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ETH Just 3% From All-Time High: Analysts See $80K Ahead

Ethereum is knocking on the door of a new all-time high, with its price now hovering around $4,729, just 3% shy of its all-time high of $4,891 set on November 16, 2021. The crypto has already surged more than 80% over the past year, fueled by investor confidence and growing use cases across the blockchain space. BitMine chairman Tom Lee recently raised his price target from $10,000 to $16,000, while Etherealize CEO Vivek Raman has gone even further. Raman says Ethereum could evolve into a core part of the world’s financial and non-financial infrastructure, the “digital oil” powering global transactions.…

Ethereum

Inflation in Bolivia has hit 25%, and dollars are scarce, pushing people toward cryptocurrencies

Bolivia is in the middle of a money crisis, and the boliviano is no longer the safe bet it once was. Inflation has blown up to 25%, the highest in 34 years. Dollars are almost impossible to get. Trust in the government is hanging by a thread. So people are moving fast into cryptocurrencies, as a way to keep their businesses running and their savings from shrinking. At El Alto International Airport, a shop sells candy and sunglasses in USDT, a stablecoin tied to the dollar. A top university sends paychecks in Bitcoin to foreign professors. For a while, the…

Regulation

Robinhood Adds NFL and College Football to Its Prediction Markets

Robinhood is expanding its prediction markets to include professional and college football, opening trading on outcomes of America’s most-followed sport ahead of the new season. Football Contracts Go Live on Robinhood Robinhood Derivatives, LLC confirmed Tuesday that customers can now access contracts tied to all professional regular-season games and matchups involving Power 4 college programs and independents. “Football is far and away the most popular sport in America,” commented JB Mackenzie, VP & GM of Futures and International at Robinhood. “Adding pro and college football to our prediction markets hub is a no-brainer for us as we aim to make…

Exchanges

Russia looks at coal mines to revive crypto mining industry

Authorities in a Russian region are planning to set up cryptocurrency mining farms near coal mining sites as part of efforts to slow down the decline in the region’s main industry. Local officials in the Siberian Kemerovo Oblast believe this will be economically feasible as it would take only a few years to return initial investments in crypto mining hardware. Coin mining could save coal mining in Kuzbas A crypto mining farm running next to a coal mine can pay for itself in about four or five years, according to official assessments made in Russia’s Kemerovo region. Economists have calculated…

Mining

Concordium debuts app for anonymous online age checks amid UK rules backlash

Layer-1 proof-of-stake blockchain Concordium launched a mobile app that allows users to verify their age without disclosing their identity. According to a Tuesday announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the new solution — available as a mobile application for iOS and Android — uses zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) to allow users to prove their age without revealing their identity. The app creates an encrypted ID that can be used for age checks on third-party services. Concordium framed the launch as a privacy-friendly alternative to traditional ID-based systems at a time when concerns about government-mandated verification are growing. “The truth is that the web…

Blockchain

Liminal TVL Surpasses $90 Million

Liminal, a Hyperliquid-based DeFi protocol, has grown steadily since its launch in April, with its total value locked (TVL) crossing $90 million ahead of its newest feature release. The protocol surpassed $90 million on Aug. 10, a 71% increase from July 22, when it moved into its Epoch 1 phase, which opened Liminal to the public. The protocol was previously limited to users with invite codes. Liminal TVL - DeFiLlama Liminal automates delta-neutral strategies for select assets with Unit spot support on Hyperliquid. The protocol’s institutional mode allows for the generation and automation of sub-accounts on Hyperliquid, where users can…

DeFi

Famous Analyst Announces Huge Bullish Prediction for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) Prices!

As Bitcoin (BTC) breaks new records, altcoins are also experiencing upward movement. Ethereum (ETH) is close to breaking its previous ATH of 2021, while other major altcoins are also experiencing significant gains. With the uptrend expected to continue until the end of 2025, former Ark Invest analyst Chris Burniske announced new price targets for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). In a post from his X account, the analyst claimed that BTC would peak around $142,690, while ETH and Solana would reach $6,900 and $420, respectively. The strength of the movements in the coming months will determine whether the…

Ethereum

Unveiling Crucial Crypto Market Impact

Whale Alert recently flagged a significant development in the crypto world: a staggering 250 million USDC minted at the USDC Treasury. This isn’t just a large number; it’s a noteworthy event that provides crucial insights into the evolving stablecoin landscape. Understanding this substantial stablecoin minting helps us gauge shifts in liquidity and anticipate potential crypto market impact, especially concerning the overall USDC supply. What Does USDC Minted Actually Mean? When we talk about USDC minted, we are referring to the creation of new USDC tokens. USDC is a prominent stablecoin, meaning its value is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar.…

Regulation

Bitcoin Tipping Now Available on Elon Musk’s X via BitBit Integration

Elon Musk’s social platform X now supports Bitcoin tipping through a third-party integration with BitBit, a self-custodial wallet that uses the Lightning Network. The new feature went live on August 18 and is accessible via Chrome-compatible browsers. BitBit enables users to send and receive Bitcoin tips on X without giving up custody of their funds. The wallet is not an official X product but operates as an overlay within the platform’s interface. Tip recipients have 21 days to claim their funds before they are automatically refunded to the sender. BitBit is powered by Lightspark’s Spark infrastructure, which facilitates Lightning Network…

Exchanges

SkyBridge Capital Partners with Tokeny to Tokenize $300M in Hedge Funds on Avalanche

Skybridge Capital today announced it will tokenize $300 million of its flagship hedge funds on the Avalanche blockchain network. This landmark initiative represents a collaboration with enterprise-grade tokenization leader Tokeny and its parent company, Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider servicing over $3.5 trillion in assets. "Tokenizing our funds on Avalanche, supported by the technology and operational infrastructure of Tokeny and Apex Group, represents a significant step forward in modernizing the alternative investment landscape," said Anthony Scaramucci, Founder & CEO of SkyBridge Capital. "We look forward to bringing our hedge funds into the digital, on-chain era, improving transparency,…

Blockchain