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SEC and Ripple End Appeals, Closing Landmark Crypto Case as XRP Soars

The SEC and Ripple have formally ended their appeals, finalizing a 2023 court ruling that split XRP sales into securities and non-securities.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Trump Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Debanking of Crypto Industry

The White House said that it "already ended" Operation Chokepoint 2.0, which it maintained had treated the digital assets industry unfairly.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

SEC's Long-Running Case Against Ripple Officially Over

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission first sued Ripple in 2020, during Donald Trump's first term.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

SEC, Ripple lawsuit to end after joint agreement to drop appeals

Ripple Labs and the SEC have both filed to drop their legal appeals in a yearslong court battle over the securities classification of the XRP token.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

SEC-Ripple enforcement case to end after motion to drop appeals

The filing came precisely one year after Ripple had been ordered to pay $125 million as part of an enforcement action over the company using XRP as unregistered securities.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Trump signs executive order to end banking discrimination against crypto industry

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 7 to halt what his administration called discriminatory banking practices against the crypto industry. The order bars federal regulators from using β€œreputational risk” as justification to influence banks’ decisions about working with legal businesses. According to the administration, the digital asset sector has been disproportionately affected […] The post Trump...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Bitcoin Billionaire Winklevoss Bros Back Trump Sons’ Crypto Miner

Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot told investors today the Winklevoss brothers bought into American Bitcoin with BTC rather than cash.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Roman Storm’s early passion for code led to Silicon Valley, Tornado Cash β€” and a guilty verdict

From teaching himself how to code to working odd jobs in the United States after emigrating, Roman Storm’s story is anything but typical.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Winklevoss twins deepen ties to Trump family with Bitcoin mining investment: Report

The brothers invested an undisclosed amount in American Bitcoin, the mining company co-founded by two of Trump's sons and others.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

The Top Coin Creator on Base's Zora Is Porn Company Fake Taxi

The Fake Taxi token is taking holders for a ride. β€œDon't ask where we're going, just get in,” they say.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

SEC staff liquid-staking guidance leaves regulatory questions, could be contested

The SEC staff guidance on liquid staking could be a boon for institutions that want to include the technology in products, but there’s still uncertainty.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Chainlink launches on-chain strategic LINK reserve to boost long-term network saustainability

Chainlink has introduced the Chainlink Reserve, a new onchain treasury designed to accumulate its native token LINK using revenue from both enterprise clients and blockchain services. The initiative aims to support the long-term sustainability of the Chainlink Network by converting off-chain and on-chain payments into LINK through its recently expanded Payment Abstraction infrastructure. In its […] The post Chainlink...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Donald Trump Signs Order Letting Crypto Into 401(k) Retirement Plans

The order directs the Department of Labor to reevaluate how crypto should be treated by retirement fund managers.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

NFTs stage comeback with $530M in July trades, flipping DeFi user activity

The NFT market saw a remarkable resurgence in July, outpacing DeFi in terms of user activity, according to an Aug. 7 DappRadar report. The shift marks a significant milestone and could indicate that NFTs are once again capturing the public’s attention following significant lull that has lasted since their fall in the 2022 bear market. […] The post NFTs stage comeback with $530M in July trades, flipping DeFi user...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Bitcoin Whale Moves $349 Million in BTC After 10-Year Slumber

The investor moved 3,000 BTC. Bitcoin's price has fallen in recent weeks from an all-time high.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

The GPT-5 Cheat Sheet: 13 Things to Know About OpenAI's Latest AI Leap

GPT-5 is here. OpenAI launched its most advanced language model Thursday. Here’s everything you need to know.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bitcoin Surges Past $117K as Trump Taps Stephen Miran for Federal Reserve

An executive order paving the way for crypto to be included in 401(k) plans is also helping boost prices on Thursday.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Myriad Moves: Bitcoin Price Targets, Sharplink Ethereum Holdings and Vitalik’s Mentions

Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on the price of Bitcoin and markets with connection to the Ethereum founders.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Trump picks top economic adviser to temporarily fill crucial US Fed seat

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Adriana Kugler announced her resignation on Aug. 1, paving the way for a Trump nominee at the US central bank.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

UK-based Union Jack Oil turns to Bitcoin mining amid rising network difficulty

Union Jack Oil (UJO), a UK-listed oil and gas firm, is exploring a new path to monetize its gas resources by turning to Bitcoin mining, per an Aug. 7 statement. According to the firm, the move is focused on harnessing the natural gas from its West Newton site in East Yorkshire to generate electricity for […] The post UK-based Union Jack Oil turns to Bitcoin mining amid rising network difficulty appeared first on...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Trump 401K Order Could Send β€˜Billions’ Into Bitcoin, Ethereum: Analysts

A new executive order would allow Americans to add crypto to their 401(k) accounts.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific’s Third Largest Shareholder Opposes CoreWeave Deal

Two Seas Capital has come out against Core Scientific's proposed all-stock acquisition by AI cloud provider CoreWeave.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

SharpLink raises another $200M to push Ethereum holdings beyond $2B

SharpLink Gaming has raised $200 million from institutional investors in a direct stock offering to further fuel its Ethereum (ETH) buying spree and take its holdings beyond $2 billion. The funding round, expected to close Aug. 8, was priced at $19.50 per share and led by A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners. Societe Generale acted as co-placement agent, […] The post SharpLink raises another $200M to push Ethereum holdings...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

UK's Union Jack Oil to turn stranded gas into Bitcoin

Union Jack Oil’s new Bitcoin mining plan could turn stalled gas wells into early cash flow, potentially paving the way for one of the UK’s first corporate Bitcoin treasuries.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

New York fines Paxos $48.5M over Binance-linked compliance lapses

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has imposed a $48.5 million penalty on Paxos as part of its enforcement action against the stablecoin issuer, according to an Aug. 7 announcement. The settlement includes a $26.5 million civil monetary fine and mandates Paxos to spend an additional $22 million over three years to strengthen […] The post New York fines Paxos $48.5M over Binance-linked compliance...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Trump to sign executive order punishing financial institutions for 'debanking': Report

Trump’s executive order comes as a group of bank associations are trying to block bank applications from four digital asset firms.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

After Months of Speculation, OpenAI Finally Launches GPT-5

OpenAI launched GPT‑5 today, its most powerful model to date, making it available for free to all users.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Fake Ethereum trading bots on YouTube help scammers steal over $900K

Cybersecurity firm SentinelLABS has uncovered a sophisticated scam campaign that has siphoned over $900,000 from unsuspecting crypto users. According to the report, the attackers use malicious Ethereum-based smart contracts disguised as trading bots to target individuals who follow seemingly educational content on YouTube. The report added that these scams have been active since early 2024 […] The post Fake Ethereum...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Ethereum Treasury Sharplink to Raise $200 Million for More ETH Purchases

The ETH treasury firm is selling shares of its common stock for $19.50 per share to raise funds that will go toward adding to its nearly $2 billion Ethereum stockpile.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

ATOM Surges 3% as Cosmos Ecosystem Gains Exchange Support

Coinbase adds dYdX native network integration while geopolitical tensions drive investors toward decentralized alternatives.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

SharpLink Raises $200M in Direct Offering to Raise ETH Holdings to $2B

The Minneapolis-based firm's ether holdings sit at 521,939 ETH as of its latest purchases.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

NEAR Protocol Posts 5% Recovery Amid Volatility Surge

NEAR Protocol surged 5% in a 24-hour rally before late-session volatility erased gains, as institutional flows met resistance amid shifting macroeconomic conditions.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

What Are Coin Mixers and How Do They Work?

Coin mixers like Tornado Cash have faced sanctions for aiding money laundering, but advocates argue they have legitimate use cases.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Sam Altman's OpenAI Confirms GPT-5 Is About to Drop

A 7-second clip showing GPT-4o morphing into GPT-5 has the AI community losing its collective mind. Here’s what to expect.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Record compression in implied volatility sets up next big move for Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s ascent to its all-time high unfolded against a very unusual backdrop: steadily compressing volatility. While most markets tend to exhibit rising implied volatility as prices push higher, Bitcoin has done the opposite, especially in recent months. This behavior is perfectly captured by the Bitcoin Volatility Index (BVIV), a metric that tracks the implied volatility […] The post Record compression in implied...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate