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Fundstrat Global Advisors managing partner Tom Lee predicts Ethereum could reach $5,500 within the next few weeks and climb to $10,000–$12,000 by year’s end. At the same time, BitMine’s accumulation of hundreds of thousands of ETH and the growing “supply squeeze” on the market have raised concerns. This has led investors to question whether a major breakout for ETH is just around the corner. New Predictions for Ethereum in 2025 In a recent interview, Tom Lee, who is also the chairman of BitMine, sent ripples through the community with his argument. He predicted that Ethereum could hit $5,500 in just…

In its recent tweet, Ripple shared a five-year prediction for the tokenization market, stating that by 2030, 10% of global assets are expected to be tokenized. By 2030, 10% of global assets are expected to be tokenized. 📶To seize this opportunity, institutions need a foundation of trust: https://t.co/PnJ793K7TkDiscover how Ripple Custody delivers enterprise-grade security and the infrastructure for:🔒 Safekeeping of private keys… — Ripple (@Ripple) September 3, 2025 Digital asset custody is anticipated to drive this adoption surge, with crypto assets under custody projected to reach $16 trillion by 2030. Custody, a core safekeeping capability, is the bedrock of institutional…

In the minutes after President Donald Trump signed a bill that joins the crypto world’s stablecoins to the U.S. financial system, two of the chief stablecoin architects made the case in the Washington summer heat outside the White House that their companies are ready to embrace the new law. Before he’d signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act into law after it swept through both chambers of Congress with major bipartisan votes, Trump basked in cheers and thanked several industry leaders in the East Room audience, including Tether CEO Paulo Ardoino, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire…

Trump family-linked media corporation Thumzup plans to acquire 3,500 Dogecoin mining rigs and expects to bring in as much as $103 million in annual revenue, depending on whether Dogecoin hits a dollar. In a shareholder letter released on Thursday, Thumzup Media Corporation revealed that it has executed definitive agreements, pending shareholder approval, to acquire a Dogecoin (DOGE) mining operation with an initial 2,500 rigs and 1,000 more ordered. In August, the company said it is pivoting from an adtech platform to cryptocurrency mining through the pending acquisition of DogeHash Technologies, which operates the Dogecoin miners. The combined company will be…

Curve Finance has launched FXSwap, a new type of cryptopool specifically designed for foreign exchange and low-volatility trading pairs onchain. Curve’s New AMM Design Aims to Bring Forex Markets Onchain The implementation introduces a “refuel” mechanism where a stream of external funds maintains high liquidity density around the market exchange rate. This design ensures traders receive optimal pricing while liquidity providers earn fees from increased volume without active position management. According to the team, this addresses a historic challenge where onchain liquidity for such assets has been thin, often pushing activity to centralized exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) desks. FXSwap aims…

BitMine Chairman Tom Lee, one of the leading figures in the crypto markets, made a very optimistic price prediction for Ethereum (ETH). Tom Lee: Ethereum Could Reach $12,000 by the End of the Year Lee predicted in a livestream interview that ETH could reach $5,500 in the next few weeks and trade in the $10,000-$12,000 range by the end of the year. Lee noted that Ethereum is increasingly becoming a preferred blockchain platform by Wall Street institutions, emphasizing that ETH’s current value is still significantly underpriced by the market. According to him, Ethereum’s growing ecosystem, institutional interest, and use cases…

Strategy shares fell 3.5% after Nasdaq revealed it was beginning to scrutinize how companies raise funds for cryptocurrency purchases. According to The Information, the stock market now requires some companies to obtain shareholder approval before issuing new shares to purchase cryptocurrencies. This could slow the recent trend of crypto-focused companies. Increased scrutiny has led to delayed deals and heightened market uncertainty, while other crypto-related stocks were also negatively impacted. Bitmine Immersion fell 8.7%, while SharpLink Gaming fell 9%. The spot price of Bitcoin also fell 2.5% during the session. The report noted that companies that do not comply with the…

The Bitcoin mining industry’s competition intensifies after a recent halving, with leading firms like Marathon Digital showcasing strong output and holdings. Meanwhile, other players face significant challenges, reflecting a dynamic and evolving market landscape. Competition Becomes Fiercer The Bitcoin mining industry is entering a fiercely competitive phase following the 2024 halving, because operating costs continue to rise. This has forced many smaller miners to exit the market, leaving the playing field to large publicly listed mining firms. As a result, the concentration of mining in large companies also causes the market to face the problem of centralization. According to CompaniesMarketCap,…

The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is constantly evolving, and a recent development within the Uniswap ecosystem highlights this dynamic shift. The Uniswap governance community is currently engaged in a crucial vote that could reshape its operational future. This isn’t just another proposal; it’s a strategic move to establish a new legal entity in the U.S. state of Wyoming, signaling a significant step towards formalizing certain off-chain functions for the leading decentralized exchange. Why is Uniswap Governance Eyeing Wyoming? At the heart of this discussion is the proposed entity, tentatively named DUNI. This new structure is designed to handle the…

Cryptocurrency whales, or big investors, are buying hundreds of millions of Ether, as analysts point to an organic rotation of investor mindshare toward altcoins with more upside potential. Nine “massive” whale addresses bought a cumulative $456 million worth of Ether (ETH) from Bitgo and Galaxy Digital, blockchain data platform Arkham said in a Tuesday X post. The growing whale demand for the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency signals the market’s “natural rotation” into Ether and other altcoins with more upside potential, according to Nicolai Sondergaard, research analyst at crypto intelligence platform Nansen. “A lot of this looks like natural rotation, investors locking…