US Seeks $2.4M in Bitcoin, Which Could Help Grow Treasury

The United States has filed a civil complaint seeking the forfeiture of $2.4 million in Bitcoin seized by the Dallas FBI, bolstering the proposed US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The civil complaint filed in the Northern District of Texas on Thursday calls for the forfeiture of 20.2 Bitcoin (BTC) seized from an address allegedly associated with…

$5K ETH Price Possible Due To ETF Inflows, Treasuries

Key takeaways: ETH futures and options data show no signs of defensive positioning despite Ether’s seven-month price high. Ether ETF inflows and corporate holdings signal growing conviction from institutional investors. Ether (ETH) price fell 4% after briefly touching $3,940 on Monday. This drop aligned with the broader cryptocurrency market correction, suggesting that no ETH-specific factors…

Ray Dalio Suggests 15% Portfolio Allocation To Bitcoin

American billionaire and hedge fund manager Ray Dalio has recommended a 15% portfolio allocation into Bitcoin or gold to optimize for the “best return-to-risk ratio” in light of America’s crippling debt problem and currency devaluation. “[If] you were optimizing your portfolio for the best return-to-risk ratio, you would have about 15% of your money in…

Big Brands Are Sleepwalking When It Comes To Stablecoins

Opinion by: Fahmi Syed, president of the Midnight Foundation Stablecoins have become the most sought-after innovation in blockchain since Bitcoin. Their appeal lies in their undeniable utility, offering the speed and flexibility of digital assets with the stability of fiat, becoming a natural link between traditional finance and decentralized systems.  Now, stablecoins are enjoying a…

$5K ETH Price Possible Due To ETF Inflows, Treasuries

Key takeaways: ETH futures and options data show no signs of defensive positioning despite Ether’s seven-month price high. Ether ETF inflows and corporate holdings signal growing conviction from institutional investors. Ether (ETH) price fell 4% after briefly touching $3,940 on Monday. This drop aligned with the broader cryptocurrency market correction, suggesting that no ETH-specific factors…

Asia Morning Briefing: Crypto Rally Stalls, ETH Flows May Decide What Comes Next

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.The crypto market is flashing warning signs. Institutions are stepping back as…

ETH Price Drop To $3.5K Likely Before Fresh Run Above $4K

Key point: Ether (ETH) gained 57% over the past month, but consistent selling near $4,000 is putting a cap on the price upside. Independent market analyst Adam pointed to sell walls in the zone and said that even though “ETH is so back,” its price could lose momentum until these are either filled or pulled.”  ETH…

SEC delays trump-backed Bitcoin ETF decision as well as Grayscale’s Solana Trust

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday delayed its decision on the proposed Truth Social Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), extending the review deadline to Sept. 18 from Aug. 4. The fund, backed by the Trump Media and Technology group, is seeking approval to list the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF on the NYSE Arca exchange…

SOL Preps For Rally To $260, Here’s What Must Happen

Key takeaways: SOL futures and funding rates show moderate optimism, but no strong bullish positioning yet. Network activity and ETF anticipation support upside, but confidence among big players remains muted. Solana’s native token, SOL (SOL), rallied 28% in three weeks, creating some positive momentum after nearly two months of bearish price action. The move has…

Bitcoin Range Break Brewing, Which Altcoins Will Follow?

Key points: Bitcoin’s tightening range trading signals a possible range expansion in the next few days. Select altcoins also face selling pressure, but remain above their near-term support levels.  Bitcoin (BTC) continues to sell off at the $120,000 level, but the repeated retest of a resistance level tends to weaken it. If buyers do not…