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A Brazilian crypto trader's mom was kidnapped until a Bitcoin ransom was paid in the latest crypto "wrench attack," local media reported.

Polymarket traders are pricing low probabilities on several notable phrases being spoken during President Donald Trump’s joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage today, even as volumes on the event’s prediction markets reach six figures. The markets, which resolve on whether Trump uses specific words or phrases during the appearance, have drawn […] The post Polymarket traders bet on Trump shunning crypto during Putin meeting, go all in on Zelensky mention appeared first on CryptoSlate.

XRP has recently entered a consolidation phase after a strong rally earlier this summer, with the price action now hovering around key resistance levels on both its USDT and BTC pairs. Yet, while momentum has slowed, the charts still indicate a generally bullish structure, with multiple key support levels remaining firmly in place. Technical Analysis […]

Bitcoin has recently experienced heightened volatility by setting a fresh all-time high. However, the price has quickly reversed, indicating a bull trap, increasing the likelihood of a sideways consolidation within the $116K-$124K range. Technical Analysis By ShayanMarkets The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, Bitcoin buyers successfully pushed the asset above its previous all-time high, […]

Topics related to Ukraine and NATO seem most likely, but BTC is not entirely out of the equation.

Breaking above a one-year average, ETH/BTC shows bullish momentum.

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.

Crypto exchange OKX slashed the supply of its OKB token by more than 90%, burning the vast majority of the Ethereum-based tokens.

Over 80 executives from leading crypto and fintech companies, including Gemini, Andreessen Horowitz, Paradigm, and Kraken, have called on US President Donald Trump to block new bank-imposed fees for accessing consumer financial data. In an Aug. 14 letter, the group argued that these charges, set to take effect in September, directly threaten innovation and consumer […] The post 80 crypto leaders urge Donald Trump to block bank fees threatening open banking appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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.

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.

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

Crypto drops after hot US PPI, $1.1bn of liquidations. US only wants budget neutral BTC accumulation. US government owns $24b crypto: Arkham. Lummis makes renewed push for BITCOIN Act. Altcoins continue to drop versus ETH. $3.2bn ETH queued to leave staking. HYPE nears $50 as volume hits ATH. Google buys 8% stake in BTC miner TeraWulf. Atkins to discuss ‘Project Crypto’ today. KindlyMD to raise $540m to buy BTC. Abu Dhabi SWF owns $534m BTC ETF. Citi considers crypto custody, payment services. SEC delays Bitwise and 21 Shares SOL ETFs. HK tightens custody standards for crypto exchanges. American Bitcoin looking for Asia listings. US sanctions Russian exchange Garantex.

Airlines in the UAE accept crypto for flight bookings. The country has become a torchbearer when it comes to accepting crypto for flight bookings. Airlines and travel agencies, including Emirates, Air Arabia, Travala and Alternative Airlines, now support cryptocurrency payments for bookings, targeting tech-savvy travelers and digital nomads. Travelers can pay with Bitcoin, Ether, stablecoins and other digital assets via checkout or gift cards, depending on the platform. The UAE’s initiatives, such as Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), could help expand crypto-powered services like flight tickets and loyalty programs. Read more

As July PPI jumped 0.9% and risk assets sold off, BlackRock’s Larry Fink bought the dip through IBIT and ETHA, adding 4,428 BTC (~$526M) and 105,900 ETH (~$488M). The post BlackRock Pours Over $1B into Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs During Dip — What Do They Know? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin dips to $117,929 after Treasury’s ‘no buy’ stance, but bullish technicals hint at a $130K breakout. Smart money sees opportunity, not panic. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Treasury ‘No Buy’ Triggers Panic Dip – Smart Money Sees Opportunity, Not Fear appeared first on Cryptonews.

Dogecoin (DOGE) trading volumes reached $5 billion yesterday, well above the daily average, as investors jumped in to buy the dip, strengthening the bullish Dogecoin price prediction.Despite falling 8.5% on the day, DOGE remains up 14.7% over the past 30 days and was the only top 5 meme coin to deliver a positive return in […] The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: $5B Volume Surge + Whale Buys – DOGE Could Go Higher Than Most Think appeared first on Cryptonews.

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

While the macro narrative weighs heavily, technicals lend to further upside for SOL – Solana price prediction still eyes $500 The post Solana Price Prediction: Technicals Point to More Upside – Can SOL Hit $500 Within 2 Weeks?  appeared first on Cryptonews.

Top Win International, Taiwan’s first publicly traded corporate Bitcoin treasury, raised $10 million to kick off its BTC purchases. Taiwan’s first publicly traded corporate Bitcoin treasury, Top Win International, raised $10 million to kickstart its BTC accumulation efforts. The luxury watchmaker-turned-Bitcoin treasury announced Friday it raised $10 million from a group of investors led by zipper producer and software company WiseLink. The raise was accompanied by private investments from Chad Koehn, founder and CEO of United Capital Management of Kansas, alongside four other investors. WiseLink purchased three-year convertible notes issued by Top Win. The investment followed a memorandum of understanding between the two companies outlining a yet-to-be-disclosed collaboration. Read more