Day: August 18, 2025

KindlyMD and Nakamoto Holdings merge, securing $200M to enhance Bitcoin treasury strategy.

The U.S. Treasury invites public feedback on regulating digital assets to combat illicit activity, under the GENIUS Act and E.O. 14178.

The Trump administration contemplates converting Chips Act grants into Intel equity. Market reacts as Intel shares drop.

Brooklyn court sentences Charles O. Parks for cryptojacking, mining ETH, LTC, XMR fraudulently.

Gemini exchange, led by the Winklevoss twins, files for an IPO on Nasdaq, highlighting crypto’s push into mainstream finance.

Crypto Fear and Greed Index shows “Greed” at 60 in August 2025, impacting market sentiment.

Crypto data access and interchange fee disputes focus on network control and regulatory challenges.

BitMine holds over $6.6 billion in Ethereum, moving to the second-largest crypto treasury status globally.

XRP falls under $3 as institutional investors act. Analysts predict further volatility amid market fluctuations.

The DOJ seized over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency linked to ransomware activities by Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, causing significant legal repercussions.

Crypto markets see declines; BTC, ETH, SOL notably affected amid Fed rate anticipation.

Solana achieves 107,664 transactions per second in a single block, setting a new technical benchmark for blockchain scalability.

cTrader version 5.4 introduces native Python support to enhance accessibility and innovation in algorithmic trading.

Bitcoin tests critical $111K support level, analysts debate price path.

Thailand introduces TouristDigiPay allowing tourists to convert crypto into baht for spending nationwide, enhancing tourism appeal.

Verifiable Credentials revolutionize digital identity with blockchain, enhancing security and privacy across platforms.

Gaia Labs integrates DIA oracles to scale decentralized AI with new funding.

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund increased its indirect Bitcoin exposure by 83% in Q2 2025 through firms like Strategy and Metaplanet.

Metaplanet boosts Bitcoin holdings to 18,888 BTC with recent $93M purchase.

Bybit to support Scroll v5.9.2 Network Upgrade on Aug 19, 2025, with implications for SCR and potential impact on ETH.

Bithumb halts Injective deposits and withdrawals for mainnet upgrade on July 31, 2025.

Upbit strengthens corporate crypto market dominance with its new custody service surpassing 100 institutional clients.

Upbit collaborates with Seoul Arts Center on NFT initiative in 2025, lacking official statements or financial impacts.

David Sacks leads U.S. AI and crypto policy to foster innovation and regulatory clarity.

Crypto markets face $1B liquidations as leverage spikes, affecting Bitcoin and altcoins. Analysis by Galaxy Digital.

China’s $340B stimulus and dovish global policies fuel crypto market gains, emphasizing Bitcoin and Ethereum growth.

OpenSea, Rarible, and Mintable adopt lazy minting for cost-effective NFT creation. Polygon offers low-fee benefits.

Citigroup explores stablecoin custody following U.S. regulatory clarity, led by Biswarup Chatterjee, impacting finance and crypto sectors.

Adyen’s revenue growth hindered by US tariffs, impacting H1 2025 financial outcomes.

Gemini’s IPO filing reveals significant financial losses, leadership roles, and strategic restructuring efforts.