Crypto

Strive adds 1,110 Bitcoin to treasury, holdings exceed 21K BTC
The asset manager paid $81.5 million for the latest purchase, lifting its total Bitcoin holdings to 21,356 BTC. Shares of its Nasdaq-listed ASST rose more than 11% on Monday.

Bitcoin surges 25% in weekly rally as ETF inflows hit $1.92 bln
Major cryptocurrencies rebound sharply after years of underperformance, with Bitcoin at $78,500 and Ethereum up 31% as institutional demand surges. Analysts warn of risks despite healthier market structure.

BTC Digital completes 10MW crypto mining facility in Georgia
The NASDAQ-listed firm has finished construction on a 10-megawatt facility in Georgia, with deployment expected within two months. The site will support up to 900,000 terahashes per second at full capacity.

Bitcoin reclaims 50-week EMA as August rally extends to nine-year high
BTC/USD closed above its 50-week EMA for the first time since November 2025, capping a five-day rally that pushed prices to $79,550. Fed chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks and U.S. PCE data loom as key catalysts.

Japan’s SBI leads $68M Fasset funding round at $1B valuation
Fasset secures $68 million in a Series C round led by SBI Group, with plans to launch a digital bank in Malaysia and expand stablecoin payments.

Financial repression fuels bitcoin rally talk
Analysts highlight financial repression as a potential driver for renewed bitcoin interest.

Gemini and Apex sign letter of intent for crypto event contracts
The companies have entered preliminary discussions to formalize agreements for cryptocurrency-related event contracts.

Gemini partners with Apex for crypto prediction markets
The collaboration will make Gemini the exclusive regulated venue for crypto event contracts via Apex’s futures commission merchant.

Germany adds six banks to EU crypto licensing register under MiCA
German cooperative banks lead EU-wide crypto licensing with 79 authorized providers after latest ESMA register update. France and Netherlands follow with 35 and 29 CASPs respectively.

Bitcoin steadies near $78,000 as gold rallies, altcoins consolidate after best week in 3 years
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Ethereum's institutional growth outpaces ETH token value gains
Institutional adoption of Ethereum rises with tokenized products and Layer-2 solutions, but network revenue and ETH scarcity metrics weaken as transaction volumes decline.

Why PostFinance’s Flexible ETH Staking Could Accelerate Institutional Adoption
Swiss bank PostFinance drops lock‑up periods for Ethereum staking, letting investors unstake twice a week—a move that could reshape how institutions view on‑chain yield.

Bitcoin ETF inflows reach $1.9B in strongest week since October 2025
Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.92 billion in net inflows last week as Bitcoin surged past $79,000. Ether ETFs also saw $700 million in new investments.

AI-driven Bitcoin ETP launches with adaptive allocation strategy
New BTCAI product uses Aisot’s quantitative AI models to dynamically adjust Bitcoin exposure monthly, aiming to reduce volatility risk while enhancing returns. Swiss custody and physical backing ensure security.

Bitcoin holds above $77,000 after Trump-backed crypto regulation hopes
Digital assets rebound as U.S. Treasury bond buybacks ease yields, while geopolitical risks cap gains. Ether, XRP and Solana also advance.

Bitcoin’s RSI hits overbought levels after parabolic surge in BRL terms
Technical indicators show extreme overbought conditions on Bitcoin’s 5-hour chart, with RSI at 71.60 and ADX at 63.46 amid strong volatility.

Bitcoin holds above $77,000 as U.S. crypto regulation hopes lift market
Cryptocurrencies extended gains after Trump urged approval of the Clarity Act and the U.S. Treasury signaled expanded bond purchases. Ether, Solana and others also rose.

Banks, regulators launch pilot for quantum-resistant crypto transfers
European, Middle Eastern and Asian institutions test post-quantum digital signature protocols on a NEAR blockchain network to secure future asset transfers.

PostFinance removes fixed terms for Ethereum staking
Swiss bank eliminates lock-up periods and allows self-initiated unstaking twice weekly, while planning expansion to other proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies.

Pakistan opens crypto licensing portal with Sept. 5 deadline for VASPs
Virtual asset service providers operating before March 5 must apply for a no-objection certificate by the deadline or cease operations. Regulator PVARA outlines licensing routes, compliance rules and enforcement timeline.

Ray Dalio says investors should own ‘a bit of Bitcoin’ amid debt risks
Bridgewater founder cites rising U.S. debt concerns and recent Treasury-market stress in his recommendation.

Stablecoin neobank Fasset raises $68M at $1B valuation
SBI backs Fasset's expansion into stablecoin payments and settlement services.

Crypto rallies ahead of Jackson Hole speech
Bitcoin and XRP posted strong weekly gains as markets await remarks from Federal Reserve nominee Philip Jefferson.

Term Finance loses $8.5M in governance exploit targeting vaults
Attacker drains 2,843 ETH and 1.68M USDC from Term's strategy vaults, representing 68% of pre-attack holdings. Protocol shuts down Meta Vaults while investigating scope of breach.

