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The crypto space is talking after blockchain investigator ZachXBT turned his attention to Ripple investors and the XRP community at large. In a series of direct posts, he stated that he does not support Ripple holders and even joked that he would mock anyone who sent him a private message. 

ZachXBT Calls XRP Holders “Exit Liquidity” For Insiders

In his posts, ZachXBT explained why he keeps his distance from the XRP community. “I do not currently assist the XRP community and will make fun of anyone who sends me a DM,” he wrote. He went further to say that Ripple holders are not worth supporting because they provide “nothing of value to the industry except exit liquidity for insiders.”

The on-chain detective also noted that the supply of XRP remains heavily controlled by insiders. In his view, this makes the token less attractive and prevents fair growth. He added that the community around XRP behaves more like a cult than a group trying to build real technology. According to him, Ripple holders focus too much on hype, price promotion, and defending their token, rather than driving innovation.

ZachXBT grouped XRP holders with other communities he sees as structurally weak. He says that they share the same problems: strong promotion, defensive attitudes, and little to no useful progress. Due to his reputation as a respected blockchain investigator, his comments drew attention, despite being divisive. Because he has exposed crypto scams and shady financial transactions, ZachXBT has gained influence over time, and his words now carry more weight.

On-Chain Detective Rejects MLM Chains And Community Shilling

ZachXBT also explained that his criticism goes beyond XRP alone. He said, “I discriminate against MLM chains,” comparing many projects in the market to pyramid schemes. In his view, these chains operate with little real utility but rely on hype, recruiting new buyers, and constant shilling by communities to keep the system alive.

He described a pattern of insider enrichment, where early insiders and influencers cash out with profits while late retail buyers are left holding losses. This setup, he argued, also suits the XRP community, as it is more about aggressive promotion than genuine innovation.

ZachXBT also discussed the behavior of these communities. He described their behavior as cult-like, with members becoming very defensive and spending more energy on pushing “numbers go up” rather than creating long-term value. In his opinion, this is one of the reasons why these projects do not advance the crypto industry.

ZachXBT’s comments may prompt the crypto space to reassess XRP, its community support, and whether the token’s future lies in real utility or is simply an asset used by insiders for profit. A fresh wave of verbal shrapnel could happen within the XRP community, as some agree with him while others defend Ripple’s token.

The Tron (TRX) network has made headlines by approving a significant reduction in transaction fees, cutting them by up to 60% following a majority vote within the community, as rising fees have been seen as a barrier to user participation and ecosystem development.

Fee Adjustments On Tron

The proposal to lower fees was driven by rising transaction costs that have accompanied an increase in TRX’s value, the network’s native token, which has doubled since 2024. 

The proposal alleged that while higher fees are essential for the Tron network’s overall security and stability, they have also eroded Tron’s competitive edge, making it imperative to adjust them. 

The increase in TRX prices has led to a corresponding rise in fees for transactions, particularly affecting Tether’s USDT stablecoin and other contracts on the platform. 

As a result, the earlier 50% reduction in energy unit prices, established by a previous proposal, has been negated, prompting this latest response from the Tron Super Representative community.

As of this writing, TRX trades at $0.33, up by 107% year-to-date, being in the top performers in the cryptocurrency market during the same period, outpacing tokens like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and other altcoins such as Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA). 

Short-Term Profit Impact Expected

Justin Sun, the founder of Tron and a prominent figure in the crypto space, announced this decision on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He highlighted that the upcoming fee reduction will be the largest fee cut since the network’s inception back in 2017 along with the TRON Foundation. 

Sun alleged that in the short term, this reduction is expected to impact the networ’s profitability, given that the network relies on transaction fees as a primary revenue source. 

However, Sun expressed confidence that the long-term benefits would outweigh these initial drawbacks. By encouraging increased user engagement and higher transaction volumes, Tron aims to foster a more vibrant ecosystem that ultimately enhances profitability.

To ensure that the fee structure remains competitive and sustainable, the network’s Super Representative community plans to conduct quarterly reviews of network fees. 

These assessments will take into account various factors, including fluctuations in TRX prices, levels of network activity, and overall growth rates. In his social media post, Sun further stated: 

On August 26, 2025, the Tron Super Representative community proposed to reduce Tron network fees by 60%. This is the largest fee reduction since the founding of the Tron network. The proposal has already passed and will take effect at 20:00 (GMT+8) this Friday

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European crypto asset manager CoinShares has released its second-quarter results, showing a net profit of $32.4 million. The figure, while slightly down 5.3% from the prior quarter, represents a 1.9% increase year-over-year, supported by growing management fees, improved treasury performance, and strong momentum in physically backed products.

The company attributed the results to a surge in digital asset prices and rising institutional inflows. Bitcoin and Ethereum advanced by 29% and 37% during the quarter, pushing CoinShares’ assets under management (AUM) to $3.5 billion, a 26% increase from the previous quarter.

This growth came despite continued outflows from its legacy derivatives-based products, highlighting shifting investor preference toward physically backed exchange-traded products (ETPs).

Financial Performance and Market Drivers

According to the company’s Q2 earnings report, asset management fees generated $30 million, compared with $28.3 million in the same period last year. Capital markets income came in at $11.3 million, slightly below the $14.6 million posted in Q2 2024, while adjusted EBITDA reached $26.3 million.

Basic earnings per share stood at $0.49, marginally above the $0.47 a year earlier. CoinShares’ spot crypto ETPs attracted $170 million in net inflows, the second-highest on record, driving much of the growth in AUM.

These inflows were boosted by the integration of Valkyrie ETFs into the CoinShares brand after last year’s acquisition. In addition, the firm’s proprietary BLOCK Index rose 53.7%, outperforming leading equity benchmarks, reflecting broader strength across digital asset markets.

Within its capital markets division, Ethereum staking contributed $4.3 million, while delta-neutral trading strategies and lending added $2.2 million and $2.6 million, respectively. Liquidity provisioning generated $1.5 million, a slight dip compared with earlier quarters.

The company’s treasury also swung back into positive territory, with $7.8 million in unrealized gains, compared with a $3 million loss in Q1 and a $0.4 million loss in the same period last year.

Chief Executive Officer Jean-Marie Mognetti noted that the quarter demonstrated resilience across all business units: “We saw a significant recovery in digital asset pricing. While average prices across Q1 and Q2 were relatively similar, we closed H1 2025 with strong AUM and a favorable outlook.”

Strategic Expansion and US Listing Plans

Looking ahead, CoinShares is positioning itself for further growth, with plans to pursue a US stock exchange listing. The company is currently listed on Nasdaq Stockholm but sees the US as a market offering greater liquidity, higher valuations, and stronger investor appetite for digital asset firms.

“The move from Sweden to the US will unlock substantial value for shareholders by entering a market with significant breadth and depth,” Mognetti said, pointing to recent listings by Circle and Bullish, which experienced strong demand and immediate share price gains.

The company also highlighted a supportive policy environment in the US, citing recent legislative progress and an administration signaling openness to crypto innovation.

Mognetti said clarity on the timing of the listing should be available within this quarter, with the firm aiming to capitalize on current momentum in both digital asset markets and regulatory developments.

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Ethereum’s price action has witnessed surprise bullish upside in the past months and has outperformed Bitcoin in recent weeks. Behind the scenes, the leading altcoin has also witnessed a buyer unlike any other this year, and that buyer is BitMine.

The publicly traded firm has gone on an unprecedented spending spree, scooping up Ethereum at a pace that has seen its Ethereum reserves swell into the billions, making BitMine the largest publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm in the world.

BitMine’s Ethereum Strategy

BitMine’s buying spree is not just opportunistic but is part of a calculated mission. Under the leadership of Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat and now BitMine’s chairman, the Bitcoin mining company has set its sights on acquiring 5% of Ethereum’s circulating supply, an ambition Lee has branded the alchemy of 5%. That figure translates to a target of roughly $27 billion in ETH, which would make BitMine the biggest ETH holder.

BitMine’s accumulation of Ethereum has been nothing short of staggering. It began on June 30, 2025, with a private raise of $250 million, followed by another $500 million on July 14, which pushed its holdings beyond 163,000 ETH. By early August, BitMine had already passed 1.15 million ETH after a continued buying streak. At the time, its holdings were worth close to $5 billion, which made it the largest publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm.

The buildup of BitMine’s accumulation only grew aggressive from there. By August 18, its stash had broken past 1.5 million ETH and stood at 1.52 million ETH, valued at around $6.6 billion. According to a press release by BitMine Immersion Technologies, the company was holding 1,713,899 ETH on August 24. The firm said its most recent purchases took its Ethereum balance up by more than 190,500 tokens from 1.52 million. Additionally, its portfolio includes 192 BTC and unencumbered cash of $562 million.

Investor interest has surged alongside the company’s expansion. The firm’s transition from Bitcoin to Ethereum treasury saw its NAV per share climb from $22.84 in July to $39.84 in the last week of August.

BitWise Climbing The Treasury Rankings

BitMine has become to Ethereum what MicroStrategy has long been to Bitcoin. Its Ethereum accumulation strategy has seen it become the second-largest crypto treasury firm, having overtaken MARA holdings in August. 

Although BitMine has become the undisputed leader in corporate Ethereum ownership, the crown for the largest crypto treasury overall belongs to MicroStrategy,  which recently rebranded as Strategy. MicroStrategy currently holds 632,457 BTC worth over $46.5 billion and is in a league of its own when it comes to corporate crypto exposure.

Nonetheless, BitMine’s rise has changed the balance of power. Its $8.8 billion Ethereum-plus-cash treasury makes it the second-largest corporate crypto holder globally, ahead of miners like Marathon Digital, XXI, and other firms adopting crypto treasuries.

FinCEN on Thursday put banks and other financial firms on notice about a sprawling set of Chinese crypto and money laundering networks, saying they play a major role in moving illicit funds tied to Mexico-based drug cartels and other crimes.

According to the Treasury agency, the warning comes with both an Advisory and a Financial Trend Analysis that outline how the networks work and where banks should look for trouble.

Large Numbers And Red Flags

FinCEN reviewed 137,153 Bank Secrecy Act reports filed between January 2020 and December 2024, linked to suspected activity by these networks.

Those filings covered about $312 billion in suspicious transactions. Banks also flagged 17,389 reports tied to the real estate sector, representing more than $53.7 billion in suspected activity.

The agency says those figures show the problem is widespread and touches many parts of the US financial system.

FinCEN has issued an Advisory and Financial Trend Analysis raising the alarm on Chinese money laundering networks, which pose a significant threat to the U.S. financial system.https://t.co/QejJmzQaYw

— Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) (@FinCENnews) August 28, 2025

The Cartel–China Connection

Reports have disclosed a practical arrangement: Mexico-based cartels need to get rid of large amounts of US dollars they cannot easily move through Mexican banks, while some Chinese citizens want dollars to get money out of China.

That gap creates a market. Networks buy illicit dollars from cartels and sell them to buyers in China, often using social media posts, personal networks, or informal channels.

Trade-based schemes, mirror transactions, and money laundering mule operations are commonly used to cover the tracks.

Crypto & Links To Other Crimes

FinCEN’s analysis ties these networks to more than drug money. Financial institutions filed 1,675 reports that may involve human trafficking or human smuggling.

Another 43 reports, totaling about $766 million, referenced 83 adult and senior day care centers with New York addresses.

There were 108 reports tied to suspected health care fraud, elder abuse, or questionable gaming activity.

These numbers suggest the networks help move proceeds from a range of criminal schemes, not just narcotics.

Insiders, Fake Documents, And Complex Deals

Investigators flagged cases where insiders at financial firms appeared to help or where networks used counterfeit Chinese passports to open accounts. Layered transactions and shell companies were used to hide the source of funds.

Some participants may be unwitting. In many cases, the same methods that hide dollar flows also make it hard for banks to spot the crime until it is advanced.

Is Crypto The Villain?

Crypto has traditionally been labeled as the bad guy in money laundering discussions, yet the statistics say otherwise.

With $312 billion in suspicious transactions reported through banks and mainstream institutions, the magnitude of dirty money within mainstream finance far outweighs what moves through cryptocurrencies.

Critics argue that the spotlight on crypto is unnecessary when greater danger lurks in plain sight within the banking system.

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Solana’s Rust validator client Agave has matched Firedancer’s lab record, briefly peaking at 1.1 million transactions per second in a synthetic, single-node benchmark. The result was disclosed by Solana core engineer Andrew Fitzgerald, who wrote: “Hit a burst of 1.1m TPS on agave this morning. Single-node synthetic test with simple transfers. On a branch with several changes not yet merged,” before listing PoH recording and status-cache improvements alongside new “scheduler-bindings,” with block/shred limits disabled for the run.

Pressed on caveats, Fitzgerald added a plain-English qualifier: “disabled block/shred limits, and it’s a burst not sustained. have several long-term perf improvements squashed on top of scheduler-bindings to make this happen.” The exchange underscored that this is a laboratory datapoint, not a network-wide throughput number.

Solana’s Core Client Smashes 1.1M TPS

The milestone immediately fed a broader narrative about client-level competition on Solana. Helius co-founder Mert Mumtaz framed it this way: “last year Firedancer hit 1.1M TPS on a synthetic test — now, Agave has done the same. There is an outdated notion that Solana will become faster only if Firedancer. This is from a time when Agave wasn’t as competitive — but it is now. The competition between the two client teams will improve the chain like never before.”

Anatoly Yakovenko, Solana’s co-founder, poked fun at the victory lap, quipping: “Pls no more. Just ship ag and lower the timers to 150ms.” The remark tracks with the network’s ongoing push to reduce consensus latencies. That push is currently crystallized in SIMD-0326 (“Alpenglow”), a consensus overhaul now in community voting that targets ~150 ms block finality by reworking how and where validator votes occur.

Under the hood, the Agave test hints at where performance headroom is being unlocked. “Scheduler-bindings” — a forthcoming extension that lets validators plug in custom block-packing logic without forking core — has been on Anza’s public roadmap since May. Recent Agave 2.3 literature also details a revamped TPU client (“tpu-client-next”), AccountsDB I/O reductions, a greedy scheduler, and snapshot/gossip improvements, all of which cut real-world overhead even if they don’t show up in synthetic peaks one-for-one.

The obvious question is what the 1.1M TPS burst actually means for users. Synthetic single-node tests measure raw execution and scheduling throughput with some guardrails temporarily lifted; they do not translate linearly to mainnet capacity, which is bounded by network propagation, signature verification, scheduler policy, and economic constraints. Still, the number is directionally consistent with the network’s trajectory. Earlier this month, independent experiments observed six-figure TPS bursts on mainnet under heavy program-call load — a separate datapoint that, taken together with Agave’s lab figure, reinforces the pace of optimization across both client and protocol layers.

Two broader takeaways stand out. First, Solana’s client diversity is no longer hypothetical: Agave (Anza) and Firedancer (Jump Crypto) are now trading blows on the same synthetic leaderboard, with different codebases stressing different parts of the system — a healthy sign for resilience and future performance. Second, the product focus has shifted from trophy numbers to latency and predictability: the 150 ms target, if adopted, compresses user-perceived finality in ways that matter for payments, trading, and real-time apps even when headline TPS fluctuates.

At press time, SOL traded at $207.86.

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Ripple Swell 2025 is fast approaching, even as members of the XRP community look forward to the bullish announcements that could come at the conference. The crypto firm also unveiled featured speakers at the event, including its executives Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen.

Details About The Ripple Swell 2025

Ripple has announced that the Swell event will take place in New York from November 4 to 5. Featured speakers include Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Co-founder Chris Larsen, President Monica Long, Nasdaq’s Chair Adena Friedman, and renowned chef José Andrés. Executives from BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, Citi, CME Group, and Franklin Templeton are also set to speak at the event. 

The Ripple Swell event will cover several topics that touch on the firm’s customers, team members, and industry thought leaders, as well as how financial institutions and businesses are leveraging cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. These topics will include tokenization, payments, regional regulatory process, and crypto financial services. 

These are all topics that Ripple, as a firm, is conversant with, given its operations. The company has secured several partnerships this year to promote tokenization on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), including one with Ondo Finance to launch its tokenized treasuries on the network. Meanwhile, Ripple is known for its payment service, which is why the discussion around payments could be very insightful. 

It is worth noting that the crypto firm is expected to finalize its deal to acquire the stablecoin platform Rail around the time of the Swell event. As such, this could be one of the major talking points during the event. Ripple earlier highlighted why the Rail acquisition was strategic, as it would enable the company to offer virtual accounts and automated back-office infrastructure. 

Meanwhile, Ripple has had its fair share of dealing with regulators, particularly in light of the XRP lawsuit. As such, the regulatory topic at the Swell event is expected to garner significant attention, as the company’s executives discuss how they have navigated the regulatory landscape. Notably, the company’s Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Stuart Alderoty, is also one of the featured speakers. 

XRP Community Reacts To Latest Swell Announcement

In an X post, Ripple revealed that Chris Larsen and José Andrés will be the Keynote speakers at the event. XRP community members such as BankXRP shared their delight at the fact that Larsen will be speaking at the event. BankXRP noted that it has been a while since the Ripple co-founder has made an appearance. 

On the other hand, community members have questioned why Chef Andrés is speaking at the event and as a keynote speaker. Ripple didn’t reveal what the renowned chef will be speaking on. However, it could relate to the adoption of cryptocurrency in businesses or his humanitarian work, which is a significant development for the firm, considering its philanthropic efforts.  

At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.90, down over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

A Solana treasury is becoming one of the fastest-growing crypto treasuries among big corporations, which sees the network’s robust performance and potential to revolutionize the blockchain sector. Presently, the idea is getting a major push from DeFi Development Corp, which has purchased a notable amount of SOL into its crypto treasury. 

Solana Treasury Companies Are Not Slowing Down

In a bullish development, DeFi Development Corp is doubling down on Solana, as the company constantly acquires the leading altcoin. Recent reports reveal that the firm has made another strategic buy to bolster its SOL treasury, pushing its aim to become the largest company holding the altcoin.

According to the report shared on the social media platform X, DeFi Dev Corp purchased 407,247 SOL at an average price of $188.68, resulting in a total value of approximately $ 76.8 million at the current price. Following this massive accumulation, the company’s treasury now holds 1,831,011 SOL, worth around $371 million. 

The action demonstrates DeFi Dev Corp’s steadfast conviction in Solana’s capacity for long-term growth and its growing significance in the dynamic DeFi market. In addition to strengthening its bank sheet, DeFi Dev Corp is putting itself at the forefront of Solana’s developing ecosystem, where developer activity and institutional interest are only growing stronger, by gradually expanding its assets.

Since the firm’s last purchase on August 15, 2025, its holdings have experienced an increase of more than 29%. The latest buy comes after DeFi Dev Corp’s recent announcement to raise about $125 million in equity to expand its SOL treasury. 

The initiative strengthens liquidity, expands network sustainability, and establishes Solana as a more robust participant in the developing blockchain market. “This raise allows us to add a significant amount of SOL to our balance sheet while still driving NAV/share accretion,” Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DeFi Development Corp, Joseph Onorati.

SOL’s DeFi TVL At Its Highest Point

With institutional adoption rising sharply, Solana is experiencing a notable uptick in its network performance and engagement. SolanaFloor on X has reported that SOL’s Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem is experiencing an upswing, with Total-Value Locked (TVL) increasing to new levels.

On Thursday, data shows that SOL’s DeFi TVL spiked to a staggering $11.56 billion, marking its highest point since January 2025. The sharp uptick in TVL represents improving investor confidence, increased liquidity, and a wave of fresh activity across SOL-based protocols. 

Solana has also witnessed a notable uptick in Decentralized Exchange (DEX) volume. The report shows that SOL has reclaimed its top rank among all chains, recording approximately $4.604 billion, with Ethereum coming in second position.

Presently, SOL has turned bullish as the altcoin pushes forward to the $213 price mark, indicating a nearly 15% increase in the last 7 days. CoinMarketCap data shows that SOL’s trading volume is slowly turning bearish, falling by over 2% in the past day.

Ripple’s latest strategic move has sparked fresh discussions on whether it is positioning itself as the modern successor of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). A crypto pundit has highlighted the company’s quiet expansion through global payment corridors, arguing that Ripple’s investment in regulated infrastructure is laying the groundwork for it to potentially emerge as the new SWIFT. 

Ripple Tipped To Quietly Replace SWIFT

According to crypto investor Stern Drew, Ripple’s long-term strategy to establish itself as the next-generation global payments network that could rival SWIFT has taken a major leap. In a thread posted on X social media, Drew described Ripple’s recent investment in Singapore-based Tazapay as a “backdoor” move that pushes the company directly into the centre of international trade.

Though not widely known to the public, Tazapay is far from a small player. The company reportedly processes over $10 billion in annualized volume, operating across 70 markets while growing at an astonishing 300% year-on-year. Its services include local collections and payouts, virtual bank accounts, and fiat-to-stablecoin settlement rails. 

While many crypto payment companies struggle for regulatory approval, Drew confirms that Tazapay is licensed, regulated, and compliance-first—a primary reason Ripple’s involvement carries significant weight. According to the crypto pundit, Ripple’s biggest barrier has never been technology but local banking access. Moving liquidity across borders is easy on paper, but converting it into payouts in regions like Jakarta, Lagos, or Mumbai has historically been the firm’s stumbling block. 

Tazapay bridges this gap, giving Ripple entry into banking corridors that traditional crypto projects cannot touch. By linking local fiat systems with stablecoins and RippleNet, Tazapay creates the compliant infrastructure the crypto company needs to expand globally.  

The deal with Tazapay further stands out as Ripple is not acting alone. Drew disclosed that Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, also participated in the investment round. This signals a two-pronged strategy combining stablecoin rails with XRP liquidity, creating a system designed to bypass SWIFT quietly rather than compete with it directly. 

Global Reach And Long Game Against SWIFT

Based on the X post, Drew disclosed that Eric Jeck, the Senior Vice President of Corporate and Business at Ripple, referred to Tazapay as a “clear leader” in compliance-focused corridors. The point is, Ripple no longer has to confront regulators head-on in every jurisdiction. By plugging XRP into existing licensed entities like Tazapay, Ripple gains legitimacy and global reach without prolonged battles with authorities. 

Drew further noted that while Singapore acts as Ripple’s Asia-Pacific hub, the UAE serves as a Middle Eastern bridge. Japan also continues to strengthen its well-known SBI and Ripple alliance, and the US offers Wall Street integration potential. Together, these regions form a comprehensive global map that positions the crypto firm and Tazapay as contenders to manage international liquidity flows. 

The crypto pundit added that SWIFT processes about $150 trillion yearly—far beyond Ripple’s current volume. He revealed that the crypto company does not need to replace SWIFT outright, as partnerships with regulated platforms like Tazapay create parallel Ripple-powered rails that banks will gradually adopt.

В конце лета рост курса биткоина сменился коррекцией. Внимание инвесторов переключилось на альткоины. Это поспособствовало новому историческому максимуму эфира и росту Solana.

Более 1300 компаний Латинской Америки за шесть месяцев года продемонстрировали удвоение объемов операций со стейблкоинами, сообщили эксперты аналитического отдела крупнейшей региональной криптовалютной биржи Bitso.

Even though Ethereum is facing bearish action after a pullback from its all-time high a few days ago, the second-largest crypto asset is still holding remarkably well above the $4,000 price mark. There has been a notable bullish response from ETH investors in the midst of the waning price action, as indicated by a rise in demand.

Demand For Ethereum Is Returning

Ethereum has continued its downward trend as the broader crypto market exhibits bearish action. Despite the continued negative pressure on price, Darkfost, an author and market expert, has disclosed a resurgence in sentiment among Ethereum investors on the largest crypto platform, Binance.

Darkfost highlighted that Ethereum’s market dynamics are shifting once again as fresh data reveals a sharp decline in reserves held on Binance. While demand for the leading altcoin has gained substantial traction in the broader crypto sector, the number of ETH on the crypto platform declined by about 10%.

This significant decline implies that investors are removing ETH from centralized platforms, a behavior frequently linked to long-term accumulation and growing confidence. During this period, increased market activity has been driven by rising demand, suggesting a potential supply squeeze that would intensify Ethereum’s next significant price rise.

In less than a week, the number of ETH on the crypto exchange declined by 10 % from 4,975,000 ETH to 4,478,000 ETH, particularly between August 23 and 27. According to the on-chain expert, this kind of decline in Binance‘s Ethereum reserves, along with the fact that the trend has continued for several days, is an obvious indication of high consumer demand.

When reserves on crypto exchanges decrease like this,  investors would rather take their ETH out of the platforms. After this move, these investor either store their coins in personal wallets or carry out their tasks in DeFi in order to earn profits.

Offering a key takeaway, Darkfost noted that the consistent rate of this decline indicates that there has been a high demand for ETH in recent days, while Binance’s internal transfers might have contributed to the surge.

Large Capitals Are Flowing Into ETH

As the bull market extends, Ethereum is experiencing robust inflows, signaling growing institutional confidence. Following a prolonged period of stagnation, data from the leading analytics firm CryptoRank indicate a notable increase in inflows, as Ethereum gains widespread recognition among institutional investors.

Given that institutional participants are increasingly choosing long-term investing plans over short-term speculation, this renewed momentum demonstrates ETH’s resistance to significant market corrections.

At the time of writing, the price of ETH remains bearish and was trading at $4,398, demonstrating a nearly 4% decline in the last 24 hours. Investors’ sentiment has turned negative, as data from CoinMarketCap shows that its trading volume has reached a 10% decline in the past.

Блокчейны Algorand, EOS, Kusama, Omni и BCH-SLP с 1 сентября останутся без эмиссии самого популярного стейблкоина USDT. Однако заморозки смарт-контрактов на этих блокчейнах не будет, объявила выпускающая стейблкоин компания Tether.

Il CEO della società di gestione degli investimenti VanEck, Jan van Eck, ha dichiarato ieri a Fox Business che Ethereum (ETH) è a tutti gli effetti “il token di Wall Street”. Le sue parole arrivano mentre ETH si avvicina a un nuovo massimo storico (ATH), attirando nuovamente l’attenzione di investitori retail e istituzionali.

Ethereum, essenziale per i trasferimenti di stablecoin

Nella sua intervista, Van Eck ha sottolineato l’importanza di Ethereum non solo per l’andamento del prezzo, ma soprattutto per l’adozione concreta. Secondo l’amministratore delegato, le banche dovranno adottare la rete di smart contract di Ethereum per facilitare le transazioni in stablecoin.

“Ethereum is the Wall Street token,” says @JanvanEck3. pic.twitter.com/9NAqjh8r0x

— VanEck (@vaneck_us) August 27, 2025

Per chi non lo sapesse, le stablecoin sono criptovalute legate a una riserva (come il dollaro USA) per mantenere un valore stabile. Offrono la velocità delle criptovalute con la stabilità delle valute tradizionali, rendendole ideali per pagamenti, trading e trasferimenti internazionali.

Fino a poco tempo fa, molte banche erano caute verso le stablecoin a causa della mancanza di regole chiare e della loro associazione con la volatilità del mercato cripto. Ma, con l’approvazione del GENIUS Act, la situazione è cambiata: i regolatori hanno fornito un quadro normativo più definito e le istituzioni finanziarie hanno iniziato ad aprirsi all’uso delle stablecoin nella loro infrastruttura.

Parlando a Fox Business, Jan van Eck ha ribadito:

“Per muovere le stablecoin, le banche devono adottare una blockchain. E la scelta più forte è Ethereum o una tecnologia compatibile con Ethereum, detta EVM.”

Ethereum oltre Bitcoin?

Non è la prima volta che VanEck evidenzia il ruolo di ETH nell’economia digitale. In un recente report, la società ha ipotizzato che Ethereum potrebbe un giorno superare Bitcoin come principale riserva di valore, grazie al calo della sua emissione e all’ampliamento delle sue applicazioni.

L’adozione delle stablecoin, inoltre, è accelerata dopo la vittoria di Donald Trump alle presidenziali USA del novembre 2024. Lo stato del Wyoming, ad esempio, ha lanciato la sua stablecoin ufficiale FRNT, la prima iniziativa di questo tipo da parte di un governo statale.

Il Segretario al Tesoro Scott Bessent ha stimato che il mercato delle stablecoin potrebbe raggiungere i 3.7 trilioni di dollari entro il 2030, mentre Citigroup prevede una crescita di sette volte nei prossimi cinque anni.

ETH: adozione più ampia di Bitcoin

Ethereum offre un’utilità molto più diversificata rispetto a Bitcoin.

• BTC viene visto soprattutto come riserva di valore e copertura contro l’inflazione.

• ETH, invece, alimenta la finanza decentralizzata (DeFi), gli NFT, e funge da infrastruttura globale per i pagamenti digitali.

Sempre più aziende stanno aggiungendo ETH nei loro bilanci. SharpLink Gaming, ad esempio, ha acquistato altri 56.533 ETH, portando le sue riserve a quasi 800.000 token.

I dati più recenti sugli ETF confermano il trend: per sette giorni consecutivi gli ETF su Ethereum hanno sovraperformato quelli su Bitcoin.

Al momento della scrittura, ETH viene scambiato a 4.473 dollari, in calo del 3,2% nelle ultime 24 ore.

 

The crypto market is under selling pressure as Bitcoin and major altcoins retrace to key demand levels, testing the conviction of bulls. After months of volatility and sharp rallies, traders now find themselves in a critical phase where consolidation and uncertainty dominate the narrative. While short-term sentiment leans cautious, on-chain insights shed light on the broader forces shaping this cycle.

According to CryptoQuant analyst Dan, the percentage of Bitcoin held for over a year — measured by realized market cap — provides a reliable framework for understanding long-term market phases. In earlier phases of past cycles (cycles 1 and 2), this metric showed rapid growth as accumulation drove sharp surges, culminating in cycle peaks.

In contrast, the current cycle (3) paints a different picture. The slope of the uptrend has begun to flatten, reflecting a slower pace of growth and signaling that the cycle is stretching longer than in previous years. This extended rhythm has raised questions about the structural changes behind today’s market.

Why is the crypto market cycle slowing? Analysts point to new dynamics — from the rise of spot ETFs to growing institutional participation — as potential drivers reshaping how this cycle unfolds.

Why The Crypto Market Cycle Is Slowing Down

According to CryptoQuant analyst Dan, the slowdown in the current crypto cycle is closely tied to structural shifts in the market. One of the main reasons is the introduction of spot ETFs, which have changed how capital flows into Bitcoin. The involvement of large institutions and even some nations has further altered the rhythm, extending the length of the cycle compared to previous ones. These developments have created a more mature, but slower-moving, market environment.

Another factor is the way capital rotation affects momentum. In this cycle, whenever funds begin to flow heavily into altcoins, Bitcoin’s upward momentum tends to stall. This pattern has repeated multiple times, highlighting how diversification across assets has a dampening effect on the speed of Bitcoin’s rallies. Unlike the 2023–2024 period, when Bitcoin’s dominance was clear, today’s market is showing gradual but steady capital migration into altcoins.

Looking ahead, the macro backdrop also plays a key role. A rate cut expected in September, coupled with the potential approval of spot ETFs for altcoins in October, sets the stage for renewed optimism into fall and winter 2025. From a cycle perspective, current consolidation and any further corrections could present attractive entry opportunities for investors positioning for the next leg higher.

Bulls Struggle To Hold $110K As Volatility Rises

Bitcoin is trading near $110,000 after retreating sharply from its August peak around $123,200, with the daily chart showing a decisive shift in momentum. Price action has carved out a series of lower highs and lower lows, underlining the selling pressure that has weighed on the market since mid-August.

The chart highlights that BTC is now sitting just above the 100-day moving average at $111,700, with the 50-day moving average at $116,500 acting as a ceiling in recent sessions. As long as Bitcoin remains below this zone, recovery attempts are likely to be capped by resistance.

The $110,000 level is proving to be a critical area of support. A confirmed breakdown here could expose BTC to further losses toward $106,000–$108,000, while the 200-day moving average near $101,100 remains a last line of defense for the broader trend.

Reclaiming $115,000 would be the first meaningful step toward regaining control. Only then could Bitcoin make another attempt to challenge the $120,000–$123,000 range. For now, however, the market remains under pressure, and whether BTC can hold $110K will likely define the short-term outlook.

Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Средний размер биткоин-депозитов на крупнейшей криптобирже мира Binance превысил 13 BTC. Это указывает на высокую долю крупных игроков среди клиентов, сделали вывод аналитики платформы CryptoQuant.

Сын президента США Дональда Трампа Эрик Трамп (Eric Trump) назвал Китай «чертовски мощной мировой державой» на крипторынке — несмотря на действующий в КНР с 2021 года полный запрет майнинга и торговли цифровыми активами.

Companies that buy crypto are seeing big stock moves — and some of those moves happened before the news.

A report by Fortune has disclosed that several firms which announced large purchases of cryptocurrency also saw sharp stock gains in the days just before their public announcements.

That timing has raised red flags for traders, regulators and investors who say those price jumps look like classic front-running — trading on material non-public information.

Suspicious Preannouncement Jumps

According to the report, MEI Pharma’s stock nearly doubled just before it revealed a $100 million purchase of Litecoin.

SharpLink’s shares rose from $3 to $6 in the three trading days before announcing it would add $425 million in Ethereum to its balance sheet.

Mill City Ventures’ stock more than tripled in the two days before it announced a crypto-related fundraise. No new SEC filings, press releases or social chatter were linked to those moves. So the pattern is hard to ignore.

On Crypto, Roadshows & Information Leakage

Based on the report, a common thread appears to be the roadshow — the private meetings where companies pitch deals to selected investors before an announcement.

Roadshows can put many people in a position to hear sensitive plans. When those meetings line up with suspicious stock pops, researchers and executives say information leakage is the likely cause.

Some analysts have likened the behavior to the same sort of insider trading that often shows up around takeover attempts. One academic study even found that many illegal insider trading cases are tied to takeover news that leaks before it is made public.

What The Law Says

US law bans trading on material non-public information. That ban covers company insiders and anyone else who was “wall-crossed” — that is, given confidential details under the condition they keep it private.

Proving who traded on the tip is not always easy, and identifying the specific source of a leak can be complex. But sharp, unexplained price moves right before an announcement often line up with behavior regulators investigate.

Companies Try New Steps

Some firms are taking steps to tighten the window when information might leak. CEA Industries and Verb Technology have changed roadshow tactics.

Instead of giving out a ticker right away, they wait until after market close on a Friday and then make the public announcement on Monday.

That shortens the time anyone has to trade on inside information. It is a practical fix, even if it cannot stop all leaks.

What Investors Should Watch

Short-term spikes without public news deserve caution. Sudden moves that line up with later big corporate actions can mean insiders had a heads-up.

Retail traders who jump into these stocks risk being burned if the market corrects after the announcement or if regulators later intervene.

Transparency and clearer controls on preannouncement briefings are being called for by market watchers who want a fairer playing field.

Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin has a reputation, and it’s a good one: the most secure, decentralized asset on the planet.

But if we’re being real, Bitcoin is also a bit of a relic. Not quite a ‘Temple of Doom’ relic level, but relic-like when it comes to speed. At times, it can feel like even a boulder would outpace it.

Its core design, with its long block times and limited throughput, means it often feels like ‘digital gold’ held in a vault than a currency you can use for everyday life.

This has left it on the sidelines of the fast-paced, innovative world of DeFi and Web3.

But what if all that could change, and without even touching its security? That’s where Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) steps into the fray.

The Turbocharge: A High-Performance Engine on a Rock-Solid Chassis

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is a mission to supercharge Bitcoin. It’s a next-generation Layer-2 solution that sits directly on top of Bitcoin’s main blockchain, creating a high-speed, low-cost ‘fast lane’ for transactions.

The secret sauce is a special combo of two powerful technologies.

The Canonical Bridge

This is your secure gateway. The Canonical Bridge lets you lock your native $BTC on the Bitcoin mainnet and mint an equal amount of wrapped $BTC ($wBTC) on $HYPER’s Layer-2.

This $wBTC is your key to the fast lane, fully backed and redeemable for your original Bitcoin at any time.

The Solana Virtual Machine (SVM)

This is the engine. By integrating the Solana Virtual Machine, Bitcoin Hyper brings the blistering speed of the Solana network to Bitcoin. And when we say speed, we mean thousands of transactions per second, with near instant confirmation, all for fractions of a penny.

This unlocks the potential for complex smart contracts, dApps, and DeFi protocols, turning Bitcoin from a passive asset into an active, programmable platform.

All this is a game-changer. It’s about making Bitcoin not just a store of value, but a thriving ecosystem where innovation can flourish. It’s clear why it made it onto our list of the best crypto presales.

The Financial Fuel of the Network

The system utility is powered by its native token, $HYPER. This isn’t just a coin; it’s the financial engine of the Bitcoin Hyper network, designed to incentivize and reward its community while ensuring the network’s long-term health and growth.

Here’s what makes $HYPER so valuable:

• Transaction Fees: All transactions on the Bitcoin Hyper network are paid for using $HYPER, creating a constant demand for the token.
• Staking Rewards: $HYPER holders can stake their tokens to earn a high-yield APY (currently 87%), aligning their success with the network’s performance.
• Governance: Token holders will have a say in the future of the project through its DAO, giving the community control over key decisions.
• Ecosystem Access: Holding $HYPER can provide exclusive access to new dApps, presales, and other premium features.

The market has spoken, and it’s screaming for a solution like Bitcoin Hyper. The project’s presale is a testament to this, having already raised nearly $13M. This is a massive show of confidence from across the market that understands the project’s potential.

Bitcoin Hyper is more than just an upgrade; it’s a paradigm shift. It’s the key to unlocking Bitcoin’s vast liquidity and security for the entire ecosystem.

As it bridges the gap between Bitcoin’s legacy and the future of decentralized technology, Bitcoin Hyper is set to propel the king of crypto to new, unprecedented heights.

We can even see it reaching $0.32 by the end of 2025, in our ‘Bitcoin Hyper Price Prediction’, which would be a whopping ROI of 2,395% if you invested at today’s price.

It’s currently selling for $0.012825, so to make sure you don’t miss the buzz, read our guide on ‘How to Buy Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER).’ The Game Plan: Whitepaper and the Road Ahead

So, how’s this all going to happen? The team has a detailed plan, and our ‘What Is Bitcoin Hyper’ guide lays it out clearly. Right now, it’s in the middle of Phase 2, which is all about the presale and building the community.

However, things are about to get real. With a mainnet launch slated for launch in Q3 2025, the network going live, and the Canonical Bridge opening for business, life’s about to get a whole lot busier.

And for eco-conscious crypto fans, there’s good news. While Bitcoin’s mining is energy-intensive, Bitcoin Hyper’s Layer 2 runs on a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) model.

This means that all the zippy transactions and smart contract stuff are super energy-efficient and have a minimal environmental footprint. You get the power of Bitcoin’s security without the heavy carbon footprint.

Finally, the tokenomics are designed to be fair and transparent. With a fixed supply of 21B tokens, the presale has no private sales or insider deals.

The vast majority of tokens are available to the public, rewarding early adopters. And the project’s been audited by CoinSult and Spywolf to give you extra reassurance.

This transparency is a large part of why the presale has been so successful. People can see that the project relies on a foundation of trust and fairness, which is exactly what a revolutionary Layer 2 needs to succeed. Get your share of the $HYPER tokens by joining the presale before the next price increase. The Dawn of a New Financial Epoch

This isn’t about a new token or technological tweak; it’s a complete reimagining of Bitcoin’s role in the world.

For years, the Bitcoin conversation has been limited to its function as a store of value. But now Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) shatters that limitation, making it a dynamic, active participant in the digital economy.

Imagine a future where the world’s most secure and valuable asset can also power everything from decentralized social media to high-frequency trading and gaming.

Bitcoin Hyper is setting the stage for a new financial era where Bitcoin is the foundation of Web3 itself. This is Bitcoin, upgraded and unleashed, ready to lead the next bull run.

Remember to always do your own research before investing. This article is not intended as financial advice.