Day: August 23, 2025

Jerome Powell hints at Federal Reserve rate cut, affecting 401(k)s, mortgages, and potentially cryptocurrencies.

Japan’s FSA aims to cut crypto tax to 20%, reclassify assets by 2026.

WLFI token launch on Ethereum scheduled for September 2025 with Trump’s $6B stake.

Aubrey Cottle, Anonymous figure, leads a meme coin project as legal issues loom.

Trish Turner departs IRS to join Crypto Tax Girl, amid U.S. crypto tax pressures.

XRP nears $3.32 following Ripple’s SEC case resolution and positive regulatory signals.

Crypto trader James Wynn takes aggressive leveraged positions in Ethereum and Dogecoin amid market volatility, leveraging substantial exposure.

Thai police apprehend South Korean for laundering $50M USDT into gold in an investment scam, highlighting cross-border challenges.

Brazil’s new tax policy introduces a 17.5% flat rate on crypto gains, affecting investors.

OKX to launch pre-market futures for Trump’s WLFI post governance vote.

Medtronic appoints John Groetelaars and Bill Jellison to board after Elliott investment, enhancing strategic growth actions.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP prices surge amidst U.S. dollar crash fears, say key opinion leaders.

Korean man arrested over $50M crypto-to-gold laundering scheme. Limited official statements from industry or authorities.

SILQFi and Helix introduce a Shariah-compliant DeFi platform, enhancing SME finance in the Gulf.

Binance’s DORA trading competition offers a $730,000 reward pool, boosting trader engagement.

SILQFi partners with Helix to launch a Shariah-compliant tokenized invoice platform linking DeFi and embedded finance.

Binance introduces WLFIUSDT perpetual contracts with up to 5x leverage starting August 23, 2025.

XRP and Solana prices rise on institutional flows and ETF optimism, analysts speculate further growth.

Toko Token experiences a 42% increase within 24 hours, driven by positive market sentiment.

ETH approaches $5K and BTC nears record highs following Powell’s dovish remarks impacting volatility and liquidity.

Coinbase mandates AI tool use, CEO Armstrong fires engineers non-compliant with new policy.

Meta debuts $800 Hypernova AR glasses, aiming for wider AR adoption with new display features.

Meta introduces Hypernova smart glasses with integrated display, priced at $800, set for September launch.