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Vietnam has launched a five-year pilot for regulated crypto trading, requiring all transactions in dong and allowing only licensed local firms to run exchanges. The resolution also sets strict criteria for capital, ownership, and governance. Alongside regulation, Vietnam unveiled its first Blockchain Gallery and a Satoshi Nakamoto statue, highlighting cultural engagement with digital assets.
Bitcoin traded at $111,700 (roughly Rs. 98.4 lakh) on Wednesday, while Ethereum held at $4,300 (roughly Rs. 3.8 lakh). Altcoins, including Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, and Binance Coin, remained stable, reflecting a muted market. Analysts pointed to weak macroeconomic data, ETF flows, and inflation expectations as factors shaping cautious sentiment.
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced plans to establish a state-backed crypto reserve and build a digital “CryptoCity” in Alatau by 2026. The move will be supported by a new digital asset law, aiming to regulate blockchain, fintech, and cryptocurrency use. Experts say Kazakhstan’s strategy could influence other emerging markets, with the country seeking to balance financial innovation with stability after its earlier experience as a global Bitcoin mining hub.
Bybit has reopened its app for Indian users after completing registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND). Website access will be restored in phases over the next few days. The exchange had paused operations in January 2025 due to regulatory changes, but now resumes trading under India’s Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), reflecting the evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency platforms in the country.
Crypto markets remained steady on Tuesday, with Bitcoin trading near $112,000 (roughly Rs. 98.7 lakh) and Ethereum at $4,313 (roughly Rs. 3.8 lakh). While BTC showed strength in ETF inflows, Ethereum faced pressure from outflows. Altcoins, including Dogecoin and Solana, displayed notable gains. Analysts pointed to inflation data and Fed policy as the key near-term triggers, with traders watching if Bitcoin can break past $113,000 or risk slipping below $110,400.
UY Scuti, a red hypergiant about 1,700 times the Sun’s radius, is the universe’s largest known star. Nearly 5 billion suns could fit inside its volume, but rivals like NML Cygni and Westerlund 1-26 challenge its claim to the crown. Astronomers stress that size estimates carry large uncertainties, leaving the title of biggest star still contested.
Bitcoin whales offloaded 115,000 BTC worth $12.7 billion in the past month, the largest sell-off since 2022. While prices dipped below $108,000, experts from CoinSwitch and Pi42 say the move may create liquidity and long-term resilience. They argue that volatility is natural and could pave the way for healthier market growth.
El Salvador acquired 21 Bitcoin for the fourth anniversary of its Bitcoin Law, raising reserves to 6,313 coins worth $700 million (approx. Rs. 6,000 crore). Despite IMF restrictions and limited Chivo wallet adoption, the government continues to make daily purchases, promotes Bitcoin education, and implements security measures, drawing criticism for prioritising government and corporate use over average citizens.
The crypto market stayed range-bound on Monday as Bitcoin traded at $111,000 (roughly Rs. 97.6 lakh) and Ethereum at $4,300 (roughly Rs. 3.8 lakh). Analysts highlighted strong accumulation across BTC and ETH, with whales adding to positions and exchange balances hitting lows. Altcoins, including Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, and Cardano, saw mixed moves as traders awaited Fed policy cues.
Blink Charging will integrate cryptocurrency payments across its Blink Network by the end of 2025. The initiative will allow EV drivers to pay for charging sessions with digital assets through the Blink App. The company has over 93,000 charging stations worldwide and sees this move as aligning transportation with the future of finance.
Qualcomm and BMW Group on Friday announced a new assisted driving system, the Snapdragon Ride Pilot, debuting on the recently launched BMW iX3 SUV. As part of the collaboration, Qualcomm designed the Snapdragon Ride SoC, while both companies jointly developed the Snapdragon Ride AD software stack.
NFTs recorded $578 million in trading volumes and 5.5 million sales in August, their strongest run since February. The sector’s market cap rose to $9.3 billion with a 40 percent monthly jump. Analysts credit adoption, innovations, and renewed global interest for the turnaround.
Warner Bros. Discovery filed a lawsuit against Midjourney for “brazenly dispensing” reproductions of its copyrighted works on Thursday. The media and entertainment company alleged that the AI firm’s image and video generators generate outputs with striking resemblance to its intellectual property, including characters such as Batman, Superman, Scooby Doo, Powerpuff Girls, Rick and Morty, and more.
The crypto market stayed cautious on Friday, with Bitcoin holding near $111,500 and Ethereum around $4,300. Strong ETF flows supported Ethereum’s momentum, while Bitcoin remained in consolidation. Altcoins, including Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, and Cardano, showed mixed moves. Analysts highlighted that Federal Reserve policy signals at the September meeting will likely drive the next significant market direction.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has proposed transferring cryptocurrency oversight from the Payment Services Act to the stricter Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move aims to address issues such as unregistered operations, scams, disclosure gaps, and security flaws, while improving investor protection. If approved by the Financial System Council and government, this regulatory shift could bring crypto under securities-style rules and set a new benchmark for digital asset regulation in the region.
Ukraine’s parliament has approved the first reading of a crypto legalisation bill that introduces an 18 percent tax on digital asset profits. Lawmakers believe the framework could help recover up to $10 billion (roughly Rs. 88,000 crore) lost to crypto crime while aligning with EU rules. The move signals Ukraine’s intent to integrate crypto into its financial system despite the ongoing war.
Bitcoin is consolidating around $110,400 (roughly ₹97.3 lakh) while Ethereum trades at $4,300 (roughly ₹3.8 lakh). Analysts credit ETF inflows, falling ETH reserves, and strong demand for supporting optimism, with traders watching if BTC can reclaim $113,000 or slide lower. Ethereum reclaiming $4,600 remains crucial to boost overall market sentiment and signal broader strength.
The Dutch National Bank fined OKX EUR 2.25 million (roughly Rs. 21.9 crore) for operating without proper registration between 2023 and 2024. The penalty comes under the country’s AML rules, which apply to all crypto firms regardless of size. OKX joins exchanges like Crypto.com and Kraken in facing sanctions. With MiCA now in full effect across the EU, regulators are tightening enforcement, signalling that compliance is non-negotiable for global exchanges aiming to operate in Europe.
India has topped the Chainalysis 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index for the third year in a row, cementing its dominance in grassroots and institutional crypto adoption. Despite strict taxation and regulatory uncertainty, the country continues to lead global engagement, ahead of the United States and Pakistan. Experts credit India’s vast user base, strong fintech sector, and thriving Web3 developer community for this achievement, even as compliance burdens remain a challenge.
Bitcoin is trading around $110,800 (roughly ₹97.6 lakh) and Ethereum at $4,320 (roughly ₹3.8 lakh), carried by $333 million in ETF inflows. Analysts say institutional demand and policy expectations are steadying sentiment, with traders eyeing $113,000 (roughly Rs. 99 lakh) for BTC and $4,600 (roughly Rs. 4 lakh) for ETH. Altcoins, including Solana, Dogecoin, XRP, and BNB, show selective accumulation amid cautious optimism ahead of U.S. macroeconomic data.
The BCCI has barred cryptocurrency and real money gaming firms from bidding for the Indian cricket team’s lead sponsorship rights. The decision reflects increasing regulatory scrutiny of crypto promotions in India, with SEBI previously targeting misleading celebrity endorsements. The move marks a significant setback for crypto adoption, cutting off one of India’s most visible marketing avenues. Industry watchers say the decision could further limit mainstream acceptance of digital assets in the country.
El Salvador will host Bitcoin Histórico, the world’s first government-backed Bitcoin conference, on November 12–13, in San Salvador. Organised by the National Bitcoin Office, the event will feature global leaders like Ricardo Salinas and Jeff Booth, with sessions on financial freedom, regulation, energy, and Bitcoin adoption. The conference follows El Salvador’s redistribution of 6,284 BTC across multiple wallets for enhanced security and transparency, signalling the nation’s commitment to Bitcoin as a strategic asset.
The crypto market remains volatile as Bitcoin consolidates near $110,000 (roughly Rs. 96.8 lakh) with traders eyeing the $115,000 (roughly Rs. 1.01 crore) resistance. Ethereum trades near $4,300 (roughly Rs. 3.79 lakh), but reclaiming $4,600 (roughly Rs. 4.05 lakh) could shift sentiment positively. Altcoins such as Solana and Dogecoin are gaining traction, while XRP remains muted. Analysts highlight whale activity, institutional flows, and seasonal weakness as key drivers behind market moves.
Hollywood is taking on Bitcoin’s biggest mystery with Killing Satoshi, a 2026 thriller starring Pete Davidson and Casey Affleck. Directed by Doug Liman, the film will dramatise the hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s elusive creator, with a script by Nick Schenk. The story promises political intrigue, global power struggles, and echoes of The Social Network. For the crypto industry, the film could bring Bitcoin’s origins back into mainstream cultural conversation.
Binance has become the first major exchange to list WLFI, the governance token of Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial. Trading opened with a Seed Tag, warning investors of risks. Reports reveal that 70 percent of the token supply is controlled by insiders, sparking debate over decentralisation and raising regulatory concerns. As most of its supply is locked, analysts caution that WLFI’s limited liquidity could fuel volatility and test whether the project is political branding or real financial innovation.
ChatGPT was reportedly involved in an incident where a 56-year-old man killed his mother and then committed suicide. As per the report, the man, Stein-Erik Soelberg, had a history of mental instability and grew increasingly paranoid about his mother months before the incident. During this period, he was reportedly confiding in the OpenAI chatbot, telling it all about his fears and delusions.
Bitcoin is consolidating near $107,450, while Ethereum trades at $4,378 amid strong DeFi and staking interest. Institutional flows skew toward ETH, even as a whale swap boosts capital rotation. Altcoins like Solana, Dogecoin, XRP, and BNB remain choppy as sentiment splits. ETF momentum reversed, with Ethereum seeing $164 million in outflows and Bitcoin losing $126 million. Market watchers now eye whether BTC can break above $110,000 or whether ETH makes fresh gains.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket has scored a landmark success on its 10th test flight. On Aug. 26, 2025, the 400-foot booster launched flawlessly, completed hot-stage separation, and deployed eight dummy Starlink satellites — its first-ever payload. The upper stage then re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, surviving long enough to reignite an engine and splash down in the Indian Ocean, despite shedding some debris.
The crypto market faced fresh pressure on Friday as Bitcoin fell below $112,000 while Ethereum slipped 1.4 percent to $4,452. Altcoins like Solana and BNB gained modestly, while XRP, ADA, and Dogecoin stayed stable. Analysts pointed to rising institutional inflows into Ethereum ETFs and strong momentum for Solana. Meanwhile, the CFTC cleared offshore exchanges to serve US clients, a sign that regulation could tighten. Traders now eye Bitcoin reclaiming $113,000 and Ethereum’s push above $4,700.
Google Cloud has unveiled the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a new Layer-1 blockchain designed for financial institutions. The platform will support asset tokenisation, cross-border settlements, and Python-based smart contracts, offering a neutral foundation for banks, exchanges, and payment firms. Backed by Google Cloud’s scale, GCUL aims to compete with firms like Circle and Stripe in building institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure.
The crypto market steadied Thursday, with Bitcoin trading at $112,928 after a 1.2% rise, while Ethereum slipped 1.3 percent to $4,570 ahead of a $5 billion options expiry due Friday. Altcoins such as Solana, BNB, Dogecoin, and XRP showed modest gains, reflecting cautious optimism. Analysts pointed to Ethereum ETF inflows and options activity as drivers of sentiment, while Bitcoin ETFs also reversed recent outflows. Macroeconomic data later today could further shape the direction of crypto markets
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has raised concerns about India’s booming crypto futures market, pointing to extreme leverage and tax loopholes driving the surge. Unlike spot trades that fall under strict taxation, futures remain in a regulatory grey zone, enabling traders to bypass both TDS and the 30% tax on VDAs. Experts caution that while leverage can exceed 50x, the lack of oversight leaves investors exposed to heightened financial risks
Meta is reportedly witnessing the departure of multiple employees just two months after creating its new artificial intelligence (AI) division, Superintelligence Labs. As per the report, both veteran employees and recent joiners working within the AI division have left the company to either return to their previous employers or pursue different ventures.
Newcastle United has signed a multi-year partnership with global crypto exchange BYDFi, making it the Club’s Official Crypto Exchange Partner. Announced via the Club’s website, the deal aims to expand Newcastle’s international presence while giving fans access to digital finance tools and experiences. Magpies now join Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur, who have all partnered with crypto firms as football clubs deepen ties with digital asset platforms.
Bitcoin and Ethereum stabilised on Wednesday, after ETF inflows ended a six-day outflow streak. According to CoinSwitch, BTC funds saw $250 million in inflows, while Mudrex’s Edul Patel noted that ETH withdrawals into cold storage reduced sell pressure. Altcoins, including Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin, also gained. The US Commerce Department further lifted sentiment by announcing that GDP data will soon be published on the blockchain to improve transparency
Bitcoin Asia 2025 will be held in Hong Kong on August 28-29, attracting 15,000 attendees and over 200 speakers, making it the world’s second-largest Bitcoin event. The conference highlights Asia’s growing role in digital assets, with Hong Kong emerging as a hub after approving spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2024. Upcoming events include Bitcoin Amsterdam in November, Bitcoin MENA in December, and Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas next April
The Philippines is thinking about setting up a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to help with its rising debt. Congressman Miguel Luis Villafuerte came up with the idea for the bill, which says that the government must buy 10,000 BTC over five years and hold it for 20 years, only using it to pay off debt. It comes after the US launched its reserves, while the UK and South Korea turned it down, and India is still thinking about it.
Nvidia, on Monday, announced the general availability of its Jetson AGX Thor development kit and production modules. Jetson Thor is the successor to the Jetson Orin chipset, which arrived in September 2022. The latest robotics platform significantly improves on both processing power as well as energy efficiency, and the company claims that it can enable physical artificial intelligence (AI) and robots — in particular, humanoid robots — to have real-time, intelligent interactions with people and the physical world.
The crypto market shed $200 billion after a whale dumped around 24,000 BTC, triggering $550 million in liquidations. Bitcoin plunged to near $110,000 while Ethereum briefly reached an all-time high near $4,900, boosted by $2.5 billion in ETF inflows this month. Altcoins like Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin also saw steep pullbacks. Analysts noted institutional accumulation of Bitcoin and Ether remains strong, with futures activity hitting new highs, suggesting resilience despite near-term volatility.
Australia’s financial crimes regulator, AUSTRAC, has directed Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor within 28 days after raising concerns about its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls. The regulator cited gaps in governance, limited independent review scope, and high staff turnover. AUSTRAC said global crypto exchanges must adapt compliance systems to Australian law, warning that risk controls must reflect business scale and growing digital asset vulnerabilities.
The crypto market diverged over the weekend, with Bitcoin stabilising near $113,300 after falling below $112,000 on whale selling, and Ethereum hitting a record $4,953 before settling near $4,760. Analysts said Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks on a potential September rate cut spurred optimism, while heavy ETH withdrawals from exchanges and corporate accumulation by treasury firms supported the rally. Dogecoin showed bullish signs, while XRP stabilised. Ethereum remains positioned to challenge the $5,000 mark.
Bitcoin traded near $113,500 on Thursday, August 22, and is almost 8 percent down this month, while Ether rose by 2-3 percent to $4,280. Analysts said ETF flows, inflation worries, and a $13.8 billion options expiry act as major factors shaping sentiment. While Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech is due today, traders are weighing whether crypto stabilises at its current levels or gears up for a breakthrough.
Bitcoin rebounded to $114,600 on Thursday, after falling below $113,000 earlier in the week. Ether surged above $4,300, gaining 3.8 percent in 24 hours. Analysts linked the recovery to hawkish Federal Reserve minutes, inflation risks, and ETF outflows. Market watchers now look ahead to US unemployment and PMI data due later today and Powell’s Jackson Hole speech for signals on rate cuts, with Bitcoin resistance levels at $116,700 and $118,200 in focus.
Bitcoin slipped to around $113,638 on Wednesday, August 20, while Ether traded near $4,176 as the crypto market cooled after recent highs. Analysts said ETF outflows, Trump’s tariffs on metals, and weak investor sentiment have triggered risk-off moves, with fear dominating short-term behaviour. Altcoins also faced pressure, though whale accumulation and institutional interest suggest September could become a turning point.
Artificial intelligence (AI) could permanently displace jobs, expressed two-thirds of adult US individuals who participated in a recent survey. The survey results also highlight that participants are worried that the technology can be used to stir up political chaos, and could even risk the future of humans. After generative AI first arrived on the scene in late 2022, many raised concerns that ranged from the rise of misinformation to the complete collapse of human societies.
Apple might soon suffer from a senior management problem. As per a report, the Cupertino-based tech giant could see a senior executive depart from their position next year. This reported departure will come after Apple’s former Chief Financial Officer, Luca Maestri and former Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams both announced their retirement within the previous 12 months.
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke announced on Monday that he is resigning from his position. The announcement came nearly four years after he was elevated to the position following former CEO Nat Friedman’s departure. Dohmke said he was leaving the company to pursue his dream of becoming a startup founder again.
Meta is reportedly continuing its recruitment offensive to build up its new artificial intelligence (AI) division Superintelligence Labs. As per the report, the Menlo Park-based tech giant’s latest spoils of the war is WaveForms, an AI startup working with audio-focused models. While the terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, the co-founders of the company were reportedly hired by Meta.
Meta is reportedly planning a new job interview format where the shortlisted candidates will be asked to use artificial intelligence (AI) for their coding tests. As per the report, the new restructuring in the hiring process is part of the company’s growing ambitions in the AI space.
