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What Do On-Chain Data Show on Ethereum (ETH) Now? Analysts Warned

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…

EthereumAug 25

Japan's Finance Minister Says Crypto Assets Can be Part of Diversified Portfolio

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…

RegulationAug 25

Ethereum (ETH) Reaches Over $4,900 for the First Time in Its History – Here Are the Details

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…

EthereumAug 25

Crypto Traders Face 80% Loss Rate, $4 Trillion Tokenized Asset

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.…

RegulationAug 25

Merged mining is essential to preserving Bitcoin’s decentralization

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…

MiningAug 25

Ethereum Jumps to New Record Price in Move Towards $5,000

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…

EthereumAug 25

Will Ethereum Price Pullback or Rally Towards $5,500?

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…

EthereumAug 25

Japan Eyes 20% Crypto Tax, Bitcoin ETF, and Stablecoins by 2026: Full Details

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…

RegulationAug 25

Is ETH About to Break Past $5K After Recent ATH?

While ETH remains in a strong uptrend on higher timeframes, the bearish divergences on both daily and 4H RSI suggest caution. A potential correction toward $4.1K should not be ruled out unless buyers manage to defend $4.4K and push the price above the $4.8K ATH with convincing momentum. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, Ethereum has formed a slightly higher high at $4,884 compared to its previous peak. However, RSI has failed to make a corresponding higher high, forming a bearish divergence, a classic warning of potential exhaustion in the trend. The price is currently…

EthereumAug 25

DigiFT secures $11m, Irys bags $10m

The week of August 17-23, 2025, recorded $63.77 million in crypto funding across 13 projects, with DigiFT’s $11 million strategic round leading. Summary Crypto funding hit $63.7 million across 13 projects, down from $1.5 billion last week DigiFT led with $11 million, as Irys and Block Earner raised $10 million and $8 million Smaller rounds included DecentralGPT, Overtake, LO:TECH, and Legion Multi-chain and cross-ecosystem projects dominated this week’s funding as per Crypto Fundraising data. Here’s a detailed overview of this week’s crypto funding activity: DigiFT DigiFT raised $11 million in a Strategic round Investors include SBI Holdings, Mirana Ventures, and…

RegulationAug 25