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Komatsu has partnered with Pronto, a Silicon Valley-based technology company, to deploy Pronto’s autonomous haulage technologies to quarry operations in the North American market, the companies announced Thursday. The partnership centers on the launch of Komatsu Smart Quarry Autonomous, powered by Pronto, a system that integrates Pronto’s autonomy technologies into quarry-sized haul trucks and ties into Komatsu’s Smart Quarry solutions. The new OEM-agnostic solution will allow quarry operators to retrofit existing Komatsu vehicles or purchase new trucks equipped with Pronto’s self-driving system, enabling 24/7 operation with minimal human intervention. The result is a step-change in operations: promoting safety by removing drivers from the immediate quarry environment, facilitating consistent cycle times with better fuel efficiency and providing data-driven insights via the Smart Quarry platform designed to optimize the overall operation of quarries, the companies said in a joint statement. “Partnering with…Komatsu is about more than technology, it’s about accelerating the future of heavy industry,” Pronto CEO Anthony Levandowski said in a news release. “Previously, the most advanced autonomy was reserved for the largest mines. Today, by combining Komatsu’s trusted hardware and vast support network with Pronto’s scalable, intelligent autonomous platform, we are fundamentally changing the game. We’re enabling a future of enhanced safety and incredible productivity that is now accessible to quarries of all sizes.” Pronto’s autonomous technologies utilize advanced artificial intelligence and rugged sensors to perceive the environment and navigate haul roads. This is designed to significantly lower the cost and complexity of deploying autonomy for quarries of all sizes. Combined with Komatsu’s Smart Quarry Site fleet management and analytics suite, operators will be equipped with insight and real-time control over their operations, the companies said. “This collaboration with Pronto accelerates our vision of smart, automated quarry operations,” Komatsu’s Senior Director for Customer Solutions Jason Anetsberger said. “We have decades of experience with autonomous haulage in large-scale mining. Now we’re bringing that expertise to quarries of all sizes. It’s a solution that helps drive productivity beyond what was previously possible and can support efforts to enhance safety by facilitating the removal of workers from areas of potential hazard.”

Desert Gold Ventures (TSXV: DAU) is proposing a modest project compared to peers in junta-led Mali to build on smaller costs and scale. Named after the Senegal Mali Shear Zone it sits on, the open-pit SMSZ would cost $15 million to start mining part of the resource, according to a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) released Thursday. SMSZ has an after-tax net present value of $24 million and the after-tax internal rate of return would be 34%. SMSZ is about 460 km west of the capital Bamako. “With less that 10% of the SMSZ project’s gold resources incorporated into this study, there is tremendous opportunity to improve project economics and materially grow this operation over time,” CEO Jared Scharf said in a release. “We have intentionally designed a mining solution that is both modular and flexible from a processing perspective giving us maximum operational optionality as we move forward.” Optimism despite politics SMSZ may be just small enough to slide under the military government’s radar for taxing and extorting. Over the last year, the regime has detained executives of Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX, NYSE: B) and Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) amid payment disputes, while Barrick’s gold has been seized. Barrick has taken its case to international arbitration. Desert Gold shares were down 13% to C$0.07 apiece in the early afternoon on Thursday in Toronto, for a market capitalization of C$18 million. Desert Gold hasn’t been affected by any of the junta’s policies, “other than headline news hurting our share price, which is admittedly very frustrating,” Scharf said in an email to The Northern Miner. “We have a valid mining permit and our intention is to move forward and start producing gold asap,” he said. “Jurisdictional risk is cyclical and there will be better times ahead in Mali. We’re going to be playing the long game and wait this one out. Not walking away from one of the best land packages in West Africa.” SMSZ could produce 220,000 tonnes per year over more than a 17-year life at all-in sustaining costs of $1,352 per ounce. Total payable production would total 97,600 ounces. Modular development The mine plan consists of two stages, starting with open-pit operations at SMSZ’s Barani East and then at the Gourbassi deposits. A modular gravity and carbon-in-leach plant would be commissioned at Barani and then moved to Gourbassi. That strategy helps keep costs lower and avoids duplicating infrastructure, the company said. The Barani East small mine permit allows for up to 36,000 tonnes of ore per month. “This means we have the ability to double production from the current PEA plan of [18,000 tonnes] per month,” Scharf said. “Given the numerous brownfield exploration targets within close proximity to the Barani starter pit, management believes there is a high likelihood of growing this operation materially over time.” SMSZ hosts 11.12 million measured and indicated tonnes grading 0.94 gram gold for 336,800 contained oz., and 27.16 million inferred tonnes at 1.01 grams gold for 879,900 ounces, according to the PEA.

A new analysis by popular crypto chartist EGRAG CRYPTO on the social media platform X provides an in-depth look at five technical markets on XRP’s path forward. Notably, XRP’s price action has been experiencing a slight retracement and consolidation in early August following a rally in July during which XRP broke above $3 and reached new all-time highs. Key Things To Watch Out For With XRP’s Price Action Currently trading just around the $3.00 psychological level, XRP’s price action is witnessing volatile candles across shorter timeframes. However, according to the technical outlook from EGRAG CRYPTO, XRP bulls appear to be defending key zones around $2.90, amidst the broader market sentiment remaining cautiously optimistic. The first key thing to watch out for is bullish closings above $3. Zooming into the 4-hour timeframe, EGRAG’s first key observation is that XRP has managed to close multiple candlesticks above the $3.00 threshold. This level is not only psychological but also a strong confidence booster for traders looking for confirmation of bullish continuation. Secondly, the charts show that most of the candle wicks are forming from the upside, a sign that while sellers are active, they have not overwhelmed the buying strength just yet. However, the third key thing to watch out for is a possible correction. Particularly, EGRAG noted that a retest of the $2.96 to $2.93 price zone is possible in the near term. This price range has been marked as a short-term support zone, where buyers could look to reload if XRP briefly dips. That being said, the more critical level for bulls to protect is $2.80, which is the fourth key thing to watch out for. According to the analyst, closing below $2.80 again would undermine the bullish structure and could cause downside momentum. As such, holding above this level is crucial for maintaining bullish momentum. Price Target Goals The fifth key thing to watch out for as the bull market unfolds is price targets that can confirm bullish momentum. In terms of price targets and resistances, EGRAG noted specific price levels that would reflect new bullish energy and possibly a breakout to new all-time highs. The first milestone is a close above $3.185. This level previously acted as a rejection zone in late July. Therefore, breaching $3.185 with conviction would flip sentiment more decisively in favor of the bulls. Above that, the analyst highlighted $3.25 as the next key checkpoint, and surpassing it would put XRP in a strong technical position. The resistance targets beyond that are $3.33 and $3.45, and these are breakout zones that could cause a new all-time high scenario. These targets align with the upper resistance blocks illustrated on EGRAG’s charts, and any solid close above $3.45 can be interpreted as a move to at least $3.65. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $3, up by 2.4% in the past 24 hours.

Франция переходит на новый этап внедрения криптовалют, поскольку партия крайнего правого крыла Rassemblement National (RN) готовит законопроект, разрешающий использовать неиспользуемую ядерную энергию для майнинга Биткоина. По информации французской газеты Le Monde, лидер партии и трижды выдвигавшийся в президенты Марин Ле Пен продвигала этот план во время визита на АЭС Фламанвиль 11 марта, заявив, что это разумный способ превратить упущенное электричество в “надежные и крайне прибыльные” цифровые активы. План Франции: майнить Биткоин с помощью ядерной энергии Предложение Rassemblement National стало одной из самых обсуждаемых криптоинициатив во Франции. Партия утверждает, что поскольку Франция часто производит больше электроэнергии, чем потребляет, излишки не должны пропадать впустую. Законодатель от RN Орелиен Лопес-Лигуори подготовил законопроект о размещении оборудования для майнинга Биткоина на ядерных объектах компании Électricité de France (EDF), государственной энергетической компании. Идея состоит в том, чтобы направить неиспользуемую ядерную энергию (до одного гигаватта избытков) прямо на майнинговые фермы. Поскольку более 70% французской электроэнергии производится на АЭС, избыточные объемы электроэнергии продаются с убытком или даже за счет Франции передаются соседним странам. Вместо того чтобы продавать лишнюю энергию в убыток, Франция будет использовать ее для более выгодного дела – майнинга Биткоина и сохранения прибыли. Законопроект, поданный в Национальное собрание Франции 11 июля 2025 года, предусматривает пятилетнюю пилотную программу, которая позволит энергетическим компаниям создавать майнинговые предприятия непосредственно на АЭС. По внутренним оценкам, это может приносить от 100 до 150 миллионов долларов дохода в год. Политический поворот: от скептиков к сторонникам криптовалют Поддержка майнинга Биткоина со стороны Rassemblement National обозначает резкий поворот в отношении партии к криптовалюте. В 2016 году Марин Ле Пен была категорически против криптовалют, считая, что они лишат граждан контроля над финансами и увеличат власть глобальных банков, выступая за полный запрет их использования во Франции. Однако к 2022 году Ле Пен смягчила свою позицию, начав поддерживать регулируемое использование криптовалют в финансовой сфере. А к 2025 году она открыто выступает за майнинг Биткоина как часть национальной стратегии, что отражает значительные изменения как внутри её партии, так и в общественном политическом дискурсе по теме крипто. После неудачи подобного предложения в июне 2025 года депутат Лопес-Лигуори переработал законопроект, сделав акцент на национальную инфраструктуру и экономическое восстановление, утверждая, что план поможет сделать Францию более экономически независимой и решить давнюю проблему с избыточной энергией. В случае принятия Франция станет первой страной в Европе, официально связавшей майнинг Биткоина, поддерживаемый государством, с ядерной энергией, задавая пример другим странам, стремящимся заработать на избыточной возобновляемой или ядерной энергии. Быки стремятся превратить уровень $114 000 в поддержку. Источник: BTCUSD on TradingView.com Токен Maxi Doge (MAXI) собирает $400 тыс. на предпродаже, поскольку трейдеры проявляют интерес Maxi Doge (MAXI) – это новый смелый мем-коин, построенный вокруг культуры “только вверх”, которая определяет крипто-бычьи рынки. Токен дает сообществу шанс “выйти из душной комнаты”, уйти от ограничений и получить доступ к потенциальным сделкам x1000 через Maxi Fund. 25% общей эмиссии направлены на поиск самых взрывных токенов цикла, без стоп-лоссов, без страха и с одним правилом: если цена падает – удваивай ставку! Такие инвестиции с высоким риском и высокой уверенностью для тех, кто хочет либо поучить максимальную прибыль, либо уйти с рынка с пустыми руками. Maxi Doge создан для настоящих криптоэкстремалов! Предпродажа еще актуальна: неавно бло собрано целых $400 000. Чтобы купить токен $MAXI прямо сейчас, достаточно зайти на официальный сайт Maxi Doge и подключить свой криптокошелек (например, Best Wallet). Вы можете обменять USDT или ETH на токен, либо инвестировать в проект с помощью банковской карты.

Omni Network (OMNI) continues to ride a powerful bullish wave one week after its debut on South Korea’s top exchange, Upbit. As of now, the token trades at approximately $5, marking a 276% surge over the past 30 days, with the listing acting as a major catalyst in drawing global investor attention. Launched to tackle fragmentation in Ethereum’s growing rollup ecosystem, Omni Network is fast becoming a favorite among both retail and institutional investors. The network’s promise of seamless interoperability between Ethereum rollups, powered by OMNI as a universal gas token, has boosted its bullish momentum. Why OMNI Is Outperforming the Market OMNI’s remarkable ascent began with its July 29 listing on Upbit. Within hours, the token surged from $2.50 to over $7.80, before stabilizing around $5. High trading volumes exceeding $580 million supported the magnitude of investor demand. Technical indicators remain bullish. The MACD line continues to trend above the signal line, while RSI levels, though overbought, suggest sustained momentum. Analysts view $4.36 as a crucial support level, with $5.98 and $6.94 serving as key resistance points. A breakout above these could pave the way to $10 and beyond in the coming months. Beyond speculative interest, the token’s utility adds long-term value. Its dual staking model, which includes both the token and restaked ETH, combined with its universal gas marketplace, makes it a foundational infrastructure layer in Ethereum’s modular future. Outlook: Can This Crypto Keep the Momentum Going? Omni Network’s design aligns well with the Ethereum roadmap, and its market performance reflects strong confidence in its value proposition. With just over 10 million OMNI tokens currently in circulation, and most allocations under long-term vesting, supply remains constrained, adding to upward price pressure. If adoption among Ethereum rollups continues and trading volumes hold, the token could hit $10–$30 within the next 12–24 months, according to mid-to-long-term forecasts. For now, the Omni Network story is one of strong fundamentals, positive technicals, and a market narrative centered on blockchain support, place OMNI as one of 2025’s most promising Layer 1 tokens. Cover image from ChatGPT, OMNIUSD chart from Tradingview

Minera Alamos (TSXV: MAI) has agreed to buy the Pan gold mine in Nevada from Equinox Gold (TSX: EQX) (NYSE-A: EQX), a move that it says would provide quick and strong cash flow to support the company’s existing development-stage projects. The Pan gold mine — located along the Battle Mountain–Eureka gold trend, is an open-pit operation centred around a Carlin-style deposit that Equinox acquired through its recent acquisition of its Canadian peer Calibre Mining. The mine entered production in 2017 and now produces gold from two pits using a conventional crush and heap-leach process. Last year, Calibre sold 35,228 oz. of gold produced from the mine at a cash cost of $1,473 per ounce, and had set a guidance targeting 30,000–40,000 oz. at an all-in sustaining cost of $1,600–$1,700 per ounce for 2025. The entire Pan gold complex currently hosts 288,000 oz. of measured and indicated resources, including 247,000 oz. in reserves, according to Calibre’s latest estimates. Minera Alamos CEO Darren Koningen said the acquisition of Pan would unlock “significant value” in its late-stage project development pipeline and allow the company to leverage internal cash flow to significantly grow its production profile over the next few years. “The cash generated will provide our exploration team with the resources they require to demonstrate the true size potential of all the existing projects including Cerro De Oro, Copperstone and the newly acquired Pan complex,” he said in a press release Thursday. Shares of Minera Alamos plunged nearly 20% by midday on the announcement, sending its market capitalization to C$220 million ($160 million). Transaction details In addition to Pan, the company will also be acquiring the Gold Rock and Illipah projects from Equinox. The former is a proposed open-pit, heap-leach gold development project located 8 km from the Pan mining operations. A 2021 economic assessment for the project outlined a 6.5-year mine life with average annual production of approximately 56,000 oz. According to Minera Alamos, the Pan and Gold Rock deposits have a combined consensus net asset value of $279 million, based on published analyst reports. To acquire the assets, the company will pay Equinox $90 million in cash and $25 million in equity, for a total consideration of $115 million. To raise funds, Minera Alamos has arranged a bought deal financing for gross proceeds of at least C$110 million ($80 million) to cover the cash portion of the deal. In connection with the acquisition, the gold miner has also appointed Jason Kosec, a mining veteran with 15 years of experience, as its chairman to lead its growth initiatives. Kosec is also expected to participate in the financing. Growing Portfolio The transaction, says Minera Alamos, would create a diversified, Americas-focused precious metals producer with immediate production and cash flow and a suite of low-capital, quick-build gold projects to drive production growth. The Pan mine, with 40,000 of expected gold production this year, is expected to generate strong cash flow given the current record gold price environment, it adds. When fully developed, the company’s asset base will hold the potential to produce, in aggregate, over 175,000 oz. gold annually based on the current development plans for Copperstone, Cerro de Oro and Gold Roc. Copperstone is a fully permitted project located in Arizona. A preliminary economic assessment this year outlined an approximate six-year underground mine life with annual production of 40,000-50,000 oz. gold. The study estimated an initial capex of $36 million, an after-tax net present value (at 5% discount) of $227 million and an internal rate of return of 171%. Cerro de Oro is a heap-leach project located in Mexico’s Zacatecas state, with permits pending. A 2023 PEA demonstrated an 8.2-year open-pit mine life, producing approximately 60,000 oz. of gold per year with initial capex of $28 million, returning an after-tax NPV of $151 million and IRR of 111%.

The New Zealand dollar showed some strong gains earlier but couldn't consolidate. After rising as much as 0.50%, NZD/USD has retracted and is trading at 0.5939 in the North American session, up 0.17% on the day. New Zealand inflation expectations ticks lower in Q3 New Zealand's inflation expectations for the next two years ticked lower in the third quarter, falling to 2.28% from 2.29% in Q2. As well, one-year inflation expecations dipped to 2.37% from 2.41%. These are not large decreases by any stretch, but the updated figures indicate that businesses expect inflation to ease slightly. The readings are within the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's inflation target band of 1%-3%. RBNZ likely to cut later in August Actual inflation rose by 2.7% in the second quarter, up from 2.5% in Q1. Again, this level is within the central bank's target band, where it has remained for a fourth consecutive quarter. Inflation may be a bit high for the Reserve Bank's liking, but it has made clear that it plans to continue lowering rates. The RBNZ held the benchmark rate at 3.25% last month but this was a "dovish hold" as the central bank said it expected to loosen policy if medium-term inflation continued to ease as expected. The July hold was the first time the Reserve Bank did not cut rates since the easing cycle started in August 2024 - the central bank had lowered rates six straight times, chopping off 225 basis points. The RBNZ statement said that the economic outlook was "highly uncertain", a pointing to sticky inflation and the impact of tariffs. Still, the markets have priced in a rate cut on ugust 20, on the basis that the economy is weak and inflation is contained within the target band. NZD/USD Technical NZD/USD tested resistance at 0.5950. Next, there is resistance at 0.59710.5921 and 0.5900 are providing support NZDUSD 1-Day Chart, Aug. 7, 2025 Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Bitcoin is entering a critical phase after losing the crucial $115,000 support level, with selling pressure mounting across key timeframes. The bullish momentum that previously fueled upside moves has faded, and price action now signals growing market weakness. As investor sentiment shifts from cautious optimism to concern, fears of a deeper correction below $110,000 are gaining traction among analysts. According to CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler, Bitcoin has established a short-term resistance level at $112,000—a constructive sign that the market is attempting to stabilize. However, Adler warns that the $112K–$105K zone remains structurally fragile, acting as a buffer that separates current price levels from more aggressive downside risk. If sellers push BTC below $105K, it could trigger a cascade of long liquidations and shake out short-term holders. With macroeconomic uncertainty and declining ETF flows weighing on sentiment, Bitcoin’s path forward depends on how it reacts within this range. A recovery above $112K would signal resilience, while a breakdown could open the door to a broader market correction. Short-Term Holder Risk Grows As Bitcoin Fails To Reclaim Momentum According to Adler, the current structure of the Bitcoin market shows growing vulnerability, particularly among short-term holders (STHs). Adler points out that the 1-week to 1-month STH Realized Price sits at $117,000, meaning this entire cohort is now underwater. These investors, who tend to react emotionally to short-term volatility, may be the first to panic-sell if any negative catalysts emerge—potentially triggering a cascade of sell-offs across the broader market. Adler further highlights the $105,000 level as a critical support zone, based on the aggregated STH Realized Price. If Bitcoin drops into this range, the pressure to hold will intensify, but it may also act as a strong technical and psychological level that could slow or even reverse the downtrend. “The market remains weak,” Adler reaffirmed, maintaining his bearish stance from the day prior. He emphasized that retail investors are failing to push the price higher, and the lack of sustained demand adds to the growing structural weakness in the market. Compounding the stress is recent weak US jobs data, which has sparked fresh speculation about potential interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. While this could be bullish for risk assets in the long run, the current uncertainty is adding pressure to already fragile market sentiment. Bitcoin Attempts Recovery Amid Resistance Cluster The 4-hour chart for Bitcoin (BTC) reveals a key battle playing out below the $116K resistance zone. After briefly dipping below $113K earlier this week, BTC has rebounded and is now trading around $115,478, approaching the 100 and 200 moving averages—currently acting as overhead resistance at $116,596 and $115,799, respectively. The price is also attempting to break back above the horizontal support-turned-resistance at $115,724, a level that held during July’s consolidation range. This cluster of resistance—formed by the SMAs and horizontal level—poses a significant short-term hurdle. A clean breakout above this zone with strong volume could signal renewed bullish momentum and open the path toward retesting the $122K range high. However, volume remains relatively low compared to the July breakout, and the failed attempts to reclaim higher levels suggest buyers are cautious. Unless BTC can reclaim and consolidate above $116K, the rejection risk remains high, potentially pushing the price back into the lower $112K–$113K support band. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Centerra Gold (TSX: CG)(NYSE: CGAU) said it’s moving ahead with development and construction of its Goldfield project in Nevada after rising gold prices boosted estimated returns. Using a long-term gold price of $2,500 per oz. and a discount rate of 5%, Goldfield now has an after-tax net present value of $245 million (C$338 million) and an internal rate of return of 30%, Centerra said late Wednesday. Since gold’s 30% surge this year “has enhanced project returns,” detailed engineering and early procurement activities for construction will begin immediately, the company added. Toronto-based Centerra is counting on Goldfield – which it predicts will become a “strategic” asset once production starts by the end of 2028 – to boost total output and offset natural declines at Turkey’s Öksüt gold mine. Execution risks associated with the mine’s construction are low due to the presence of a conventional open pit, Centerra says. The move to proceed with Goldfield, which reverses a decision last year by the company, “further leverages Centerra’s deep project pipeline,” National Bank Financial mining analyst Don DeMarco said in a note. Idaho, BC Other Centerra projects include Idaho’s Thompson Creek molybdenum mine, which is targeting first production in 2027, and British Columbia’s Kemess gold-copper mine, where a preliminary economic assessment is in the works. Initial capital costs are pegged at about $252 million, including about $40 million in pre-production stripping and other costs, while the all-in sustaining cost is projected to be about $1,392 per ounce. Centerra expects to fund the mine’s construction with existing liquidity, Tomory said. Centerra envisions a seven-year mine life for Goldfield, with average annual gold production of around 100,000 oz. in peak production years. It acquired the project in 2022. Hedging To lock in the benefits of elevated gold prices, Centerra has signed hedging agreements covering half of the mine’s production in 2029 and 2030. Terms include a gold price floor of $3,200 per oz. and an average gold price cap of $4,435 per oz. in 2029 and $4,705 per oz. in 2030, at no cost to the company, Centerra said. “Goldfield is well positioned to deliver strong returns,” CEO Paul Tomory said in a statement. “Over the last several months, Centerra has undertaken additional technical work and project optimizations that have significantly enhanced Goldfield’s value proposition and have de-risked the project. Favourable gold prices combined with these recent developments have improved the project’s economics, enabling us to move forward with execution.” There are four deposits at the site: Goldfield Main, Gemfield, Jupiter and McMahon Ridge. Centerra’s most recent resource, dated June 30, shows proven reserves of 9.94 million tonnes grading 1.04 grams gold per tonne for contained metal of 334,000 oz. and 23.4 million tonnes of probable reserves grading 0.49 gram gold for contained metal of 372,000 ounces. Permits As it prepares for the start of construction, Centerra is continuing to advance permitting activities for Goldfield. Existing permits for the Gemfield deposit will require minor amendments, while permit applications for Goldfield and McMahon Ridge will be submitted later. Centerra’s announcement came as the company reported quarterly results. Second-quarter net income jumped 82% to $68.6 million as revenue rose 2% to $288.3 million. Shares of Centerra fell 1.4% to C$10.14 Thursday afternoon in Toronto. That gave the company a market value of about C$2.1 billion.

Markets got surprised by this morning's Bank of England rate decision, despite them following market indications of a 25 bps rate-cut. For those who haven't seen the headlines, the BoE took their Main policy rate, the Bank Rate, from 4.25% to 4%. Despite cuts being typically more bearish on currencies, it is always important to watch how the votes and the process towards the rate decision took place. Particularly when the decision is well priced-in, like the 96% pre-cut price in for this BoE event, Participants then turn to communications from the Central Bank to see how future decisions might take place. The Bank of England had to take a rare second vote to achieve the 25 bps outcome, as the initial decision did not reach a consensus (5 votes for a cut, 4 votes to maintain the rate). With BoE's Governor Bailey mentioning still-too-high inflation and growth risks, the communication has been considered Hawkish by participants, leading to a rebound in the Pound. Let's now look at GBP/USD multi-timeframe technicals to spot where the ongoing rise could be heading. Despite it being a pre-rate decision post, I would advise to look at our EUR/GBP analysis to see on what factors move the European pair. Read More: The US Dollar tries to find stable groundA look to the current GBP performance vs Majors GBP performance vs major currencies, August 7, 2025 – Source: TradingView GBPUSD multi-timeframe Technical AnalysisGBPUSD Daily Chart GBPUSD Daily Chart, August 7, 2025 – Source: TradingView The past trading weeks have been volatile for the major pair to say the least. Cable had marked a top close to the 1.38 handle and has free-fallen since before marking its most recent lows at 1.31415. Despite this morning's rise after the BoE rate decision, the currency pair hasn't broken out of its current downwards channel. One setup to keep your eyes on is the formation of a Daily Head and Shoulders pattern that, if materializes, could lead to a fall back towards the 200-Day MA, currently at 1.2950. A weekly close above 1.35 would invalidate this pattern but in the meantime, it is key to keep that formation in check. Of course, a lot can happen before this so it's essential investigate future data releases. GBPUSD 4H Chart GBPUSD 4H Chart, August 7, 2025 – Source: TradingView Current trading levels are very important to the future outlooks for the pair. Despite showing a breakout of the ongoing downwards channel, buyers will want to make a clear push and close above the daily 1.34370 highs. Levels to watch for the pair: Daily Resistance Levels 1.35 4H MA 200 and psychological levelMain Resistance 2 1.36Resistance 3 1.37 ZoneKey Pivot Zone: 1.34 doji, daily highs 1.34370 and doji lows Daily Support Levels Support 1 1.3260-1.33Support 2 1.3170 - 1.31850 – Most recent lows 1.3140S3 at 1.30 Zone (+/- 300 pips)GBPUSD 30m Chart GBPUSD 30m Chart, August 7, 2025 – Source: TradingView We take a closer look to see the detailed levels of the key 1.34 Zone: Some profit-taking is happening as the pair is moving to overbought on this timeframe with Markets showing an indecision doji within the key 1.34 Pivot Zone. Any break above would point towards the 4H MA 200 right at the 200-period 4H MA, On the other hand, a rejection lower would point to a retest of the upper bound of the channel in confluence with the 1.33 level. Safe Trades! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

OceanaGold (TSX: OGC) set a new all-time high on Thursday after the company turned in strong quarterly results that were marked by record revenue and profit. During the second quarter of 2025, the Vancouver-headquartered gold miner saw revenue jump to a record $432 million, compared with $359.9 million the previous quarter and $251.2 million the same period last year. Net profit also hit a record $117.6 million, up from $101.2 million in Q1 and just $34 million a year ago, as did adjusted earnings per share ($0.51), which beat analyst estimates. BMO Capital Markets had forecasted an adjusted EPS of $0.41. Shares of OceanaGold soared by double digits on the Q2 2025 results, including a record high of C$22.69 during the morning trading. As of 11:15 a.m. ET, it traded at C$22.05, with a market capitalization of just over C$5 billion ($3.6 billion). BMO gave the stock an “Outperform” rating with a price target of C$28 a share. Higher gold prices, output Driving these results were an increase in realized gold prices, averaging $3,293/oz. during the three-month period, the highest ever. Rising quarterly gold production of 119,500 oz., which represents a slight increase over Q1 and a 21% jump from 2024, also helped to bump the company’s financials. The gold output surpassed BMO’s initial estimate of 108,000 oz. The Haile operation in South Carolina continues to lead the way with nearly a third of OceanGold’s quarterly production, though its output fell slightly from the previous quarter. Overall, all four of its producing mines had higher gold production than in the same quarter a year ago. The Didipio mine in the Philippines also produced more copper than the comparable quarters. All-in sustaining cost came to $2,027/oz. in the second quarter, a small improvement over last year. Cash flow generated during the quarter was $120 million, taking the company’s total cash balance 31% higher to $299 million, with no debt outstanding. Guidance on track Following the results, OceanaGold says it is on track to deliver its full-year guidance for production, cost and capital — set at 450,000-520,000 oz., $1,900-$2,050/oz. and $120-$130 million respectively. Gerard Bond, CEO of OceanaGold, said the company is set up for a strong fourth quarter and beyond as it expands Haile and Macraes (New Zealand), two of its biggest sites. In addition, permitting of the Waihi North project, which includes the high-grade Wharekirauponga underground deposit, is progressing, with approval expected by year-end, he added.

Copper prices edged higher on Thursday, driven by strong Chinese trade data that signaled robust industrial demand, while supply risks from Chile began to cast a shadow over the market outlook. China reported an unexpected surge in both imports and exports in July. Total exports jumped 7.2% from a year earlier, outpacing economists’ projections of 5.6%, as manufacturers expanded into alternative markets despite ongoing US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. This export-led momentum is sustaining demand for industrial metals like copper, which are essential components in cars, appliances, electronics, and construction. Chinese manufacturers, facing subdued domestic demand, have increasingly relied on international buyers to maintain output. Copper imports were also stronger-than-expected, Zhou Xiao’ou, an analyst with Zijin Tianfeng Futures Co, told Bloomberg. Purchases of the metal and products reached 480,000 tons in June, the highest level this year. Russian shipments and cargoes from Chinese-owned mines in Africa may have replaced those rerouted to the US to beat the Trump administration’s tariff deadline, she said. The most actively traded COMEX copper futures rose by 0.8% to $4.4115/lb. ($9,7053 per tonne) as of 10:40 a.m. ET. On the LME, copper settled 0.4% higher at $9,676 per tonne as of 5:51 p.m. London time. Codelco shutdown adds supply risk On the supply side, the market is still reacting to a major operational setback in Chile. Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, halted operations at its El Teniente mine after a deadly tunnel collapse on July 31 killed six workers and injured nine. Underground mining activities were suspended, and processing plants were placed on care and maintenance after stockpiled ore ran out. The shutdowns are expected to reduce output of the metal used in wiring, electronics and construction by about 30,000 metric tons a month, a quarter of Codelco’s production. With 5,000 workers reassigned to inspect equipment, Codelco is now seeking regulatory approval to partially restart unaffected areas of the mine. The company has responded to multiple information requests from Chile’s mines regulator Sernageomin and the Labor Directorate. “The situation is very delicate and an investigation is underway,” Michael Cuoco, head of metals at StoneX Financial Inc, told Bloomberg. “As long as it’s ongoing, I find it extremely unlikely that the mine will be able to reopen.” (With files from Bloomberg)

A growing number of workers are now getting paid in crypto. In 2023, just 3% of those surveyed said part of their salary arrived as digital tokens. By 2024, that share jumped to 9.6%. This shift comes as blockchain firms and DAOs explore new ways to handle cross-border pay. Reports have disclosed that purely fiat payments fell from 95% to 85% over the same period. Rise In Crypto Payroll According to Pantera Capital’s 2024 Blockchain Compensation Survey, USDC leads the pack. It now makes up over 60% of all crypto wages. USDT trails with 28%. Smaller slices go to Solana at 1.9% and Ethereum at 1.3%. These numbers point to stablecoins becoming a regular tool for payroll. That’s a big change from just a year ago. Many companies are drawn by faster settlement times and lower fees. And workers in regions with shaky banking systems see real benefit. Reports have disclosed that Asia-based teams and contractors are among the biggest drivers of this trend. They often rely on stablecoins to avoid high transfer costs or strict local rules. A handful of firms now let staff split pay between cash and crypto. This hybrid model gives people the freedom to hold tokens or spend fiat. It also helps those who want to dollar-cost average into crypto markets. Pantera’s data shows these arrangements are on the rise, though full-crypto pay remains rare. Stablecoin Salaries Soar Circle’s decision to publish monthly reserve reports has strengthened trust in USDC. The company even secured access to US Treasuries for its backing. That transparency helps explain why more payroll departments pick USDC over other coins. Tax teams also get clearer data when they see monthly reserve disclosures. Behind the scenes, better payroll platforms and accounting tools have made on-chain payments simpler. Real-time rails now link digital wallets to corporate treasuries. And more firms are building internal processes to track taxable events. Based on reports from industry insiders, this is only the beginning. As more crypto-native companies formalize their operations, they’ll need reliable ways to pay people. And wider acceptance by regulators could give traditional firms the confidence to join in. Featured image from Young Platform, chart from TradingView

XRP has come under selling pressure following its recent all-time highs near the end of July. After briefly pushing above the $3.10 mark, bullish momentum faded, triggering volatility across the board. While XRP remains within its long-term bullish trend, buyers are losing control of short-term price action. The failure to maintain levels above $3.10 has led to growing concerns about a deeper correction, especially as broader market sentiment turns cautious. New data from CryptoQuant adds to the bearish outlook. Whale flows have sharply flipped into negative territory, indicating renewed distribution by large holders. This shift resembles the pattern seen earlier this year, when sustained outflows from whales preceded a multi-week correction. Unless this trend reverses with consistent accumulation from major players, XRP may remain structurally weak in the near term. With the entire crypto market losing momentum, the coming days will be critical for XRP. Investors are watching closely to see whether long-term support holds or if distribution pressure escalates. The behavior of whales, combined with rising volatility and short-term bearish sentiment, suggests caution is warranted as XRP’s price action enters a decisive phase. Whale Outflows Signal Caution for XRP As Market Faces Structural Weakness According to CryptoQuant analyst The Enigma Trader, XRP’s on-chain metrics are flashing warning signs. The 90-day moving average (90DMA) of whale flow has sharply turned negative, signaling renewed distribution from large wallets. This pattern mirrors activity observed in January–February 2025, when XRP hit a local top before experiencing a sustained correction. During that period, consistent outflows from whale wallets coincided with growing selling pressure, leading to a sharp downturn in price. While the current drawdown is milder and shorter in duration, the directional similarity is notable. The shift in whale flow suggests that large holders are reducing exposure, likely anticipating increased volatility or weaker demand in the near term. For XRP to regain bullish momentum, The Enigma Trader points out that the market needs to see a return of consistent positive whale flows, exceeding +5 million XRP per day. So far, there’s no clear sign of such activity. Without renewed accumulation from institutional players or high-net-worth investors, the market may remain structurally weak. Whale buying has historically been a key signal for trend reversals and sustained price rallies. Until that resumes, XRP could continue to struggle with short-term volatility and selling pressure. Price Holds Support After Post-ATH Pullback XRP is currently trading around $2.98 after pulling back from its all-time high above the $3.60 level set in late July. As shown on the daily chart, the price recently bounced near the 50-day simple moving average (SMA), which sits at $2.71, suggesting this moving average is acting as a dynamic support level. The overall trend remains bullish, with XRP still well above the 100-day ($2.49) and 200-day ($2.45) SMAs. Despite the correction, XRP’s structure is holding up as long as the price stays above the $2.70–$2.80 zone. A decisive breakdown below this range could expose XRP to further downside, potentially revisiting the 100-day SMA for support. On the upside, bulls face immediate resistance around $3.10, a level the market has tested multiple times since the pullback. Volume has decreased during the recent decline, suggesting that sellers are losing momentum. However, without a surge in buying pressure, the rebound may stall below key resistance levels. Market participants are watching closely to see if bulls can reclaim $3.10 and build a base for a new upward leg, or if the lack of accumulation — especially from whales — signals more downside ahead. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

Bitcoin’s volatility just hit its lowest point since September 2023. This event could be a signal that a major shift in Bitcoin and crypto market conditions is unfolding. According to the BVIV index by Volmex, Bitcoin’s 30-day implied volatility fell to a low of 36.11%. These levels haven’t been seen since September 30, 2023, back when BTC was trading below $30,000. And then, it was just days away from aggressively breaking out to the upside. Fast forward to today: Bitcoin is holding strong well above $114K, and yet, volatility has all but collapsed. This divergence is a big deal: it suggests that $BTC is starting to behave more like a TradFi asset, where bull runs are often accompanied by periods of low-volatility lulls. For savvy investors, this creates a rare window of opportunity. When the market is calm and slowly grinding up, it often sets the stage for huge upside. This is especially true for altcoins like Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), which are built to ride Bitcoin’s momentum with extra utility and speed. What’s Driving This Market Shift? Bitcoin is currently consolidating between $110,000 and $120,000; but the real story is under the hood. The 30-day implied volatility (IV), tracked by the BVIV index, dropped to 36.11% today – a level unseen since 2023. Historically, Bitcoin’s volatility would rise during price surges, reflecting high levels of fear, excitement, and speculation. However, this cycle appears to be different. Despite $BTC gaining over 50% since its lows in April, volatility has been steadily trending down. In fact, when compared to Gold’s volatility, Bitcoin’s volatility is at a historical low, currently less than twice that of Gold’s. So what’s changed? Analysts point to the growing use of institutional-style structured products, such as options and ETFs, that suppress BTC’s volatility. As more institutions and other large players enter the space, Bitcoin is increasingly mirroring TradFi markets like the S&P 500 or Gold, where slow, upward trends tend to dampen volatility rather than ignite it. Why Low Volatility Is Actually Bullish In traditional finance, falling volatility during bullish periods in the market is a sign of growing confidence, not weakness. It suggests that investors truly believe in the trend, and aren’t aggressively taking profits or scrambling for hedges. Bitcoin’s current implied volatility downtrend reflects that exact dynamic. As fear subsides, institutions are more likely to step in, looking for steady, scalable exposure. That’s already playing out through rising ETF inflows and increased interest in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). More importantly, this creates the ideal environment for infrastructure-focused plays – especially those that scale Bitcoin. That’s where Bitcoin Hyper comes in: a lightning-fast Bitcoin Layer 2 designed to handle the next big wave of on-chain activity. As capital rotates into $BTC and its adjacent ecosystems, low volatility sets the stage for long-term narratives, not just short-term pumps. The calmer the market appears on the face of it, the more serious money gets involved. And scalable, utility-driven projects like Bitcoin Hyper are perfectly placed to benefit. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER): A Bull Market Scalability Play With Bitcoin finding its footing around $115K and volatility at 2-year lows, the stage is set for a new wave of infrastructure-focused projects, and those that solve Bitcoin’s biggest flaw – its scalability – are likely to thrive the most. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is a Layer 2 rollup built on the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), anchored directly to Bitcoin. This design gives it the speed, programmability, and flexibility of Solana, while still relying on Bitcoin’s battle-tested security. In short, it makes Bitcoin scalable, programmable, and DeFi-ready. With all the institutional capital flowing into $BTC via ETPs and RWA protocols, projects like Bitcoin Hyper are the obvious next step for Bitcoin: a fast, low-cost environment for dApps, staking, and yield generation built around BTC. The project has already raised over $7.4M in its presale, and is still available in one of its final early-stage price tiers, at $0.01255 per token. This makes it a rare entry point for investors eyeing the next breakout Bitcoin infrastructure narrative. If $BTC is the base layer for institutional crypto, Hyper is shaping up to be the engine for its next wave of innovation. Check out the Bitcoin Hyper presale today! The Calm Before the Next Crypto Surge Bitcoin’s low volatility might look like a lull, but it’s often the calm before the storm. As the market matures and BTC starts behaving more like TradFi assets, the smart money is already rotating into infrastructure projects that support long-term scalability. Bitcoin Hyper is one of the most compelling plays of this kind. It combines the security of Bitcoin with the speed and flexibility of the Solana VM. If you’re waiting for a signal to act, it’s already here; don’t wait for volatility to spike. The $HYPER presale could be your early entry into the next big wave. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile and carry significant risk. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions.

Since last Friday's Non-Farm Payrolls number, the Greenback has been getting obliterated, retreating from the 100.00 landmark in the DXY to touching high 97.00 levels. Markets are quickly moving towards a heavy pricing of FED cuts which is hurting the Dollar and supporting strongly Equities in their ongoing rebound. It will be essential to see how US indices open today but the trading has been green for other global indices, particularly the DAX up 1.70% on the session, and the Nasdaq (CFD and Futures) is about 200 points from its all-time highs. In the meantime, the US Dollar follows through with another beginning of NA session where it lags other majors and even bringing back USDCAD back into its past months' range, despite an also underperforming Loonie (which you can check out right here) Read More: NFP miss sends the USD tumbling — North American Mid-Week Market Update To continue yesterday's Mid-Week analysis, we'll review the Dollar Index in detail and a few pairs. Will the USD downfall continue? Dollar Index Multi-Timeframe AnalysisDollar Index Daily Chart US Dollar Index Daily Chart, August 7, 2025 – Source: TradingView The outlook for the US Dollar is neither bullish or bearish looking at the daily chart. The swift End-July rebound could have brought the greenback towards a more tenace Bull outlook but the strong NFP retracement corrected that thesis. This is another proof of how stong psychological levels (100.00 Level resistance) can be – despite them overshooting slightly on some occasions – and how influential data like Non-Farm Payrolls can be. The Daily RSI flattening at the middle line indicates higher probability of rangebound action for Major FX pairs as Markets await for more key data. The Dollar is trading right at its 50-Day MA so watch where Markets take the index from here. Dollar Index 4H Chart US Dollar Index 4H Chart, August 7, 2025 – Source: TradingView Looking closer, we see that the overnight selloff in the Dollar has found support at just below the 98.00 handle, just below its support zone (overnight lows: 97.45). The swift retreat downwards found supporting buyers at the 4H MA 200 which will be a key mark to follow for upcoming trading. After this morning's Bank of England Cut, markets may be realizing that the US Main rates are still high (currently 4.50%) which could lead to some consolidation in the Index int he waiting of further data. Levels to watch for the Index: Support Levels: 98.00 Pivot turned Support4H MA 200 97.60Last Main low Pivot 97.15Resistance Levels: 98.50 Intermediate Pivot ZoneResistance turned Pivot 99.20 to 99.40100.00 to 101.00 Main ResistanceDollar Index intraday – 30m Chart US Dollar Index 30m Chart, August 7, 2025 – Source: TradingView For immediate Bull/Bear strength analysis, watch the overnight lows (97.95) and the current swing highs (98.30) – If markets close above on strong candles, expect continuation. If the DXY gets choppy from here, look at individual pairs which may offer decent rangebound setups. Safe Trades! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Marinade Finance, the non-custodial staking protocol on Solana, is among the top performers in the past 24 hours. Although MNDE (No data)E crypto prices have cooled off, the uptrend remains. According to market data, MNDE crypto spiked 33% on August 6. At press time, prices are down, but the buyers are squarely in charge. MNDE Crypto Rallying From the daily chart, the August 5 bullish engulfing bar closed above local liquidation levels, reversing losses of late July 2025. If buyers push on today, rejecting lower lows and unwinding losses of earlier today, a break above $0.116 will be bullish for MNDE. MNDEPriceMNDE24h7d30d1yAll time In that event, there is a high probability that the token will fly to $0.15 and back to Q2 2025 highs. At that pace, MNDE will easily outperform some of the top Solana meme coins. However, the pace of this growth will depend on how fast Bitcoin, Solana, and other best cryptos to buy perform. If Solana breaks $200, its ecosystem tokens, including MNDE, will likely rise with the tide. On the flip side, if prices dump, MNDE bulls may find it hard to sustain the August 6 momentum. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 What is Marinade Finance? Marinade Finance is a non-custodial staking protocol on Solana. Like alternatives, including Jito Protocol, the platform allows users to trustlessly stake SOL and earn rewards without sacrificing liquidity or control. Stakers of SOL receive mSOL, the liquidity-staked token. Liquidity-staked tokens from Marinade Finance can be moved to other DeFi protocols on Solana or other supported platforms to earn yield or act as collateral. On the other hand, users can natively stake on Solana via Marinade Finance without smart contract intervention. Behind the protocol is a DAO where MNDE token holders can vote and pass important governance decisions, including treasury management and validator selection. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 What’s Driving MNDE Crypto Demand? Confidence in MNDE follows the recent SEC guidance on liquid staking, issued on August 5. The regulator said liquid staking, under certain conditions, doesn’t constitute offering unregistered securities. The guidance was a massive victory for proof-of-stake networks like Solana and liquid staking providers like Marinade Finance. Of importance, the guidance, though non-binding, will remove the regulatory uncertainty that has long loomed over staking protocols. With mSOL seen as a secure, liquid yield-generating asset on Solana, institutions and retail investors will likely flock to Marinade Finance, boosting fee revenue. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 Marinade Finance also finalized MNDE buybacks and active staking rewards on August 6. If MIP-13 is approved by the community, the protocol will use 50% of its monthly revenue to buy back MNDE tokens and move them to the DAO treasury. Under MIP-13, the community is also introducing active staking rewards (ASR). They plan to distribute 25 million MNDE tokens to active voters in 2025. The amount earned by a voter will depend on their voting frequency and size. This program encourages holders to continue HODLing while simultaneously directly incentivizing holders to participate in governance. Another proposal, which is yet to be formally submitted on the governance forum, seeks to burn 10% of the total supply. If this proposal goes through, the total supply will reduce from 1 billion to 900 million. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 What is Marinade Finance? Why is MNDE Crypto On Fire? Marinade Finance is a non-custodial staking platform on Solana MNDE crypto is among the top performers SEC guidance on liquid staking is driving demand MIP-13 proposal introduces a buyback program The post What is Marinade Finance? Why is MNDE Crypto On Fire? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

The Spot Ethereum ETFs have recorded significant outflows recently, sparking a bearish sentiment for the ETH price. These outflows also come at a time when the altcoin has dropped from a six-month high of $3,900 and looks to retest the psychological $3,000 level. Ethereum ETFs See Record Outflows Putting The ETH Price At Risk SoSo Value data shows that the Ethereum ETFs recorded a net outflow of $465.06 million on August 4, their largest outflow since they launched last year. These funds also recorded a net outflow of $152.26 million on August 1, which was the first net outflow after 20 consecutive days of net inflows. These outflows from the Spot Ethereum ETFs indicate a wave of profit-taking, especially considering that the ETH price had rallied to a six-month high of $3,900 last month. Outflows from these funds are bearish for ETH as they can add selling pressure, with fund issuers selling coins to redeem shares. However, a positive is that these net outflows from the Spot Ethereum ETFs have been short-lived. Further data from SoSo Value shows that these funds recorded net inflows of $73.22 million and $35.12 million on August 5 and 6, respectively. This coincides with the rebound in the ETH price, which hit the $3,700 level in the last 24 hours. Another streak of consecutive net inflows for the Spot Ethereum ETFs could spark another uptrend for the ETH price. Moreover, the Ethereum treasury companies like BitMine, SharpLink, and the Ether Machine continue to create massive demand for ETH as they expand their treasuries. BitMine’s Ethereum holdings topped 833,000 ETH this week, making it the largest ETH treasury in the world. Will the ETH Price Crash Below $3,000? BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has predicted that the ETH price could at least retest the $3,000 level. He highlighted the Trump tariffs, which take effect today, as one of the reasons that he holds this bearish sentiment towards Ethereum. The crypto founder also indicated that there isn’t enough liquidity in the market currently to boost crypto prices. However, from a technical analysis perspective, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto has predicted that the ETH price is likely to continue its uptrend soon enough and avoid a drop to $3,000. In an X post, he highlighted a Bull Pennant pattern, which puts $5,000 in sight for ETH. The analyst remarked that this pattern is shaping up on Ethereum and that if it confirms, then the technical target stands at $5,000. At the time of writing, the Ethereum price is trading at around $3,680, up almost 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Australian researchers have upended decades of geological theory, revealing that the world’s richest hard-rock lithium deposits likely formed deeper in the Earth than previously thought. The breakthrough, led by Curtin University and the Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA), proves those deposits developed closer to the mantle, not near the surface. The discovery could redefine how and where lithium is explored globally. It comes as demand surges for the critical mineral, used in batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones and renewable energy storage systems. Professor Hugh Smithies, lead author and geologist with Curtin’s Frontier Institute for Geoscience Innovation and GSWA, said the findings offer a new framework for understanding lithium formation. The research shows lithium-rich magmas likely formed when mantle-derived melts were remelted and channelled along deep fault zones, enriching ancient crustal rocks. “This connection to deep mantle magmas and enriched crustal sources helps explain why WA’s ancient terrains, which lack the sedimentary rocks long thought necessary, host some of the world’s largest lithium deposits,” Smithies said. “It could expand exploration potential into previously overlooked regions.” Western Australia already produces around 35% of the world’s lithium, which is more than 1.5 times Chile’s output, the next-largest supplier. Most of this comes from pegmatite, a coarse-grained igneous rock common in WA’s Archean terrains, which are over 2.5 billion years old, like those in the Pilbara and Yilgarn regions. While most hard-rock lithium is sourced from similar formations, current exploration models are largely based on younger geological systems. The GSWA’s research challenges these models, showing that Archean lithium systems follow their own rules and depend on a unique set of deep-earth processes. The new findings suggests that Archean lithium systems follow distinct rules and require a unique set of geological features for the formation of these deposits. The study’s findings, published in Nature, arrive at a pivotal moment. As lithium demand continues to climb, the authors say this new understanding could reshape exploration strategies not just in Western Australia but worldwide.

I Buy the Dip, Sell the Blip — What Does It Mean? What Does It Mean to Buy the Dip or Sell the Blip in Trading? Have you ever heard the phrase “buy the dip” or “sell the blip” and wondered what it really means? While interpretations vary, the core idea is simple yet powerful: One side of the market is stronger, and that’s the side you want to trade with. Whether you’re a day trader or swing trader, this concept helps you enter with momentum after a temporary price pullback. Let’s break it down. What Does It Mean to Buy the Dip or Sell the Blip in Trading? Understanding Market Momentum and Retracements Markets move in waves, and a trend builds momentum by creating new highs in an uptrend or new lows in a downtrend. Traders often get caught chasing these moves too late, only to get stopped out during inevitable retracements. That’s where buying the dip (in an uptrend) or selling the blip (in a downtrend) comes in. Instead of entering on strength, you wait for a temporary pullback that doesn’t violate the overall trend. This allows you to enter with better risk/reward and less competition. Buy the dip: Enter long on a pullback in an uptrend. Sell the blip: Enter short on a bounce in a downtrend. Why Do Dips and Blips Happen? Trends don’t move in straight lines. Here’s why temporary reversals, otherwise known as dips and blips, are common:and necessary to continue the trend. 1. Stop Hunts & Algos In markets like forex, algos frequently push prices to run stops, both in retracements as well as above recent highs or below recent lows, especially intra-day. Once a retracement or pullback runs out of steam, algos will look to run stops above intra-day highs or lows given the opportunity/ 2. Positioning Imbalances When too many traders are long or short, the market becomes one-sided. A shakeout is needed to reduce this imbalance, flush out weak hands, and set up the next trend leg. Key Rules for Buying the Dip or Selling the Blip This isn’t about blindly entering every pullback. Here’s how to do it with a strategic edge: Identify the Dominant Trend Use moving averages, price structure, or momentum indicators to determine the direction of the prevailing trend. A simple and visual way is to use The Amazing Trader charting algo. When red liness dominate, it is an uptrend with momentum. When blue lines dominate, it is a downtrend with momentum. EURUSD 4 HOUR CHART – TREND UP – RED LINES DOMINATING EURUSD 5 MINUTE CHART – BLUE LINES DOMINATING =- RETRACEMENT Wait for a Retracement That Doesn’t Break Key Levels Look for pullbacks that stop short of support (uptrend) or resistance (downtrend) zones. Deep retracements can work on higher timeframes, but shallow dips or blips are preferred in day trading. Confirm Shakeout Activity Volume spikes, wicks, or fast reversals often signal that weak positions have been flushed, making way for a trend continuation. The Psychology Behind the Strategy A trend resumes when the market can no longer absorb buying or selling against the trend. Once weak longs or shorts are out of the way, there’s less resistance in the direction of the trend, creating the ideal opportunity for entries. Pro tip: Weak positions provide liquidity by exiting early or getting squeezed out in a retracement. Once they’re gone, fresh momentum can build with less friction as a market has less ability to absorb fresh buying or selling with the trends there are fewer positions to take profit and provide liquidity. Why Most Day Traders Use This Approach Most retail traders are day traders, and this strategy caters perfectly to short-term setups. Intra-day dips and blips are often: • Shallow but fast • Driven by stop hunts or news spikes • Followed by snapbacks in the trend direction The key is to let the market show its hand and then ride the wave when the trend regains control. Trade With the Strong Side In trading, choosing the right side of the market is more than half the battle. “Buy the dip, sell the blip” is more than just a catchy phrase, it’s a disciplined, momentum-based trading strategy rooted in price action and market psychology. Stick with the trend, avoid emotional entries, and look for retracements that set up low-risk, high-reward trades. Buying a dip or selling a blip means entering on a pullback in the direction of a strong trendafter weak hands are flushed out. It’s a smart way to trade with momentum and improve your odds of success. To learn more and master the markets Take a FREE Trial of The Amazing Trader – Click HERE The post What Does It Mean to Buy the Dip or Sell the Blip in Trading? appeared first on Forex Trading Forum.

With the increased adoption of cryptocurrency and its inherent nature of facilitating simplified, cross-border transactions, there has been a massive crypto payroll surge over the last year. According to Pantera Capital’s 2024 Blockchain Compensation Survey, published on 5 August 2025, more than three times as many people received compensation in cryptocurrency compared to the previous year. Additionally, the survey highlighted USDC standing out as the most popular digital asset for payroll purposes. Interestingly, USDC made up 63% of all salaries paid in digital assets, way ahead of USDT’s 38.6% share. Other tokens like Solana and Ethereum trailed behind, representing just 1.9% and 1.3% respectively. The survey articulated that in 2023, only 3% of its participants received a portion of their salary in crypto. By 2024, that percentage had more than tripled to 9.6%. Blockchain-native companies and DAOs (Decentralised Autonomous Organisations) particularly pushed this phenomenon by increasingly opting to pay their employees or contributors in stablecoins and tokens. Meanwhile, the percentage of workers being paid entirely in fiat currency fell from 97% to 89.1%. This shift signals a growing openness among organisations to embed digital assets into routine payroll practices, especially for roles that are cross-border in nature or operate within decentralised frameworks. The survey takes into account blockchain engineers, product managers, legal experts and operations staff across the sector and highlights the notion of stablecoins moving beyond their traditional roles in trading and DeFi, and emerging as practical instruments for payroll and cross-border payments, especially in blockchain-native organisations. Explore: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in August 2025 Factors Driving USDC’s Role In Crypto Payroll Surge For teams that are globally distributed, the survey finds that crypto-based compensation makes a lot of sense when they compare its advantages to traditional systems Near-instant settlements, reduced transaction costs and seamless access to dollar-dominated value in regions that face banking hurdles or currency volatility are all great strengths of a crypto-based remuneration system. Moreover, Circle’s commitment to financial integrity and its institutional-grade stability, demonstrated by its move to publish detailed reserve breakdowns and its secure backing through US treasuries, has boosted confidence among its user base. Explore: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Hybrid Payroll Arrangements Are Gaining Traction Although crypto is growing in stature, fully crypto-based salary payment is still in its infancy. What workers are going for is more of a hybrid arrangement where companies are allowing their employees to receive a part of their salary in fiat and the rest in digital. This flexibility allows employees to dollar-cost average into crypto markets and spend seamlessly via a Web3 wallet. While Pantera Capital’s report did not disclose any regional trend, Asia-based teams and contractors likely fuel the uptick in crypto-denominated salaries by favouring stablecoins for low-cost, cross-border transactions. This shift coincides with the maturing of crypto-native businesses, which are now formalising operations. Improvements made in treasury management tools, real-time payroll infrastructure and accounting platforms are playing a key role in bringing down the logistical barriers to paying in crypto. Explore: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Key Takeaways Crypto-based payrolls have tripled in the last year[, currently standing at 9.6%, up from 2023’s 3%/key_takeaway] Globally distributed employers paid 63% of all digital salaries in USDC The percentage of employees who received only fiat currency dropped from 97% to 89.1%./key_takeaway] The post USDC Drives 3x Surge in Crypto Payrolls Over Past Year appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

James Howells, the British man who famously lost access to 8,000 Bitcoin in a 2013 landfill accident, is setting the record straight. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Howells pushed back against recent social media claims that he has abandoned his search. He firmly denied the rumors and revealed a new strategy to reclaim his lost fortune, now worth roughly $923 million. Although he’s no longer seeking permission from his local council to search the landfill, he’s far from done. Howells Debunks Rumors, Plans To Turn His Lost $1 Billion In Bitcoin Into Ceiniog Coin In the post shared on X, Howells confirmed he has not given up and slammed years of rejection from Newport City Council. For over a decade, he says he tried public proposals, legal talks, mediation, and even offered over $30 million to recover the drive buried in the landfill. “$1 billion and they ignored it all,” he wrote. With no response from the council, he has decided to stop waiting. Instead of continuing legal fights or making more offers, Howells announced a new plan: to tokenize the entire wallet of 8,000 BTC into a new cryptocurrency called Ceiniog Coin (INI). Named after an ancient Welsh coin, Ceiniog will act as a Layer 2 token built on Bitcoin, matching 1:1 with satoshis, the smallest unit of Bitcoin. He plans to create 800 billion INI tokens, each directly linked to the 8,000 BTC sitting on the lost drive. According to Howells, Ceiniog will launch in late 2025, powered by Bitcoin’s OP_RETURN functionality. It will integrate with Web3 projects like Stacks, Runes, and Ordinals. With the ICO planned later this year, Howells hopes the coin’s market value will eventually match that of the lost BTC, making him a theoretical billionaire, just 8.34% away from that goal based on current prices. How He Lost The Bitcoin And What He’s Done To Get It Back The saga began in 2013, when James Howells, a British IT professional, accidentally threw out a hard drive that contained the keys to 8,000 BTC, now worth nearly a billion dollars. Realizing the mistake too late, Howells spent the next 12 years trying to recover it. He submitted detailed recovery proposals, including environmental clean-up plans and AI-powered landfill scans. He even offered to raise $75 million by selling 21% of the Bitcoin’s value to fund the excavation. His most recent formal offer in July 2025, worth between $33 million and $40 million, included a full purchase of the landfill and a cleanup strategy. Citing environmental risks and lack of confidence in the outcome, the Newport City Council rejected the plan. Now, instead of digging through landfill waste, Howells is building Ceiniog Coin as his way of reclaiming what he believes is rightfully his. He plans to debut the coin at a discount, letting early supporters buy in before the coin reaches its full value. Over time, he hopes the token’s value will naturally rise to reflect the worth of 8,000 Bitcoin.

Liquid staking is a core part of crypto, especially proof-of-stake ecosystems, including Ethereum and Solana. Because community members must run nodes and “stake” or “lock up” assets to secure the network, their involvement is necessary for its security. The more participants, the more resilient the blockchain is against attacks from malicious third parties. Therefore, on August 5, when the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued new guidance suggesting that certain liquid staking activities won’t fall under its regulatory purview, the excitement in the liquid staking market was palpable. Even though non-binding, this guidance was seen as a major step towards the United States, especially SEC officials, embracing crypto innovation. However, while it is transformative, not everyone is supportive. SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is critiquing the validity of this guidance, thereby casting a shadow over hopes of liquid staking integration into spot Ethereum ETFs and similar products tracking networks like Solana, that depend on liquid staking providers for extra security. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 The SEC’s Position on Liquid Staking Liquid staking is a cornerstone of crypto, especially DeFi. According to Coingecko, the industry now commands over $89 billion in total value locked (TVL), exceeding the market cap of the top Solana meme coins. (Source: Coingecko) Under liquid staking, crypto holders can stake their assets like ETH and SOL via providers like Lido Finance, Marinade Finance, or even Rocket Pool while receiving liquid tokens representing their staked assets. These liquid staking tokens (LSTs) can be traded or used in other DeFi protocols, offering flexibility, all while ensuring the staker doesn’t fail to secure the underlying network. Historically, especially under Gary Gensler, the SEC has been stringent, arguing that many staking programs, including liquid staking, resemble the offering of investment contracts under the Howey Test. They compared staking and liquid staking activities as securities offerings since stakers expected profits from the efforts of others. Accordingly, this perspective led to enforcement actions, which saw Kraken shut down its staking program in the United States. There was also scrutiny for many providers offering staking-as-a-service. On August 5, the SEC, through the Division of Corporation Finance, released a non-binding guidance that changed their position. They said that certain liquid staking arrangements, especially if the token in question powers a truly decentralized network, don’t necessarily meet the criteria set by the Howey Test, and thus are not securities offerings. Paul Atkins, the SEC chair, added that this guidance, though not a formal rule and doesn’t carry legal weight beyond staff interpretation, was a “significant step” towards regulatory clarity in crypto. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Crenshaw’s Dissent: A Regulatory Reality Check Since the guidance is open to diverse interpretation, Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw issued a scathing dissent, saying it heavily relied on unsupported assumptions, especially on the structure of the liquid staking program. She argued that the guidance fails to reflect the complex realities of the DeFi ecosystem, warning that since it is also non-binding in nature, it offers little protection for platforms and entities involved in liquid staking. Accordingly, given her stance, it may appear that liquid staking programs may still be engaged in the illegal offering of unregistered securities. Crenshaw warns those engaged in liquid staking activities to proceed cautiously and that the guidance might not “reflect prevailing conditions on the ground.” “Given its unsupported factual assumptions and circumscribed legal analysis, the Liquid Staking Statement should provide little comfort to entities engaged in liquid staking, especially since, as the statement rightly notes, it only “represents the views of the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance,” not the views of this or any future Commission.” DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 Implications for Spot Ethereum ETF Issuers Her philosophical position puts her at odds with Atkins, who advocates for lighter regulations in crypto to boost innovation and the flow of capital to some of the best meme coin ICOs. This may also be a blow for spot Ethereum ETF issuers, who were confident the SEC would permit them to stake underlying share collateral and earn a yield. When the SEC approved spot Ethereum ETFs in 2024, it excluded staking features. Their concerns were that staking would effectively classify these ETFs as securities now that issuers would generate passive income. This was different from spot Bitcoin ETFs because Bitcoin doesn’t support staking. The SEC guidance raises hopes that Grayscale, BlackRock, and other spot Ethereum ETF issuers could integrate liquid staking into ETFs without triggering securities laws in the United States. Doing so will align with global trends, as countries like Canada and regions like Hong Kong support approved crypto ETFs with staking components. Crenshaw’s dissent, given the guidance’s non-binding authority, dashes these hopes. Her warning implies that the regulator could still pursue enforcement actions against spot Ethereum ETF issuers in the United States should they integrate liquid staking programs. For now, issuers would have to wait, aware that they cannot rely on this guidance without more legal advice from the SEC. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 SEC Commissioner Critiques Liquid Staking, No Hope for ETF Staking? Liquid staking is a core part of proof-of-stake systems SEC issued guidance supporting certain liquid staking programs Caroline Crenshaw opposes the SEC’s guidance on liquid staking Delays expected before spot Ethereum ETF issuers integrate liquid staking The post Did the SEC Just Back Down on Liquid Staking: SEC Commissioner Shuts Down Staking ETF Hopes appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Rio Tinto (ASX, LON: RIO) has approved a $180 million investment in the Norman Creek bauxite project on Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula, aiming to unlock nearly half of the 978 million tonnes in reserves across its Amrun operation. Bauxite is primarily used as the main raw material for producing alumina, which is then used to create aluminum metal. Construction is already underway, including a 19-km haul road, camp facilities, and a communications tower. First production is targeted for 2027, with full project completion expected in 2028. The Amrun mine, which began operations in 2018, recently reached full production capacity for the first time. The Norman Creek development marks a major step in extending the life of Rio Tinto’s Weipa operations. “Norman Creek is another important step in securing the long-term future of our Weipa operations, and the benefits that mining brings to communities in the region, Queensland, and the nation,” Rio Tinto Pacific Operations Aluminium Managing Director Armando Torres said. The investment will be recorded as replacement capital and is already included in the company’s capital guidance. In addition to the Norman Creek project, Rio Tinto has begun early works and a final feasibility study on the Kangwinan project, also located within the Amrun mine. If approved, Kangwinan would add up to 20 million tonnes of annual bauxite capacity, almost doubling current output, and expand export capabilities through the Amrun port. Named by the Wik Waya Traditional Owners, the Kangwinan project is expected to replace declining production from the Andoom mine and the Gove operation, both slated to wind down later this decade. First output from Kangwinan could arrive by 2029.

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