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Standard Chartered’s head of crypto research, Geoff Kendrick, identifies Ethereum undervaluation as a key investment theme. His report shows that since June, corporate buyers have snapped up 2.6% of the ETH supply, and spot ETH ETFs account for another 2.3%, totaling 4.9% institutional accumulation. The bank forecasts this figure could double to 10%, underlining strong institutional buying pressure and potential supply squeeze. Although ETH briefly dipped below $4,500, Standard Chartered labels this level a strategic entry point, suggesting the market price remains below intrinsic value. The report also highlights Sharplink Gaming (SBET) and Bitmine (BMNR) as undervalued firms with direct exposure to Ethereum’s growth, offering equity-based routes into the crypto rally. This analysis positions Ethereum undervaluation as a catalyst for price appreciation in both the short and long term, driven by growing ETF inflows and corporate holdings. Traders may view this report as a bullish signal for ETH, prompting portfolio adjustments to capture the expected upside.

Accusations have emerged that Bitcoin Core developers orchestrated a Denial of Service (DOS) attack against Bitcoin Knots nodes, overwhelming them with repeated Initial Block Download (IBD) requests. The dispute escalated after Luke Dashjr, CTO of Ocean Mining, shared leaked footage purportedly showing developers—including PortlandHODL—mocking and executing bandwidth exhaustion tactics against Knots operators. Affected node operators were advised to adjust the maxuploadtarget setting to mitigate risk. A pseudonymous user admitted scripting automated IBD floods as “defensive return fire,” while others urged an FBI investigation. Critics argue the alleged attack aims to discredit Bitcoin Knots and force adoption of Core v30 updates. In response, a developer nicknamed Wicked dismissed the claims as trolling. The incident highlights growing tensions within the Bitcoin ecosystem over competing node implementations and raises concerns about decentralization and governance.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has announced a $23 million investment into Cardano Native Tokens. The funds will support developers and projects across the ADA ecosystem, enhancing tools and resources for network growth. The announcement took place during a surprise AMA session, where Hoskinson also revealed a new partnership with Copper, a leading digital asset custody provider. Through the Copper deal, Cardano assets will gain listing and custody access on exchanges that rely on Copper’s infrastructure. This follows previous integrations with Blockchain.com, Bitcoin.com, and Brave, which have collectively expanded ADA’s user base. By combining direct token funding with strategic custody partnerships, Cardano aims to boost adoption, strengthen network security, and position ADA competitively in the global crypto market.

BNB has surged to a record $899.77, driven by rising institutional demand. The token trades near $843 after a modest pullback of under 10%, holding key support at $820–$815. Technical indicators show neutral RSI and bullish MACD momentum. Ex-Bitmain executives, with backing from CZ’s YZi Labs, have launched a $1 billion BNB treasury fund. Managed by B Strategy, led by Leon Lu and Max Hua, the fund aims to hold BNB as a reserve asset and support BNB Chain projects. Institutional interest in BNB treasuries is on the rise, following initiatives like 10X Capital’s $250 million vehicle. While CZ controls about 64% of BNB supply, his support adds stability. The new treasury may enhance BNB’s reserve status and underpin sustainable long-term demand for BNB.

Filecoin (FIL) outpaced the broader crypto market when it surged 4% to $2.71 on August 13, driven by a volume spike above 7 million tokens—more than double its daily average. Technical indicators highlighted strong buying at the $2.60 support zone, signaling early institutional accumulation. This upswing outperformed the CoinDesk 20 index, which gained 3.2% on the same day. However, FIL later corrected to a 24-hour low of $2.15 on August 25 before rebounding 6% to $2.31 and closing 1% higher, backed by volume 75% above its 30-day average. The token broke through a key resistance at $2.27 after an accumulation phase, with final-hour volume exceeding 150,000 units—confirmation of sustained buy pressure. These moves underscore growing institutional interest in decentralized storage and mark a bullish reversal pattern for Filecoin. Traders should watch for continued upside as FIL consolidates above the $2.27 support level amid generally weak market conditions.

SUI price has retraced from a $4.40 high and tested support at $3.20 after slipping below its 21-day and 50-day moving averages. The altcoin is now range-bound between $3.20 and $4.40, with horizontal SMAs indicating sideways trading and resistance forming at $4.00, $4.20 and $4.40. Key demand zones lie at $2.60–$3.00, while breach of the $3.20 support could trigger a drop toward $2.29. Conversely, a sustained move above the moving averages may retest the $4.40 high. Traders should monitor SUI price relative to the $3.20 support and moving average resistance for entry and exit signals.

Ethereum price drop has triggered significant declines across top NFT collections. After a 10% pullback from its $4,900 peak to around $4,400, Ethereum faced further downside risks toward its 200-EMA at $4,088. Blue-chip NFTs saw double-digit floor price drops: Pudgy Penguins fell 17.3% to 10.32 ETH, Bored Ape Yacht Club dropped 14.7% to 9.59 ETH, and Doodles slid 18.9% to 0.73 ETH. Moonbirds and Lil Pudgys also declined over 10%, while CryptoPunks showed resilience with only a 1.35% fall. Despite falling floor prices, NFT trading volumes remained robust. Pudgy Penguins led with 2,112 ETH ($9.36 M), followed by Moonbirds (1,979 ETH) and CryptoPunks (1,879 ETH). Overall NFT market cap has retreated 5% from its August 13 peak of $9.3 billion to about $7.7 billion. On-chain analysts predict Ethereum will test support at the 200-EMA near $4,088. A sustained break above $5,000 could rekindle bullish momentum. Meanwhile, memecoin Maxi Doge raised $1.55 M in its first month on Ethereum, offering 195% APY staking and positioning itself alongside Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Bonk (BONK). Traders should monitor Ethereum’s support levels and NFT floor prices for potential entry points. A prolonged ETH recovery could stabilize blue-chip NFT valuations, while further downside may pressure market confidence.

In August 2025, Nano Labs CEO Jianping Kong executed a 480,000 Class A share purchase using personal funds, marking his third acquisition since May 2024. This share purchase underscores his confidence in Nano Labs’s pivot to a crypto-centric model backed by BNB reserves. Since Q2 2025, the firm has amassed 128,000 BNB tokens, valued at over $108 million. Nano Labs also launched a $500 million zero-interest convertible notes issue with a 360-day maturity, convertible at $20 per share, to fund its goal of holding 5–10% of BNB’s circulating supply. Additionally, Nano Labs took an equity stake in CEA Industries Inc., a BNB reserve infrastructure developer. BNB has climbed about 50% this year, reaching a recent high of $899.7. Analysts point to a potential BNB ETF approval as a driver toward the $1,000 mark. Kong signaled plans for further personal investments to reinforce long-term growth.

On August 26, Lookonchain data revealed that a Bitcoin OG whale transferred 968 BTC (approximately $106 million) to Hyperliquid, depositing funds 30 minutes prior to the report. The whale is selling Bitcoin to execute spot purchases of Ethereum, signaling renewed bullish sentiment for ETH. By reallocating nearly 1,000 BTC into ETH via Hyperliquid’s platform, the whale may drive short-term ETH demand and increased volatility. Traders should watch Ethereum’s price action closely, as large-scale spot buying could trigger a rally, while Bitcoin supply on exchanges may rise, exerting mild pressure on BTC prices.

Xinhuo Technology Holdings (1611.HK) announced on August 26, 2025, that Weng Xiaoqi has been appointed as an Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and Authorized Representative, effective immediately. At the same time, Du Jun has transitioned from Executive Director to Non-Executive Director and resigned as CEO and Authorized Representative. This corporate governance change aims to streamline leadership and strengthen the company’s strategic direction. Key details: - Company: Xinhuo Technology Holdings Limited (1611.HK) - Effective date: August 26, 2025 - New appointee: Weng Xiaoqi, Executive Director, CEO, Authorized Representative - Role change: Du Jun moves to Non-Executive Director, steps down as CEO and Authorized Representative

Baselight, built by Finisterra Labs, has partnered with Walrus to activate permissionless data stored on-chain. The integration converts Walrus-hosted blobs into structured, queryable, and monetizable datasets within Baselight’s unified platform, eliminating silos and fragmented analytics tools. Baselight’s SQL engine supports over 120 billion rows across 281,000 tables and 51,000 indexed datasets, spanning finance, AI, machine learning, research and sports analytics. Users can deploy AI agents and custom models for autonomous workflows and real-time analysis. By streamlining permissionless data discovery, analytics and monetization, the integration paves the way for a new data economy. With Walrus’s decentralized data layer and Quilt batching system, large and small files gain cost-efficient availability, while features like token-gated queries, time-locked permissions and DAO-controlled licensing enable dynamic access models. Rebecca Simmonds from Walrus Foundation highlights that “datasets stored on Walrus can become active, mixable, and monetizable assets.” Henrique Moniz, CEO of Finisterra Labs, adds that “this partnership lays the groundwork for intelligent systems and global-scale collaboration powered by open data.” The collaboration follows Walrus’s recent integrations with OpenGradient and Space and Time, advancing its role in decentralized AI infrastructure.

MoreMarkets has partnered with the Flare network to launch a non-custodial XRP yield account. The service automates bridging from the XRP Ledger to Flare via the FAssets protocol. It mints FXRP tokens and deploys them across DeFi strategies including Firelight liquid staking and lending, generating on-chain yield returned as native XRP in weekly payouts. All FXRP is 1:1 collateralized and self-custodied. Users stake FXRP to receive a liquid staking token (LST) and Firelight Points for use in the Flare DeFi ecosystem. Early support covers Firelight Points, with plans to integrate additional Flare-based lending and vault services. The platform uses institutional-grade security from BitGo, Fireblocks and Hex Trust. This streamlined solution simplifies on-chain XRP yield and boosts network activity.

Blockchain-based tokenisation is reshaping private wealth by digitising real-world assets and improving global access, speed and transparency. Family offices and trustees can now convert traditional instruments—such as US Treasury bills, real estate and private credit—into digital tokens on permissioned blockchains. This model retains all conventional features (coupon, maturity and issuer terms) while enabling fractional ownership, 24/7 trading and real-time settlement. Adoption is accelerating: tokenised offerings from BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and Janus Henderson tripled in 2025, and assets held in tokenised US Treasury products surged by 80% to $7.5 billion. Institutional investors are even using tokenised securities as collateral in derivatives trades to boost capital efficiency. McKinsey projects the tokenisation market could reach $2 trillion by 2030. Built-in compliance features—such as on-chain KYC and whitelisting on platforms like the Bitcoin-based Liquid Network—address regulatory concerns and ensure only verified participants trade specific tokens. For private wealth managers, tokenisation offers lower costs, simplified compliance, better visibility and diversified access to alternatives previously reserved for large institutions. As younger, digitally native beneficiaries demand seamless, flexible financial experiences, asset tokenisation is becoming a credible tool for both short-term cash management and long-term investment strategies. This structural evolution in private wealth could unlock new liquidity pools, enhance portfolio agility and broaden opportunities for smaller investors.

Cross-chain infrastructure provider deBridge has completed full TRON integration, enabling instantaneous asset transfers between TRON and 25 supported blockchains. The TRON integration taps into TRON’s 327 million accounts and $23 billion in daily transfers. With high-performance bridging, authenticated messaging, and secure custody via dePort, deBridge ensures fast settlement with deep liquidity, MEV protection, and slippage mitigation. As TRON hosts over $82 billion in USDT supply, this TRON integration expands institutional-scale stablecoin flows across the DeFi landscape. Quotes from deBridge CMO Jonnie Emsley and TRON DAO spokesperson Sam Elfarra highlight how developers can build cross-chain dApps and users can access new liquidity pathways. Any EVM or SVM chain can connect via deBridge’s turnkey IaaS solution, further enhancing multichain interoperability for DeFi projects.

A new wave of meme coins is emerging as cultural assets, offering traders high-growth potential in 2025. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) has raised $21.6 million in presale, is trading at $0.002, and will list on top-tier exchanges via its dedicated Layer 2 chain. Analysts forecast a rise to $0.50–$0.75, implying 20,000% gains. BONK, Solana’s flagship meme coin, trades at $0.00003317 with a $2.6 billion cap. A predicted 1,000% rally could push it to $0.00036487 as Solana adoption accelerates. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) bridges NFTs and meme coins on zkSync, trading at $0.031 with a $1.9 billion cap. Its brand partnerships and NFT utility support a forecast of $0.30, a 900% climb. Allocating $500 to each token could build a six-figure portfolio before the bull cycle peaks. These meme coins combine community strength and technical innovation, making them top picks for crypto traders in 2025.

MEXC risk controls have been enhanced as the exchange intensifies efforts to combat fraud syndicates, bot-driven trading and suspicious capital flows. In July and August, the crypto exchange restricted over 17,000 accounts linked to 3,000 fraud rings, achieving a 62% drop in fraudulent activity using AI-powered fraud detection. These MEXC risk controls include stricter compliance checks and advanced KYC requirements that have led to ongoing suspensions of accounts failing to meet standards. The measures sparked a dispute with TheWhiteWhale, a KOL whose account was frozen amid alleged compliance risks. MEXC’s actions mirror similar measures at platforms like OKX. The exchange also identified and blocked 2,008 bot accounts in its futures markets—a 24% rise over the previous period—to protect retail traders.

REX Financial CEO Greg King has launched SSK, a 1940 Act Solana ETF designed to stake SOL and pass through staking rewards to investors. King argues Solana outperforms Ethereum for stablecoin settlement due to its high throughput and low-latency user experience. The Solana ETF, delivering annualized yields of 6–8% with current distributions of around 5%, uses a 40 Act wrapper for added investor safeguards and active management. King predicts an influx of regulated crypto ETFs, emphasizing SOL’s potential as a top-five digital asset and underdog to ETH. The launch of this staking-enabled Solana ETF signals growing institutional interest and adoption in the Solana ecosystem.

Over the past 24 hours, crypto liquidations topped $810 million as Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $110,000 and Ether (ETH) slid under $4,400. Intense market volatility and overleveraged positioning fueled this sell-off. Short-dated volatility spiked, reflecting rising trader anxiety ahead of key macroeconomic catalysts. Dr. Sean Dawson, head of research at Derive.xyz, pointed to ETH’s recent rally as a trigger for elevated liquidations. Joe Consorti of Theya noted that Bitcoin’s revisit below $110,000 is “healthy” and typical before historically stronger months. Traders now brace for potential retests of $100,000 for BTC and $4,000 for ETH. This bout of market turbulence underscores the risks of high leverage and the impact of volatility spikes on margin positions. Crypto traders should monitor liquidation levels, adjust leverage, and watch macro indicators to navigate this volatile period.

YZI Labs, formerly Binance Labs, has invested in USD.AI, a new AI lending protocol using specialized AI hardware as collateral. The undisclosed funding highlights YZi Labs’ strategy to diversify its DeFi portfolio by bridging physical AI infrastructure with decentralized finance. USD.AI offers loans backed one-to-one by AI hardware, reducing volatility compared to traditional crypto collateral and unlocking liquidity for hardware owners. Key benefits include tangible collateral, accessible funding, and enhanced utility for expensive AI rigs. Challenges involve accurate hardware valuation, decentralized liquidation logistics, rapid technological obsolescence, and evolving regulatory frameworks. This strategic backing could spur broader adoption of non-traditional collateral in DeFi, accelerating innovation at the intersection of AI and blockchain and setting a precedent for integrating real-world assets into lending markets.

TAO Synergies has appointed Joseph Jacks as treasury strategy advisor. The appointment signals TAO Synergies’ commitment to optimizing its treasury strategy, enhancing risk management and yield across DeFi protocols. Jacks’s experience as co-founder of Variant and in decentralized finance treasury management will help TAO Synergies diversify risk, allocate assets more effectively, and drive long-term growth.

Analysts highlight five cryptos under $1 with 20x potential ahead of Bitcoin’s next all-time high. Leading the list is Ozak AI (OZ), priced at $0.01 in its presale Phase 5. OZ offers AI-powered predictive analytics via its Stream Network, DePIN security, and Data Vaults, aiming for a $1 listing. A strategic partnership with SINT adds one-click AI upgrades and cross-chain voice interfaces. Meme coin Dogecoin (DOGE) trades at $0.236, poised to rally on social media endorsements. Cardano (ADA) stands at $0.915, with sustainability upgrades and governance enhancements driving institutional interest. Ethena (ENA) at $0.724 backs the USDe synthetic dollar, tapping DeFi stablecoin demand. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) remains a community favorite at $0.0358, leveraging NFT brand recognition. Together, these cryptos under $1 showcase diverse use cases—from AI infrastructure to meme culture and DeFi—offering traders high-reward opportunities in the next bullish cycle.

BitMEX Research revisits the debate over OP_RETURN policy limits after Bitcoin Core removed the size cap in June 2025, sparking concerns about onchain JPG spam. With around 17% of nodes running the filtering client Bitcoin Knots, the cat-and-mouse battle between spammers and developers continues under the lens of information theory. The report demonstrates how images can be encoded in fake Bitcoin addresses (outputs that can never be spent) and why filters cannot fully prevent this. Pushing the concept further, researchers show that private keys—256-bit random data—can carry Unstoppable JPGs without breaking Bitcoin’s protocol, by embedding tiny black-and-white images or even larger files split across multiple keys. They build a 15-of-15 P2SH transaction with weakly signed inputs, making 14 private keys publicly reconstructable to reveal a hidden JPEG logo. Despite theoretical proposals to ban fake addresses or require output signatures, such changes would demand a disruptive hard fork, break wallet compatibility, and still leave room for new spam techniques. The Unstoppable JPGs case underscores that fee markets, not filters, remain the most practical defense against blockchain spam.

Bitcoin price dipped below $109,300, slipping under its January 2025 all-time high. The BTC price decline risks flipping the 100-day EMA at $110,820 and the 200-day SMA near $101,000 from support to resistance. Popular trader Cryptomorphic warns that a breach of the 100 EMA could trigger a deeper correction toward $103,000. On-chain analytics from CryptoQuant’s Axel Adler Jr. highlights the 100K–107K range as the nearest strong support, backed by the short-term holder realized price and 200-day SMA intersection. Continued downside liquidity hunting has liquidated nearly $500 million in BTC long positions since Sunday. Some traders see a short squeeze rallying BTC toward $114,000–$115,000 this week, driven by trapped shorts and order-book dynamics. A secondary support level around $92K–$93K emerges from short-term holders’ cost basis. Overall, Bitcoin price action remains volatile as traders monitor key moving averages and support zones. A sustained recovery above the 100 EMA is crucial to maintaining the bull trend.

Crypto platforms are cutting bug bounty rewards to lower costs. This trend, known as bug bounty cuts, could weaken security incentives. Many protocols cap bounties at low amounts, sometimes under $50,000, despite holding millions in value. This misalignment encourages hackers to exploit rather than disclose. For example, Cork Protocol’s $12 million hack followed a critical bug bounty capped at $100,000. Industry leaders like MakerDAO and Wormhole set $10 million bounties to match risks. Security experts recommend bounties at 10% of capital at risk. However, aggressive pricing and exclusivity contracts are chilling white hat participation. If this continues, the industry risks billion-dollar hacks. To ensure robust crypto security, protocols should scale bounties with risk, treat security as a value driver, and maintain transparent rewards. Proper incentives will keep skilled researchers focused on disclosures. The decentralized economy depends on trust. Without adequate bug bounty programs, market stability and institutional confidence could be threatened.

Jon Rice, a veteran crypto journalist, has rejoined Cointelegraph as Editor-in-Chief. Rice previously held the role during 2020–21, launched Cointelegraph Magazine, then moved on to lead Blockworks and co-found Crypto Briefing. He aims to introduce a fresh editorial vision that underscores the neutrality of Web3 technology while highlighting opportunities and holding bad actors accountable. Under current management, Cointelegraph has refined its strategy and launched successful ventures like Decentralization Guardians and Formula agency. CEO Yana Prikhodchenko praised Rice’s proven track record in scaling newsrooms and recruiting top talent. In his first move, Rice promoted long-time editor Geraint Price to Deputy Editor, recognizing Price’s efforts in strengthening quality control. Rice emphasized that editorial independence and fairness remain sacred principles for the publication’s future.

Crypto-journalist Kurt Wuckert Jr highlights the risks to genetic privacy exposed by 23andMe’s bankruptcy sale and proposes a new model for tokenized genetics on blockchain. Instead of selling raw DNA data to third parties, individuals would receive whole genome sequencing and have their genetic variants encrypted, split into discrete tokens, and stored on-chain via privacy-focused protocols. Those tokens could then be leased or sold directly to researchers and pharmaceutical companies, ensuring self-sovereign data governance and direct compensation. Leveraging Bitcoin SV’s (BSV) high throughput, low fees, and Teranode scalability, this architecture can support the trillions of microtransactions required for a global genetic data marketplace. The model aims to deliver robust privacy protections through cryptographic proofs while returning value to data owners. A decentralized genetic marketplace could accelerate precision medicine, public health initiatives, and conservation efforts—transforming genetic data into a real-world, liquid asset under individual control.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has extended its review of the proposed Cardano ETF, moving the decision deadline from August 27 to October 26, 2025. This SEC delay prolongs regulatory uncertainty and stalls mainstream investors’ regulated access to ADA. In the 24 hours after the announcement, ADA fell 5.15% to $0.84. Other altcoin ETFs, including WisdomTree Ripple (XRP) and Canary PENGU, also saw their filings postponed to October 12, 2025, reflecting continued SEC scrutiny of spot crypto products. Market impact has been swift but focused on short-term risk-off flows rather than long-term conviction shifts. XRP slipped 1.73% to $2.91 and PENGU dropped 5.59% to $0.0305. Delays in altcoin ETF approvals may slow institutional adoption of ADA and other tokens. Traders should track SEC docket updates, set calendar alerts for key deadlines, and monitor price and volume reactions around ruling dates. Meanwhile, existing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs remain the main regulated vehicles for institutional crypto exposure.

Crypto price analysis for August 26 shows broad weakness, with the total market cap down nearly 3%. Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $112,000, triggering $940 million in liquidations. Ethereum (ETH) fell from $4,673 to $4,335 before rebounding near $4,420. Solana (SOL) lost over 7%, while Toncoin (TON) and Jupiter (JUP) also slid. This crypto price trend underscores bearish sentiment. REX Financial CEO Greg King warned ETF issuers to pick assets carefully, highlighting Solana’s potential for stablecoin exposure. Global regulators (ESMA, IOSCO, WFE) pushed back on tokenized stock offerings, citing inadequate investor protections. Meanwhile, Gemini overtook Coinbase in app‐store finance rankings after launching an XRP rewards credit card with Ripple and Mastercard. Institutional momentum continues: Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto and Multicoin Capital plan a $1 billion Solana treasury fund, with backing from the Solana Foundation. Despite ongoing ETF and treasury initiatives, crypto price weakness and regulatory headwinds create a cautious trading environment.

WORLD3’s WAI token gained significant traction after its token generation event (TGE) on Binance Alpha on August 12, debuting at $0.02 and rising 185% to a $0.057 intraday high. Following the strong launch, the WORLD3 WAI token secured listings on major centralized exchanges including KuCoin, Gate, MEXC and Bitget, enhancing liquidity and trading volume. Momentum extended post-launch as prices climbed to a $0.071 peak on August 19—a 255% gain from the opening price—before settling at $0.0458, up 7% in the past 24 hours. Technical indicators support the bullish outlook: the MACD is turning positive, and the 14-day RSI stands at 52 and rising, indicating potential for further gains. By distributing across multiple CEXs, WORLD3 has broadened market access and solidified its position in the altcoin space. Traders drew interest not only from price performance but also from the project’s AI-driven Web3 agents that analyze real-time on-chain data to recommend personalized strategies, from play-to-earn opportunities to optimal yield farming. The confluence of strong TGE metrics, continuous exchange roll-outs and robust technical signals suggests a promising outlook for the WAI token, making it an attractive asset for crypto investors seeking exposure to AI-enabled DeFi innovations.