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Risky Hyperliquid trader James Wynn lost almost all the $1.28M he deposited in July

James Wynn, one of the high-profile traders on Hyperliquid, deposited a total of $1.28M to Hyperliquid to defend his positions during a turbulent month, and lost almost all of the funds to liquidations. James Wynn kept defending risky positions on Hyperliquid, costing him a total of $1.28M for the past month. During the market turbulence in July, Wynn had to post additional collateral to avoid full liquidation. Despite this, Wynn has been liquidated on most of his BTC longs, which were made just as BTC prices peaked. The positions were closed after Hyperliquid had a 27-minute outage of its API…

RegulationAug 11

Floki Valhalla Brings Blockchain Gaming to Millions on US TV

Floki’s blockchain MMORPG, Valhalla, is now running on national television across the United States. Over the next 60 days, Bloomberg, Fox Business, and CNBC will air 350 Valhalla commercials, reaching millions of households. Floki's P2E MMORPG Valhalla Takes Over U.S. Airwaves! ⚔️ (Bloomberg, Fox Business, CNBC) Today, August 9th at 6:30 PM EST, the @ValhallaP2E 30-second commercial makes its debut during the Valhalla interview on New To The Street. For the next 60 days, Vikings will dominate… pic.twitter.com/jhJAp1Q8nY — FLOKI (@FLOKI) August 9, 2025 The campaign began on August 9 at 6:30 PM EST with a 30-second commercial debut during…

GameFiAug 11

Pullback Before the Push to $5,000, BUT Do Not Panic...

Ethereum ($ETH) has been one of the standout performers this month, breaking above $4,300 before easing slightly to the current $4,223. While some traders worry this is the start of a deeper correction, the technical outlook suggests it could be a healthy pullback before a bigger rally toward $5,000. Ethereum Price Chart Analysis Today The 4-hour ETH/USD chart shows a strong rally from early August, breaking through multiple resistance zones, including $3,838.9, which is now acting as key support. ETH is trading well above both the 50-day SMA ($3,756) and the 200-day SMA ($3,507), confirming that the bullish trend remains…

EthereumAug 11

Brazil's VERT Capital to Tokenize $1B in Real-World Assets on XDC Network

VERT Capital, a Brazilian credit structuring and securitization firm, plans to tokenize up to $1 billion in debt and receivables on the XDC Network , expanding the scope of public blockchain use in structured finance, the firms told CoinDesk. As part of the deal, the firms will move financial instruments such as corporate debt, agribusiness receivables and structured credit products on-chain over the next 30 months. The migration shifts VERT’s existing securitization work, which includes clients like Cargill, Santander and Raízen, towards digital issuance with a blockchain-based infrastructure designed to meet regulatory and audit requirements. "Our goal is to transform…

RegulationAug 11

Ethereum Right Now Is More 'Asymmetrical,' Says Pro-XRP Lawyer

Ethereum (ETH) has been outstanding this August to say the least, but according to pro-XRP lawyer John E. Deaton, the rally itself is not the real story — it's the opportunities that he believes the market is offering right now. In his view, buying ETH for under $5,000 in August 2025 would be more "asymmetrical" — meaning the potential upside far outweighs the potential downside — than buying it three years ago, despite prices now being well above $4,000. Deaton’s reasoning ties back to a similar prediction he made in April when Bitcoin was trading at around $94,000. At that…

EthereumAug 11

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Slump as US Interest Rate Decision Nears

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and other major cryptos slumped on Wednesday morning ahead of the Federal Open Markets Committee's monetary policy decision. Investors seem overwhelmingly sure the U.S. central bank will keep interest rates unchanged, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, which shows a 97% probability that the U.S. central bank will hold. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to deliver his remarks around 2 p.m. Eastern Time. The Bitcoin price was recently trading at $117,700, down 0.4% over the past 24 hours. Ethereum and XRP has fallen 1% and 0.9% from Tuesday, same time, according to price aggregator CoinGecko.…

RegulationAug 11

ETH Might Cool Off but $4.5K is Still in Sight

Ethereum has maintained its bullish momentum, decisively breaking through key resistance zones and reclaiming the psychological $4K level. While some cooling-off is likely, the broader trend still favors further upside. By Shayan The Daily Chart After sweeping liquidity beneath the $3.5K region, ETH attracted strong buying interest, igniting a sharp rally. The upward move propelled the price above the $4K threshold, a level which is significant both psychologically and as a previous swing high on the daily chart. This breakout underscores sustained market demand, but with price now trading firmly above $4K, a short-term pullback to retest this area remains…

EthereumAug 11

FG Nexus Debuts with $200M Raise and Ether Treasury Strategy on Ethereum's 10th Birthday

Nasdaq-listed Fundamental Global (FGF) is rebranding to FG Nexus and entering the digital asset space with a $200 million private placement to launch an ether-based treasury strategy, the company said in a press release Wednesday The offering, composed of 40 million prefunded warrants priced at $5, was backed by a slate of high-profile strategic investors, including Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Hivemind Capital, Syncracy Capital, Digital Currency Group, and Kenetic, the company said. Galaxy will serve as a strategic advisor, managing treasury and staking infrastructure, while Kraken will support staking operations. The company plans to use the proceeds to accumulate ether (ETH)…

RegulationAug 11

Ethereum Price Highest Since 2021 Amid Softer Dollar and US Policy Clarity

Ethereum climbed past $4,300 on Saturday, reaching its highest level since late 2021, as investors responded to a weaker dollar, increased institutional interest, and a steady drawdown in exchange-held supply. A weakening U.S. dollar and growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September have lifted risk appetite across asset classes. Crypto markets have followed suit, with Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin amid signs of rotation and increased accumulation by corporate treasuries and ETF sponsors. Ethereum last traded at $4,244, up more than 43% this month, and its highest since December 9, 2021, CoinGecko data shows. Adding to the momentum, the…

EthereumAug 11

Will Powell Lower Rates Today?

Trump urges the Fed to cut rates after Q2 GDP jumps 3%, beating expectations. Markets now price in a 65% chance of a September rate cut as inflation cools. Crypto markets remain optimistic, seeing upside whether or not the Fed acts today. Trump really doesn’t hold back! The U.S. economy grew faster than expected last quarter and President Donald Trump wasted no time turning up the pressure on the Federal Reserve. In a post on Truth Social, the President called out Fed Chair Jerome Powell once again: “2Q GDP JUST OUT: 3%, WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED! ‘Too Late’ MUST NOW…

RegulationAug 11