Cryptocurrency Live News & Updates : Ethereum PoS Network Sees Major Queue Adjustments
The Ethereum Proof-of-Stake network is experiencing significant changes in its validator queues, with the exit queue at 888,416 ETH and a withdrawal delay of over 15 days. Meanwhile, the activation queue for new validators has decreased to 286,175 ETH.
Ethereum PoS Network Sees Major Queue Adjustments
The Ethereum Proof-of-Stake network is experiencing significant changes in its validator queues, with the exit queue at 888,416 ETH and a withdrawal delay of over 15 days. Meanwhile, the activation queue for new validators has decreased to 286,175 ETH.
Kiyosaki Warns of Imminent Stock Market Collapse
Robert Kiyosaki has raised alarms about a looming stock market crash, suggesting it could benefit gold, silver, and Bitcoin holders while posing risks for baby boomers relying on 401k pensions.
Sovereign Wealth Funds Set to Lead Bitcoin Staking
Jamie Coutts from Real Vision forecasts that sovereign wealth funds will become major players in Bitcoin and blockchain staking, leveraging it for energy optimization and potential universal basic income.
EMURGO Halts Genesis ADA Delegation to DReps
EMURGO has decided to stop delegating Genesis ADA to seven community DRep representatives to promote fairness in Cardano's governance, effective after Epoch 576.
Bitcoin Mining Profitability Increased 2% in July
In July, Bitcoin mining profitability rose as the cryptocurrency's price outpaced the network hashrate, with U.S.-listed miners contributing 26% of the total network.
Bitcoin (BTC) Hits 118,000 USDT Mark
As of August 17, 2025, Bitcoin has surpassed the 118,000 USDT threshold, currently trading at 118,103.85 USDT, reflecting a modest 0.20% increase over the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin (BTC) Hits 118,000 USDT with 0.20% Rise
As of August 17, 2025, Bitcoin has surpassed the 118,000 USDT mark, currently trading at 118,103.85 USDT, reflecting a modest 0.20% increase over the past 24 hours.
Faraday Future Launches EAI and Crypto Initiative
Faraday Future has introduced its 'EAI+Crypto' strategy, integrating EAI EV assets with blockchain technology and launching the C10 Index, a unique crypto asset basket.
Whale Acquires Massive LINK Holdings Amid Market Shifts
A prominent whale has purchased 938,489 LINK tokens for 4,806 ETH, totaling around $21.25 million, as reported by Lookonchain. This transaction occurred shortly before the report and follows the whale's history of strategic trading.
El Salvador Boosts Bitcoin Reserves by Eight Coins
El Salvador has added eight Bitcoin coins to its reserves, bringing the total to 6,270.18 coins, valued at approximately $737.7 million.
Eric Trump Discusses Major Crypto Acquisition
Eric Trump commented on a recent transaction involving a WLFI-associated address that purchased $18.6 million worth of 1,911 ETH and 84.5 WBTC, advising followers to 'buy the dips.'
Thailand Introduces TouristDigiPay for Crypto Exchange
Thailand will launch the TouristDigiPay initiative next Monday, enabling foreign tourists to convert cryptocurrency into Thai baht to enhance tourism.
OpenAI Raises Concerns Over GPT-5 Reliability
An OpenAI executive highlighted ongoing reliability issues with the GPT-5 model, urging users to verify its responses against human expertise.
BNB Hits 850 USDT with 1.68% Daily Rise
As of August 17, 2025, BNB has surpassed the 850 USDT mark, currently trading at 850.25 USDT, reflecting a 1.68% increase over the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin Standard Treasury to List on Nasdaq via Merger
Bitcoin Standard Treasury (BSTR) is set to go public on Nasdaq through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners, aiming to increase its bitcoin holdings to over 50,000 and raise $1.5 billion in fiat financing.
NFT Market Experiences Surge in Buyer Engagement
The NFT market saw a 30% rise in trading volume, reaching $173.2 million, with buyers increasing by 190.41% to 214,716, despite a 10.65% drop in transactions.
UAE's Crypto Industry Set for Significant Expansion
The UAE is projected to become the second-largest cryptocurrency market in five years, driven by a supportive regulatory environment and strategic investments.
ETF Store President Recommends Direct Crypto Investments
Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, urges investors to prioritize direct investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum or explore spot ETFs, avoiding complex financial products.
BNB Hits 840 USDT with 1.06% Daily Rise
As of August 17, 2025, BNB has surpassed the 840 USDT mark, currently trading at 840.36 USDT, reflecting a modest 1.06% increase over the past 24 hours.
Basel Committee's Rules Challenge Crypto Sector Growth
The Basel Committee's new capital requirements are seen as a significant obstacle for the cryptocurrency industry, as they increase reserve demands for banks holding crypto assets, thereby limiting their engagement in crypto activities.
NFT Market Sees Surge in Buyers
The NFT market is experiencing a resurgence, with buyer numbers nearly tripling and sales volume increasing by 30.09% to $173.2 million, according to CryptoSlam data.
Bullish Leads with $1.1B in Crypto VC Funding
This week saw a resurgence in crypto funding, with nearly $1.5 billion raised across 18 projects, highlighted by a significant IPO.
Ethereum (ETH) Falls Below 4,400 USDT
As of August 16, 2025, Ethereum's price has dipped to 4,399.21 USDT, reflecting a 0.83% decline over the past 24 hours.
Ethereum Set for Growth Amid ETF Accumulation
Despite a recent 10% price drop, Ethereum's strong fundamentals and ongoing ETF inflows suggest a potential rally ahead, with institutional investors adding significant funds.
Challenges Facing Tokenized Private Stocks
Tokenization aims to democratize access to private stocks, yet it often results in opaque and illiquid trading systems, undermining its original purpose.
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