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While Bitcoin strengthens its hegemony, XRP awaits a verdict, Avalanche slips, and the crypto-sphere holds its breath: suspense, ETF lurking, and whales lying in wait.

The world's second largest crypto has achieved a historic feat by reaching a market capitalization of 500 billion dollars faster than any other major company or even Bitcoin. This achievement is accompanied by a doubling of gains for long-term holders. But how far can ETH climb before profit-taking rekindles volatility?

Ripple’s XRPL (XRP Ledger) is set to witness an interesting innovation that would utilize and potentially advance its network, according to recent revelations by one of its ecosystem developers. The builder, who goes by the pseudonym “Vincent Van Code,” disclosed that the testnet version of an “immutable forever file storage” that will enable users to notarize documents on XRPL is set to launch within two months.

A group of leading digital asset firms is preparing to form the largest Solana-focused treasury in the market. Galaxy Digital, Multicoin Capital, and Jump Crypto are reportedly working with Cantor Fitzgerald to raise $1 billion for SOL purchases, according to a Bloomberg report published on Monday.

B Strategy is launching a $1 billion BNB treasury to actively grow the Binance ecosystem, leveraging U.S. listing and Asia-Pacific support.

Ethereum’s liquid staking ecosystem has seen a serious surge over the past three months, with roughly 690,000 ETH, valued at $3.2 billion, entering protocols since mid-May. The rapid inflows highlight both investor demand for staking yields and the consolidation of power among leading protocols.

Onchain analytics platform Bubblemaps has published a detailed investigation suggesting that crypto figure Hayden Davis (also known as Kelsier) may have been behind a coordinated snipe of the newly launched $YZY token, allegedly generating $12 million in profits.

While inflation slows on a national scale, property owners do not escape the reality of the figures. Since August 25, the first property tax notices have arrived, with a national increase set at 1.7%. Indeed, behind this mechanical revaluation, much higher local increases are quietly added. This tax burden, far from being insignificant, reveals growing tensions between budget-pressured local authorities and already weakened taxpayers.

In one week, crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $1.43 billion in net outflows, their largest drop since March. This sudden disengagement reflects rising tensions around US monetary policy and directly affects the market's two pillars, bitcoin and Ethereum. In an environment of increased volatility, this massive pullback raises questions about institutional investors’ strategies and the evolving power dynamics among different assets.

In a few hours, Ethereum went from euphoria to retreat. On August 24, the crypto reached an all-time high of 4,955 dollars before losing nearly 9% shortly after, with 60 billion dollars of capitalization going up in smoke. Such a brutal correction, occurring in an already fragile market, recalls the fragility of bullish rallies in an environment still largely driven by speculation.

While the crypto market is going through a summer lull, one asset draws attention: XRP. Trapped in a tight chart pattern, it is approaching a decisive breakout point. Technical analysis leaves little doubt. A major move is looming, either upward or downward. In a context of general uncertainty, all eyes turn to this crypto whose next few days could well redefine its path.

While bitcoin briefly fell back to 112,000 dollars, MicroStrategy seized the opportunity to increase its strategic stock. Michael Saylor, the largest public holder of BTC, maintains his bet on bitcoin despite now reduced acquisitions.

In August, Ethereum reached 14.98% dominance, its highest since September 2024, accompanied by a historic record. At the same time, Bitcoin fell to 58.2%, its lowest since January 2025. This shift reflects a capital reallocation within the crypto market: whales, notably on Binance, are now accumulating ETH, confirming that Ethereum is no longer a mere supporting actor but a real growth asset compared to Bitcoin, still seen as a safe haven.

Paybis announced a major enhancement to its platform, making it easier for users worldwide to buy USDT through a broader and faster range of payment methods. With these updates, Paybis offers users an easier way to access and use stablecoins worldwide.

Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed heightened price volatility over the past days, a trend that has stirred several questions among market observers. Some crypto commentators believe that the asset’s recent uneven movement is down to the activities of early BTC investors, often called “OG whales.”

Michael Saylor does not ease the pressure. The co-founder of Strategy announced a new bitcoin purchase, his third in a row this month. Despite the market volatility and the fluctuations in his company's stock price, he relentlessly pursues his plan: accumulate BTC, whatever the cost. His conviction remains intact, almost unshakable.

A year after his arrest, Pavel Durov defends Telegram and criticizes French authorities, saying the case has harmed France’s image.

In the midst of geopolitical reshuffling, the European Union and the United States have just ratified a trade compromise presented as a bulwark against escalation. Supported by Ursula von der Leyen, but strongly criticized by Mario Draghi, the text crystallizes a European dilemma: guaranteeing transatlantic stability or fully defending the continent's industrial interests. Between diplomatic balance and tariff concessions, this new agreement revives the debate on Europe's economic sovereignty.

While the crypto market struggles to maintain its stability, BNB stands out as the exception of the moment. The native token of the Binance platform is approaching 1,000 dollars, driven by robust technical indicators and a renewed interest from investors. This progress contrasts with the overall sector's decline and could mark a turning point for the asset.

While Ethereum was showing off at nearly $5,000, Bitcoin was crashing… Traders saw their dreams evaporate faster than a presidential alibi.

Crypto markets pulse to the beat of the Federal Reserve. As Jerome Powell mentions a possible rate cut in September, Santiment sounds the alarm. Could the current euphoria be hiding a trap for investors?

While Ether (ETH) is reaching new highs with a surge of more than 25% in August, investors wonder: are we witnessing a lasting consolidation or just a rebound before a correction? Driven by ETF inflows and a favorable macroeconomic climate, ETH is once again attracting institutional investors. However, history tempers optimism. Since 2016, every August rally has been followed by a bearish September. Will the current euphoria mark a break or will it reactivate the market's seasonal mechanics?

Since its creation, Ethereum has claimed resistance to censorship. However, Vitalik Buterin warns: the concentration of power among a few block builders threatens the network's neutrality. To remedy this, he proposes several avenues, the most ambitious, named FOCIL, could redefine the inclusion of transactions.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto project supported by the Trump family, makes a spectacular entry into the derivatives markets. The launch of its perpetual contracts propelled the fully diluted valuation (FDV) beyond 40 billion dollars, even before the official first unlock of tokens scheduled for September 1st.

Crypto loans at their peak, manipulated volumes, vanished users: between incentive bubbles and invisible debt, has DeFi become a big bank... without counters or clients?

At $37 trillion, American debt reaches an unprecedented level, fueling doubts about the dollar's strength. While markets question, bitcoin climbs beyond $124,000, driving the entire crypto sector to new heights. Between budgetary concerns and a rush toward alternative assets, a shift seems to be occurring.

High-leverage trader James Wynn has once again captured market attention, this time with an aggressive long position in Ethereum. The seasoned speculator is riding Ether’s surge to new records, underscoring both the risks and rewards of extreme leverage in a market defined by volatility.

After nearly a week of withdrawals, U.S. spot Ether exchange-traded funds saw a sharp reversal on Thursday as investors poured in $287.6 million. The surge came after four consecutive days of outflows totaling more than $924 million, signaling that institutional appetite for Ether may be regaining momentum.