technology to a dangerous gamble. Many investors still dismiss it as a speculative and volatile asset designed only for tech professionals and risk-takers. But according to one of America’s most popular financial advisers, that view is not just outdated — it might be costly. In a recent conversation with Cointelegraph, Ric Edelman, the founder of Edelman Financial Engines, shares why he changed his stance on Bitcoin. Just a few years ago, he recommended a cautious 1% allocation to crypto assets. Now? He’s suggesting as much as 40% for certain investors. What changed? Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:43 Aug 01, 2025
Shares of Coinbase, Riot Platforms and CleanSpark plunged amid a broader market sell-off driven by weak jobs data, inflation concerns and renewed tariff threats. Shares of US crypto companies fell sharply on Friday amid a broader sell-off in risk assets, driven by disappointing economic data and renewed tariff threats. Shares of Coinbase (COIN), Riot Platforms (RIOT) and CleanSpark (CLSK) dropped between 7% and 16% in Friday trading. The declines mirrored broader market weakness, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing over 600 points, the S&P 500 falling 1.6% and the Nasdaq Composite down more than 2% in early trading. Coinbase's losses extended a sell-off that began after hours on Thursday, following the company’s disappointing quarterly results. The crypto exchange reported $1.5 billion in revenue for the second quarter, but transaction volumes fell, weighing on results. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:30 Aug 01, 2025
A wallet has scooped up over 331 million Pi coins during a major price slump, raising questions about insider moves or a strategic bet on Pi’s future. Over the past three months, a mysterious crypto wallet labeled GAS…ODM has quietly amassed 331 million Pi coins — a haul worth around $148.5 million, according to Piscan and other tracking tools. This wave of accumulation stands out because it unfolded during a steep 70% drop in Pi Coin (PI) price since May. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:55 Aug 01, 2025
A police officer’s 50-BTC theft was unraveled by blockchain tracking. Investigators traced the funds and brought him to justice. In a major breach of trust within UK law enforcement, Paul Chowles, a National Crime Agency (NCA) officer, stole 50 Bitcoin (BTC) from a seized wallet connected to Thomas White, an operator of Silk Road 2.0. The theft occurred in 2017 when the cryptocurrency was valued at a total of approximately 60,000 British pounds (around $79,000). By the time Chowles was caught, the crypto’s value had surged to over 4.4 million pounds (around $5.9 million). The 42-year-old officer from Bristol used the dark web and crypto-mixing services to split the stolen Bitcoin into smaller amounts, transferring them through crypto exchanges and prepaid cards to conceal their source. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:22 Aug 01, 2025
Bitcoin’s tight consolidation resolved to the downside, but the failure of the bears to sustain the lower levels could push the price to new all-time highs. Key points: Sellers pulled the price below $115,000, but are struggling to sustain the lower levels. Several altcoins have pulled down toward their respective support levels, which are likely to hold. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:00 Aug 01, 2025
DeFi’s future depends on embracing institutional investors, whose capital, credibility and demand for stability are shifting DeFi from a speculative playground into a mature, trusted financial ecosystem. Opinion by: Kevin Rusher, founder of RAAC Crypto is a movement born from a cultural rejection of traditional finance, driven by the belief that transparency, decentralization and code can build a better financial system than the one that led to the 2008 financial crisis. Indeed, for many, the creation of Bitcoin was a rebellion against the traditional financial gatekeepers that siphoned all value out of the market. That foundational spirit still matters for crypto, but the landscape has changed drastically after 15 years. Today, BlackRock is the second-largest holder of Bitcoin (BTC), beaten only by its founder, Satoshi Nakamoto. At the same time, almost every major traditional asset manager has some interest in the industry through BTC, Ether (ETH) and real-world assets (RWAs) like tokenized private credit a... -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:54 Aug 01, 2025
Bitcoin's bearish divergence signals a possible price correction toward $92,000, similar to the declines witnessed in 2020 and 2024. Key takeaways: Bitcoin hinges on $115,000 support, risking a drop toward $104,000. Weekly RSI divergence points to a deeper correction. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:16 Aug 01, 2025
Bitcoin bulls are struggling to keep the market off new three-week lows despite a potential tailwinds coming from the US labor market. Key points: Bitcoin attempts to cement a rebound thanks to US jobs data showing labor market weakness. BTC price action remains below $116,000, but order-book data has traders favoring a short squeeze. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:00 Aug 01, 2025
After banning retail access to crypto ETNs and derivatives in 2021, the FCA has reversed its approach in favor of ETN access for retail. The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has lifted the ban on retail access to cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (cETNs). Companies in the UK will soon be able to offer retail consumers cETNs, with regulatory changes effective Oct. 8, according to an FCA announcement on Friday. The new development in the UK’s regulatory approach on crypto comes after the FCA banned crypto ETNs in January 2021, citing the extreme volatility of crypto assets and a “lack of legitimate investment need” for retail consumers. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:30 Aug 01, 2025
Following the landmark US passage of the GENIUS Act, Fabian Dori of Sygnum Bank breaks down what lies ahead for stablecoins, institutional adoption and global crypto regulation. The recent US passage of the GENIUS Act marked a significant turning point for stablecoins, setting a regulatory precedent that may shape digital finance globally. Fabian Dori, chief investment officer at Sygnum Bank, joined the latest episode of Cointelegraph’s Byte-Sized Insight podcast, detailing how the act will influence stablecoin adoption, institutional engagement and international regulatory alignment. The GENIUS Act, which introduces a clear federal regulatory framework for fiat-backed stablecoins, demands full transparency from issuers, including one-to-one asset backing, mandatory federal licensing and independent reserve audits. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:20 Aug 01, 2025
The GENIUS Act leaves a foreign stablecoin loophole that puts US issuers at a competitive disadvantage, says former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad. The signing of the GENIUS Act into law established the first comprehensive regulatory framework for US-issued stablecoins. Supporters argue it will enhance trust, drive mainstream adoption and bolster the dollar’s status as the global reserve currency. With stablecoins now gaining traction in global finance, the GENIUS Act could also prove a boon for the developing world, attract institutional interest and drive a resurgence in decentralized finance (DeFi). However, concerns remain over unresolved issues, such as the regulation of foreign issuers, doubts about the ban on yield-bearing stablecoins and the potential dominance of corporate and traditional finance players. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:07 Aug 01, 2025
Tether’s USDT supply has increased by $26 billion in 2025, pushing its market cap to $163.6 billion as global demand for stablecoin grows. Stablecoin-issuer Tether has become the 18th-largest holder of United States Treasurys globally, surpassing the holdings of South Korea, according to a recent attestation report. On Thursday, Tether said in its attestation report for the second quarter of 2025 that it holds $127 billion in US Treasury bills. The company said it has $105.5 billion in direct US Treasury exposure and $21.3 billion held indirectly. Tether’s current holdings show a $7 billion increase from the first quarter. On May 19, the stablecoin issuer reported having $120 billion in T-bills, overtaking Germany’s holdings to take the 19th spot. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:00 Aug 01, 2025
THG co-founder and CEO Stefan Deiss told Cointelegraph that the IDTrust allows users full control over their data, giving it an edge over competitors like Microsoft Entra. The Hashgraph Group (THG) has launched a self-sovereign identity (SSI) platform called “IDTrust” to provide a blockchain-based digital identity solution for individuals and institutions. In an announcement sent exclusively to Cointelegraph, THG said the IDTrust platform is built on the Hedera network and will be powered by artificial intelligence. An SSI platform allows users to issue, manage and verify credentials securely without the need for centralized authorities. The launch comes as governments and enterprises accelerate digital identity programs, including the Swiss e-ID initiative and the European Union’s eIDAS 2.0 regulation. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 11:27 Aug 01, 2025
The Japanese investment company’s stock offering is part of its treasury strategy to acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2027. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet is seeking to raise 555 billion yen ($3.73 billion) through a stock offering to support its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy. The company, which is known as “Asia’s Strategy,” announced Friday that it will issue perpetual preferred shares to help fund its goal of acquiring 210,000 Bitcoin (BTC) by the end of 2027. The shares will offer up to a 6% annual dividend, depending on market conditions and investor demand. “The Company intends to actively pursue equity financing as part of its ‘Bitcoin Strategy,’ which aims to acquire 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027,” it said. “We believe that introducing Bitcoin-backed preferred shares represents a pioneering effort to fill this gap.” Read more
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