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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Crypto Is ‘Nothing To Be Afraid Of’ Says Fed Governor Chris Waller

Fed Governor Chris Waller's positive remarks on digital currencies highlight their growing importance in financial markets amid considerations for his potential role as the next Fe...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Market Structure Bill Will Be Before President Trump by Thanksgiving, Says Sen. Lummis

The proposed legislation is expected to establish new guidelines for regulatory authorities, potentially influencing the way financial markets are supervised and operated in the fu...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

24/7 Settlement: Why Instant Liquidity Changes Everything

Continuous transaction processing transforms financial markets by enabling constant capital availability, eliminating delays between liquidity and returns, and reshaping economic s...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Strategy Tumbles Below 200-Day Moving Average as Shares Continue to Underperform Bitcoin

MicroStrategy's shares declined to their lowest point in five months, signaling potential challenges for investors as the stock continues to lag behind Bitcoin’s recent performance...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Crypto World Petitions Trump to Push Quintenz's CFTC Nomination in Ongoing Saga

The confirmation of Quintenz to lead the CFTC is viewed as crucial by the digital assets sector, as it could influence regulatory decisions impacting the future financial landscape...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

HBAR Slides 3% as Heavy Selling Pushes Token to $0.23 Support

Hedera Hashgraph's token experienced a moderate decline due to increased market activity influenced by regulatory concerns and changing investor confidence in the cryptocurrency se...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

The Era of Real-World Assets DeFi Looping is Here

The emergence of tokenized real-world assets in decentralized finance introduces a strategy that enhances returns while maintaining clarity in risk management, potentially reshapin...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

XLM Suffers 3% Decline as Intensified Selling Pressure Grips Markets

The recent drop in XLM reflects increased selling activity and heightened trading volumes, indicating a possible market shakeout amid ongoing instability across the cryptocurrency...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Plasma's $250M USDT Yield Program on Binance Filled in Less Than an Hour

The recent on-chain investment initiative offering native token incentives successfully secured substantial funding within a short time, highlighting strong market demand and confi...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Crypto Exchange Kraken Acquires No-Code Trading Firm Capitalise.ai to Expand Pro Platform

Kraken's acquisition of Capitalise.ai aims to enhance its professional platform by integrating innovative features for strategy creation, evaluation, and automated trading, potenti...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

The 'Great Wealth Transfer' Could See More Than $200B Flow Into Bitcoin: Xapo Bank

Over the coming decade, a substantial portion of assets passed down to younger generations is expected to be allocated into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, reflecting a shift in inv...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Bitcoin's Unimpressive Bounce Fails to Diminish Downside Risk; Support Around $112K

Despite a modest recovery near $113,000, Bitcoin's limited upward momentum and low trading activity indicate persistent vulnerability to further declines in its market value.

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Ether Resurgence Gains Steam Backed by Spot ETF Demand and On-Chain Growth: Citi

Increased interest in spot Ether ETFs, combined with expanding on-chain activity, has contributed to substantial net inflows exceeding $13 billion, indicating significant investor...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Markets Today: Bitcoin, Ether Recover From Lows Before FOMC Minutes

Cryptocurrency prices rebounded after earlier declines, while increased caution among investors led to slight drops in U.S. stock futures and a rise in Japanese government bond yie...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Crypto Offers Answer to Money Laundering Crisis: Global Alert Network Called 'Beacon'

A new collaborative initiative involving major cryptocurrency exchanges and law enforcement aims to enhance transparency and combat illicit financial activities within the digital...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

How Two Bitcoiners 'Tripped' Into Opaque BTC Treasuries Market and Built Massive Information Hub

Tim Kotzman and Ed Juline have developed a comprehensive platform leveraging social media and AI to enhance transparency and understanding within the complex and evolving bitcoin t...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Bitcoin Approaching Key Bull Market Support Amid 10% Correction

Despite a recent 10% decline, increasing realized price indicators suggest that market participants are still adding to their holdings, highlighting ongoing confidence in Bitcoin’s...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

ETF Outflows Signal Risk Aversion Before FOMC, Powell Speech: Crypto Daybook Americas

Investors withdrew assets from exchange-traded funds ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting and Powell’s remarks, indicating a cautious approach in financial markets.

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

New Solana Launchpad, Token Mill, Bets Traders (Mostly) Care Only About Price Pumps

The introduction of a new Solana platform highlights traders' increasing focus on rapid price fluctuations, emphasizing short-term gains over initial distribution principles in the...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

OKX Hires Former Kraken Regulatory Strategist Marcus Hughes

OKX’s appointment of Marcus Hughes, formerly a key regulatory strategist at Kraken and Coinbase, reflects its strategic focus on enhancing government relations to support financial...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Japan's 10-year Bond Yield Hits Highest Since 2008 in Potential Ill Omen for Risk Assets

The rise in Japan's long-term government bond yields, driven by weak demand in a recent auction, may influence investor sentiment and affect the broader risk asset market dynamics.

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Crypto Lobby Pushes Back Against Bank Effort to Rewrite U.S. Stablecoin Law

Industry representatives argue that removing important sections of the GENIUS Act could limit market innovation and reduce consumer options, potentially impacting financial diversi...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Ark Invest Buys $21.2M of Bullish Shares and $16.2M Robinhood Shares

Ark Invest’s recent purchases of substantial shares in Bullish and Robinhood reflect a strategic investment move that underscores their confidence in the growth potential of both c...

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CoinDesk • Aug 20, 2025

Asia Morning Briefing: Market Observers Say Bitcoin’s Structure Looks Weak Even as Industry Strength...

Recent data indicates that Bitcoin's current vulnerability contrasts with ongoing industry growth driven by increased institutional investment and evolving regulatory frameworks, w...

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CoinDesk • Aug 19, 2025

Crypto Bleeds Ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole Speech — Eight Reasons Traders Are Nervous

Market participants are showing increased caution in digital assets and associated equities due to anticipated Federal Reserve signals that could influence interest rates and overa...

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CoinDesk • Aug 19, 2025

Strategy Tumbles to 4-Month Low as Crypto Stocks, Digital Asset Treasuries Sink

Several major companies experienced significant declines nearing 10%, reflecting decreased investor confidence linked to the drop in bitcoin value, which contributed to broader mar...

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CoinDesk • Aug 19, 2025

U.S. Federal Reserve's New Supervision Chief Sold on Bringing Crypto to Finance

Michelle Bowman’s support for integrating cryptocurrency into the financial system highlights potential shifts in regulatory approaches that could influence the evolving relationsh...

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CoinDesk • Aug 19, 2025

Best Crypto Investment Ideas According to CEO of $1.6T Asset Manager Franklin Templeton

According to Jenny Johnson, CEO of a major asset management firm, investing in essential infrastructure within the cryptocurrency sector may offer stable financial opportunities am...

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CoinDesk • Aug 19, 2025

Bullish's $1.15B in IPO Proceeds Was Entirely in Stablecoins—A First for Public Market

The company's initial public offering raised $1.15 billion entirely through various stablecoins, marking a notable development in the use of digital currencies for market transacti...

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CoinDesk • Aug 19, 2025

Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott: 12-18 Dems May Vote for Market Structure Bill

The potential support from a small group of Democrats could influence the progress of the Senate’s market structure legislation, which aims to impact financial regulations and mark...

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