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Ethereum’s staking system is under mounting pressure as withdrawals outpace new deposits, with the exit queue reaching its highest level. Validator queue data shows that as of Aug. 27, more than 1,023,560 ETH, worth roughly $4.6 billion, had been lined up for withdrawal from staking. By contrast, only 580,637 ETH, valued at about $2.6 billion, […] The post Ethereum staking exit queue hits record high of over $4.6 billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Glassnode data shows profit-taking pressure intensifying as dormant coins move and ETFs enable capital rotation.

Base’s 70% NFT trading volume surge to $47 million in the last 30 days puts it above competitors like Immutable and Solana. Coinbase layer-2 network Base took the third spot in non-fungible token (NFT) trading volume after a 70% surge in the last 30 days.  Decentralized application data aggregator DappRadar showed that Base’s NFT volume reached $47.67 million, increasing by 70% over the past month. The increase pushed the network ahead of many competitors in the NFT space, including Immutable zkEVM and Solana, which are ranked fourth and fifth by 30-day volume.  Collections like Get Based, DX Terminal and Based Style collectively recorded about $25 million in NFT trading volume, driving the surge in digital collectible trading activity on the network.  Read more

International offering, warrant exercises, bond redemption and suspension notice highlight a sweeping capital strategy shift.

The sale timing and amount will be determined by a variety of factors, including market prices, the company said.

The “White Whale” increased his social media pressure campaign to $2.5 million after claiming that MEXC requested an in-person KYC verification in Malaysia. A cryptocurrency trader upsized his multimillion-dollar social media pressure campaign against MEXC after claiming that the digital asset exchange requested an in-person meeting to unfreeze the user’s $3 million worth of personal funds. In July 2025, centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) MEXC allegedly froze $3.1 million worth of personal funds without any terms of service violations, according to pseudonymous crypto trader the White Whale. On Sunday, the trader launched a $2 million social media pressure campaign against the exchange, aiming to increase attention on the matter, after claiming that the exchange had requested a one-year review period before unfreezing the user’s funds, Cointelegraph reported on Monday. Read more

Top crypto and tech groups said they would not support the Senate’s market structure bill without new language shielding developers from criminal liability.

Low Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio, declining network activity and other bearish factors could pull BTC price below its critical support at $110,000. Key takeaways: Bitcoin price needs to hold above $110,000 to avoid further losses. The Taker-Buy-Sell-Ratio is down to levels last seen in November 2021, when BTC price reached its cycle peak. Read more

From corner shops to big retailers, Venezuelans are embracing stablecoins as inflation soars and the bolívar loses over 70% of its value. Cryptocurrencies are becoming a core part of the economy in Venezuela as citizens turn to digital assets to shield themselves from a collapsing currency and tighter government controls. From small family stores to large retail chains, shops across the country now accept crypto through platforms such as Binance and Airtm. Some businesses even use stablecoins to pay employees, while universities have begun offering courses dedicated to digital assets. “There’s lots of places accepting it now,” shopper Victor Sousa, who paid for phone accessories with USDt (USDT), told the Financial Times. “The plan is to one day have my savings in crypto.” Read more

KuCoin Thailand will handle subscriptions, redemptions, and listings alongside several other partners in a consortium,

Kindly MD has filed for a $5B shelf offering after a $679M Bitcoin buy, as risks and debates over digital asset treasuries grow.

While Bitcoin’s rebound offers brief relief, slowing activity, ETF outflows, and weak seasonals point to a steeper dip, analysts say.

Ethereum’s outperformance over Bitcoin is being reinforced by institutional flows, new altcoin narratives, and rising market odds of a $5K test, with macro data now set to challenge that conviction.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: UAE reveals $700M in BTC, Trump shakes Fed, and Sequans plans $200M Bitcoin treasury. Can BTC rally past $130K? The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: $700M UAE Mining Stash, Fed Turmoil, and Sequans’ $200M Treasury Push appeared first on Cryptonews.

Donald Trump Jr. has joined Polymarket’s advisory board after 1789 Capital invested tens of millions. The prediction platform has processed more than $8B in bets, has partnered with X, has acquired QCEX, and U.S. probes have closed as it prepares a return to the U.S. market. The post Trump Jr. Joins Polymarket Board as 1789 Capital Pours Millions appeared first on Cryptonews.

Iran crypto flows dropped 11% so far this year to July, amid conflict with Israel, a $90 million hack on local crypto exchange Nobitex and Tether freezing 42 wallets. Flows into Iranian crypto trading platforms have fallen in 2025 due to a breakdown in nuclear negotiations with Israel, a $90 million hack on Iran’s largest crypto exchange, and a major stablecoin blacklisting, says blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs. Iranian crypto flows hit $3.7 billion between January and July, an 11% decrease compared to the same period last year, with the worst drop off coming in June and July, TRM Labs said in a report on Tuesday. Iran’s crypto flows started to sharply drop in June, just after the $90 million hack on Nobitex, which handles 87% of the country’s crypto transactions.  Read more

Europe’s push for a digital euro is colliding with U.S. stablecoin momentum, forcing policymakers to weigh the risks of public blockchains.

Bitcoin price prediction shows BTC hovering near $110K as support weakens. Could a breakdown trigger a flash crash toward $100K? The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Support Level is Starting to Crack – Is the Market Bracing for a Flash Crash to $100K? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Caroline Pham has reiterated plans to step down from the CFTC once a new chair is named, with speculation suggesting she may join MoonPay. Brian Quintenz’s nomination for CFTC chair has yet to be confirmed, drawing both industry support and opposition amid ethics concerns tied to his past roles. The post CFTC Chair Caroline Pham Expected To Join MoonPay After Departure: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Japanese crypto enthusiasts may have to wait until the spring of 2027 to see a Bitcoin ETF launch, a KPMG Japan executive has claimed. The post Japanese Bitcoin ETF Could Debut in 2027, Says KPMG Exec appeared first on Cryptonews.