
BlackRock cuts IBIT bitcoin swap minimum to $1M
BlackRock reportedly cut its Bitcoin-to-IBIT swap minimum from $25 million to $1 million as demand for in-kind conversions grows.

BlackRock reportedly cut its Bitcoin-to-IBIT swap minimum from $25 million to $1 million as demand for in-kind conversions grows.

XRP fell to $1.44 as Binance leverage reached a seven-month high, leaving its 44% weekly rally exposed to leveraged liquidations.

Kraken restored accounts restricted after nearly 12,000 HTX-linked microtransfers triggered sanctions reviews, while HTX denied involvement.

BankChain Alliance brings together 39 state banking groups to build a U.S. blockchain network for tokenized deposits and payments by 2027.

A Bitcoin Beach restaurant reportedly received one BTC payment during August, reinforcing survey evidence of declining use in El Salvador.

Japan plans to study 24/7 blockchain settlement for stocks and government bonds, with a development roadmap expected in early 2027.

SQD has added validated data from 10 blockchain networks to Google Cloud’s BigQuery platform, giving developers and companies access to full chain histories checked through six cryptographic tests. SQD brings validated blockchain data into BigQuery SQD said in an Aug.…

SpaceX stock has gained about 2% after JPMorgan retained its Overweight rating and $240 price target, implying roughly 75% upside from recent trading levels. SpaceX stock gets a $240 price target JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth has maintained an Overweight rating…

World Liberty Financial has launched its $4.05 billion USD1 stablecoin natively on the Canton Network, giving institutions a dollar-based settlement asset for tokenized securities and other real-world assets. USD1 gives Canton transactions a cash settlement option World Liberty Financial said…

Bitcoin has entered the early stage of a possible bull market after a 24% rally lifted CryptoQuant’s Bull Score from 30 to 80 within one week. Bitcoin Bull Score has reached a 10-month high CryptoQuant reported that Bitcoin’s Bull Score…

Ethereum price traded near $2,478 on Aug. 25 after gaining roughly 30% over seven days, but an overbought daily reading and concentrated liquidity around $2,500–$2,550 could decide whether the rally extends toward $3,000 or enters a deeper pullback. Ethereum price…

Term Finance has permanently closed its Meta Vaults and removed their DAO governance powers after an attacker drained an estimated $8.5 million in ETH and stablecoins. Term Finance permanently blocks Meta Vault deposits Term Labs said in an Aug. 23…

The cryptocurrency market has entered “extreme greed” for the first time since late 2024, with CoinMarketCap’s sentiment index reaching 81 after Bitcoin gained about 24% in seven days. Crypto Fear and Greed Index reaches 81 CoinMarketCap’s Fear and Greed Index…

RockawayX has begun seeking $150 million for a new fund focused on undervalued tokens and crypto-related stocks after acquiring Relayer Capital. RockawayX targets undervalued tokens and crypto stocks On Aug. 25, Forbes reported that RockawayX is seeking $150 million for…

Solana activity has reached a monthly record of 4.2 billion transactions as SOL gained about 40% in eight days and traded above $100 for the first time since February. Solana transactions reached 4.2 billion in July The Kobeissi Letter presented…

Goldman Sachs has backed Coinbase and Robinhood shares as Bitcoin’s 26% weekly rally has lifted the cryptocurrency above $80,000 despite an extended decline in market trading volume. Goldman Sachs expects crypto activity to recover Goldman Sachs said in its latest…

Bitcoin price slipped back below $80,000 after reaching a multi-month high above $81,200, as overbought conditions and resistance near its previous range high prompted traders to take profits. Bitcoin price cools after testing $81,200 According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin…

Bitwise has launched three automated portfolios of Coinbase tokenized stocks for eligible non-U.S. investors, combining self-custody and automatic rebalancing for a 0.15% methodology fee. Bitwise tokenized stock portfolios begin with three themes Bitwise said in an Aug. 25 announcement that…

Market volatility in 2026 is shortening reaction windows, pushing retail traders toward smaller exposure and clearer risk rules. Market volatility 2026 is giving retail traders less time to interpret events, but speed is not always the best response. The Bank…

World Liberty Financial has defended the demand behind its USD1 stablecoin after circulation surpassed $4 billion, rejecting claims that the token’s growth depends on the Trump family’s political connections. World Liberty credits USD1 demand to institutional use CNBC reported on…