Cryptocurrency News

August, 2025

• 24 August

  Crypto Wallets at Risk: Apple Issues Urgent Security Update for Zero‑Click Vulnerability

  

  Apple issued urgent security updates on August 21, 2025, to fix a critical zero-click vulnerability (CVE-2025-43300) in its Image I/O framework, posing severe risks to cryptocurrency users. The flaw, exploited in targeted attacks, allowed hackers to execute code remotely via malicious images sent through iMessage, potentially compromising iPhones, iPads, and Macs without user interaction. This could enable theft of crypto …
• 24 August

  Permissioned Scale: Key to Unlocking Crypto’s Potential in Asia-Middle East

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) is encountering stiff resistance at $117,000, stalling its upward momentum after a robust rally earlier in August 2025. Trading at around $115,100 as of August 24, BTC has repeatedly failed to break this critical psychological and technical barrier, with analysts noting a cautious market amid declining trading volume. According to CoinGecko, BTC fell 1.42% in the past 24 …
• 24 August

  Vitalik Buterin Unveils New Proposal to Reinforce Ethereum’s Neutrality

  

  Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin unveiled a groundbreaking proposal on August 24, 2025, to reinforce the blockchain’s neutrality, ensuring it remains an unbiased, decentralized platform for global digital transactions. Shared via his blog, the plan aims to safeguard Ethereum’s role as a permissionless settlement layer amid growing institutional adoption and regulatory scrutiny. Buterin’s proposal focuses on minimizing biases in validator behavior, …
• 24 August

  VanEck Files Spot Solana ETF, JitoSOL to Power Core Structure

  

  Global asset manager VanEck has submitted an S-1 filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 22, 2025, to launch the first spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) fully backed by JitoSOL, a liquid staking token on the Solana blockchain. This pioneering move, in partnership with Jito Labs, aims to provide investors with regulated exposure to Solana’s staking …
• 23 August

  White House Vision in Focus as CFTC Launches New Crypto Sprint Phase

  

  The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched the second phase of its “Crypto Sprint” initiative on August 21, aligning with the White House’s push to establish a robust regulatory framework for digital assets, per a CFTC press release. Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham emphasized collaboration with the SEC’s Project Crypto to fulfill President Trump’s vision of making the U.S. …
• 23 August

  Crypto Rally: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB Surge After Powell’s Fed Speech

  

  Cryptocurrencies surged on August 22 following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish remarks at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, hinting at a potential September rate cut. Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 3.35% to $117,300, Ethereum (ETH) soared 13% to $4,740, XRP gained 5% to $2.09, and Binance Coin (BNB) hit a record $882, up 8%, per Cointelegraph. The crypto market cap rose …
• 23 August

  US Elevates Crypto Trading Oversight as CFTC Expands Market Watch

  

  The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a robust expansion of its oversight over cryptocurrency markets, signaling a new era of regulatory scrutiny, according to a CFTC press release. On August 22, Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham announced the second phase of the “Crypto Sprint” initiative, aiming to strengthen federal supervision of digital assets while fostering innovation, per …
• 23 August

  Ripple CEO Sees ‘New Dawn’ as Crypto Policy Talks Turn Bullish

  

  Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has declared a “new dawn” for cryptocurrencies, citing a dramatic shift in U.S. regulatory sentiment at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on August 22. In a post on X, Garlinghouse noted that discussions with policymakers, including Federal Reserve Governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, revealed unprecedented openness to blockchain innovation, a stark contrast to last year’s skepticism. …
• 23 August

  Bitcoiners’ Skepticism of Institutions Remains Strong, Says Preston Pysh

  

  Despite rising institutional involvement in cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin investors remain deeply skeptical of banks, hedge funds, and traditional financial players, according to crypto commentator Preston Pysh. Speaking on his podcast, The Investor’s Podcast, Pysh highlighted that Bitcoin’s core community continues to prioritize decentralization and self-sovereignty over institutional embrace, even as the market sees $11.5 billion in Bitcoin ETF trading volumes in …
• 23 August

  No Crypto at Work? Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Office Ban

  

  Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban cryptocurrency activities in workplace environments, igniting a heated debate between regulatory advocates and tech innovators. The proposed legislation, introduced on August 20, aims to prohibit employees from trading, accepting, or promoting cryptocurrencies during work hours or on company premises, citing risks to productivity and cybersecurity. Unlike House Bill 1812, which targets public …