The leading cryptocurrency soared to $122K Wednesday morning as the broader crypto market broke the $4 trillion threshold once again this week. Growing Bets on Fed Rate Cut in September Send Bitcoin Higher Bitcoin topped $122K on Wednesday as expectations of an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve in September increased to 99.9% […] Original
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Trump Signs 2 Executive Orders That Could Boost Crypto Markets
Two sweeping executive orders promise to transform U.S. finance, with President Donald Trump fortifying banking freedoms and unlocking cryptocurrency access in retirement accounts for millions seeking greater diversification and financial independence. 2 Executive Orders Could Reshape US Finance With Banking Protections and Crypto in Retirement White House crypto czar David Sacks highlighted on Aug. 7 […] Source CryptoX Portal
Bitcoin Regains $115K as Markets Recover
An accumulation of small wins in the macroeconomic environment seems to have buoyed both stock and crypto markets. Market Rebound Pushes Bitcoin Back Above $115K Positive corporate earnings, favorable regulatory developments, and a $100 billion investment by Apple, all appear to have lifted stocks and crypto on Wednesday. Bitcoin, which had tumbled all the way […] Original
FinCEN Targets Crypto Kiosks as Fraud Losses Detonate Across US Markets
Crypto kiosks are fueling a new wave of fraud and cartel-driven laundering, prompting urgent calls for tighter controls across the U.S. financial system. FinCEN Sounds Alarm: Crypto Kiosks Now High-Risk Vectors for Money Laundering The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a notice on Aug. 4, warning that convertible virtual […] Source CryptoX Portal
Ghislaine Maxwell’s Texas Transfer Sparks Wild Speculation on Prediction Markets
This week, Ghislaine Maxwell—the convicted accomplice of disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein—was quietly transferred from a Florida lockup to a low-security prison 950 miles away. Not long after, Polymarket lit up with a flurry of speculative betting action associated with Maxwell, tapping into a fresh wave of public fascination and political drama. Epstein’s Alleged Accomplice […] Source CryptoX Portal
Crypto Markets Face Rapid Transformation With CFTC’s Aggressive Crypto Sprint
U.S. regulators are igniting a crypto revolution as the CFTC kicks off a sweeping sprint to power the nation into digital asset dominance. CFTC and SEC Align—Is This the Dawn of US Crypto Supremacy? Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham disclosed on Aug. 1 that the agency will begin a “crypto […] Source CryptoX Portal
Weekly Crypto Wrap: Bitcoin, Altcoins Suffer Steep Losses as Macroeconomic Events Rattle Markets
The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn after starting the week positively, with many top digital assets declining by double digits. TRX was the only top 20 digital asset to gain, rising by 2.7%, while toncoin increased by 8.9%. Tariffs and Jobs Data Spark Market Rout After starting the week brightly, the cryptocurrency market closed […] Original
Ethereum New Addresses Surge To Nearly 257K In A Day, Matching 2017 And 2021 Bull Markets
Ethereum has entered a correction phase after weeks of aggressive buying pressure that pushed the price to a local high of $3,940. Following this rally, ETH has retraced over 12%, breaking below the $3,450 level as the market digests recent gains. The sharp pullback has sparked concerns of a deeper correction; however, on-chain data and market fundamentals paint a more optimistic picture. Related Reading Despite the price drop, Ethereum’s underlying strength remains intact. Whale addresses continue to accumulate during this dip, signaling high-conviction buying from large investors who are positioning…
Crypto Stocks Slide as Markets React to Weak Jobs Data
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…
China mocks US crypto policies, Telegram’s new dark markets: Asia Express
China airs 30-minute US crypto satire CCTV, China’s state broadcasting mouthpiece, aired a half-hour special on cryptocurrencies and how the US is attempting to solidify dollar dominance with stablecoins. The July 27 broadcast framed the new US stablecoin legislation GENIUS Act, as a geopolitical turning point. CCTV pinpointed that the new rules explicitly ban a Federal Reserve–issued central bank digital currency (CBCD) while allowing stablecoins to export US debt in digital form. The broadcaster said stablecoins backed by US Treasury bonds represent the third phase of dollar hegemony after Bretton…