Ethereum Exit Queue Hits Record $12B ETH, Raising Sell-Pressure Worries

Key takeaways: Ether queued for unstaking hits a record $12 billion, with a 44-day wait time.  Strategic reserves and ETF holdings have jumped by 116% since July 1, allaying fears of a potential ETH sell-off. The amount of Ether (ETH) in the queue waiting to be unstaked has surged to its highest level, as investors…

Privacy is ‘Constant Battle’ Between Blockchain Stakeholders and State

Blockchain industry participants and regulators continue wrangling over privacy rights as the European Union’s sweeping Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules look set to ban privacy-preserving tokens and anonymous crypto accounts starting in 2027. Credit institutions, financial institutions and crypto asset service providers (CASPs) will be prohibited from maintaining anonymous accounts or handling privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies under the…

Watch These Bitcoin Price Levels Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Speech

Key takeaways: Fed interest-rate cut odds for today are now 100%. BTC price may rise to all-time highs if key resistance level at $118,000 is broken. Bitcoin (BTC) rose to a four-week high above $117,000 on Wednesday, as traders expect price swings before and after the US policy decision on interest rate cuts.  100% chance…

Whale awakens after 12 years, transfers 1,000 BTC ahead of FOMC decision

A long-dormant Bitcoin whale moved about $116 million worth of the cryptocurrency after 12 years, just before the US Federal Reserve’s closely watched interest rate decision. The unknown whale woke up after 12 years of dormancy to transfer 1,000 Bitcoin (BTC) — worth around $116 million at current prices — which he initially acquired for…

Watch These Bitcoin Price Levels Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Speech

Key takeaways: Fed interest-rate cut odds for today are now 100%. BTC price may rise to all-time highs if key resistance level at $118,000 is broken. Bitcoin (BTC) rose to a four-week high above $117,000 on Wednesday, as traders expect price swings before and after the US policy decision on interest rate cuts.  100% chance…

ARK Invest Buys $8.21M Bullish Stock, Holdings Reach $130M

The Cathie Wood-led ARK Invest has bought more than 160,000 shares in the crypto exchange Bullish in the asset manager’s latest scoop of crypto-related stocks. In a filing on Tuesday, the company revealed it bought around $8.21 million worth of Bullish shares across two of its funds, the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) and the ARK…

SEC Listing Standards to Boost Crypto ETFs: Bitwse

The US Securities and Exchange Commission streamlining the approval process for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) may trigger a surge of new offerings, but that doesn’t guarantee their success, a crypto executive warns. “The adoption of generic listing standards — which could come as early as October — will likely usher in a ton of new…

UK Looks to US to Adopt More Crypto-Friendly Approach

The UK and US are reportedly preparing to deepen cooperation on digital assets, with Britain looking to copy the Trump administration’s crypto-friendly stance in a bid to boost innovation.  UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed on Tuesday how the two nations could strengthen their coordination on crypto, the Financial Times…

BTC Eyes 35% Rally on RSI Signal

Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s weekly stochastic RSI has triggered its 9th bullish signal this cycle. Analysts see potential upside toward $155,000–$200,000 if history repeats. Short-term liquidity pressures and the FOMC decision could drive BTC price volatility. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to consolidate above $115,000 as traders brace for the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) interest rate decision…

Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Traders Brace for Fed Cuts But Massive $4.5B Liquidity Tests Loom

Good Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas.Polymarket and CME FedWatch are aligned: the Fed’s easing cycle begins tomorrow….