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ChainUp, a leading global digital asset solutions provider, announces “The ATH Night: Unlocking Infinite B2B Digital Assets Growth” on 30 September 2025 at Lantern Singapore. Positioned as the premier pre-TOKEN2049 networking event, it follows last year’s success of over 2,000 registrations and 80% senior executive attendance. The evening targets C-suite leaders, founders, investors and innovators across Web3, blockchain and digital assets. Attendees gain exclusive access to top decision-makers, a curated Marina Bay waterfront setting and anniversary giveaways celebrating ChainUp’s 8th year. Space is limited to ensure high-quality B2B connections. Sponsorship and registration details are available via ChainUp’s official channels.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says the French criminal investigation against him has produced no evidence after one year. He criticized prosecutors for treating a platform executive as personally liable for user content, calling it legally and logically absurd. Durov highlighted that Telegram complies with all lawful requests while upholding encryption and privacy, and warned the ongoing case has damaged France’s image as a free nation. Meanwhile, in the US, a federal judge in Illinois granted Coinbase’s motion to stay a lawsuit alleging violations of the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Plaintiffs claim Coinbase collected users’ biometric data without proper notice and shared faceprints with third-party providers. The case is paused pending a Seventh Circuit appellate decision that may set precedent. This stay reduces immediate litigation pressure on Coinbase, which is already facing multiple data breach lawsuits.

Eric Trump, newly appointed adviser to Metaplanet, will keynote the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong on August 28–29 before attending the company’s critical shareholder meeting in Tokyo on September 1, 2025. At the meeting, investors will vote on preferred stock issuances and other capital-raising tools to fund a bold Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Metaplanet currently holds 18,888 BTC (over $2 billion), and its stock has jumped 140% this year. The firm aims to expand its Bitcoin treasury to 210,000 BTC by 2027, up from an initial target of 10,000 BTC by year-end. Support from the Trump family, including ties to the American Bitcoin acquisition vehicle and plans for a reverse merger with Gryphon Digital Mining, adds to growing institutional adoption. Traders should watch for shifts in market sentiment as the vote outcome may signal broader appetite for large-scale BTC treasury management. Eric Trump’s public endorsement and the proposed capital raising could drive fresh Bitcoin demand and influence price trends.

Meme coins are back in focus as traders hunt for 100x gains by 2025. Analysts highlight five key tokens: SHIB, PEPE, DOGE, ADA and MAGACOIN Finance. Shiba Inu (SHIB) trades at $0.00001246 after a year-long consolidation. A breakout could trigger a 528% surge to $0.000078. Exchange netflows moved 55.5 trillion SHIB to private wallets, reducing sell pressure. Shibarium activity hit 4.8 million daily transactions, boosting burns and adoption. Pepe (PEPE) maintains solid liquidity and market cap. Exchange reserves fell 0.5% while whales raised holdings by 1.5%, with daily volume near $500 million. Dogecoin (DOGE) rebounded from $0.21 to $0.216, leading liquidity and brand power. Merge mining with Litecoin enhances security, and analysts target $0.23–$0.24 if $0.22 holds. Cardano (ADA) adds institutional credibility to the meme coin sector. MAGACOIN Finance shines in presale, with $12.8 million raised and audits by HashEx and CertiK. Analysts forecast up to 60× gains on listing, driven by DeFi integrations and presale FOMO. Traders should monitor these meme coins for strategic portfolio allocations.

Analyst Steph Is Crypto forecasts that XRP’s bull cycle could end within one to two months. Using a market-cycle indicator with a strong past record, he warns traders to stop buying XRP after the predicted date. Historically, XRP peaked at $3.36 in 2018 and $1.96 in 2021, before prolonged consolidation phases. The current bull cycle saw XRP reach $3.39 in January 2025 and a new all-time high of $3.65 in July. Despite a brief drop below $3, XRP reclaimed support in August, but the indicator suggests the bull cycle is exhausting. However, the recent dismissal of Ripple’s appeals against the SEC offers regulatory clarity in the U.S. This outcome may boost liquidity and institutional interest, possibly extending the rally. Traders should weigh this against the bearish signal when planning trades.

Huang Licheng, also known as “Brother Ma Ji,” opened a leveraged 25x ETH long position on Ethereum venue Hyperliquid. The trader took exposure on 15,600 ETH, amounting to about $60 million, and a 40x BTC long on 175 BTC, for a total leveraged position of $93 million. The ETH long carries a liquidation price at $4,696.96, while the BTC long will liquidate at $113,714.40. On-chain analysis shows high margin use and concentrated risk in these derivatives. This ETH long on Ethereum highlights growing demand for leverage. Traders should note the aggressive ETH long and potential impact on market volatility. Monitor Ethereum prices closely to gauge liquidation triggers.

Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization surged to a record $26.5 billion onchain, marking a 70% year-to-date gain. Ethereum maintains a dominant position with 55% of the RWA tokenization market, rising to 76% when layer-2 networks are included. Animoca Brands research estimates that the total addressable TradFi market exceeds $400 trillion, highlighting enormous growth potential. Private credit and US Treasurys account for nearly 90% of tokenized assets, driving the sector’s expansion. As institutional custody solutions mature and interoperability improves, tokenization could reduce settlement friction and broaden liquidity. Increased RWA tokenization activity has also boosted demand for infrastructure tokens like Ether (ETH) and Chainlink (LINK). Traders should monitor issuance trends, platform integrations, and Ethereum’s network developments to gauge market momentum. The shift toward multichain platforms may diversify tokenization initiatives beyond Ethereum in the long term.

Solana price has surged above the $200 mark, forming a rising channel with support near $205 on the hourly chart and trading above the 100-hourly SMA. Bulls cleared key resistance at $202 and $208, pushing Solana price past $213, with immediate barriers at $212 and major caps at $215, $220 and $225, targeting a breakout toward $232. On the downside, initial support lies at $205, with stronger floors at $202, $195 and $188. Technical analysis shows bullish momentum: the MACD is in positive territory while the RSI sits above 50. Traders are eyeing a close above $220 to confirm further upside in this altcoin market breakout.

Jordan has unveiled its National Digital Transformation Strategy for 2026–2028, inviting public feedback until September 6. Led by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, the plan focuses on artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), digital identity and secure signatures. The Sanad digital ID project aims to onboard 3.5 million residents this year, with major banks such as Arab Jordan Investment Bank and Arab Bank accepting digital IDs for financial services. Parallelly in the UAE, telecom operator du launched its ‘Salary in the Digital Wallet’ feature in the du Pay digital wallet for blue-collar workers earning under Dh5,000 per month, offering zero-balance accounts, IBANs, cross-border payments and a physical card. Licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, du Pay’s digital wallet supports peer-to-peer transfers and international transactions. These digital transformation and digital wallet initiatives underscore a regional push for blockchain integration, regulatory frameworks for digital assets and broader financial inclusion.

Chinese crypto whale and investor Huang Licheng has opened massive leveraged long positions totaling approximately $89.5 million on Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to on-chain data from Lookonchain, he is trading BTC with 40× leverage and ETH with 25× leverage. His current holdings stand at 155 BTC (around $17.5 million) and 15,300 ETH (about $72 million). This aggressive margin trading strategy underscores his bullish outlook on major cryptocurrencies. Such high-leverage positions can amplify gains but also increase liquidation risk if the market turns volatile. Traders should monitor price support levels and funding rates closely as this whale’s activity may influence short-term market momentum.

Bitcoin’s outlook is balanced between rising institutional support and looming macro risks. Entrepreneur and Trump adviser David Bailey argues that institutional adoption is still in its infancy, forecasting several years without a traditional bear market. He points to growing ETF inflows and corporate treasury acquisitions, which have pushed institutional Bitcoin holdings above $100 billion and provided robust price support. However, analysts from Merkle Tree Capital and Swyftx caution that this very scale introduces systemic vulnerabilities. Key bear triggers include a global liquidity reversal—if central banks tighten policy—forced deleveraging by leveraged entrants, and sudden regulatory shocks to ETFs or custody rules. Breed VC’s report also warns of sell pressure from treasury-heavy firms facing impairment. Many experts project a mild downturn by mid-2026 if liquidity conditions tighten, while others argue the market may instead follow gold’s post-ETF path with periodic corrections but sustained upside. Traders should monitor ETF flow data, leverage metrics, and central bank signals as early warnings, using dips for disciplined accumulation and risk management.

At the Jackson Hole symposium, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell adopted a dovish tone, hinting at potential rate cuts and triggering a Bitcoin rally that saw the price rise by 12–13% intraday. The dovish Jackson Hole crypto rally lifted total digital-asset market capitalization above $4 trillion, with Ethereum nearing recent highs. This surge was supported by elevated trading volumes and renewed institutional inflows, underscoring cryptocurrencies’ sensitivity to Fed guidance and shifting risk sentiment. Traders should monitor Fed communications, liquidity indicators and upcoming macroeconomic data, and manage positions through proper sizing, stop-loss limits and high-liquidity venues to navigate volatility and gauge the sustainability of the rally.

Bitcoin realized cap topped $1 trillion for the first time, signaling robust investor confidence and long-term accumulation. This on-chain metric, which sums each coin’s value at its last movement, underscores a higher market cost basis and a reduction in low-cost supply. Meanwhile, derivatives data show nearly $2 billion in BTC short positions clustered near the $120,000 level. If Bitcoin approaches this threshold, forced liquidations could ignite a short squeeze, driving a sharp rally and amplifying volatility. Active supply has cooled after weeks of heavy rotation, suggesting market consolidation ahead of a potential breakout. Traders should monitor Bitcoin’s price action around $120K, on-chain transfer volumes, and open interest in derivatives. The realized cap will remain crucial for assessing genuine inflows and anticipating momentum shifts.

US crypto markets begin the week with key economic releases and major tech earnings on deck. Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential rate cuts as inflation pressures ease, setting the stage for the core PCE inflation data due Friday. Traders will also monitor Tuesday’s consumer confidence, Thursday’s revised Q2 GDP, and Monday’s new home sales for broader risk sentiment. On Wednesday, Nvidia (NVDA) reports Q2 results, with analysts expecting 48% EPS growth on $46B revenue, a bellwether for AI-driven demand. Bitcoin slipped back to $113K support after briefly testing $117K post-Fed remarks. Ethereum hit a fresh ATH near $4,950 before retreating to $4,700. Altcoins showed mixed performance: losses in TRX, BCH and LTC, gains in LINK and Hyperliquid. Total market cap eased 1% to $4.04T. With Fed policy outlook hinging on PCE readings and tech earnings influencing risk appetite, crypto traders face a neutral backdrop. Volatility is likely as markets price in macro data and Nvidia’s AI outlook.

XRP market cap is holding at $180.34 billion at the 1.414 Fibonacci support level after reaching the 1.618 extension near $204.8B. The price trades above $3.00, supported by $3.59B in 24-hour volume and strong exchange liquidity. This consolidation at the 1.414 fib suggests structured strength and a rebound towards $3.60 is plausible if volume holds. Historical data shows XRP market cap broke through the 1.0 fib baseline of $128.5B during the 2024 rally. Circulating supply stands at 59.48B XRP with a total supply of 99.98B, resulting in a 1.99% volume-to-market-cap ratio, underlining healthy liquidity. Traders should monitor the $3.00 support and Fibonacci extensions for risk-managed entries.

Binance Alpha will list Alttown’s native TOWN token on August 26. The listing on Binance Wallet’s discovery platform offers early-stage crypto listing and an airdrop for users with sufficient Alpha points. Details on eligibility, distribution rules and airdrop amounts will be announced when trading opens. This Binance Alpha listing boosts TOWN token’s visibility among millions of users. While it enhances credibility through Alpha’s selective process, it does not guarantee a main exchange debut. Traders should conduct due diligence on project fundamentals, track community engagement post-listing and prepare for volatility risks common to early-stage tokens. Overall, this listing positions TOWN token for broader exposure and potential long-term growth, assuming continued development and market engagement.

On August 25, an OG whale triggered a Bitcoin flash drop of over 2% in nine minutes. It sold about 18,142 BTC (≈$2B) on Hyperliquid, converting to 416,598 ETH. The sudden BTC→ETH swap created a liquidity squeeze and cascading sell orders. The Bitcoin flash drop drove BTC from $114,666 to $112,174 and pushed ETH down by about 4%. The whale’s 551,861 ETH leveraged longs and their closure amplified the crash. It also staked ~275,500 ETH, signaling a long-term pivot to Ethereum. Traders should monitor on-chain flows, concentrated supply movements, and derivatives exposure as key signals for short-term volatility and market stability.

Bybit WSOT 2025 is set to debut its Onchain Wave special event on the Solana blockchain, featuring a prize pool exceeding $1 million and running until September 15. This year’s Bybit WSOT 2025 competition is co-hosted by Bybit Web3 and Byreal, allowing participants from both centralized and decentralized exchanges to compete on a unified leaderboard. Weekly rewards allocate up to 250 BBSOL tokens among the top 200 traders, while the overall leaderboard distributes 1,650 BBSOL tokens among the top 1,000. A 900 BBSOL Warrior Award pool rewards traders with over $10,000 in trading volume who fall outside the top ranks. Additionally, Byreal liquidity providers will share a daily 650,000 USDC pool. Partners supporting the event include xStocks, Sanctum, DeFiTuna, Sonic SVM, CUDIS and Fragmetric. Bybit WSOT 2025’s Onchain Wave aims to boost Solana’s on-chain trading volume and enhance cross-venue participation, offering new opportunities for crypto traders to earn BBSOL and USDC rewards.

JPMorganChase analysts now see a September Fed rate cut as highly unlikely. Persistent inflation and a divided FOMC, even with the addition of dovish member Stephen Miran, mean the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady. Chair Jerome Powell’s swing vote remains pivotal amid varied opinions. For crypto traders, the absence of a Fed rate cut suggests continued high borrowing costs, which often draws capital toward safer assets and away from riskier cryptocurrencies. Market participants should monitor key economic indicators—CPI, PCE, employment figures—and Fed communications for shifts in tone. While easing remains possible later in the year if inflation cools significantly or the labor market weakens, September appears off the table. A neutral-to-bearish stance on digital assets may prevail until clear signs of policy easing emerge.

New data shows that Bitcoin transfers in 2025 year-to-date have dropped by roughly 15% compared with the same period in 2024, while the network’s share of revenue from transaction fees has plunged from about 1.2% to 0.5% of miner rewards. This decline in on-chain activity and transaction fees highlights lower demand for block space and reduced fee-driven income for miners. Analysts point to cooling market sentiment, lower trading volumes and fewer high-value transfers as key drivers. In the short term, diminished fee revenue may increase selling pressure from miners seeking liquidity. Over the longer term, sustained lower activity could challenge miner profitability and network security incentives, unless transaction fee demand recovers.

Investors asking what is the best crypto to buy now should consider Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL) and VeChain (VET). These top coins are rebounding from a recent fear zone. Bitcoin trades near $113,500, supported by whale accumulation and potential U.S. market structure legislation. Ethereum hovers around $4,200, with whales adding over 550,000 ETH. A break above $4,879 could push ETH toward $5,000. Solana stands at about $180, aiming to clear $186 en route to $225. VeChain, priced near $0.023, offers new StarGate Staking rewards and could reach $0.05 by late 2025. Emerging altcoin MAGACOIN Finance is highlighted as a hidden gem. It claims a 55x return potential and has passed HashEx and CertiK audits. On-chain data shows growing accumulation. For diversification, MAGACOIN Finance is becoming a leading pick ahead of the next crypto rally.

XS.com market analyst Linh Tran warns that Bitcoin’s near-term outlook will hinge on upcoming US economic data, particularly preliminary GDP and core PCE inflation readings. A trend of slowing growth and easing inflation would strengthen the Federal Reserve’s case for rate cuts, injecting liquidity and laying the groundwork for a measured Bitcoin recovery. Conversely, hotter-than-expected data could keep investors on the defensive, extend a short-term pullback and delay risk-on flows. Traders should watch these releases closely as key catalysts for market direction.

XRP price is consolidating above key support at $2.950 and trading above its 100-hour Simple Moving Average, forming a rising channel on the hourly chart. After climbing past $2.920 and $3.00 resistance levels, XRP price faced sellers near the $3.120 high of $3.126. A successful breakout above $3.120 could drive XRP price toward $3.150, $3.20 and potentially $3.25. On the downside, immediate support sits at $2.990, with major support at $2.950 and $2.920 (61.8% Fib retracement). The hourly MACD is bullish and the RSI is above 50, suggesting strength remains intact. Traders will watch the $3.120 resistance for a clear signal of further upside potential.

David Bailey, Bitcoin adviser to former President Donald Trump, forecasts that a Bitcoin bear market is years away due to growing institutional interest. He highlights sovereign funds, banks, insurers, and pension plans as major buyers. However, crypto analysts warn that historical four-year cycles and macro headwinds could trigger a downturn. ZX Squared Capital’s CK Zheng notes crypto’s correlation with stocks and sees reduced bear odds after the Fed’s pivot to lower rates. Swyftx’s Pav Hundal acknowledges high momentum but warns fixed-income rotation and potential rate hikes could spark corrections. Merkle Tree Capital’s Ryan McMillin expects a peak by Q2 2026 and a mild bear market thereafter, driven by leverage unwinds or regulatory shocks, though he concedes that financialization may sustain a bull run without a deep bear market. Traders should monitor institutional flows, Fed policy, and leverage levels as they shape the Bitcoin bear market outlook.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech ignited market hopes for a September rate cut, yet experts warn the rhetoric masks deeper economic challenges. Powell underscored the Fed’s dual mandate to balance a cooling labor market against persistent inflation, signaling any rate cut may stem from economic weakness rather than a clear inflation slowdown. Labor supply and demand have both slowed, raising downside risks for employment, while inflation remains above the 2% target, complicated by tariffs. Market exuberance over a dovish tilt may be overdone, as internal Fed dissent and a cautious policy path point to slower-than-expected easing. Crypto traders should monitor Fed rate cut timing and tone, since a shift toward defensive monetary policy could drive volatility in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices, affecting market sentiment in the short term and shaping long-term growth prospects.

Major players Paxos and Stripe’s Bridge are transforming stablecoin issuance with white-label services that outsource complex processes—from reserve custody to smart contract deployment. Like Foxconn in smartphone production, these platforms standardize compliance, KYC, multi-chain compatibility and auditing into API-driven models. Paxos leverages NYDFS trust licenses to support BUSD, PYUSD and USDP, and expands globally with USDG and USDL. Bridge, integrated into Stripe, enabled MetaMask USD (MUSD) launch for 30 million users. White-label stablecoin issuance models cut costs, accelerate time-to-market and shift regulatory risks off brand issuers. This new infrastructure layer lowers barriers for banks, payment firms and Web3 wallets, signaling bullish prospects for stablecoin adoption and market liquidity.

On August 25, OKX DEX launched a new fee and rebate system aimed at strengthening decentralized incentives. OKX DEX, a leading DEX aggregator, now allows users, community members and KOLs to share trades freely and earn rebates. The platform’s mobile-optimized interface ensures traders can execute orders anytime, anywhere. The fee and rebate system lowers participation barriers, enabling every user to earn and share trading revenues. By offering transparent fees and community-driven rewards, OKX DEX seeks to boost user activity and expand its trading ecosystem. This update could attract more liquidity and engagement, positioning OKX DEX for growth in the competitive DeFi landscape.

JPMorgan analysts forecast that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady at the September FOMC meeting, despite recent hints from Chair Jerome Powell about potential easing. The report highlights growing internal divisions over rate cuts as dovish voices gain strength with the addition of Steven Miran to the committee. This shift reduces the likelihood of a unanimous decision and makes a September rate cut unlikely. Markets should adjust their expectations and pricing models for Fed policy. Traders and investors are advised to monitor Fed communications closely, as extended high rates may continue to pressure risk assets and influence liquidity conditions.

Gate Exchange will list CUDIS spot trading on August 25 at 18:00 (UTC+8) and launch a CUDIS trading competition from August 25 to September 1. Traders can share a total prize pool of 310,591 CUDIS by completing spot trades, new-user first trades, and referral tasks. Each participant can win up to 22,700 CUDIS.