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Arthur Hayes returns to the spotlight with a significant move: joining the board and acquiring a substantial stake in a company active in the stem cell sector, with the declared goal of tapping into the longevity trend that attracts capital even from the crypto world. The change of scenario would come after a supposed presidential pardon that would have eased operational constraints and redefined his public profile following the well-known events related to BitMEX. According to the data collected by the editorial team, based on research in public records and corporate communications available as of August 21, 2025, there is…

A recent report from Whale Alert has captured the attention of the cryptocurrency world: a monumental USDT transfer to Aave, moving 250,000,000 USDT from an unknown wallet. This significant transaction, valued at approximately $250 million, immediately sparked discussions across the decentralized finance (DeFi) community. Such large movements often signal strategic plays by major investors, commonly known as ‘whales,’ highlighting the dynamic nature of digital asset management. What Does This Massive USDT Transfer to Aave Imply? This substantial USDT transfer to Aave represents a significant injection of liquidity into one of the leading decentralized lending and borrowing protocols. Aave allows users…

Cryptocurrency analytics firm CryptoQuant has released a new analysis of the notable activity in the Ethereum (ETH) market. According to the company’s data, the strong upward wave in the price of ETH is being supported by heavy inflows on the Binance exchange. The analysis noted that net inflow data indicates ETH has been sent to the exchange, which could mean two different things: potential selling pressure or use as collateral for margin trading. It was noted that ETH has reached an all-time high (ATH), but the real question is whether this level can be maintained. Meanwhile, Binance ETH open interest…

Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Monday that cryptocurrencies can be part of a diversified portfolio. “Crypto assets have risks surrounding high volatility, but through building an appropriate investment environment, they could be part of diversified investments,” Kato said while speaking at an event in Tokyo, according to Bloomberg. The minister added that the government has been trying to ensure that innovation isn’t stifled by excessive regulation. Kato’s comments are particularly notable in the context of Japan’s debt-to-GDP ratio exceeding 200%, which raises concerns about imminent financial repression and potential depreciation of the yen. Financial repression involves policies aimed…

Ethereum (ETH) surpassed $4,900 for the first time in its history today. According to the latest data, ETH is trading at $4,902.93 and has gained 3.35% in the last 24 hours. ETH price recorded a new all-time high (ATH) of $4,927.25 minutes ago and is currently trading just 0.22% below this level. Chart showing the recent rise in ETH price. In the last 24 hours, $221.48 million worth of positions were liquidated in the cryptocurrency market. $105.79 million of this consisted of long positions and $115.69 million consisted of short positions. In the case of Ethereum, the amount of liquidation…

Analysts will consider investors to re-approach trading in the crypto market. A recent X post by DCinvestor explains that more than 80 percent of traders make losses over holding Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC). This is correlated to an European Central Bank study that revealed that 76-85 percent of retail forex traders end up making losses and this is likely to reproduce the same figure in crypto trading. Survivorship Bias In Trading Given survivorship bias, most visible traders may seem successful because they report their trading results publicly, whereas the majority of unprofitable traders do not make their results known.…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. While MARA Holdings and Riot Platforms diversify into AI and global energy deals, independent Bitcoin (BTC) miners are fighting to keep the lights on. This gap highlights an unsettling reality: Bitcoin’s long-term sustainability is in danger. While Bitcoin’s steadily rising hashrate is often celebrated as a sign of the network’s health — even amid turbulent markets — it tells half the story. Equally important, and far more concerning, is how that hashpower is distributed. Summary Small miners…

Just two days after finally breaking past its all-time high mark set all the way back in November 2021, Ethereum climbed to an even higher peak on Sunday. Ethereum rose as high as $4,945 on Sunday, per data from CoinGecko, while CoinMarketCap shows an even higher jump to $4,948. ETH remains close to both marks, currently sitting at a price of $4,935 and up 4% on the day, according to CoinGecko. The latest move comes after ETH surpassed the long-standing record of $4,878 set in November 2021. Ethereum skyrocketed in price Friday, with the rally triggered by Federal Reserve Chair…

Ethereum price is still holding firm, up 1.1% in the past 24 hours at around $4,770. The asset trades less than 2% below its all-time high, extending three-month gains to 85% and one-year returns to over 70%. The rally has been one of the strongest among major altcoins, but traders are now split between two scenarios: a short pullback or a breakout that takes ETH past $5,500. There are reasons why both could happen. Large Holders Continue to Accumulate Ethereum price has stayed resilient near $4,770, and big holders have quietly added to their stashes. Wallets holding between 1 million…

Japan plans to cut crypto capital gains tax from up to 55% to a flat 20%, easing the burden on investors. Cryptocurrencies could be reclassified under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Reclassification would enable regulated spot Bitcoin ETFs in Japan. Japan is pushing for sweeping financial reforms as part of its goal to become an “asset management nation.” According to a report from Nikkei, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) is advancing proposals on tax reforms and reclassifying digital assets, potentially paving the way for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Japan Aims to Cut Crypto Taxes Japanese crypto investors currently face…