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Shiba Inu Ecosystem to Hold Elections to Usher in Decentralized ‘Shib State’

Paul — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:41:28 +0000

The Shiba Inu team has announced a major governance initiative designed to transition its ecosystem into a fully decentralized digital network state. The process will introduce elections to appoint a lead visionary and DAO council members. Shiba Inu Announces Structured Elections According to the official post, the elections will determine the interim president and foundational

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Osaka Exchange Could Bring Crypto Futures and Options to Japanese Markets Soon

Nynu V Jamal — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:13:14 +0000

Japan’s crypto landscape is on the cusp of a major transformation, with the Osaka Exchange exploring derivatives trading to tap into the growing demand for digital assets. The exchange focuses on derivatives strategy, bolstering the country’s institutional adoption and crypto regulation. Osaka Exchange Advances Crypto Derivatives Trading According to a recent Bloomberg report, Japan’s Osaka

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Analyst Predicts $255 Solana Price Rally as Supply Vanishes From Exchanges

Coingape Staff — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:57:42 +0000

Solana has started August with notable bullish activity across both technical and fundamental fronts. The asset has been in a state of consolidation just above the level of the $166 point over the past weeks. Meanwhile, big events like getting higher DeFi integration and profit rotation among big holders have already started to affect outlook.

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SEC Clarifies Liquid Staking Isn’t a Security Amid Project Crypto Push

Boluwatife Adeyemi — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:12:09 +0000

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues its objective to provide regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. This time, the Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance has stated that it doesn’t view liquid staking activities as securities. Liquid Staking Activities Aren’t Securities, SEC’s Division Declares In an SEC release, the Division of Corporation Finance said

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Dogecoin Price Could Hit $0.50 If This 2024 Rally Pattern Plays Out Again

muthoni — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:26:54 +0000

DOGE Price chart is repeating the same pattern that it followed in 2024. An analyst points out, this pattern led to 200% gains last year. Meanwhile, supporting the bullish analysis the odds of a spot DOGE ETF getting approved have also soared to 74%. DOGE Price Mirrors 2024 Pattern, Eyes 200% Surge Between March and

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BlackRock Dumps $292M BTC, $372M ETH Amid Crypto ETF Outflows

Boluwatife Adeyemi — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:56:04 +0000

The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, looks to be offloading some of its Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings from its crypto ETFs. This follows the outflows that these ETFs recorded on August 4 amid a crypto market correction, led by BTC and ETH. BlackRock Moves Coins To Coinbase Amid Crypto ETF Outflows Arkham Intelligence data shows

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Cardano Midnight Airdrop for ADA, BTC, ETH, XRP Holders Goes Live

Paul — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:44:11 +0000

The Midnight Airdrop has officially launched, allowing eligible holders of major coins, including ADA, BTC, ETH, and XRP, to claim free NIGHT tokens. The Midnight Foundation made the announcement and revealed details on how token holders can claim their free tokens. Midnight Launches First-Ever NIGHT Token Airdrop with Privacy-Focused Utility According to an X post

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Brazil to Hold Public Hearing For Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on August 20

Paul — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:36:27 +0000

On August 20, Brazil will have a hearing to discuss the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve on a national level. The session will embrace Bill 4.501/2024 that suggests the creation of a BTC Reserve under the government at the federal level. Brazilian Lawmakers to Debate Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in First Public Hearing on

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Trump Says He May Announce Fed Chair Powell’s Replacement “Fairly Soon”

Boluwatife Adeyemi — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:00:08 +0000

U.S President Donald Trump has provided an update on his plans to announce Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s replacement, stating that the announcement may come fairly soon. He also revealed that he has four candidates in mind and that Scott Bessent isn’t one of them, having turned down the job. Donald Trump Comments On Fed Chair

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Will The LUNC Price Surge as Terra Classic Prepares for Major Upgrade On August 15?

Michael Adeleke — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:41:01 +0000

Terra Classic is in the spotlight as it prepares for a significant network upgrade scheduled for August 15, 2025. The upcoming v3.5.0 update, following months of development and community deliberation, could bring growth to the LUNC ecosystem. Can It Boost LUNC Price? Terra Classic’s v3.5.0 Upgrade: What’s Changing? The Terra Luna Classic blockchain will launch

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Analyst Predicts Pepe Coin Price Crash as Whale Dominance Hits 2023 Lows- Is Sell-Off to $0.000007 Next?

muthoni — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:35:47 +0000

Pepe Coin price trades at $0.0000101 today, August 5, with a notable 4% drop in 24 hours. The meme coin’s ongoing bearish correction comes as a top analyst warns that it might crash to $0.0000070. Meanwhile, whale addresses are exiting, and this is causing the long/short ratio to tumble as bearish sentiment grows. Pepe Coin

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MetaPlanet Launches Online Clothing Store As Part of ‘Brand Strategy’

Sneha Agrawal — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:31:48 +0000

Metaplanet:- In a calculated and smart brand strategy, leading Bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet, has entered the merchandise market. Announced on Tuesday, the company in collaboration with Bitcoin Magazine of Japan has launched its first official online store named “PlanetGear.” With this, the holder of $17,594 Bitcoin aims to bring products that embody the digital asset’s

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Philippine SEC Warns Unregistered Crypto Exchanges; Warns OKX, Bybit, and Kraken

Nynu V Jamal — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:36:43 +0000

The Philippine SEC has reportedly issued a warning against ten unlicensed crypto exchanges, including OKX, Bybit, and Kraken. According to the SEC, these exchanges have been operating without the necessary authorization under the country’s new crypto regulations. 10 Crypto Exchanges Face Scrutiny in the Philippines In the latest crypto regulatory development, the Philippine SEC has

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Analyst Predicts Shiba Inu Price Rally As Whale Transactions and Exchange Outflows Spike- Time to Buy?

muthoni — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:39:19 +0000

Shiba Inu price attempted to rebound yesterday but without success. Today, August 5, SHIB trades at $0.0000127 with a 0.27% decrease in 24 hours. However, an analyst opines that Shiba Inu can get to $0.000016. His forecast comes when both whale transactions and exchange outflows are rising. Shiba Inu Gears for 30% Surge as Analyst

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Cardano Founder Teases Major Midnight Airdrop Update

Michael Adeleke — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:15:55 +0000

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson made a cryptic tweet suggesting the launch of the Midnight project airdrop initiative. This followed the recent release of its airdrop rate for XRP, BTC, and other eligible token holders. Cardano Founder’s Tweet Fuels Airdrop Speculation In a cryptic post on X, Charles Hoskinson hinted at a potential new stage in

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Ripple CLO Commends SEC Chief Ahead of August 15th Status Report Deadline- Is XRP Lawsuit Finally Ending?

Michael Adeleke — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:04:02 +0000

Ripple CLO has praised the SEC Chief amid new policy shifts. This suggests that the end of the XRP lawsuit may finally be in sight. Experts are also speculating on whether the regulatory tides are turning for the broader crypto industry, not just for Ripple. Ripple CLO Hints at SEC Softening Its Stance In a

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Galaxy-Backed Plume To Support RWA Startups, Launches $500K Accelerator

Sneha Agrawal — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:29:56 +0000

Plume:- The tokenization of Real World Assets (RWAs) is a booming phenomenon in Web3. The industry is now witnessing new categories of assets being brought onchain – from startup equity deals to public equities themselves. As the RWA market and trading volumes continue to grow, Plume, backed by Galaxy Ventures, has launched an accelerator program

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Pi Network Invests In OpenMiind’s $20M Vision for Humanoid Robots- Is It A Right Move?

Michael Adeleke — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:44:19 +0000

Pi Network Ventures has contributed to OpenMind’s $20 million fundraising round for the creation of its humanoid robots. The network has taken its first major step after the launch of its venture capital fund. Pi Network Ventures Joins OpenMind’s $20M Funding Round Pi Network Ventures has officially joined a $20 million funding round for OpenMind,

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White House Targets Bank-Led Chokepoint 3.0 Over Crypto Debanking

Nynu V Jamal — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:47:58 +0000

The White House is planning to issue an executive order aimed at curbing “Operation Chokepoint 3.0,” which involves banks making politically driven decisions to block customers, particularly those in the crypto industry. The draft order proposes penalties for financial institutions that violate the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws, and consumer financial protection laws. US Banks

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Three Rate Cuts May Be Necessary, Says Fed’s Mary Daly

Paul — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:57:17 +0000

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly has signaled that rate cuts may begin soon, warning more than two may be needed this year. Daly Signals Fed Rate Cut Likely, Warns Delay Risks Labor Harm Daly says the possible rate cuts is due to weakening labor market trends and stable inflation. According to a Reuters report,

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