Business

August, 2025

• 3 August

  Crypto Conquerors: How Coinbase and Bitget Dominate the Market

  

  In a turbulent crypto landscape, Coinbase and Bitget have emerged as industry titans, leveraging strategic moves to outshine competitors. Their success, driven by expansion, compliance, innovation, financial strength, and trust, sets a new standard for exchanges. Global Expansion & Partnerships: Coinbase has bolstered its presence in Europe and Asia, integrating Base-native tools like Smart Wallet to simplify Web3 onboarding (Coinbase …
• 3 August

  HODL Roadshow Unites Dubai and Riyadh for Blockchain Revolution

  

  HODL, the premier Web3 summit, is driving blockchain innovation with a landmark Middle East roadshow in Dubai (October 30-31, 2025) and Riyadh (November 3-4, 2025), fostering collaboration among builders, investors, regulators, and institutions. Following its record-breaking Dubai event in May 2025, which drew 3,000+ attendees and sparked 1,000+ business connections, HODL aims to bridge the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s blockchain …
• 3 August

  Bolivia and El Salvador Forge Crypto Alliance for Digital Future

  

  Bolivia and El Salvador have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 16, 2025, to advance cryptocurrency adoption and blockchain infrastructure, marking a pivotal step for Latin America’s digital economy. The agreement, formalized by Bolivia’s Central Bank (BCB) and El Salvador’s National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD), fosters collaboration on regulatory frameworks, blockchain intelligence, and risk analysis, aiming …
• 3 August

  CFTC’s Crypto Sprint Joins SEC’s Project Crypto to Shape U.S. Regulation

  

  On August 1, 2025, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched its “Crypto Sprint” initiative, aligning with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) “Project Crypto” to streamline digital asset regulation. Announced by CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham, the sprint aims to implement recommendations from the President’s Working Group on Digital Assets, targeting regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and DeFi. …
• 3 August

  Arthur Hayes’ $100K Bitcoin Prediction: Can It Happen in 2025?

  

  Renowned crypto expert Arthur Hayes, former BitMEX CEO, has sparked debate with his bold forecast that Bitcoin could soar to $100,000 soon. With global economic shifts and market dynamics in focus, we examine whether Hayes’ bullish vision holds water. Hayes’ Case for $100K Bitcoin Hayes points to central bank policies, including persistent money printing and low interest rates, as key …
• 3 August

  XRP Shines Amid Crypto Market Outflows and Volatility

  

  As the crypto market grapples with $508 million in outflows and heightened volatility in July 2025, XRP has emerged as a standout, defying the broader downturn. While Bitcoin fell 5.4% to $113,985 and Ethereum faced similar pressure, XRP’s price held steady at $2.83, with trading volume surging 250% in 24 hours, per CoinMarketCap. This resilience has sparked investor interest, positioning …
• 3 August

  Solana Whales Signal Rebound with $59.3M Accumulation

  

  Solana (SOL) is catching the eye of crypto whales amid a volatile market, with on-chain data revealing significant accumulation that could herald a price rebound. Trading at $174.07 on August 3, 2025, SOL has climbed 2.41% in 24 hours, boasting a $102.43 billion market cap despite a broader crypto downturn (CoinMarketCap). Whale activity suggests growing confidence in Solana’s long-term potential. …
• 3 August

  Trump Media’s $2B Bitcoin Buy: Impact on Price and Market Outlook

  

  Trump Media & Technology Group (Nasdaq: DJT), behind Truth Social, announced in its Q2 2025 earnings a $2 billion investment in Bitcoin and related securities, with $300 million allocated to Bitcoin options, positioning it among top U.S. firms with crypto reserves. Total assets soared 800% to $3.1 billion, bolstered by a $2.3 million positive operating cash flow, per a July …
• 3 August

  Bitcoin ETFs See $812M Outflows, Ether ETFs End Inflow Streak

  

  Spot Bitcoin ETFs faced a historic $812.25 million in net outflows on August 1, 2025, the second-largest single-day exodus, slashing cumulative net gains to $54.18 billion, per SoSoValue. Total assets under management (AUM) dropped to $146.48 billion, or 6.46% of Bitcoin’s market cap. Fidelity’s FBTC led with $331.42 million in redemptions, followed by ARK Invest’s ARKB at $327.93 million and …
• 3 August

  Arkham Uncovers $3.5B Bitcoin Heist from LuBian, Largest Crypto Theft Ever

  

  Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has exposed a massive 2020 Bitcoin heist, potentially the largest crypto theft in history. On August 2, 2025, Arkham revealed that 127,426 BTC, valued at $3.5 billion at the time and now worth $14.5 billion, was stolen from Chinese mining pool LuBian on December 28, 2020. A secondary breach on December 29 drained $6 million …