The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.90T, up by 0.76% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $112,566 and $115,876 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $113,800, down by -1.41%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include OGN, MEME, and RARE, up by 30%, 16%, and 11%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Bitcoin News: Why Bitcoin Crash to $112K Could Be the Next Key Level? Altcoin News: Google Search Interest for ‘Alt Season’ Plunges Over 50% in a Week Strategy's Stock Hits Four-Month Low Amid Bitcoin Decline and Policy Changes Anthony Scaramucci Maintains Bitcoin Price Target Despite Market Fluctuations Altcoin Season Index Declines to 45, Indicating Shift in Market Dynamics SEC Delays Decision on Canary XRP Trust Application Trump Urges Powell to Cut Interest Rates Amid Real Estate Concerns U.S. Expands Steel and Aluminum Tariff List to Include 407 Product Categories Bipartisan Support Anticipated for U.S. Digital Asset Legislation Financial Lobby Groups Urge Reevaluation of Upcoming Crypto Banking Regulations Market movers: ETH: $4222.55 (-1.32%) XRP: $2.8955 (-4.04%) BNB: $832.13 (-1.39%) SOL: $181.56 (-0.18%) DOGE: $0.21402 (-2.27%) TRX: $0.35 (+0.09%) ADA: $0.8548 (-7.62%) LINK: $25.05 (+3.21%) WBTC: $113799.31 (-1.39%) XLM: $0.3988 (-2.25%) Top gainers on Binance: OGN/USDT (+30%) MEME/USDT (+16%) RARE/USDT (+11%)

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker pointed his fingers at President Donald Trump, calling him responsible for the degrading of the crypto laws in the United States after letting so-called "Crypto bros" write the federal policy.

According to TechFlow, on August 20, blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain reported that a significant investor, often referred to as a 'whale,' acquired 200 Bitcoin (BTC) approximately five hours ago, valued at around $22.72 million. Over the past month, this whale has accumulated a total of 1,721 BTC, amounting to $196 million, through transactions with FalconX.

Key Insights Bitcoin price traded at $114,000 on August 20, 2025, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index showing 56. This reading places the market mood in the “Greed” zone. Glassnode data pointed to rising demand among new and committed buyers, while institutions adjusted holdings during the recent price swings source: https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2025/08/20/crypto-market-greed-is-back-as-bitcoin-price-forms-support-at-115000/

Dogecoin, the popular cryptocurrency that started as a meme, has experienced a notable decline in its value, slipping down to $0.218. This drop can be attributed to a combination of weak market momentum and a decrease in the excitement surrounding the coin, suggesting that it may soon test the support level at $0.18 again. As investors become increasingly cautious and the initial enthusiasm wanes, analysts are closely monitoring the situation for further potential downturns. source: https://blocknews.com/dogecoin-slips-to-0-218-as-weak-momentum-and-fading-hype-signal-0-18-retest/

Kenneth Rogoff, former Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund, on Tuesday evaluated his failed 2018 projection that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) would be worth $100 rather than $100,000 within a decade. source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47228525/ex-imf-economist-kenneth-rogoff-explains-why-his-bitcoin-crash-call-fell-flat-blames-everyone-but-himself-for-missing-it-says-anthony-pompliano?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=partner_feed&utm_content=site

In a market update on August 19 titled “Key Altcoins To Watch Right Now,” crypto analyst Cryptoinsightuk argues that conditions are improving for a fresh leg higher in altcoins as Bitcoin dominance shows signs of easing. “The last few days and in the newsletter I’ve discussed my long-term thesis around Bitcoin dominance dropping [and] that altcoins are going to take the next leg up,” he said, adding that, at current levels across majors, “risk–reward for long positions is very good here. ” He anchors the view in a recurring intraday structure he says is visible across Bitcoin and multiple large caps: a range forms, the lows are swept, the highs are swept, price returns to the range lows, and momentum begins to base. On Bitcoin specifically, he notes that “RSI on [the] 4-hourly looks like it could turn up,” while acknowledging that short-term direction could still be shaped by the US equity open and broader macro headlines source: https://www.newsbtc.com/news/crypto-analyst-key-altcoins-to-watch-right-now/

Thailand enables tourists to directly convert crypto into baht - a milestone for tourism and payments. The article Thailand introduces crypto payments for tourists was first published on Crypto Valley Journal. source: https://cryptovalleyjournal.com/hot-topics/news/thailand-introduces-crypto-payments-for-tourists/?utm_campaign=rss_reader&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=feed_source&utm_content=Thailand+introduces+crypto+payments+for+tourists

On Aug 20, 2025, 08:58 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 114,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 114,016.460938 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 1.02% decrease in 24 hours.

في حال كنت تبحث عن السؤال التالي: هل عملة PLUME حلال أم حرام، فسوف نحاول الإجابة على ذلك من خلال فهمنا لمشروع العملة وآلية عملها والخدمات التي تقدمها. مشروع عملة PLUME شبكة Plume هي أول سلسلة متكاملة من برمجيات RWA ونظام بيئي مصمم خصيصًا لـ RWAfi، مما يتيح التبني السريع والتكامل الموجه للطلب للأصول الحقيقية. … source: https://btcacademy.online/%d9%87%d9%84-%d8%b9%d9%85%d9%84%d8%a9-plume-%d8%ad%d9%84%d8%a7%d9%84-%d8%a3%d9%85-%d8%ad%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%9f/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=%25d9%2587%25d9%2584-%25d8%25b9%25d9%2585%25d9%2584%25d8%25a9-plume-%25d8%25ad%25d9%2584%25d8%25a7%25d9%2584-%25d8%25a3%25d9%2585-%25d8%25ad%25d8%25b1%25d8%25a7%25d9%2585%25d8%259f

The company's new update lowering the bar for new stock issuance caused concerns among investors. source: https://www.theblock.co/post/367593/michael-saylors-strategy-shares-lowest-since-april?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

随着 AI 赛道竞争愈发火热，TeraWulf 的发展足迹正为更多加密矿企提供转型范本。

一次由 Zora 引爆的病毒式热潮，让 Base 超越了 Pump.fun 和 LetsBonk，但在用户数、交易量和整体活跃度方面，Solana 依然保持领先。

Fed official Michelle Bowman has called for staff to be allowed to hold small amounts of crypto, saying direct use would improve oversight. She argued the ban harms recruitment and urged regulators to take a more open approach to new technologies like blockchain.

Bitcoin investors could be overlooking the impact of a more dovish Federal Reserve—an outcome that hinges on who President Donald Trump appoints to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair, according to economist Alex Krüger.

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Circle has acquired the Malachite consensus engine from Informal Systems to power its new Arc blockchain for stablecoin payments. The move aims to speed up transactions, keep Malachite open-source, and support developers building financial applications on Web3.

美国总统要的是选票，美联储守的是信用。两者水火不容，才是美国制度正常运转的真实写照。

Tiger Research在文章中分析了 Upbit 和 Bithumb 推出自己的区块链的潜在情景。

A federal magistrate in Texas has recommended dismissal of YouTuber Logan Paul from a proposed class-action lawsuit concerning the failed NFT venture CryptoZoo