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Bitcoin pushed above $65,000 during early trading on Aug. 10 before slipping back below the level, extending its recovery as investors reassessed the U.S. interest rate outlook. $BTC was trading near $64,955 at the time of writing, up 0.3% over 24 hours and 3.4% over seven days. Its intraday high reached $65,363. The move leaves traders with a clear macro event ahead. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release July consumer inflation data at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The report follows Friday’s unexpectedly weak employment numbers, which reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve would need to raise…

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a balanced week over the past week, influenced by positive economic data from the US and escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Bitcoin is trading at $64,578 at the time of writing, up 0.69% in the past week, while Ethereum has seen a stronger recovery of 2.60%. However, many altcoins, including XRP, Solana, BNB, Tron, and $HYPE, are poised to close the week with losses. The token unlock events for numerous altcoins in the new week will also be closely watched. Here is the token unlock schedule we have specially prepared for you at…

The CLARITY Act may be closer to a Senate floor moment than headlines suggest, but according to Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, actual passage this week was never realistic. What matters now, he says, is whether the Senate can even get the process started before time runs out. The Ethics Language Is the Real Bottleneck New bipartisan ethics language was sent to the White House just one day earlier, drafted by Senators Thom Tillis and Ruben Gallego along with other Democratic senators. Carbone said the language centers specifically on President Trump, since Democrats need to show their base…

AerodromeFi has rolled out significant upgrades to its platform aimed at enhancing trading efficiency within the Base ecosystem. The new predictive allocation system, which replaces the previous gauge-voting mechanism, is designed to optimize liquidity and user engagement. This shift is particularly relevant in the current mixed market environment, as traders look for more effective tools to navigate volatility. See the original announcement here. Inside the Move The broader crypto market is currently experiencing varying momentum, with mixed signals across major assets. Amidst this context, AerodromeFi’s introduction of the predictive allocation system marks a noteworthy development in decentralized exchanges. By directing…

The uncomfortable secret of digital security isn’t that quantum computers are coming, it’s that nobody can prove today’s locks will work when they do. Yoon Auh, founder and CEO of BOLTS Technologies, holder of 37 patents in applied cryptography, told TheStreet Roundtable how his business is addressing this gap. BOLTS builds “crypto-agile, cipher neutral security infrastructure. Its QFlex product gives asset owners the ability to swap cryptographic protections without a network-wide update. They just launched a pilot on the Canton Network aimed at tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). “Technically we do what’s called cryptographic logistics. We move cryptography around to where…

While leveraged positions of Bitcoin (BTC) investors in the cryptocurrency market are closely monitored, Alphractal CEO Joao Wedson drew attention to the increasing liquidation risk, particularly in long positions. According to Wedson, data from the past six months shows that long positions are accumulating faster than short positions in the Bitcoin market, and downward liquidity concentration is becoming increasingly pronounced. The analyst stated that, in the current outlook, the most critical level is around $57,000. The Largest Long Liquidation Zone in Bitcoin is Between $56,400 and $58,300 According to six months of Bitcoin liquidation data shared by Wedson, the largest…

UK Firms Plan 59% New Digital Asset Funding as Rules Take Shape European and United Kingdom financial institutions are moving toward the same digital asset economy, but they are not starting from the same place. Fireblocks’ 2026 Financial Grid survey, based on responses from more than 600 senior executives, found near-unanimous confidence in the regulatory outlook. Some 99% of continental European institutions and every U.K. respondent expect policy to support digital asset adoption. The difference lies in execution. Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA) has given firms a defined framework. As a result, 53% of continental institutions had committed funding…

The spot exchange-traded funds tracking the performance of Ripple’s cross-border token took their first hit last week in over two months, but net inflows have returned. However, there’s still an evident investment exodus that we need to discuss, as the financial vehicles had no reportable data for too many days. $XRP ETFs Are Back For roughly two months, during which the spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs bled heavily, with billions of dollars leaving both, the $XRP counterparts enjoyed investors’ attention by gathering fresh capital. In fact, as we repeatedly reported, they set a 9-week green-only streak, in which they attracted…

Pumpfun has generated more weekly revenue than HyperliquidX for two consecutive weeks, marking a notable trend shift. This achievement is significant as it reflects a changing dynamic in the crypto market, particularly within the Solana ecosystem. As reported by crypto commentator @SolanaFloor, this is the first time in 15 months that Pumpfun has outperformed HyperliquidX in revenue generation, indicating potential for further growth in the coming weeks. source What Happened The broader crypto market is currently showing mixed signals, but Pumpfun’s recent performance stands out. Its revenue growth stems from significant product upgrades and improved monetization strategies, including the launch…

Erik Zhang, co-founder and core developer of Neo, has published an article outlining a broader vision for OneGate, repositioning the Neo N3 wallet as a platform for decentralised identity, permissions, and digital rights rather than primarily a transaction tool. The article, titled “Why OneGate Matters,” argues that Web3 should extend user autonomy beyond finance and into everyday digital life. Zhang frames the piece around a central critique: while Web3 succeeded at establishing digital asset ownership, the industry stopped there. He wrote: “Yet today, when people hear Web3, they still tend to think first of tokens, prices, trading, and yield. A…