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Key takeaways:Bitcoin’s options market signals extreme fear, but historical patterns show potential for significant rebounds.Global economic pressures from US trade tariffs negatively affected traders’ sentiment.Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $113,000 for the first time in over two weeks, surprising traders and triggering the liquidation of $113 million in leveraged long positions. The sharp decline followed the $124,176 all-time high on Thursday, raising questions about whether the bull market is over as the macroeconomic environment grows more uncertain.SEC investigation and corporate AI disappointmentsBitcoin’s price correction accelerated after reports that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is allegedly investigating fraud and…

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…

In the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Playoffs, Team Heretics awaits two possible opponents: rivals Fnatic or gutsy underdogs, BBL Esports. The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA Stage 2 event is entering its Playoffs Stage, running from August 21 to 31, live at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany. With the first round of matchups set, there’s a storm brewing, and it’s heading straight towards Team Heretics. Coming out on top with a clean sweep of 5-0 in Group Alpha, Team Heretics has earned an Upper Bracket Semifinal spot (August 22). The squad, featuring Lithuanian brothers Ričardas “Boo” Lukaševičius (the…

Heat Exchange MIT Technology Review’s guest opinion series, offering expert commentary on legal, political and regulatory issues related to climate change and clean energy. You can read the rest of the pieces here. This has left many in the climate and clean energy communities wondering what do we do now? The answer, I would argue, is to return to state capitals—a policymaking venue that climate and renewable energy advocates already know well. This can be done strategically, focusing on a handful of key states rather than all fifty.  But I have another piece of advice: Don’t get too caught up in…

Tether is escalating its U.S. expansion with a high-profile hire from the Trump administration, signaling a bold push to influence stablecoin policy and dominate digital assets. Trump’s Crypto Strategist Joins Tether in Bold Move to Lead US Stablecoin Shift Tether announced on Aug. 19 that Bo Hines has been appointed as Strategic Advisor for Digital […]

Opinion by: Darren Sonderman and Sydney Sonderman, financial lines insurance brokers at CAC GroupDigital assets, decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenization are no longer fringe concepts — they are reshaping global finance. With real-world asset tokenization projected to hit $20 trillion within the decade, the race is on to establish strong legal and regulatory frameworks. The US is catching up as the Trump administration promotes stablecoin and crypto market structure legislation and the creation of key task forces. Meanwhile, governments worldwide are rapidly investing, innovating and advancing digital asset legislation. Disruptive technology is driving the global economy forward. As digital assets and decentralized…

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…

I was woken by Vitalik’s call at 5:55 this morning; pitch black outside, nighttime was still upon us. Nonetheless, it was time to leave and this week had best start on the right foot. The 25-minute walk in darkness from the Zug-based headquarters to the train station was wet. Streetlights reflecting off the puddles on the clean Swiss streets provided a picturesque, if quiet, march into town. I couldn’t help but think the rain running down my face was a very liquid reminder of the impending seasonal change, and then, on consideration, how fast the last nine months had gone.…

Riot Games has revealed all five stages which will be playable in the upcoming beta for 2XKO. The fighting game, based on characters from League of Legends, is highly anticipated by the fighting game community. 2XKO was expected to be one of 2025’s breakout esports titles, but it still doesn’t have an official release date. Many got to try the game at the biggest annual fighting game event, EVO, earlier this month. And now players will get their hands back on the game when the closed beta starts on September 9th. So far, the game has a small but exciting…

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $114,386 earlier today, triggering nearly $300 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours as investor confidence in the asset remains shaky. Still, rising spot trading volumes offer a glimmer of hope that BTC may now be entering an accumulation phase. Is Bitcoin In The Accumulation Phase? According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Amr Taha, Binance’s BTC spot trading volume surpassed $6 billion on August 18 – one of the most significant spikes this month. Taha noted that such sudden spikes typically signal increased participation from institutional investors and large traders, along with some…