According to TechFlow, on August 21, data from the on-chain analysis platform Lookonchain indicates that a prominent early Bitcoin investor is altering their investment strategy. The investor, who holds $1.69 billion in Bitcoin, has recently transitioned from leveraged long positions to spot purchases of Ethereum. Initially, the investor sold $76 million worth of Bitcoin and established a $295 million long position in Ethereum. In the last six hours, they deposited an additional $114 million in Bitcoin to acquire $85 million in spot Ethereum, equivalent to approximately 19,794 ETH. This move highlights a significant shift in investment focus from Bitcoin to Ethereum.

According to BlockBeats, digital assets are experiencing a downturn as traders prepare for a highly anticipated speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday. U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have seen outflows for four consecutive trading days, with investors withdrawing a net total of $1.9 billion.

Binance announced the launch of its Hot Summer Challenge, targeting selected regions in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and South Asia. The event, which runs from August 21, 2025, 00:00 (UTC) to September 21, 2025, 23:59 (UTC), offers eligible users the opportunity to win up to 300 USDT in token vouchers. Participants can join by buying or selling cryptocurrency through various methods, including peer-to-peer (P2P) trading, credit or debit card transactions, and P2P Express. The challenge is structured to reward both existing and new users. Existing users and merchants who achieve a significant increase in net trading volume during the activity period will be ranked and rewarded accordingly. The top 50 participants showing at least a 5% increase in trading volume compared to the previous month will receive token vouchers, with the first-place winner receiving 300 USDT. New users, defined as those who have not completed any buy or sell orders on Binance before the start of the activity, can also participate. The first 500 new users to make a transaction of at least $50 will have a chance to win up to 3 USDT in token vouchers. The activity is open to users from selected MENA and South Asian countries, excluding the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Participants must complete identity verification and register for the activity to qualify for rewards. Binance emphasizes that all token voucher rewards will be distributed within three weeks after the activity concludes, and users must redeem their vouchers within two weeks of distribution. The platform reserves the right to disqualify participants engaging in fraudulent activities or violating terms and conditions. Binance also retains the discretion to modify the terms of the activity without prior notice.

According to Foresight News, Yuan Zheng Technology (02488.HK) has announced plans to integrate its existing business expertise with technology in the real-world asset (RWA) sector. The company aims to advance the assetization of equipment and develop related RWA applications as part of its strategic initiatives.

Is Tether front-running a rebound, or bracing for deeper market weakness? source: https://ambcrypto.com/bitcoin-how-fomo-and-2b-usdt-could-drive-btcs-next-leg/

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has launched his own cryptocurrency, Yeezy Money (YZY), on the Solana (SOL) blockchain. source: https://finbold.com/kanye-west-launches-crypto-meme-coin-hits-3-billion-market-cap/

According to Foresight News, Sonic Labs has unveiled a proposal for expanding into the U.S. market and adopting traditional finance practices. The governance proposal outlines plans to establish Sonic USA, an entity dedicated to managing the protocol's integration into the American financial system. Sonic Labs is seeking community approval to implement several strategic initiatives. These initiatives include the creation of regulated exchange-traded products (ETP/ETF) to provide mainstream investors access to Sonic Labs' ecosystem. Additionally, the proposal suggests integrating BitGo's custody solutions to ensure compliance and security standards meet U.S. institutional requirements. Sonic Labs is also exploring Nasdaq PIPE and potential listing avenues to facilitate entry into the traditional stock market. The proposal recommends authorizing the issuance of $150 million worth of S tokens, including a $50 million ETF allocation, $100 million for Nasdaq PIPE, and the issuance of 150 million S tokens to strengthen Sonic USA's capital base. This funding will support infrastructure development, regulatory filings, and the resources needed to expand operations in a highly regulated financial environment. The deadline for voting on the proposal is August 31.

Fed Governor Waller said crypto payments are safe for banks and can be used every day. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/fed-governor-says-crypto-payments-are-okay/

وستكون سرعة التوسع البيئي، وتطور المشهد التنافسي، واستقرار تنفيذ التكنولوجيا المتغيرات الأساسية الثلاثة التي ستحدد ما إذا كان بإمكانها الحفاظ على ريادتها على المدى الطويل.

Arthur Hayes, freshly pardoned by US President Donald Trump, has taken a board seat and major stake in a stem cell company where he’s also been a patient. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/arthur-hayes-stem-cell-investment-trump-pardon?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted another round of withdrawals on Aug. 20, extending their streak of consecutive net outflows to a fourth straight trading day. According to SoSoValue data, Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $311. 57 million in outflows for the day, pushing their four-day total to nearly $1 billion source: https://cryptoslate.com/insights/blackrocks-bitcoin-and-ethereum-etfs-leads-market-exodus-of-over-500-million/

إذا استخدمنا التعريف الصارم للعملة، فإن العملة المستقرة هي أداة دفع أقل في التسلسل الهرمي من الإيداع، وليست أداة نقدية.

أصدر قاضٍ أمريكي قرارًا بتجميد 57.6 مليون دولار أمريكي من عملة USDC المرتبطة بفضيحة عملة ليبرا، مما أتاح للمتهمين الوصول إلى هذه الأموال. ولا تزال الدعوى الجماعية المتعلقة بانهيار العملة بقيمة 107 ملايين دولار أمريكي جارية في الولايات المتحدة والأرجنتين.

أصبحت بعض أكبر الأسماء في مجال العملات المشفرة - بما في ذلك Binance و Coinbase و Bitfinex و Crypto.com و HTX و Kraken و PayPal و Poloniex و Ripple و Zodia Custody - أول أعضاء في Beacon Network، وهو نظام جديد للاستجابة للجرائم صممته TRM Labs لتتبع وتجميد الأموال غير المشروعة في الوقت الفعلي.

ما هو مشروع YZY؟ ما هي الخلافات الحالية؟ ما رأيك في ظاهرة إصدار المشاهير للرموز؟

BTC وMicroStrategy والاستثمار وMSTR وmNAV ومستقبل احتياطيات الخزانة الخاصة بالبيتكوين Golden Finance، وهو تحليل متعمق للقيمة الحقيقية لشركات احتياطي الخزانة الخاصة بالبيتكوين.

تخطط شركة SBI Holdings لاستخدام تقنية بلوكتشين لتحويل الأسهم اليابانية إلى رموز رقمية، مما يجعل التداول أسرع وأقل تكلفة. تهدف المنصة، التي طُوّرت بالتعاون مع مجموعة StarTale السنغافورية، إلى إتاحة الأسهم اليابانية للمستثمرين الدوليين والتوسع لتشمل السندات وصناديق الاستثمار المتداولة.

لقد غيّر إيلون ماسك مسار طموحاته السياسية، حيث أوقف مشروعه الخاص بالحزب الثالث، وبدلاً من ذلك وضع نفسه كداعم رئيسي لترشح نائب الرئيس جيه دي فانس المتوقع للرئاسة في عام 2028.

العملات المستقرة ليست مجرد أداة دفع جديدة، بل هي أيضًا حافز لتطوير البنية التحتية المالية. تُجبر البنوك التقليدية على إعادة النظر في نماذج أعمالها، كما تُطالب الجهات التنظيمية بتحديث أنظمة القواعد القديمة.

لا يساعد البيتكوين الناس على إدراك المشاكل الموجودة في النظام النقدي الحالي فحسب، بل يُظهر لهم أيضًا طريقًا للخروج.