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Trump-Backed Miner Seeks Asian Bitcoin Acquisitions

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Financial Times (FT) reports that American Bitcoin, a U.S. cryptocurrency miner backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is actively seeking acquisitions of listed companies in Japan and potentially Hong Kong to amass bitcoin reserves. According to three unnamed sources speaking with FT, the

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Trump Emerges as Runner-up in Nobel Peace Prize Betting

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Bettors on Polymarket and Kalshi see an interesting path for U.S. President Donald Trump to claim the Nobel Peace Prize. On both platforms, the sitting president holds the second-highest odds, putting him squarely in contention. Prediction Markets Keep Trump in Close Race for Nobel Peace Prize The Nobel Peace Prize is a prestigious international honor […]

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Tether Taps $165B as Stablecoin Sector Climbs to $273B

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Over the past week, the stablecoin market expanded by 1.28%, adding $3.464 billion to reach a total of $273.169 billion. Tether ( USDT) remains the heavyweight, commanding 60.49% of the entire market, with its supply climbing by roughly 730 million coins during the seven-day period. Tether and USDC Add to Market Dominance as Stablecoin Economy […]

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Ethereum Nears Record High as Investor Preference Shifts, Cryptoquant Reports

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Ethereum ( ETH) approaches its all-time high price as investor preference shifts decisively in its favor against bitcoin, according to a new report by Cryptoquant. However, researchers say and early indicators suggest rising selling pressure could challenge its rally. Institutional Investors Pivot to ETH via ETFs, Onchain Data Shows Ethereum (ETH) reached $4,743 on Aug.

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Mysterious 2012 Bitcoin Holder Moves 1,600 BTC in Several Waves

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On Friday, as crypto prices swung wildly, a fresh batch of 300 bitcoins from 2012 — untouched for roughly 13 years — was moved for the first time. Altogether, this single holder has now shifted 1,600 BTC from 2012 wallets this month alone, a stash valued at more than $187 million today. Old-School Bitcoin Wallets […]

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Crypto Weekly Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $124K Before Inflation Data Sparks $1B Liquidation Frenzy

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The crypto economy ended the week slightly higher, rising from $3.97T to $4.04T, but the real story was the volatility beneath the surface. Crypto Market’s Eventful Week After appearing to keep up the momentum from the previous week, the crypto economy ultimately ended this week marginally higher, rising from $3.97 trillion to $4.04 trillion. This […]

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Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Hits $82.4B With Options Activity Rising

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Bitcoin’s derivatives market action showed strong engagement this weekend as futures open interest surged past $82 billion, while options activity reflected a slight bullish tilt. Bitcoin Derivatives Market Expands as Spot Price Consolidates During the morning trading sessions, bitcoin was trading at $117,860 in spot markets, with an intraday range between $116,956 and

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Bitcoin Price Watch: Rejection From $124K Sparks Short-Term Bearish Outlook

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Bitcoin traded at $117,509 on Aug. 16, 2025, with a market capitalization of $2.33 trillion. The 24-hour trading volume reached $39.69 billion, with the intraday price fluctuating between $116,956 and $119,152. Bitcoin On the 1-hour chart, bitcoin displayed a weakening market structure, characterized by a sequence of lower highs and lower lows, following a local […]

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Google Play’s New Rules for Crypto Apps: What You Need to Know

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Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Google Play’s Policy Update Earlier this week, Google Play unveiled a dramatic policy update: […]

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Sharplink Amasses Over 728,000 ETH With 1,300 ETH in Staking Rewards

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Sharplink Gaming now holds over 728,000 ETH after a $2.6 billion acquisition push, staking nearly all of it for yield. The company says the Ethereum network will serve as the core trust layer of the next-generation financial system. Ethereum-First: SharpLink Staking Nearly All ETH Holdings for Yield Sharplink Gaming (Nasdaq: SBET) has emerged as one […]