Author: James Wilson

After plummeting from a $20 billion market cap to just $2.7 billion following its February mainnet launch, Pi Coin’s price could surge to $1 in September, driven by several key catalysts—including a crucial network upgrade and growing institutional interest. Summary Pi Network price could surge to $1 in September, helped by top catalysts. It has formed a bullish double bottom and falling wedge patterns. The upcoming Pi upgrade and potential exchange listings may push it higher. Pi Network price catalysts for September Pi Coin (PI) is on the cusp of a significant price move, trading at $0.366 on Saturday, Aug.…

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Two former executives from defunct crypto lender Cred LLC have been sentenced to a combined 88 months in federal prison for their roles in a wire fraud conspiracy. Summary Cred’s ex-CEO and CFO get 88 months for defrauding 6,000+ customers of $140m Executives misled clients after COVID-19 crash exposed Cred’s risky strategy Cred’s bankruptcy left over $1b in losses by today’s crypto valuations The conspiracy left over 6,000 customers with more than $140 million in losses. Senior U.S. District Judge William Alsup sentenced co-founder and former CEO Daniel Schatt to 52 months behind bars. Former CFO Joseph Podulka received a…

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Pepeto emerges as a memecoin contender for 2025, eyeing gains that could rival Shiba Inu’s 2021 surge. Summary Pepeto presale hits $6.3m as whales back the memecoin built on Ethereum for real growth. With zero fee trading and 236% APY staking Pepeto looks set to lead the 2025 bull run. Low entry price and strong demand make Pepeto the top memecoin to watch this cycle. Which memecoin will lead the 2025 bull run and bring the big gains traders…

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. LILPEPE’s $1.5m presale cap highlights its potential as a high-upside 2025 contender. Summary LILPEPE raises $22.3m, and is building a Layer-2 meme chain with huge upside for early buyers. At $0.0021 per token, the token’s presale hints at 25×–150× gains if momentum continues. With audits, CEX listings, and zero-tax trading, LILPEPE could lead the next meme wave. Bitcoin and Ethereum are beginning Q4 2025 from strong positions. As of late August 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) trades around $112,654 with a…

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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Stablecoins have quickly grown into a prominent market, but that doesn’t mean their staying power has stopped being questioned. The Bank for International Settlements recently brought this matter up once again, with its new report claiming stablecoins fail at three crucial criteria that any good money must satisfy: singleness, elasticity, and integrity. But personally, I can’t quite agree with that assessment.  Summary BIS critique vs. reality: The Bank for International Settlements claims stablecoins fail at singleness, elasticity,…

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Summary Pi Coin (PI), the native token of the Pi Network, is trading close to $0.35 and current Pi Coin price prediction analysis shows it could moon higher. Price has varied by -3.6% over the last 7 days and by -15.32% in the past month. The current case for Pi Coin is neutral, with support and resistance levels now being closely watched by analysts and traders alike. Pi Coin (PI), the native token of the Pi Network, is trading close to $0.35 six months after its long-awaited Open Network launch in February 2025, and current Pi Coin price prediction analysis…

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While Bitcoin balances continue their months-long decline on the exchange, Ethereum deposits are quietly swelling. This divergence paints a clear picture of two competing asset narratives, with traders likely rotating into altcoins. Summary OKX publishes its 34th proof-of-reserves, confirming $33.7 billion in fully backed assets. Bitcoin balances continue to decline on the exchange while Ethereum deposits rise. XRP, Dogecoin, Solana, and major stablecoins also show strong backing above 100%. On August 29, crypto exchange OKX published its 34th consecutive monthly proof of reserves, verifying it holds all user assets with a substantial surplus. The audit, dated August 18, confirms the…

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The IREN stock price surged to a record high on Friday, Aug. 29, after the Bitcoin mining company published strong financial results, leading to a set of analyst upgrades.  Summary IREN stock price jumped to a record high after strong financial results.  Wall Street analysts are upbeat about the company as it pivots to AI. Technical analysis points to a brief pullback in the near term.  IREN jumped to a high of $28.50, up by 2,770% from its lowest point in 2023, giving it a market capitalization of over $7.3 billion. It has soared by over 140% this year. Analysts…

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Tether will no longer freeze USDT on Omni, BCH SLP, Kusama, EOS, Algorand, and other legacy chains. The assets, however, become “unsupported,” entering a financial limbo without official issuance or redemptions. Summary Tether halts its planned USDT freeze on legacy blockchains, including Omni, BCH SLP, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand. Tokens on these networks become “unsupported,” with transfers allowed but no official issuance or redemption. The update follows community feedback and aligns with Tether’s broader strategic focus on active, high-demand chains. On August 29, USDT issuer Tether announced a significant revision to its transition plan for legacy blockchains. Originally, the company…

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Bluprynt, an embedded compliance and blockchain infrastructure  solutions platform, has completed a know your issuer verification of USDC, the first such milestone with a global stablecoin. Summary Bluprynt announced the successful completion of know your issuer for Circle’s stablecoin USDC. Stablecoin regulation is among top areas of focus for regulators amid global adoption. Bluprynt announced on Aug. 29 that it successfully conducted a Know Your Issuer verification for USDC (USDC), the stablecoin issued by Circle. It’s a major step in the move to establish a KYI benchmark, with authenticity and compliance transparency key to the global adoption of digital assets…

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