Digital Asset Rout: BTC, ETH, and XRP Lead $300B Crypto Sell-Off
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Bitcoin experienced a significant drop in the early hours of August 18, briefly falling to $114,955 before stabilizing above $115,200. Market-Wide Plunge and Bitcoin’s Retreat On Monday, Aug. 18, bitcoin ( BTC) tumbled, briefly dropping to $114,955 before recovering and consolidating above $115,200. The top cryptocurrency’s 2.3% decline in 24 hours came just days after […]

Metaplanet Adds 775 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 18,888 BTC
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Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) announced the purchase of an additional 775 bitcoin at an average price of ¥17,720,023 per coin (totaling ¥13.733 billion), bringing its cumulative holdings to 18,888 bitcoin at an overall average cost of ¥15,041,118 (aggregate ¥284.097 billion). The company also reported its key performance indicators for its Bitcoin Treasury Operations: […]

Trump, Tariffs, and Tornado Cash
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Last week, Donald Trump reminded traders that he can still move markets with a tweet, a tariff, or a firing. Crypto whipsawed on his words and actions. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Trump as […]

Thailand to Allow Foreign Visitors to Convert Crypto for Payments
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The Thai government is launching a new initiative called “Touristdigipay” on Aug.18, to boost its tourism sector. The scheme allows foreign tourists to convert their cryptocurrencies into Thai Baht to use for payments. The program is a direct response to a decline in tourism, particularly from China. To participate, visitors must open an account with […]

Former Monero Developer’s Viral XRP Post Ignites Crypto Culture War
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A former Monero lead developer sparked controversy after revealing that a close friend—previously skeptical of crypto—wanted to buy XRP, believing banks would be obsolete within two years. Igniting the XRP Debate: A Skeptic’s Inquiry The claim by Riccardo Spagni, former lead developer for Monero, that a close friend and longtime crypto skeptic had expressed interest […]