American Bitcoin Corp., a cryptocurrency mining firm backed by Donald Trump’s family, has finalized a $314 million deal to acquire 16,290 Antminer U3S21EXPH ASIC units from Chinese manufacturer Bitmain, as reported by The Miner Mag on August 15, 2025. This purchase, one of the largest hardware deals in the crypto sector this year, aims to boost the company’s mining capacity …

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) achieved a historic milestone, recording over $40 billion in trading volume for the week ending August 15, 2025, the highest ever, according to Bloomberg data. This surge, driven by spot ETFs, reflects booming institutional and retail interest in regulated crypto investments, with daily volumes hitting $11.5 billion on August 14, rivaling Apple …

Dogecoin (DOGE) is flashing bullish signals despite bearish market pressures, with technical indicators suggesting a potential rally in 2025. On August 16, 2025, DOGE traded at $0.2365, up 6% in 24 hours and 17.75% weekly, per CoinMarketCap, driven by whale accumulation and strong technical patterns. Analysts highlight a “bullish trio” on the 4-hour chart, including a double bottom, ascending triangle, …

New York lawmakers have proposed a 0.2% transaction tax on digital asset sales and transfers, set to take effect September 1, 2025, igniting unease within the crypto community. The tax, intended to fund school substance abuse programs, has raised fears of reduced trading activity and market sell-offs, according to posts on X and industry analysis. High-frequency traders and institutional investors, …

Gemini, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, launched its innovative self-custody wallet on August 14, 2025, integrating passkey authentication and Web3 capabilities, as announced on X. This upgrade empowers users to securely manage digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP without third-party custodians, addressing growing demands for autonomy and security in the crypto space. The wallet’s passkey system replaces traditional passwords with …

Chainlink (LINK) is grabbing headlines as whale activity hits a seven-month peak, with 992 transactions over $100,000 recorded on August 14, 2025, per Santiment data. These large-scale moves, involving millions in LINK tokens, signal potential price volatility, captivating crypto investors and analysts. In the past 48 hours, nine wallets moved 362,380 LINK ($8.19 million) off Binance, suggesting accumulation rather than …

American Bitcoin, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency mining company backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is pursuing acquisitions in Japan and Hong Kong to bolster its Bitcoin (BTC) reserves, according to a Financial Times report. This strategic move, announced on August 15, 2025, aims to transform acquired firms into regional Bitcoin treasury operations, mirroring MicroStrategy’s model, which holds 628,946 BTC …

Leading U.S. banking associations, including the American Bankers Association and the Bank Policy Institute, are pressing Congress to enact comprehensive stablecoin legislation in 2025. As stablecoins—cryptocurrencies tied to assets like the U.S. dollar—surge in popularity for payments, lending, and trading, concerns over financial stability, consumer protection, and regulatory gaps are mounting. Stablecoins, such as USDC and USDP, have seen transaction …

In a landmark victory for crypto fraud victims, U.S. authorities have announced the return of approximately $450 million in seized cryptocurrencies to defrauded investors. This recovery, one of the largest in the crypto industry, follows extensive enforcement actions targeting fraudulent schemes, offering hope to thousands impacted by scams. The funds, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets, were confiscated from …

Top Win International, Taiwan’s first publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company, has raised $10 million to accelerate its Bitcoin accumulation, marking a historic shift in corporate finance. Announced on August 15, 2025, the Hong Kong-based luxury watch retailer, now rebranded as AsiaStrategy, secured the funds through a strategic round led by WiseLink Co., Ltd., with contributions from Chad Koehn of United …