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Ethereum struggles near $1,900 as BitMine bets ETH will beat Bitcoin

Ethereum remains bearish despite Bitcoin recording gains over the last 24 hours. Ethereum treasury company BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) expects $ETH to outperform Bitcoin ($BTC) in the coming market cycle as institutional tokenization and agentic artificial intelligence increase demand for blockchain infrastructure. The forecast was accompanied by another week of Ethereum purchases and share repurchases by BitMine, which now holds approximately 5.815 million $ETH. BitMine extends Ethereum accumulation and share buybacks BitMine acquired 9,926 $ETH last week, continuing a weekly buying streak that began in June 2025. The latest purchase increased the company’s total Ethereum holdings to 5.815 million tokens.…

EthereumAug 21

FOMC Meeting Tomorrow: Here’s What To Expect

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its next interest rate decision on July 29, with 64% markets partinciant “No Change.” Citadel Securities expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Bitcoin has fallen around 3% as investors reduce risk ahead of the Fed’s rate decision. 64% Chance Fed To See “No Change” The Federal Open Market Committee is holding its two-day meeting, with the rate decision due tomorrow. June CPI gave the Fed some room to keep rates unchanged, as inflation cooled to 3.5% from 4.2% in May. However, the recent rise in oil prices has complicated the outlook.…

RegulationAug 21

XRP ETF Gains Institutional Backing From Virginia and Florida Investment Advisors

Moisand Fitzgerald Tamayo, a registered investment advisor (RIA) based in Orlando, Florida, has disclosed that it holds shares of the Franklin $XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). In its latest 13F filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company reported holding 964 shares of the ETF, valued at around $11,000 at press time. The firm boasts $1.35-$1.4 billion in assets under management (AUM) and is currently ranked among the top 500 RIAs in the US and named to the Best Financial Advisory Firms list. $XRP ETFs attract institutional interest A similar Virginia-based firm, Main Street Group, also disclosed $XRP…

AltcoinsAug 21

Hyperliquid Will Need KYC and Centralization to Survive U.S. Regulation

Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy has voiced concerns about Hyperliquid’s long-term viability, pointing to U.S. regulation as the platform’s biggest hurdle. In an interview with Wu Blockchain, Gaevoy stated that Hyperliquid will eventually need to implement Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures to comply with U.S. laws, a move that could force the decentralized exchange to become increasingly centralized to compete with traditional markets like CME and Nasdaq. Regulatory Pressures Mount on Decentralized Exchanges Hyperliquid has gained traction for its performance in trading tokenized real-world assets, commodities, and stock tokens. However, Gaevoy identified two long-term issues: regulation and throughput. The platform’s current…

ExchangesAug 21

What to Expect From Liquidity

Bitcoin is about to enter an important liquidity zone where price action and derivatives positioning indicate rising volatility. While downside liquidation pools have mostly been cleared during prior selloffs, the most recent 24-hour liquidation map indicates that liquidity is still highly concentrated above the current market price. Asymmetric setup is formed Over the upcoming sessions, traders will be closely monitoring this asymmetric setup. The largest immediate concentration of short liquidations is located just above the current price, starting around $65,000, according to the most recent Hyperliquid liquidation data. This level is the closest significant liquidity magnet, with cumulative short leverage…

BitcoinAug 21

Spot Ethereum ETFs Post $5M Net Inflows as Fidelity and Bitwise Lead

U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds recorded approximately $5 million in net inflows on Aug. 17, according to data from Farside Investors. The tally excludes BlackRock’s ETHA and the staking-focused ETHB, which were not included in the reported figures. Fund-Level Breakdown Among the funds that reported flows, Fidelity’s FETH led with $4.3 million in net inflows, followed by Bitwise’s ETHW with $700,000. The data underscores a modest but positive day for Ethereum investment products, even as broader market sentiment remains cautious. Context and Implications The inflows come amid a period of mixed activity for digital asset ETFs. While Bitcoin ETFs have…

EthereumAug 21

$1,000 invested in this Jim Cramer’s most recommended stock at start of 2026 is now worth

Investors who followed Jim Cramer’s most frequently recommended stock over the last 90 days and invested $1,000 at the start of 2026 would now have approximately $1,248, based on Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) year-to-date performance. Data tracking stock recommendations across major market personalities over the past 90 days shows Apple as the most recommended stock, receiving 40 buy recommendations, ahead of Alphabet’s (NASDAQ: GOOGL) 31 and Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) 28. Most recommended stocks by personalities. Source: Quiver Quant Apple shares traded around $270 on January 2, 2026. With the stock trading at $336 as of press time, a $1,000 investment made…

RegulationAug 21

PI Network Plummets 17%: What Is Happening?

The price of the PI token recorded a 17% drop during Monday’s session, provisionally trading at the $0.0880 line. The asset’s total market capitalization shrank to $880 million over the course of the first stretch of July. The price has shown a cumulative decline of more than 60% so far during the 2026 annual period. The environment of PI Network plummets in secondary markets after the value of its native asset suffered a 17% loss this Monday, reaching a historic low that provisionally stands at $0.0759. Market reports reveal that the drastic correction responds directly to a massive liquidation executed…

AltcoinsAug 21

UK FCA in Settlement Talks with HTX Over Crypto Promotion Lawsuit

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reportedly in settlement discussions with cryptocurrency exchange $HTX, formerly known as Huobi, regarding a lawsuit filed last year over alleged illegal financial promotions. According to a report by Wu Blockchain, citing media outlet CNA, both parties are working toward a voluntary resolution, with London’s High Court pausing proceedings to facilitate talks until the end of August. Background of the Case The FCA initiated legal action against $HTX in October 2024, accusing the exchange of violating the UK’s financial promotion rules introduced in 2023. These regulations require crypto firms to register with the FCA…

LegalAug 21

Binance to Apply for UK Crypto License as FCA Opens New Regime

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is preparing to apply for a crypto license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of a strategic push to re-enter the British market. The news, reported by Wu Blockchain, indicates that the exchange is positioning itself ahead of the FCA’s new regulatory framework, which is set to accept applications from September 30 and take full effect on October 25, 2027. What the New UK Crypto Regime Means The FCA’s upcoming licensing system will require crypto firms to meet stringent authorization, governance, and compliance standards. Companies seeking to operate in…

ExchangesAug 21