Bitcoin Back in ATH Territory
According to Darkex data, BTC rose by approximately 4.5% yesterday, reaching the $122,000 level for the first time since Julio 14.
Ethereum continued its recent rally, testing the $4,350 level. This rise also caused movement in the altcoin market, with XRP trading at $3.26, Dogecoin at $0.23, and Solana at $184.
White House Crypto Director Reacts to US Banks’ Bitcoin ETF Access Ban
David Sacks, the White House Director of Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency, criticized several U.S. banks for still blocking access to Bitcoin ETFs on their asset management platforms. Sacks noted that this could be the last remnant of the “de-banking” policy.
French-Owned Capital B Purchases an Additional 126 BTC
Capital B, which trades on the French stock exchange, purchased 126 BTC for approximately €12.4 million, bringing its total holdings to 2,201 BTC. The company’s BTC investment return since the beginning of the year is 1,519.5%.
US Treasury Secretary Seeks Replacement for Powell
According to CCTV News, U.S. Treasury Secretary Benson is leading the search for a successor to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Michael Saylor Hints at New BTC Purchase
Michael Saylor, Chairman of the Board of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), hinted at a new BTC purchase on social media with the message, “If you keep buying Bitcoin, you keep making money.”
Strategy’s First BTC Purchase Marks 5th Anniversary: Stock Price Up 2,600%
The company, which adopted a new capital strategy by purchasing 21,454 BTC on Agosto 11, 2020, has accumulated a total of 628,791 BTC since then. During this period, the stock price rose from under $15 to over $395.
U.S. Market Chain Sheetz to Accept Bitcoin Payments
Sheetz, a company valued at $6.2 billion with 700 stores, will begin accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for payments. Customers using cryptocurrency will receive a 50% discount daily.
FTX/Alameda Withdrew $35.52 Million Worth of SOL
The bankrupt FTX/Alameda withdrew 190,832.4 SOL (worth $35.52 million) from its staking accounts. These assets are expected to be transferred to Bitgo and used for creditor payments.
Claim That SharpLink Invested $200 Million in ETH
According to on-chain data, SharpLink withdrew 52,809 ETH ($220 million) from Coinbase Prime and staked it in various wallets. The company’s total ETH holdings reached 621,000, with a value of $2.65 billion.
Ethereum Developer Arrested in Turkey
A developer known as “Fede’s Intern” was arrested in Izmir on charges of “aiding the misuse of Ethereum.” The developer, who denied the charges, revealed plans to fly to Europe on a private jet within a few hours.
LayerZero Foundation Offers to Purchase Stargate for $110 Million
According to the offer, the STG token will be discontinued, and holders will be able to exchange their tokens for Layer Zero tokens (ZRO). Stargate will be integrated into the Layer Zero ecosystem, and the DAO will be dissolved.
Major Token Unlocks Coming for APT, ARB, AVAX, and More
According to Token Unlocks data, significant token unlocks will occur between Agosto 12–16, including APT ($52.1 million), ARB ($41.9 million), and AVAX ($39.2 million).
Nvidia Responds to Rumors of “AI Chip Import Tax on China”
Nvidia stated that it complies with global market rules. Emphasizing that the demand for accelerated computing is global, the company announced that it will continue to serve all customers to the best of its ability.
