Cryptocurrency News

August, 2025

• 12 August

  Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Reserves by 518 BTC, Surpasses 18,000 BTC Total

  

  Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has solidified its position as a leading corporate Bitcoin holder by acquiring 518 BTC for $61.4 million on August 12, 2025, at an average price of $118,519 per coin. This purchase elevates its total reserves to 18,113 BTC, valued at approximately $2.15 billion, making it the sixth-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder globally, per BitcoinTreasuries. Under …
• 12 August

  Do Kwon to Plead Guilty in $40B TerraUSD Crypto Crash Case

  

  Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is set to plead guilty in a U.S. fraud case tied to the 2022 TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin collapse, which erased $40 billion in market value, shaking the cryptocurrency industry. A hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. EDT in Manhattan federal court, as per U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer’s order. Kwon, extradited …
• 12 August

  Trump Media Amends Bitcoin ETF Filing, Crypto.com Bolsters Custody Services

  

  Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), behind Truth Social, has filed an amended S-1 registration with the SEC for its Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, ticker “B.T.,” aiming to track Bitcoin’s price performance. The filing, submitted on August 11, 2025, lacks key details like fees or a final ticker symbol, as noted by Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas. Crypto.com will serve as the …
• 11 August

  DigitalX Denies Wrongdoing in ASX Director Trading Probe

  

  DigitalX Limited (ASX:DCC), an Australian Securities Exchange-listed blockchain and digital asset investment firm, has strongly refuted allegations of policy breaches following a regulatory probe into director share purchases. The inquiry centers on transactions by non-executive director Ieva Guoga, who reportedly bought 3 million shares before a May 29, 2025, announcement of an $11.6 million Solana token acquisition, as reported by …
• 11 August

  Top 3 Altcoins Poised for All-Time Highs in Mid-August 2025

  

  The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with bullish momentum in August 2025, with altcoins like Solana (SOL), Chainlink (LINK), and Avalanche (AVAX) showing strong potential to hit new all-time highs by mid-month, driven by robust on-chain activity and sector-specific catalysts. Solana (SOL), priced at $163.55 on August 4, 2025, is gaining traction due to its high-speed, low-cost transactions, making it a …
• 11 August

  Ethereum Price Could Soar to $15K by 2025, AI Models Predict

  

  Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency, could surge to $15,000 by the end of 2025, according to AI-driven forecasts cited by crypto analyst Miles Deutscher in an August 10, 2025, video. Leveraging machine learning models, Deutscher’s analysis, based on historical price patterns, on-chain data, and macroeconomic trends, points to a potential 3.5x rally from ETH’s current price of $4,303. The bullish …
• 11 August

  Ethereum Soars 22% in a Week: Can ETH Bulls Hit $5,000?

  

  Ethereum (ETH) has surged an impressive 22% over the past week, reaching $4,300 and igniting speculation about a potential climb to $5,000. This rally, the largest since November 2021, is driven by robust retail and institutional buying, bolstered by several key catalysts. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in July 2024 has fueled significant …
• 11 August

  Vitalik Buterin Back in Billionaire Club as Ethereum Tops $4,300

  

  Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, has rejoined the billionaire ranks as ETH surged past $4,300, peaking at $4,468 in the last week of July 2025. Holding approximately 240,000 ETH, valued at over $1 billion, Buterin’s wealth reflects Ethereum’s explosive 22% rally in a week, driven by strong market dynamics. The price surge is fueled by multiple catalysts. The SEC’s approval of …
• 11 August

  Pump.fun’s $6.68M PUMP Buyback: Aiming for Solana Meme Coin Dominance?

  

  Pump.fun, a leading Solana-based memecoin launchpad, has repurchased $6.68 million in PUMP tokens, sparking excitement and speculation about its bid to lead the Solana meme coin market. Over six days ending August 5, 2025, the platform bought back ~8,740 SOL worth of PUMP, equating to 102% of its revenue, as tracked on its public dashboard. This aggressive move aims to …
• 11 August

  Crypto Market Surges: Bitcoin Nears $122K, Ethereum Eyes $4.5K

  

  The cryptocurrency market is soaring, with Bitcoin (BTC) approaching $122,000 and Ethereum (ETH) targeting $4,500, pushing the total crypto market cap to $2.31 trillion. Bitcoin’s 1.34% daily gain to $118,654, as reported on August 11, 2025, is fueled by institutional inflows and spot ETF demand, with $1.1 billion in net inflows since July 2024. Exchange-traded BTC supply has dropped to …