Author: James Wilson

While the SEC’s extended review of Truth Social’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF is procedural, it can be seen as a high-stakes balancing act for an agency caught between crypto innovation and politics. With Trump’s financial interests in the mix, the agency faces unprecedented scrutiny over its next move. Summary SEC delays ruling on Truth Social’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF to October 8. Routine extension gains weight due to Trump Media’s involvement and political context. Watchdog group urges rejection, citing conflicts of interest and TMTG’s weak financials. On August 18, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pushed its deadline to rule…

What explains the growing disconnect between Bitcoin’s strength in 2025 and Strategy’s lagging stock, once the market’s favorite equity proxy for the asset? Summary Bitcoin hit record highs above $124,000 in 2025, yet Strategy Inc’s stock fell nearly 9% and trades one third below its 52-week high. The company holds about 629,000 BTC worth $72.5 billion, but its market capitalization premium has compressed to near parity from 2.5–3 times in 2024. Financing pressures are mounting, with cheap debt windows gone and share dilution losing investor support; outstanding shares have grown over 40% in three years. Spot Bitcoin ETFs and easier…

Amid struggles in its EV business, cash-starved Faraday Future is pivoting to crypto and AI. Summary Faraday Future is pivoting to crypto and embodied AI The firm hopes its crypto treasury will attract capital and help it raise cash for its business So far, Faraday Future has produced only 16 of its FF 91s vehicles The struggling EV startup Faraday Future is pivoting to crypto and AI. On Sunday, August 17, EV startup Faraday Future announced the launch of a treasury product, as well as a new focus on embodied AI. Faraday Future is launching the C10 Treasury product, a…

The rebranded firm, now holding 94,675 ETH, is betting big on Ethereum’s long-term value, with backing from Polychain, Founders Fund, and key DeFi founders. Summary ETHZilla debuts on NASDAQ with a $419m Ethereum treasury, rebranding from biotech firm 180 Life Sciences. Backed by Polychain, Founders Fund, and DeFi leaders, ETHZilla aims to be a major corporate ETH holder. According to a press release dated August 18, ETHZilla Corporation has officially completed its rebranding and transition from biotech firm 180 Life Sciences to a dedicated Ethereum (ETH) treasury vehicle. The company’s shares began trading under the new ticker “ETHZ” on the…

The United States Department of the Treasury is seeking public feedback on innovative methods and tools for detecting illicit activity in the digital assets industry. Summary U.S. Treasury has asked for public comments on tools used to detect and monitor illicit activity in the digital assets ecosystem. The public have until October 17, 2025 to share their input as required under the GENIUS Act. The U.S. Treasury said in a press release that interested members of the public have an opportunity to provide comments on the techniques or strategies that regulated institutions use to detect and mitigate illicit finance risks…

Efforts to launch a won-denominated stablecoin in South Korea are gaining traction as financial regulators prepare to publish a detailed proposal for the assets. Summary The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea is drafting a stablecoin-focused regulatory framework. Interest and demand for the digital assets have been growing in recent months. Surveys conducted earlier this year revealed strong appetite among South Korean citizens, with USD-backed stablecoins already widely used. On August 18, local media outlet MoneyToday reported that the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea is currently drafting a stablecoin-focused regulatory framework, marking a key step in the…

Chainlink crypto price held steady on Monday, even as Bitcoin and most altcoins tumbled. Its performance came as whale activity accelerated and as the LINK Reserve strategy continued. Summary Chainlink price remained in a strong bull run this year.  Whale investors continued accumulating LINK tokens. Technical analysis points to more gains this year. Chainlink (LINK) price was trading at $25.35, its highest level since January this year. It has jumped by 135% from its lowest point in June 22.  Chainlink crypto price boosted by whale buying Nansen data shows that some of the biggest and smart money investors were actively…

U.S. stocks opened the week on a muted note as momentum from the recent market rally appeared to pause ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium. Summary Stocks opened little changed on Monday, with major indices showing potential to pare recent gains. Investors will be watching retail earnings and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s speech. Cryptocurrencies have also dipped amid profit taking deals. The S&P 500 opened 0.1% lower, while the blue-chip index Dow Jones Industrial Average hovered flat, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.2%. Stocks were subdued after another week of gains pushed major U.S. indices to a…

Solana Labs founder Toly, says that privacy alone does not make a crypto product or feature compelling enough to alter how users engage with it. In a recent post, the Solana (SOL) founder contributed to a thread on X discussing the biggest hurdles facing the DeFi industry. He does not recognize privacy as a “killer feature” in that sense. “There is lack of pmf for privacy. In of itself it’s not a killer feature that would change user behavior,” said Toly in his post. There is lack of pmf for privacy. In of itself it’s not a killer feature that…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Little Pepe is capturing market attention as Shiba Inu’s momentum fades, combining low entry prices, community-driven hype, and audited security. Summary Shiba Inu’s trading volume and whale activity have slowed, signaling waning excitement despite ongoing ecosystem development. Little Pepe has raised over $17.5 million in its presale, with 11.7 billion tokens sold and a CertiK audit boosting credibility. The project emphasizes gamified staking, influencer collaborations, and structured presale pricing, appealing to early-stage investors seeking high upside. For years, Shiba…