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Bitcoinist - Aug 17 2025, 07:43 EST: Bitcoin Hyper Presale Reaches $10M After Sustained Investor Surge, Setting $HYPER for Post-Launch Boom

The Bitcoin Hyper presale has just hit $10.1M three months after it started in May, making it one of the most successful presales of 2025. The increase in investor interest comes as a response to the project’s utility and growing trust in its long-term potential. But what does Bitcoin Hyper do? In short, it aims […]

Coindesk - Aug 16 2025, 11:15 EST: Gemini Hires Goldmans, Citi, Morgan Stanley and Cantor as Lead Bookrunners For its IPO

The company said its net revenue for the first six months of 2025 was $67.9 million, against a net loss of $282.5 million.

Bitcoinist - Aug 17 2025, 04:18 EST: Grayscale Pushes for a DOGE ETF – Here’s Why Maxi Doge ($MAXI) Could Be the Real Winner

Dogecoin ($DOGE) has climbed a modest 2% in the past two days. While the average observer might not think twice of such a small gain, seasoned market watchers see it as the spark for something much bigger. Why? Because this uptick comes right on the heels of Grayscale filing for a spot Dogecoin ETF, under […]

Coindesk - Aug 16 2025, 11:00 EST: This Is the 'Best Investment Environment Ever', Says BlackRock’s CIO of Global Fixed Income

Rick Rieder cited strong earnings, high yields and low volatility as drivers of today’s favorable investing climate, while warning complacency remains a risk.

Bitcoinist - Aug 16 2025, 21:30 EST: Ripple-Backed Epic Chain To Launch XRP-Powered RWA Tokenization Platform

Epic Chain, backed by Ripple, is taking a bold step into the future of finance with the launch of its XRP-native RWA tokenization platform. With Ripple’s support and XRP’s efficiency at its core, Epic Chain could lead the next wave of adoption, where trillions in real-world assets move seamlessly on-chain. Ripple Backs New Real-World Assets […]

Coindesk - Aug 16 2025, 10:00 EST: Adam Back’s $2.1B Bitcoin Treasury Play Set to Challenge MARA in BTC Holdings

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Co.'s SPAC deal combines fiat financing and a bitcoin-denominated PIPE, aiming to debut on the Nasdaq with over 30,000 BTC and an aggressive growth plan.

Bitcoinist - Aug 16 2025, 20:00 EST: Bitcoin Cycle Peak Alert: Expert Says BTC Might Be Near Its Ceiling

A widely shared cycle model has reopened the debate over whether Bitcoin’s recent rally has already peaked. Related Reading: Coinbase Drops $3 Billion To Snag Deribit In Major Crypto Shake-Up According to posts on social platforms, the chart lines up past market cycles and points to a possible top on December 22, 2025, while price […]

Coindesk - Aug 16 2025, 07:00 EST: XRP Ledger Used by Nasdaq-Listed Pharma Distributor to Power Payment System for Pharmacies

The distributor is rolling out an XRPL-powered system for 6,500 pharmacies to speed up payments, cut costs and expand blockchain use in healthcare finance.

Bitcoinist - Aug 16 2025, 18:30 EST: Pundit Reveals What Will Happen When XRP Price Hits $100 And $1,000

The long-term prospects of the XRP price continue to spark debate among analysts, with bold predictions envisioning the cryptocurrency soaring to $100 or even $1,000. A recent analysis explores how market psychology could shift as XRP climbs through key price levels.  Market Psychology Shifts At Key XRP Price Targets  Crypto pundit BarryC has outlined a […]

Coindesk - Aug 15 2025, 13:03 EST: U.S. Fed Officially Scraps Specialist Group Meant to Oversee Crypto Issues

The Federal Reserve has shuttered the Novel Activities Supervision Program it built in 2023 that was — in part — meant to focus on banks' crypto activity.

Bitcoinist - Aug 16 2025, 17:00 EST: Bitcoin Treasury Era Begins In Taiwan With $10 Million Fundraise

Top Win International has announced a $10 million raise that will be used to buy Bitcoin, making it the first company in Taiwan to adopt a Bitcoin treasury strategy. The move, unveiled on August 15, comes as more publicly listed firms around the globe add crypto to their balance sheets. Related Reading: Coinbase Drops $3 […]

Coindesk - Aug 15 2025, 11:54 EST: Digital Asset Treasury Firms Plunge as Bitcoin Tumbles Below $117K, ETH Slides to $4.4K

The crypto rally continues to quickly reverse course just two days after bitcoin surged to a new record and ether soared to a five-year high.

Bitcoinist - Aug 16 2025, 15:30 EST: Galaxy Digital Secures $1.4B Loan To Convert Helios Mining Facility To AI Data Center

Galaxy Digital has secured a $1.4 billion loan to repurpose its Helios Bitcoin mining center into an artificial intelligence data center. This move aligns with the digital asset management firm’s long-term deal with the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) provider CoreWeave Inc. Loan Facility To Cover 80% Of Data Center Project On Friday, August 15, Galaxy […]

Coindesk - Aug 15 2025, 11:35 EST: Stellar Lumens Holds Firm as Network Growth Set Stage for Breakout

XLM trades in a tight range with strong support at $0.42 as record wallet growth and rising total value locked fuel optimism for a push toward the $0.50 resistance — and potentially beyond.

Bitcoinist - Aug 16 2025, 14:00 EST: Ethereum Falls Behind Solana In Major Metric, Is Altcoin Season At Risk?

Recent data has shown that Ethereum briefly fell behind Solana in a major metric. This has raised questions about what it could mean for the altcoin season, since ETH usually leads the way during that period.   Ethereum Falls Behind Solana In Perp Volume DeFiLlama data shows that Ethereum fell behind Solana in perp volume by […]

Coindesk - Aug 15 2025, 11:29 EST: Czech Police Arrest Donor in Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Scandal: Report

Authorities detain convicted trafficker Tomáš Jiřikovský in probe over bitcoin gifted to Ministry of Justice, with the case expanding to money laundering and drug charges.

Coindesk - Aug 15 2025, 11:26 EST: HBAR Swings 6% as Institutional Activity Signals Support and Resistance Levels

Hedera’s token rebounded sharply from overnight lows before retreating on heavy selling, as ETF filings and cross-chain integrations underscored growing institutional engagement.

Coindesk - Aug 15 2025, 10:13 EST: Crypto Hackers Capitalize on ETH Surge, Offloading $72M This Week

Three high-profile exploiters have taken advantage of ether’s rally to liquidate stolen funds, pocketing tens of millions in extra profits.

Coindesk - Aug 15 2025, 09:43 EST: Galaxy Secures $1.4B to Expand Helios Data Center for AI and HPC

The firm, led by Mike Novogratz, projected its deal with AI cloud firm CoreWeave could generate $1 billion in annual revenue over 15 years.

Coindesk - Aug 15 2025, 09:42 EST: Trump's SEC Chair Says Agency Is 'Mobilizing' to Update Custody, Other Guidance

SEC Chair Paul Atkins appeared on "Mornings With Maria" to discuss his recently announced "Project Crypto.

Coindesk - Aug 15 2025, 09:17 EST: CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Avalanche (AVAX) Gains 3.4% as Index Trades Higher

Cardano (ADA) was also a top performer, rising 3.4% from Thursday.

Coindesk - Aug 15 2025, 09:10 EST: BONK Holds Key Support After Heavy Selling Hits Solana Meme Token

BONK stabilizes after testing major support, with institutional traders eyeing potential upside from current consolidation zone

Coindesk - Aug 15 2025, 09:00 EST: Hyperbeat Secures $5.2M Backing From ether.Fi, Electric Capital

The raise will be used to build out their yield infrastructure for traders, protocols, and institutions that are tapped into the Hyperliquid ecosystem.

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