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While ethereum’s price is $4,196.59 — 14% below its all-time high — it has positioned itself in a strong bullish structure heading into Saturday, supported by a market capitalization of $506.14 billion. With a 24-hour trading volume of $43.69 billion and an intraday range between $3,895.26 and $4,237.28, ethereum’s current trend is one of steady upward momentum, tempered by near-term consolidation signs. Ethereum On the daily chart, ethereum has been in a pronounced uptrend from approximately $2,488 to $4,249, with only a moderate pullback during the run. The recent breakout above the prior $4,100 resistance came on a strong bullish…

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JellyC, a digital asset investment manager with over $100 million in assets under management, said it joined a program with crypto exchange OKX and international bank Standard Chartered (STAN) that will allow it to trade cryptocurrencies while keeping its collateral secure off-platform. The Australian company said it will use a Franklin Templeton tokenized money market fund (TMMF) as its preferred trading collateral. The collateral will be held by Standard Chartered, according to the press release shared with CoinDesk. JellyC said the initiative will enhance its capital efficiency and reduce its direct exposure to OKX, potentially attracting institutional investments and mitigating…

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On August 8, the XRP community was on cloud nine after a big update appeared in the long-running Ripple vs SEC case. It was announced that both sides, Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, had filed a Joint Dismissal of Appeals, effectively meaning the case was over. This news marked the end of more than five years of legal battles, with many expecting strong reactions from Ripple’s leadership. However, some found it unusual that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse remained silent for over 24 hours after the news broke. Confusion and Doubts Among XRP Holders While some celebrated…

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Aylab, the group at the back of the GameFi experience of Gamifly, has collaborated with a popular blockchain entity CreataChain. The main purpose of this collaboration is to combine the immersive gaming experience with the robust blockchain technology to enable a cutting-edge esports and sports ecosystem. The official announcement of Aylab reveals that the development will use the advanced architecture of CreataChain to bolster interoperability, gameplay innovation, and scalability for the consumers. Thus, this move is anticipated to redefine how the esports and sports enthusiasts play, connect, and earn in a wider multi-chain Web3 ecosystem. We’re thrilled to partnership with…

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Digital asset custody firm Hex Trust has integrated Etherlink, the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible layer 2 built on Tezos, to add institutional custody for xU3O8, a tokenized uranium asset issued on the network. The integration is backed by Trilitech, the research and development (R&D) adoption hub for Tezos and developer of Etherlink, which is working with Hex Trust to connect institutional clients to xU3O8 and other Etherlink-based assets, according to a Tuesday announcement shared with Cointelegraph. “Tokenized commodities like uranium are gaining institutional interest as more real-world assets move onchain,” said Giorgia Pellizzari, head of custody at Hex Trust. Listed…

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The recent upsurge in the Ethereum (ETH) price — which added a magnificent 50% in just 30 days — caught bears off guard. Liquidity seems to be flowing into the second largest crypto as it surpasses major rivals on almost all time frames. $500 million in shorts erased: Brutal week for Ethereum (ETH) bears In the last seven days, Ethereum (ETH) bears lost almost half a billion due to short liquidations. The last three sessions were particularly merciless, CoinGlass data says. As Ethereum (ETH) jumped above the $4,000 level for the first time in 2025, the trend only gains steam.…

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The following article is a guest post and opinion of Maksym Sakharov, Co-founder and CEO of WeFi. Last month, Japan’s Financial Services Agency proposed a wholesale reclassification of cryptocurrencies that would introduce a flat 20% tax on digital asset income and help introduce crypto exchange-traded funds. For a long time, the country’s progressive tax system has imposed levies on crypto gains at rates of up to 55%, a factor many feel makes investing in crypto quite unattractive. Institutionalized Inertia However, this is not the only obstacle in the path of a potential Bitcoin ETF approval in Japan; it’s not even…

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CDARI, a well-known blockchain platform, has collaborated with Audria, a notable Web3-based rhythm game. The partnership is set to revolutionize Web3 gaming as well as social experience by integrating the elements of fitness, dance, and rewards. Hence, as CDARI’s official social media sentiment mentions, this move endeavors to combine the blockchain and the entertainment technologies. Hence, the joint effort focuses on establishing an engaging and robust social experience. 🚨 PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨We’re excited to team up with @Audiera_web3 — the Web3 rhythm game reinventing Audition with dance, fitness, AI characters, and tokenized rewards in a vibrant social world! 💃🎵⚡️✨ Dance…

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One of the leading tech companies in Europe is uniting with a framework focused on security and confidentiality. Anonymity With a Worldwide Reach Shared to CryptoPotato via a news release, the Aleo Network Foundation, the non-profit organization responsible for the health of the Aleo Network has announced a partnership with Revolut today. The former develops infrastructure focused on privacy and compliance that powers secure and programmable payments. The fintech firm has over 60 million customers worldwide and will feature the ALEO token on its app. Revolut is currently one of Europe’s more crypto-friendly corporations, offering a platform to trade and…

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While ethereum ( ETH) prices have been climbing lately, the network’s daily transaction count has shifted into high gear over the past two weeks. In fact, August alone has delivered five of the ten busiest single days for transfers since the ledger started on July 30, 2015. August Turns Into a Record-Breaking Month for Ethereum Transfers This month, Ethereum has shattered half of its all-time top ten records, handling an impressive wave of transfers in recent days. The climb started in early to mid-July, with the seven-day average jumping from 1.38 million (around July 9–14) to 1.73 million daily by…

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