The altcoin market is stirring with renewed enthusiasm as we enter a new bull cycle. After a prolonged consolidation phase, fresh capital is once again hunting for the next big winner beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. But with thousands of tokens vying for attention, how can investors separate genuine opportunities from fleeting hype? Below, we explore
Galaxy Digital Boosts Bitcoin Holdings By 4,272 BTC In Q2 2025, Trims Ethereum Exposure
Galaxy Digital, a leading digital assets and AI infrastructure firm, today released its Q2 2025 financial results, reporting a notable increase in Bitcoin (BTC) holdings by 4,272 BTC. At the same time, the company has scaled back its exposure to other cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum (ETH), signaling a shift in portfolio allocation strategy. Ga
Bitcoin Stuck In Macro Purgatory—Top Analyst Says Q4 Or Bust
In his August 5 “Macro Monday” livestream, crypto analyst Josh Olszewicz delivered a review of the market’s late-summer state, arguing that while Bitcoin’s price action has gone quiet, the broader cycle remains intact. “We’re in this pocket of seasonal weakness for August and September that we typically see most years,” he explained, pointing to se
Coinbase Plans $2 Billion Private Convertible Note Offering Following Q2 Results
Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced plans to raise $2 billion through a private convertible note offering following a weaker-than-expected second-quarter performance. The move comes as COIN shares recorded a 15% decline on August 4, reflecting market reactions to the company’s reported drop in revenue and increased operatio
XRP Soars 35% in a Month: Will Ripple’s Legal Win and Whale Activity Send Price to New Highs?
XRP has surged an impressive 35% over the past month, currently trading at $3.05. This bullish momentum is fueled by growing institutional interest, massive whale accumulation, and a long-anticipated regulatory breakthrough in Ripple’s legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Investors are increasingly optimistic ahead o
Base blames faulty sequencer for 33-minute outage, fixes made
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SEC’s New Liquid Staking Tokens Guidelines Boost DeFi and Institutions
Recent developments in the cryptocurrency sector suggest a shift towards regulatory acceptance, particularly concerning liquid staking tokens, which have seen a surge in utility and popularity across decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and institutions. This has sparked a notable discussion on the potential future landscape of blockchain innovat
Bitcoin Holds Steady At $115,000, But Realized Price Data Warns Of Fragility
Following another rejection from the $120,000 region on July 21, Bitcoin (BTC) is now holding steady around the $115,000 level. However, realized price data suggests that BTC’s surface-level calm may be nearing its end. Old Bitcoin Whales Stop Realizing Gains According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Kripto Mevsimi, Bitcoin whale beh
Twice Burned: South Korean Crypto Exchange Boss Hit With 2nd Fraud Case
Reports have disclosed that Shin Jin-wook, the chief executive of South Korean crypto exchange Bitsonic, has been handed a second prison term for a fresh fraud charge. Based in Daegu, Shin was found guilty of manipulating trading data and misleading customers. He is already serving a seven-year sentence for misappropriating ₩10 billion (about $7.5
SEC’s guidance on liquid staking tokens a win for DeFi, institutions
Institutions may now have a clearer footing to build products around liquid staking tokens and unlock new market segments, according to industry executives.