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Ethereum ($ETH) is poised for a rally that could see its price skyrocket to $3,000 and beyond, a level last visited at the beginning of the year. Reasons why Ethereum price could hit $3,000 soon According to one analyst, $ETH sat on its launchpad when it hit the $1,580 level in early July. Historically, this point has been associated with rallies spanning 35.48% up to 202.66% (seen in 2025). Source: AliCharts Even more, the coin broke above its Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) 0.8 pricing band at $1,800 in early August. Historically, clearing this threshold has pushed Ethereum towards…

While expectations regarding the Fed’s September interest rate decision lack a clear direction, forecasting markets and leading Wall Street banks are pricing in different scenarios. According to forecasting market data, investors are almost equally divided between the Fed keeping rates unchanged and raising them by 25 basis points. In the forecasting markets, the probability of the Fed not changing interest rates at its September meeting is priced at 49 percent, while the probability of a 25 basis point rate increase is at 47 percent. A rate increase higher than 25 basis points is only considered a 2 percent probability. Wall…

Circle, the issuer of the $USDC stablecoin, has minted an additional 250 million $USDC on the Solana blockchain, according to data from on-chain analytics platform Onchain Lens. The transaction adds to a significant year for the stablecoin issuer on the Solana network. Record Year for $USDC on Solana With this latest mint, Circle has now issued approximately 71.01 billion $USDC on Solana since the beginning of 2025. This figure underscores the growing adoption of Solana as a primary blockchain for stablecoin transactions, driven by its high throughput and low transaction costs. The 250 million $USDC mint follows a pattern of…

Getting listed on Binance, Coinbase, or OKX is the single most consequential event in most tokens’ histories. The price reaction can be immediate and dramatic. What almost no one explains clearly is what happens before that listing announcement, how much it costs, who pays, and why the price so often falls after the listing pump. This guide covers the complete picture. Every week, dozens of tokens announce listings on major exchanges. The announcement is almost always framed as a milestone: validation from a respected institution, a signal that the project has arrived. What the announcements do not mention is the…

Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream has announced a new feature allowing users to make trustless swaps. Dubbed Blockstream Swaps, the idea is that Bitcoiners will be able to quickly move between the main chain and Lightning network. It comes after non-custodial Bitcoin swap provider Boltz suspended its service after it said attackers were finding vulnerabilities faster than its team could fix using AI. “In support of the broader Bitcoin and Liquid ecosystem, Blockstream is launching Blockstream Swaps,” Blockstream said. “This initiative was already under development to ensure a resilient suite of utility for the ecosystem, and it complements the providers already…

Ethereum [$ETH] has been attempting a recovery back above $2,000, but it has been facing a setback each time. The altcoin has reclaimed $1,900 after the dip to the $1,850 level as bulls gain momentum. However, dormant whales seem to be profit-taking or repositioning, while long liquidations have spiked too. Could this potential selling pressure be capping $ETH’s price recovery efforts? Dormant Ethereum ICO hints at selling, liquidations surge As Ethereum struggles to reclaim $2,000, an Ethereum ICO participant is hinting at selling, but it is yet to be confirmed. This Ethereum genesis wallet moved the entire 2,680 $ETH, worth…

Ripple is expanding its presence in the financial sector as more banks and asset managers adopt blockchain technology. At the same time, developers are rolling out new $XRP Ledger features designed to support institutional payments, tokenized assets, and digital finance. Which Financial Institutions Are Working With Ripple? According to Bitwise’s Q3 2026 Crypto Market Review, about 79% of the major financial institutions tracked in the report have partnerships, pilot programs, or other business connections with Ripple or $XRP. These institutions include: Bank of America BlackRock BNY Mellon Citigroup Deutsche Bank Goldman Sachs HSBC JPMorgan Chase Mastercard UBS Visa Wells Fargo…

The CLARITY Act was absent from the U.S. Senate’s Aug. 4 schedule, narrowing the window for lawmakers to advance the crypto market structure bill before their August recess. CLARITY Act left off the Senate schedule Senators convened at 10:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday before breaking until 2:15 p.m., according to the Senate Daily Press schedule. Following leadership remarks, the chamber was expected to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R. 6500, a vehicle for a continuing resolution, after cloture. The schedule also listed possible votes on Erica Schwartz’s nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Bithumb, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced a temporary suspension of MEV (MeVerse) deposits and withdrawals. The halt, effective from 3:40 a.m. UTC today, is being implemented to support the MeVerse network upgrade. During this period, trading of MEV on the exchange will continue as usual, but users will be unable to move funds in or out of the platform. Why the Suspension Matters Network upgrades are routine but critical events for blockchain projects. They often introduce new features, improve security, or enhance scalability. For MeVerse, this upgrade could bring significant changes to its underlying infrastructure. By…

A signal that has appeared only three times in 15 years and landed on a major Bitcoin bottom each time is completing on August 31, according to a prominent analyst. What is This Bitcoin Bottom Signal? When that chart rises, Bitcoin is losing ground to stocks. When it falls, Bitcoin is winning. The pattern that matters is three consecutive rising bars on a four-month chart, each one higher than the last. That specific setup has only appeared three times in 15 years, and every single time it completed, Bitcoin was at or near a major cycle low. How Has This…