Author: Ethan Carter

A multi-year crypto boom is accelerating as institutional inflows soar, U.S. policy backs digital assets, and explosive growth is expected through 2027, according to analysts. Bernstein Predicts Prolonged Crypto Bull Market Driven by Institutional Inflows and US Crypto Strategy Analysts at brokerage firm Bernstein have projected that the current cryptocurrency bull market could last until […]

Shiba Inu’s price hasn’t moved much in the past 24 hours. At press time, it was down by just 0.6%, mostly in line with the broader memecoin market decline. But things get worse when one looks at the larger picture. SHIB has fallen by over 17% in the last 30 days. With that backdrop, bearish signs are starting to appear, and fast. However, there’s one sign of strength that could shift the tone. Active Addresses Close in on Monthly Lows The first red flag comes from the network itself. Daily active addresses for SHIB have steadily declined and are now…

Digital bank SoFi Technologies is set to become the first US bank to leverage the Bitcoin network and Universal Money Address — allowing Americans, Mexicans, and others to send money through the Lightning Network. SoFi partnered with Bitcoin (BTC) payments infrastructure Lightspark to launch its blockchain-powered international money transfer service, which will go live later this year, starting in Mexico, SoFi said in an announcement on Tuesday.“For many SoFi members who regularly send money to loved ones internationally, the ability to quickly transfer money at low cost isn’t just a convenience, it’s a meaningful improvement to their everyday financial lives,” SoFi…

The capital raised from its landmark merger with Nakamoto is now on the blockchain. KindlyMD has executed its inaugural Bitcoin purchase, converting $679 million of its PIPE proceeds into the original crypto and signaling its intent to rival other corporate treasuries that now measure reserves in BTC. Summary KindlyMD completed its first Bitcoin purchase, acquiring 5,743.91 BTC for $679 million following its merger with Nakamoto Holdings. The purchase increases KindlyMD’s holdings to 5,764.91 BTC, ranking it as the 16th largest corporate Bitcoin holder. On August 19, KindlyMD, Inc. announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Nakamoto Holdings, had acquired 5,743.91 Bitcoin (BTC)…

Quick HighlightsFRNT is backed by USD and Treasury bonds, with 2% overcollateralization The token is live on Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and four more chains Available soon on Kraken and Rain, with legal clarity from the GENIUS ActWyoming Launches Frontier Stable Token (FRNT)The Wyoming Stablecoin Commission has officially launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) — the first U.S. state-issued stablecoin backed by fiat and deployed on blockchain.FRNT won’t be purchasable at launch, the Commission confirmed. Source: stabletoken.wyo.govAccording to a press release, this marks the first time a U.S. government agency has issued its own stablecoin directly on-chain.Governor Mark Gordon commented:“The Frontier…

Quick HighlightsPump.fun now powers 93.7% of daily memecoin listings on Solana. Bots and a $500M token buyback helped trigger Pump.fun’s rise. Letsbonk adds “points” to recover lost ground in incentive race.The Rise of Pump.fun, Fall of Letsbonk.funToken launchpad pump.fun has surged back to dominance, displacing rival letsbonk.fun, which had held over 80% market share just two weeks prior.According to Dune Analytics, as of August 18, 2025, pump.fun now accounts for 93.7% of daily token listings on decentralized exchanges. Meanwhile, letsbonk.fun has plummeted to just 3.2%.Daily chart of tokens issued via launchpads that reached trading on decentralized exchanges. Source: DuneSome analysts…

Quick HighlightsFSC suspends new crypto lending, citing investor risk and lack of regulation.Exchanges can maintain existing loans but may not issue new ones. Bithumb saw $1.2B borrowed in a month before 13% faced liquidation.South Korea Orders Crypto Lending SuspensionSouth Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has sent letters to crypto exchanges, demanding they suspend lending against virtual assets, citing regulatory uncertainty and the need to protect consumers.The ban is set to take effect on August 19, 2025. According to the statement, the FSC intends to conduct on-site inspections if non-compliance is suspected. The Commission did not specify what sanctions may be…

Ethereum is under pressure as volatility spikes, with the price recently slipping below the $4,300 mark. After weeks of strong momentum and multi-year highs, bulls are now struggling to defend support zones. The loss of this level raises concerns about a potential deeper correction, though fundamentals remain firmly bullish. Related Reading Institutional adoption continues to provide strong tailwinds, with major firms increasing exposure to Ethereum through ETFs, treasury strategies, and on-chain accumulation. This steady demand reflects growing confidence in ETH’s long-term role within the digital asset ecosystem. At the same time, Open Interest has been rising sharply, highlighting a surge…

Stellar’s XLM token slipped 1.75% over the past 24 hours, falling from $0.41 to $0.40 as volatility picked up across the market. The trading range widened to 4.32% during the period, with a sharp selloff at 03:00 UTC on Aug. 19 driving volumes to 52.17 million — more than double the daily average. The move cemented resistance at $0.41 while leaving a narrow support band in the $0.403–$0.405 range.The pressure intensified into the session’s close, with XLM sliding from $0.407 to $0.403 between 13:25 and 14:24 UTC. Selling was heaviest in the 13:30–13:46 window, when the token dropped from $0.410…

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