Cryptocurrency News

August, 2025

• 14 August

  DeFi Leaders Push SEC for Blockchain ‘Safe Harbor’ to Boost Innovation

  

  In a bold push for blockchain innovation, the DeFi Education Fund and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) have urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish a “safe harbor” for decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible token (NFT) applications. Proposed on August 13, 2025, this framework aims to shield developers from broker-dealer registration rules, fostering innovation without stifling regulatory oversight. The …
• 14 August

  South Korea Signals New Era for Crypto Amid Regulatory Overhaul

  

  South Korea is poised to transform its cryptocurrency landscape with sweeping regulatory reforms set for June 2025, aiming to balance innovation with investor safety. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is leading the charge, introducing stricter rules to enhance transparency and curb market risks, positioning the nation as a global leader in digital finance. The new regulations, announced in May 2025, …
• 13 August

  XRP–ISO 20022 Connection? ‘Pure Charade,’ Warns Ex-Ripple Insider

  

  The long-standing claim within sections of the XRP community that the cryptocurrency is inherently tied to the ISO 20022 global payments standard has been dismissed as misleading “hype” by a former Ripple software engineer. In a recent discussion on social media, the ex-Ripple developer stated that there is no direct or special integration between XRP and ISO 20022, despite the …
• 13 August

  Secure & Self-Custodial: Best MPC Wallets to Use in August 2025

  

  As crypto threats like hacks and phishing surge in 2025, Multi-Party Computation (MPC) wallets offer a secure, self-custodial solution for safeguarding digital assets. By splitting private keys into encrypted shares across multiple devices, MPC wallets eliminate single points of failure, making them ideal for both individual investors and institutions. Here’s a concise guide to the best MPC wallets for August …
• 13 August

  Bitcoin Price Outlook: Will CPI Data Spark a Major Rally in 2025?

  

  U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported a 2.7% year-over-year increase for July, slightly below the expected 2.8%, with core CPI rising 3.1% against a forecast of 3.0%. This tame inflation data, coupled with a weakening labor market, has raised expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, with a 90% probability of a 25-basis-point reduction to 4.00–4.25%, per CME …
• 13 August

  Crypto Outlook August 2025: XRP, Bonk, SPX6900 Poised for Action

  

  XRP, trading at $3.19 on August 13, 2025, is testing a critical resistance near $3.32 after a 37.3% surge over the past month. Analysts forecast a potential climb to $4 by September if XRP breaks $3.80, supported by a bullish flag pattern and RSI above 50. Ripple’s legal clarity and adoption by 200 US institutions, including Bank of America, fuel …
• 13 August

  Pepe Coin Eyes 773% Rally in 2025: Technical Signals Spark Optimism

  

  Pepe Coin (PEPE), a leading Ethereum-based meme coin, is poised for a potential 773% surge, with analysts citing an eight-month symmetrical triangle pattern signaling a massive breakout. As of August 13, 2025, PEPE trades at $0.00001305, up 3.4% in 24 hours, with a market cap of $5.5 billion and daily trading volume hitting $1.6 billion. A break above the $0.000016 …
• 13 August

  Blue Origin’s Solana Payment Integration Signals Crypto’s Rise in Space Tourism

  

  Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin announced it will accept Solana (SOL), alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and USDC, for New Shepard spaceflight bookings, partnering with Shift4 Payments to enable seamless crypto transactions. This move, allowing passengers to pay the $150,000 deposit with SOL via wallets like MetaMask, marks a pivotal step for cryptocurrency adoption in high-value sectors like space tourism. Solana’s Role …
• 13 August

  Kazakhstan’s Fonte Capital Unveils Central Asia’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF

  

  Astana-based Fonte Capital launched Central Asia’s first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Fonte Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund OEIC (BETF), on the Astana International Exchange (AIX). Priced in U.S. dollars under the ticker BETF, this physically backed ETF holds actual Bitcoin, offering investors regulated exposure without managing private keys or crypto wallets. Secure Custody and Regulation The ETF is custodied …
• 13 August

  ETH Surges Past $4,600 — Just Steps Away from All-Time High

  

  Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, soared past $4,600 on August 13, 2025, climbing 8.2% in 24 hours to hit $4,624 on Binance, just 5.4% below its November 2021 all-time high of $4,878. This rally, outpacing Bitcoin’s 6% weekly gain, signals robust investor confidence and positions ETH for a potential record-breaking run. The surge is driven by strong …