According to Foresight News, CoinGlass data indicates that today's crypto derivatives risk index stands at 61, maintaining its position within the 'high risk' category. Yesterday, the index was recorded at 69, also classified as 'high risk.'

Does this open a new chapter of wealth appreciation for Americans' retirement future, or is it a reckless national gamble?

Scammers are targeting crypto investors again by pretending to be law firms that can recover lost funds. The FBI warns victims to be cautious, as these fake firms ask for payments in crypto or gift cards and use personal details from previous scams to appear credible.

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TRON (TRX) has maintained upward momentum alongside broader cryptocurrency market gains over recent weeks. The token recorded a nearly 6% rise in the past week, briefly reaching $0. 369 before easing to $0. 3589 at the time of writing source: https://www.newsbtc.com/news/tron-trx/tron-crosses-11-1-billion-transactions-as-usdt-activity-powers-its-momentum/

Bessent says government will stop selling existing holdings but rules out taxpayer-funded purchases source: https://www.blockhead.co/2025/08/15/treasury-secretary-clarifies-us-wont-buy-bitcoin-will-rely-on-seized-assets-for-strategic-reserve/

Key TakeawaysTrading Start: PUBLIC (PublicAI) trading opens on August 15, 2025, at 15:00 UTC+8 on Binance Alpha.Airdrop Rewards: Eligible users can claim 430 PUBLIC tokens within 24 hours of launch.Two-Phase Event: First phase requires 240 Alpha Points; second phase threshold starts at 200 points and drops by 15 points per hour.Binance Alpha will launch PUBLIC (PublicAI) trading on August 15, 2025, at 15:00 UTC+8, alongside a limited-time two-phase airdrop for eligible participants.How the PUBLIC Airdrop WorksReward Size: 430 PUBLIC tokens per eligible user.Claim Period: 24 hours from the start of trading, via the Alpha event page.Cost: Claiming consumes 15 Binance Alpha Points.Phase 1 — First 18 HoursRequirement: At least 240 Alpha PointsAccess: Guaranteed eligibility for users meeting the threshold.Phase 2 — Last 6 HoursRequirement: Starts at 200 Alpha Points.First-Come, First-Served: Score threshold decreases by 15 points every hour until the event ends.Important: Users must confirm their claim on the Alpha event page within 24 hours. Unclaimed rewards will be forfeited.

Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin has witnessed heightened volatility this week, marked by sharp price swings and fresh record highs. Just yesterday, the coin surged to a new all-time high of $123,731 before retreating. Now trading at $119,937, the asset has pulled back by roughly 4% from its peak. However, despite these fluctuations, on-chain data has revealed a holding pattern among Bitcoin’s short-term holders (STHs) source: https://beincrypto.com/will-btc-price-will-break-122000-again/

Czech authorities have escalated a politically charged probe into a bitcoin donation that nearly toppled the government earlier this year. source: https://decrypt.co/335397/czech-police-detain-key-figure-bitcoin-donation-scandal

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has re-enabled its complete suite of Binance Earn offerings for eligible UK Professional Users after receiving updated guidance from UK regulators.

After a heated four-day run, the cryptocurrency market has taken a breather, with total market capitalization dropping 4% in the last 24 hours. Despite the broader pullback, Aerodrome Finance’s native token AERO has emerged as the top gainer, climbing 4% on the day.   However, on-chain metrics reveal that this uptick is largely driven by speculative activity rather than fresh demand; hence, it may not last. AERO’s Rally on Thin Ice as Trading Activity Drops AERO’s 4% daily rally is accompanied by a 23% dip in its trading volume, totaling $162 source: https://beincrypto.com/aero-price-rally-but-its-gain-may-shortlived/

"According to a recent report by Coinbase Institutional, there is a growing possibility that the much-anticipated Altcoin Season could commence in September, as Bitcoin's dominant influence over the cryptocurrency market appears to be diminishing. This shift could open the door for alternative cryptocurrencies, or altcoins, to gain traction and potentially outperform Bitcoin, as investors seek new opportunities in the evolving landscape of digital assets." source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/15/altcoin-season-could-begin-in-september-as-bitcoin-s-grip-on-crypto-market-coinbase-institutional

BIT Mining Ltd. (NASDAQ:BTCM) stock plunged 8% in Thursday's after-hours trading after the cryptocurrency mining company's half-yearly earnings disappointed investors. BTCM shares are retreating from recent levels. Watch the momentum here. source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47147621/bit-mining-stock-sinks-8-after-hours-after-company-reports-deeper-than-expected-loss?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=partner_feed&utm_content=site

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Citigroup plans to offer custody services for assets backing stablecoins and cryptocurrency ETFs, aiming to meet new US rules. The bank is also developing stablecoin payment solutions for faster cross-border transactions.

Bitcoin experienced a sharp fall-dropping from its all time high of $214,457 to $118,730-after U.S Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the government would no longer be making additional purchases of Bitcoin for its strategic reserve and digital asset stockpile.

BTC, ETH, SOLANA, altcoins, Bitcoin is a separate beast, not what you think. Golden Finance, 99% of people have a completely wrong understanding of Bitcoin.

Economist Sumerlin believes a more aggressive rate cut is appropriate, potentially allowing for a 50 basis point reduction, while also emphasizing the importance of Fed independence. Jefferies market strategist David Zervos supports a significant rate cut, undeterred by unexpectedly strong U.S. producer price inflation data.

Golden Finance has launched the 2786th issue of "Golden Morning 8", a morning newspaper for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, providing you with the latest and fastest digital currency and blockchain industry news.

BMNR's new shareholders have been continuously eroding the rights and interests of old shareholders through additional issuance, but this is only masked by the rise of ETH.