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Whale Risks Liquidation With $297M ETH Long

Whales are risking on ETH again. Blockchain monitoring firm Lookonchain boldly reported that HYPE and Fartcoin had been sold in large amounts by a whale address 0xa523. Over 12 hours, the whale dumped 886,287 HYPE priced at 39.66M and 1.63M Fartcoin priced at 1.27M, and incurred a total loss of 1.14M. The money was reinvested to launch an aggressive leveraged long Ethereum position. Whale 0xa523 continues to add to his $ETH long, which now totals a massive 86,845 $ETH($297.7M). Liquidation price: $4,342.8https://t.co/vBC6kKjxad pic.twitter.com/uTH4bpCh2X — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) August 28, 2025 Opening a 15x Leveraged ETH Long The whale first opened a…

EthereumSep 4

Ethereum Sees Contract Boom In 2025, Setting Stage For $5,000 Rally

Although Ethereum (ETH) failed to break the $5,000 mark on August 24 – pulling back from a new all-time high (ATH) of $4,956 – the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap may soon cross that milestone, driven by booming new contract activity. Ethereum New Contract Activity Booming – Will Price Follow? According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor PelinayPA, a sharp rebound in Ethereum contracts could be seen in 2024 and 2025. This year specifically, new contracts surged dramatically as ETH price climbed beyond $4,500. The CryptoQuant contributor highlighted that during the 2016-17 market cycle, new contract activity remained relatively…

EthereumSep 4

Coinbase CEO Drops Major Solana News as Key Integration Goes Live

In a new X post, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed a feature that could be called a "killer" one, if it actually works. Thus, the company's x402 protocol now communicates with Solana, enabling users to pay with USDC without navigating the typical crypto processes. The interesting part, though, is that AI agents can now shop online using USDC on Solana through this feature. Imagine software that can spend money automatically, eliminating the need for someone to click "confirm purchase" every time. Your AI assistant could pay for cloud storage, buy API credits and handle subscription renewals while you sleep. Excited…

BlockchainSep 4

Ethereum Breaks ATH in 2025 While Dogecoin Lags at $0.218

Ethereum cleared ATH levels in 2017, 2021, and 2025, while Dogecoin surged only after those ETH breakouts. Dogecoin trades at $0.218 this week with a 5.84 percent drop, yet history shows delayed rallies after ETH. Charts reveal Ethereum leads with ATH breakouts, while Dogecoin lags before sudden gains across multiple cycles. Ethereum (ETH) has once again broken its all-time highs (ATH), a milestone that historically precedes delayed but sharp rallies in Dogecoin (DOGE). Market data show repeated cycles where Ethereum clears major resistance levels first, with Dogecoin following in the months ahead. $DOGE lags behind #Ethereum after #Ethereum breaks all…

EthereumSep 4

Binance Becomes First Exchange to List Trump-Linked WLFI Token

Binance is the first crypto exchange to list World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump-family-linked decentralized finance (DeFI) project, with trading set to begin Monday afternoon UTC time, according to a recent announcement. Deposits are already live, while withdrawals are scheduled to begin Tuesday. Binance will apply its “seed tag” designation, a label reserved for innovative but high-risk tokens. Until now, WLFI tokens were non-transferable by design, a compliance-driven restriction meant to keep the presale tokens from being freely traded, and Binance’s listing marks the shift to allowing transfers and opening markets on a centralized exchange for the first time. Following…

ExchangesSep 4

Vanar Taps Plena Alliance Brings AI Wallet Tech to Kickstart Web3 Projects

Vanar, a popular blockchain driving Web3 adoption, has partnered with Plena Finance, an AI-led platform backing the earliest account abstraction wallet. The partnership intends to advance Web3, making it more developer-friendly, smart, and accessible with account abstraction and AI technology. As mentioned in Vanar’s official social media announcement, the key drivers behind the collaboration include robust wallet and AI capabilities. Hence, the development is anticipated to bolster innovation for users and developers within the Vanar ecosystem. New Kickstart partner: @PlenaFinance An AI-powered ecosystem with the first account abstraction SuperApp wallet, built to make Web3 simple, smart, and accessible. pic.twitter.com/WikXObtEeM —…

BlockchainSep 4

Framework Ventures-Backed Stablecoin Protocol USDAI Hits $110M in TVL

Stablecoin lending protocol USDai (USDAI) has nearly doubled in total value locked (TVL) since last week, jumping from around $60 million on Aug. 26 to cross the $110 million mark this weekend, per data from DefiLlama. USDai TVL. Source: DefiLlama On Aug. 26, YZi Labs, previously Binance Labs, the venture arm of the world’s largest crypto exchange, announced that it had made a strategic investment in USDai. The project, developed by Permian Labs, consists of two tokens. USDai is an over-collateralized synthetic dollar, backed by GPU compute power and built to channel capital into AI infrastructure, per the project’s website.…

DeFiSep 4

Ethereum Price Bulls Losing Steam – What Happens If $4,400 Breaks?

Ethereum price started a fresh decline from the $4,700 zone. ETH is now showing bearish signs and might gain bearish momentum if it declines below $4,400. Ethereum is still struggling to settle above the $4,630 zone. The price is trading below $4,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $4,550 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could extend losses and dive if there is a close below $4,400 in the near term. Ethereum Price Dips Again Ethereum price started a recovery wave after…

EthereumSep 4

How The UK’s Crypto Tax Maze Is Driving Users Away

The UK’s approach to taxing digital assets is increasingly causing friction among crypto users. The main issues stem from how the tax authority, HMRC, classifies crypto and imposes what many see as burdensome requirements for logging transactions and disclosing personal data. In a BeInCrypto podcast, Susie Violet Ward, CEO of Bitcoin Policy UK, warned that the country’s current tax and regulatory policies seriously threaten the crypto industry. As she sees it, without urgent reforms, these rules risk permanently reversing the industry’s growth in the UK. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGuxYYCFqfA[/embed] A Cryptocurrency Conundrum In the United Kingdom, cryptocurrency users express serious concerns about the…

LegalSep 4

Celo Hard Fork: Upbit’s Crucial Suspension Explained

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, staying informed about network upgrades is absolutely crucial. Recently, South Korean crypto exchange Upbit made an important announcement that impacts all Celo (CELO) holders: a temporary suspension of deposits and withdrawals. This measure is directly in preparation for an upcoming and essential Celo hard fork, a significant event designed to enhance the network’s capabilities and security. What Exactly is a Celo Hard Fork, and Why the Suspension? When a cryptocurrency network undergoes a Celo hard fork, it essentially means the blockchain is splitting into two potential paths, but only one is followed after a…

ExchangesSep 4