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Antimony is a critical mineral—vital for military applications and ammunition, as well as in batteries and semiconductors —yet its global supply is overwhelmingly controlled by China and Russia. In today’s geopolitically charged world, access to antimony is as much a national security issue as an industrial one. This infographic reveals how antimony mine production is divided among the emerging geopolitical spheres of control, highlighting the West’s vulnerability and the urgent need to diversify supply chains beyond China. (By Anthony Vaccaro; Files from: Ali Ravaghi; Creative: James Alafriz)

Orla Mining (TSX: OLA; NYSE: ORLA) said it will produce about 5% less gold than planned this year at higher costs after deferring some production following last month’s pit-wall failure at the Camino Rojo oxide mine in central Mexico. Consolidated gold output is now expected to hit 265,000-285,000 oz. this year at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $1,350-$1,550 per oz., Vancouver-based Orla said Tuesday in a statement. It had previously forecast total 2025 production of 280,000-300,000 oz. at an AISC of $1,300-$1,500. Heavy rains triggered the July 23 pit‑wall slide along the temporary north wall of Camino Rojo’s open pit. About 390,000 tonnes of material – representing about seven days’ worth of mining – fell into the pit, Orla has said. No one was injured in the incident, no equipment was damaged, no ore was lost and there were no environmental impacts. While the guidance cut was likely less severe than initially feared by investors, “the effects on 2026 and 2027 production remain uncertain due to the interim layback,” Ovais Habib, a Scotia Capital mining analyst in Toronto, said Tuesday in a note. He has an “sector outperform” rating on the stock. Orla shares fell about 1.2% to C$12.96 Tuesday morning in Toronto. That gave the company a market value of about C$4.2 billion. Costs rise Camino Rojo is now expected to churn out between 95,000 and 105,000 oz. of gold this year, about 13% less than the previous target of 110,000-120,000 ounces, Orla also said. AISC should reach about $850-900 per oz., about 20% more than the company’s previous $700-$800 per oz. range. A geotechnical analysis identified the cause of the movement as increased pore pressure due to heavy rainfall coupled with the steep interwall angle, Orla said. The movement occurred between two faults, which acted as release features. Work at Camino Rojo is now under way to stabilize the area by removing material from the north wall and lowering the slope angle. Crews have continued to crush and stack stockpiled material since the incident at a daily rate of about 20,000 tonnes to mitigate the short-term impact on production. Orla’s restart plan calls for pushing back the pit wall by up to 80 metres. This will result in about 9 million tonnes of ore being crushed and stacked on the leach pad in the next few months. Oxidized material removed from the section will probably have a gold grade of 0.74 gram gold per tonne with a strip ratio of 0.9 to 1, Orla said. Two producers The property is one of Orla’s two producing assets, along with the Musselwhite underground mine in Ontario. The company is also advancing the development‑stage South Railroad project in Nevada. Orla’s initial resource for Camino Rojo outlined 3.9 million contained gold oz. grading 2.45 grams gold per tonne. The underground deposit hosts 50.1 million measured and indicated tonnes at 10.6 grams silver and 0.25% zinc for 17.1 million oz. silver and 278 million lb. zinc, the company said June 5. The resource is based on more than 400,000 metres of drilling under the producing oxide open pit at Camino Rojo. The mine sits in Zacatecas state, about 620 km northwest of Mexico City.

Markets just received the report for the monthly ISM Services PMI report, and despite a beat on the Global PMI report (55.1 vs 54.6 expected – less Market-moving), the more influent Services data missed by a decent margin. The data came in at 50.1, just at the brink of contraction territory and with the 51.5 consensus, Equity markets have started to show some signs of retraction. Reactions also point to some selling in the US Dollar after temporarily breaching the 99.00 handle – The DXY now trades back into the high 98.00 territory. We'll be taking a look at S&P 500 charts to see what's into play as the US Dollar and US Equity correlation is growing again. Read More: Gold close to $3,400 maintains a picture of hesitancy in risk-assetsUS ISM Services PMI report US Services PMI and its components, August 5, 2025 – Source: InvestingLive.com 7 out of the 10 components influencing the main release have fallen in the monthly report, further confirming that Tariffs are starting to have an impact on American activity. Tariffs have by the way seen quite a few mentions in today's report, on 9 different occasions. Central Banks will be looking mostly at the impact of tariffs on Prices; Different sectors including Healthcare, Agriculture, education and transporting have mentioned that "Tariffs are now starting to show up in pricing, and we are seeing increases across the board.” You can access this morning's report right here. S&P 500 4H Chart S&P 500 4H Chart, August 5, 2025 – Source: TradingView Despite showing a strong pullback higher, US Equities are starting to form some lower highs on higher timeframes. Looking at the bigger picture, the price action had been evolving in two different upward channels: The first being the April Liberation Day tariff lows, now broken after forming a double top (see on chart: Lower Bound trendline in black)The second (in Blue), still valid, has shown a rebound at the lows of its own lower bound, supported by the 4H MA 200 – The NFP lows are at 6,216 on the S&P CFD. Sellers are stepping in after the missed PMI report and prices are now entering the key 6,300 Support Zone. S&P 500 30m Chart S&P 500 30m Chart, August 5, 2025 – Source: TradingView Looking closer, the ongoing selling is strong with prices moving below the 50 and 200 MAs. RSI momentum is getting oversold on lower timeframes, therefore reactions around the 6,300 psychological handle will be essential to monitor – down close to 0.50% on the session, we are currently trading in this region. Key levels to place on your charts: 6,441 ATH on CFD (6,427 on SPX Index)FOMC Lows resistance Zone 6,3506,300 Key Support – Current Pivot (+/- 15 points)NFP Lows and lower bound of May Channel – 6,220 to 6,240 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.

A thread posted late on 4 August 2025 by Weiss Crypto analyst Juan Villaverde has ignited debate about a rarely discussed harbinger of Bitcoin price cycles. In a thread on X, the quantitative researcher argued that an “overlooked asset class”—one he says almost no-one monitors in a crypto context—consistently pivots months before Bitcoin does, offering what he calls “a sneak peek at major turning points.” Villaverde’s proprietary back-testing suggests the lag is approximately six months, enough lead time, he claims, to anticipate the apex of the current bull market in late November. How Gold’s Trendlines Map The Bitcoin Price “Many are aware that Bitcoin tends to follow global liquidity—with a roughly twelve-week lag,” Weiss Crypto wrote, setting the stage for the reveal. “But Juan Villaverde has quietly tracked a different early indicator… one that can signal where BTC is headed six months in advance.” In a follow-up post he teased, “That little-known indicator? [ … ]. Turns out, its price action often leads Bitcoin by several months—providing a sneak peek at major turning points.” Villaverde’s thesis rests on a data series stretching back to the advent of modern crypto markets. He points to the trough of December 2018, which, in his reconstruction, was foreshadowed by a significant low in the mystery market some weeks earlier. “After analysing years of data, Juan spotted a consistent pattern,” Weiss Crypto stated, quoting the analyst to the effect that “major lows [there] tend to precede major lows in Bitcoin.” The same lead-lag cadence, Villaverde notes, flashed red in November 2021 when Bitcoin printed its all-time high even as the benchmark asset he tracks refused to break higher—an omen that presaged the 2022 bear market. The model is not without blemishes. Weiss Crypto acknowledged “one exception in recent years—during the Russia–Ukraine invasion—where the Bitcoin relationship temporarily inverted due to macro chaos.” Yet Villaverde maintains the anomaly reinforces rather than weakens his conviction: exogenous geopolitical shocks can distort correlations, but once the shock dissipates the historic rhythm reasserts itself. Where does that leave the market in mid-2025? “According to Juan’s analysis,” the firm wrote, “the indicator is pointing to a major high in Bitcoin around late November 2025. That aligns perfectly with his Crypto Timing Model.” Villaverde cautions that the signal is dynamic, not deterministic. If the benchmark asset he watches “rallies above its April high,” it would imply “Bitcoin could march higher into 2026.” Conversely, any decisive breakdown would “be an early warning that crypto’s bull market may be nearing its end after November.” Villaverde insists the relationship he has identified is robust because it focuses on magnitude rather than direction alone. “It’s not only the turns that matter,” he said in a direct message to this outlet, “but the amplitude of those turns.” By quantifying both, he argues, the signal captures investor psychology cycling from fear to greed and back again. At press time, BTC traded at $114,522.

The New Zealand dollar has edged lower on Tuesday. In the North American session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.5892, down 0.27% on the day. New Zealand employment expected at -0.1% New Zealand releases the employment report for the second quarter on Wednesday, with the markets braced for worsening data for the labor market. Employment change is expected to contract by 0.1%, down from a 0.1% gain in Q1. The unemployment rate, which was unchanged at Q1 at 5.1%, is expected to rise to 5.3% in Q2, which would be the highest rate since Q3 2020. The New Zealand economy sustained a recession last year and the labor market has softened. Global demand for New Zealand exports has fallen as trade tensions remain high due US trade policy. The softening labor market and weak global conditions have raised the downside risk to inflation, which supports the case for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to lower rates on Aug. 20. The Reserve Bank has been aggressive in the current easing cycle, cutting rates by 225 points in just 12 months, to a current cash rate of 3.25%. Bank policymakers will be keeping a close eye on Thursday's inflation expectations, which accelerated to 2.3% in the second quarter. The release shouldn't complicate the RBNZ's plan to cut rates at the next meeting, providing that inflation expectations do not rise significantly. US ISM Services PMI expected to improve The ISM services PMI is expected to accelerate to 51.5 in July, compared to 50.8 in June. The services sector is back in expansion territory after a rare contraction (49.9) in May. Services purchase managers pointed to the uncertainty over tariff impacts as their number one concern. NZD/USD Technical NZD/USD is testing support at 0.5894. Below, there is support at 0.58810.5913 and 0.5926 are the next resistance lines NZDUSD 1-Day Chart, Aug. 4, 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.

A well-known Bitcoin analyst is charting a path that most traders don’t expect. According to reports, the pseudonymous quant strategist PlanB told his 216,000 YouTube subscribers he believes Bitcoin will climb to at least $300,000 by the end of 2026. That’s a bold call, given that 60% of market participants think the world’s largest cryptocurrency won’t hit that mark in just one and a half years. Contrarian Price View Based on his stock-to-flow model, PlanB says Bitcoin’s built-in scarcity drives long-term value. He argues the model points toward an average of $500,000 per coin after the next halving. The stock-to-flow setup gives a wide range—from $250,000 at the low end to $1 million at the high end—but PlanB believes the center of that range is where Bitcoin is headed. His view flips the script on most forecasts today. The analyst is also keeping an eye on Bitcoin’s realized price. This metric looks at the price at which recent cohorts of coins last moved on-chain, then divides by the total supply. Since the current market price of $114,150—up 1% on the day—sits above every major cohort band, PlanB sees a classic bull-market pattern with no bear-market warning signs in sight. Market Forecasts Show Wide Range Based on data from price-forecast services, Bitcoin may average $112,000 this month of August, peaking near $114,800 and dipping to around $109,000. For September 2025, forecasts narrow to a band between $111,000 and $112,400, with an average close to $111,7002. Into 2026, some models see steady gains toward $194,000 by December, with highs above $225,000. Big Names Offer Mixed Views According to market watchers, Anthony Scaramucci expects Bitcoin to top $170,000 within the next year. US President Donald Trump has not weighed in on crypto recently. Cathie Wood has her sights on $1 million per coin over the next five years. Digital Coin Price forecasts a swing to about $119,860 by mid-August 2025, then longer-term gains into the $210,000–$230,000 range during 2025. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor, Strategy Chairman, says Bitcoin’s limited supply and growing institutional interest could push it to $10 million, sparking fresh debate over its long-term role as a global asset. What It Means For Investors Based on analysis, investors should remember that models are tools, not guarantees. PlanB’s $300,000 call sits at the optimistic end of the spectrum. Others see more modest moves, while some have even larger long-term hopes. Whether Bitcoin follows its past cycles or breaks new ground, it’s clear the debate over its next big run is only getting started. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX, NYSE: AEM) tops the list of Canadian miners by market value at C$81.9 billion ($59.8 million) at press time. Agnico operates the country’s biggest gold mines by output: Detour Lake and Canadian Malartic. The company attributed this year’s first quarter net income of C$815 million to the higher gold price relative to a year ago, strong performance at Canadian Malartic, LaRonde, Macassa, and at its Nunavut operations; and strong free cash flow. “Our work to control costs…coupled with a favourable gold price environment, has resulted in record operating margins,” Agnico’s President and CEO Ammar Al-Joundi said in a release. “We will remain laser focused on cost control and capital discipline. Our updated three-year production guidance forecasts stable production at peer leading costs.” Agnico’s O3 buy Agnico completed the acquisition of explorer O3 Mining in March in an all-cash deal worth C$204 million. O3’s main Marban Alliance project is just northeast of Canadian Malartic. The C$1 billion initial capital cost underground development at the Detour Lake mine in Ontario is ongoing, with exploration drilling defining potentially mineable areas. At the Upper Beaver gold-copper advanced exploration project in northeastern Ontario, the box cut for the exploration ramp is completed and the sinking of the exploration shaft targeted for this year’s fourth quarter. In Mexico at San Nicolás, a joint venture with Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.A, TECK.B; NYSE: TECK), a feasibility study is expected this year. In July, Agnico’s second tranche investment in Foran Mining (TSX: FOM) closed, giving it a 13.5% stake in the developer, which holds the McIlvenna Bay copper-zinc-gold-silver project in Saskatchewan. Wheaton Precious Metals Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX: WPM) is in second spot by market cap at C$56 billion and sixth in net income at C$529.14 million. Wheaton’s streaming financing model offers upfront capital to mining companies, while the company secures the right to buy a portion of the future production at a predetermined price. Last year, Wheaton booked a record C$1.28 billion in revenue, with the fourth quarter reaching a record of C$381 million. The company forecasts production this year to reach 600,000 to 670,000 gold-equivalent ounces. Barrick income leader Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX; NYSE: B) leads the list of Canadian miners by net income at $3 billion and is third by market value at C$50.1 billion. The miner, which dropped “Gold” from its name in May to reflect a shift towards copper, produced 758,000 oz. gold and 44,000 tonnes of copper in the first quarter. That’s down 19% from the 940,000 oz. gold it produced in the same period last year, while copper production increased 10%. Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali has made headlines this year amid a tax dispute with the country’s military junta, which detained company executives last year, appointed an administrator to restart operations and seized around $117 million of gold in July. CEO Mark Bristow said then that Barrick remains committed to Mali even as it deals with “extraordinary and unprecedented challenges.” The company is pursuing legal action through the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). “The ICSID process provides the legal certainty and international oversight necessary to resolve this dispute definitively in accordance with law and our contractual rights,” Bristow said. Barrick’s April feasibility study for the Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan outlined a 40-year mine with a net present value of $5.5 billion and initial capital costs of $5.6 billion to $6 billion in the first phase. Its annual output is forecast at 500,000 oz. of gold and 335,000 tonnes of copper. Teck Resources Teck Resources is fifth in terms of market capitalization at C$28 billion, following the sale last year of its Elk Valley steelmaking coal business to Glencore (LSE: GLEN), Nippon Steel and South Korea’s POSCO, which moved the company towards a pure-play copper focus. Teck is advancing such copper project developments as the ramp up at Quebrada Blanca stage two in Chile, the Zafranal advanced development project in Peru, as well as the 20-year mine life extension at the Highland Valley mine in British Columbia. Kinross Gold (TSX: K) takes sixth spot on the list with a market cap of C$26.4 billion, and third by net income at C$949 million. Tailwinds for Kinross include sustained gold prices that helped it more than double free cash flow to C$1.34 billion in 2024 and mill ramp-up at its Tasiast mine in Mauritania. First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) is in seventh spot with a market cap of C$20.8 billion, though its net income has collapsed due to the closure of its Cobre Panama copper mine. The company has shifted its copper focus to the Sentinel and Kansanshi mines in Zambia, which produced 46,361 tonnes and 46,544 tonnes in the first quarter, respectively.

Guinea has revoked a major bauxite mining concession from Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) local subsidiary and reassigned it to a newly created state-owned company, citing violations of the mining code. The move follows the military government’s termination of the original agreement with Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC) in July. Exports from the site had been suspended since October due to GAC’s failure to build a promised alumina refinery. Originally due in 2022, the deadline was later pushed to September 30, 2026. The concession has now been transferred to Nimba Mining Company, a state entity that will oversee both bauxite extraction and refinery development, according to a decree read on state broadcaster Radio Television Guineenne late Monday. The new company will hold the concession for a renewable 25-year term and must maintain sufficient funding to ensure stable operations. Guinea’s decision signals a broader trend across West Africa, where military-led governments are tightening control over natural resources and seeking greater revenue from mining deals. In June, Mali’s junta placed one of Africa’s largest gold mines, operated by Canada’s Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX)(NYSE: B), under state control for six months following disputes over back taxes and a new mining code. That same month, Niger’s military government seized Orano’s uranium mine, accusing the French company of exceeding its ownership limits and hinting at a future sale. Guinea remains the world’s top producer of bauxite, which is used to make alumina and ultimately aluminum. Production at the EGA unit’s site located in the northwest of the country began in 2019, nearly two years behind schedule. Bauxite exports from the mine fell to 10.8 million tonnes in 2024, down from 14 million tonnes the previous year due to the suspension. (With files from Reuters, Bloomberg)

Crypto analyst Ripple Queen has made a bold prediction that the XRP price can reach $10,000 at some point. The analyst also highlighted factors that make this price target achievable despite how ambitious it is. XRP Price To $10,000 Is Already On The Horizon In an X post, Ripple Queen declared that an XRP price tag of $10,000 is already “locked in.” She claimed that the math proves that the altcoin can reach this target and then alluded to how its supply is limited and its utility is unmatched. The analyst added that the world is catching up fast, indicating that more people are adopting XRP. Ripple Queen further stated that regulatory clarity is falling into place for the crypto industry, which is bullish for the XRP price. Thanks to this regulatory clarity, with laws like the GENIUS Act, Ripple is set to expand its operations, which will boost XRP’s adoption. The altcoin is known to be at the centre of the crypto firm’s operations. Ripple CTO David Schwartz also recently indicated that it will continue to be the bridge currency for their payment services. In line with this, Ripple Queen remarked that mass adoption is no longer a dream but a countdown, which is why she believes that the XRP price will reach $10,000. The analyst also stated that banks and institutional investors are quietly accumulating, a move that she is confident will soon lead to a massive supply shock for the altcoin. These institutional investors will also have an avenue to accumulate more XRP once the SEC approves the spot ETFs. Bloomberg analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart have already predicted a 95% chance of approval for the XRP ETFs. The launch of these funds will drive more capital into the altcoin’s ecosystem, which is bullish for the XRP price. Current Price Action On Journey To $10,000 Crypto analyst CasiTrades has provided insights into the current XRP price action, even as it eyes this projected rally to $10,000. In an X post, she stated that the price action isn’t bearish yet from a technical standpoint despite the recent correction. The analyst noted that the low at $2.75 remains above the wave 1 high around $2.65, which keeps the larger uptrend intact. CasiTrades further revealed that bullish divergences are showing up on the 15-minute chart up to the 4-hour chart. She claimed that this supports the case that $2.75 could be the bottom of this corrective wave. Moving forward, the analyst stated that a proper reclaim of $3.21 and a strong break above this level would begin to confirm that the correction is over and that the next leg up is underway. If that happens, the next target zone will be between $4.60 and $4.80. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $3.05, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

The US-based digital financial services company, Remitly, is integrating stablecoins into its global payment network, signalling a strategic departure from its previous international money transfer approach. Remitly provides its services across 170 countries and is primarily used by immigrants and overseas workers to send remittances back to their home countries. According to its press release dated 4 August 2025, the company plans to integrate stablecoins across core business functions, including value storage, treasury management, and global disbursements. Since stablecoins are relatively more stable because of being pegged to fiat currencies such as the dollar, they are gaining more traction in emerging markets or regions with extreme fiat volatility. Remitly is integrating stablecoins in a phased manner. First, it plans to launch Remitly Wallet, a multi-currency digital wallet which supports both fiat and stablecoins. While it’s still in beta, the company expects Remitly Wallet to go live sometime in September. The wallet is designed for cross-border flexibility as it allows users to store and manage funds. Remitly says that this particular functionality is of great significance as it is especially beneficial to residents residing in regions that face inflation or currency volatility. At the same time, Remitly is enabling stablecoin disbursements across its global network through its partnership with Bridge (Stripe’s stablecoin infrastructure provider). Bottom line, starting September this year, users in select markets will be able to receive and send funds in stablecoins, directly converted from Remitly’s existing fiat system into supported digital wallets. Explore: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in August 2025 Remitly Is Integrating USDC Stablecoin Within Its Arsenal Remitly’s fiat payment network across 170 countries offers multiple delivery options, including bank transfers, mobile wallets and cash pickups at more than 470,000 locations. With the integration of stablecoins, the company aims to expand its reach and enhance the flexibility of its remittance services. As a follow-through, Remitly is introducing the USDC stablecoin into its treasury operations. Through the tokenisation of its USD reserves, Remitly is aiming for instant fund transfers across time zones and on weekends. This will help the company minimise its reliance on pre-funded currency pools and improve its liquidity. This stablecoin rollout builds on Remitly’s earlier involvement with crypto. In 2021, Remitly supported fiat off-ramps for platforms such as Coinbase and Novi, helping users convert their crypto into local currency, laying down the foundation for its current approach and tying Web3 infrastructure to real-world financial needs. Explore: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Stablecoin Adoption: Harbinger Of Cheaper Cross-Border Payments The World Bank averages the global remittance fees at 6.26%, providing a compelling use case for stablecoins to reduce costs, especially in regions historically underserved by traditional banking systems. Dollar-pegged stablecoins offering a liquid, inflation-resistant store of value have become extremely attractive to Remitly’s growing user base that includes freelancers, small enterprises and families as a means to protect value and mitigate the risks of local currency volatility. In this context, Remitly is positioning itself as a bridge between legacy finance and the digital asset ecosystem. Explore: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Key Takeaways Remitly is integrating stablecoins across its key business areas, including value storage, treasury management, and global disbursements. Remitly is adding USDC to its treasury operations The company’s Remitly Wallet, currently in Beta will be launched sometime in September this year The post Remitly Is Integrating Stablecoins Within Core Business Areas To Power Cross-Border Transactions appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

The Tokyo-based company added 463 more Bitcoins to its treasury, investing approximately $52 million and bringing its total holdings near the $2 billion mark. As Japan’s most aggressive corporate Bitcoin buyer, Metaplanet continues to turn heads in both the crypto and traditional finance worlds. But while the corporate giant stacks coins like a vault on steroids, retail investors are focusing their attention elsewhere. But while the corporate giant stacks coins like a vault on steroids, retail investors are turning their attention elsewhere. A new crypto project is catching fire – one with memes, momentum, and a whole lot of buzz – called Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER). Let’s examine Metaplanet’s latest move more closely and why savvy investors might be watching $HYPER next. Metaplanet Buys $52M Worth of Bitcoin, Nears $2B in Holdings Metaplanet has doubled down on its Bitcoin strategy by purchasing 463 more $BTC at an average price of $119,5K per coin. That brings its total holdings to 17,595 $BTC, valued at roughly $1.8B. The Tokyo-based firm now ranks among the top corporate Bitcoin holders globally, sitting just behind giants like Strategy. This move is a strategic effort to safeguard shareholder value amid rising inflation and a weakening yen. Metaplanet uses a metric called ‘$BTC Yield,’ which monitors the growth of its Bitcoin holdings relative to share dilution to evaluate its performance. Between July 1 and August 4, the company posted a $BTC Yield of 24.6%. In Q2 alone, it recorded an impressive 129.4% $BTC Yield with 5,237 $BTC gained – worth about $604M at that time. It’s a bold, crypto-forward strategy that’s paying off and transforming how corporate treasuries are managed. Bitcoin Hyper: The Layer 2 That’s Supercharging Bitcoin Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is the fastest Layer 2 ever built for Bitcoin. It uses the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to deliver sub-second transactions and near-zero gas fees. This high-performance infrastructure brings smart contracts, meme coins, dApps, and DeFi directly into the Bitcoin ecosystem. Bitcoin Hyper functions as Bitcoin’s execution layer, where all activity – payments, trading, on-chain governance, and development – occurs. Bitcoin provides the foundation. $HYPER adds the speed and flexibility needed to support real-world use cases. Since the beginning, Bitcoin Hyper has enabled the smooth transfer of assets across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other networks. Cross-chain functionality isn’t just an add-on – it’s integral to the system. Developers can access comprehensive tools, support, and incentives to build within the ecosystem. $HYPER powers everything. It’s used for transactions, staking, governance, and token launches. The network is designed to scale, grow, and support the next generation of Bitcoin-native apps and communities. Whether you’re launching a DAO or trading a meme coin, this is where it all happens. It’s fast, it’s meme-ready, and it’s finally making Bitcoin feel modern. Why $HYPER Is Getting So Much Attention The crypto presale has already passed $7M, and right now you can still buy $HYPER for just $0.012525. Investors are getting in early to earn staking rewards, airdrops, governance rights, and priority access to new launches within the Bitcoin Hyper ecosystem. Bitcoin Hyper combines strong fundamentals with high-speed infrastructure and a cross-chain design that links Bitcoin with Ethereum, Solana, and more. The project supports fast growth, active development, and participation from both users and builders. The timing is also increasing interest. Metaplanet’s recent $52M Bitcoin purchase demonstrates rising institutional demand for $BTC exposure. As focus shifts toward Bitcoin’s potential, many seek ways to get involved beyond just holding coins. Bitcoin Hyper offers a Layer 2 solution that brings speed, smart contracts, and culture into the mix, making it a compelling option for today’s crypto users. The Bigger Bitcoin Picture Metaplanet continues to expand its position in Bitcoin, treating it as a long-term part of its corporate direction. The recent $52M buy shows growing confidence in $BTC as a core asset, not just a temporary solution. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Hyper is attracting retail investors with a fresh approach – speed, usability, and real cross-chain functionality. It brings Bitcoin into the world of smart contracts, meme coins, and on-chain communities. Together, both moves highlight how interest in Bitcoin is evolving at every level of the market. This article is for informational purposes only and doesn’t constitute financial advice. Always do your own research (DYOR) before investing in crypto.

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Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) has secured a $1 billion gold streaming deal with a subsidiary of Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD), the companies announced Tuesday. The agreement provides First Quantum with the full sum upfront in exchange for future gold produced as a by-product at its Kansanshi copper mine, in Zambia. In a gold streaming arrangement, the buyer pays upfront for the right to purchase a portion of future gold production, usually at a predetermined, discounted rate. First Quantum will deliver gold to Royal Gold based on copper output: 75 ounces per million pounds of recovered copper until 425,000 ounces are reached, then 55 ounces per million until a further 225,000 ounces, and finally 45 ounces per million pounds thereafter. In addition to the upfront payment, First Quantum will receive 20% of the spot gold price per ounce delivered, which may increase to 35% if specific credit or leverage targets are met. Royal Gold expects to receive around 12,500 ounces from the stream in 2025 and projects an average annual delivery of 35,000 to 40,000 ounces over the next decade. The company said the deal offers immediate cash flow from a long-life, large-scale asset. For First Quantum, the deal allows it to increase gold exposure over time and boosts its financial flexibility as it advances the $1.3 billion S3 expansion at Kansanshi. The mine’s combined copper and gold output makes it especially well-suited to streaming deals, enabling the company to monetize gold by-product production without diluting its copper focus. The transaction is set to close Wednesday.

The White House is preparing an executive order that could fine and penalize banks that terminate customer accounts for political reasons. The draft order could be signed as early as this week. The executive order will be a clear mandate for federal regulators to take action. It instructs agencies to use full authority to investigate and punish discriminatory banking practices. According to a Wall Street Journal report published on 4 August 2025, the White House “is preparing to step up pressure against banks over perceived discrimination against conservatives and crypto companies with an executive order that threatens to fine lenders that drop customers for political reasons. According to the publication, “A draft of the executive order directs bank regulators to investigate whether any financial institutions might have violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws or consumer financial protection laws.” Explore: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in August 2025 Banks Found To Be In Violation Could Face Significant Consequences Financial institutions have been guilty of “de-banking” or denying services to or terminating accounts or businesses for reasons other than financial risk. The banks found to be in violation could face monetary penalties, consent decrees, and other disciplinary actions. The order also empowers regulators to refer specific cases of potential violations to the US Attorney General for further action. While the draft executive order does not name any specific banks, it refers incidents that have drawn public criticism. Furthermore, a White House report that dropped just days ago calls for the CFTC to get clear authority over crypto exchanges that deal with non-security tokens. It also urges regulators to finally settle the debate over stablecoin rules and self-custody protections. One standout suggestion is the CLARITY Act, which aims to put an end to the jurisdictional tug-of-war between agencies. Read More: Morgan Stanley To Launch Crypto Trading: Are Banks Paying Heed To Eric Trump’s Warning? Are Banks Paying Heed To Eric Trump’s Warning? On 1 May 2025, Morgan Stanley revealed its plan to launch crypto trading through its E-Trade platform. The bank plans to launch the crypto services in 2026. However, the project is in its nascent stage for now. Furthermore, Morgan Stanley is considering partnering with one or multiple established crypto firms as it sets up the mechanics for the brokerage’s clients to buy and sell popular tokens, including Bitcoin and Ether. Notably, the move comes as Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump organization and, of course, the son of US President Donald Trump, issued a warning of extinction to traditional banks. The financial landscape, specifically traditional banking, is going through a seismic shift, with digital assets and decentralized finance (DeFi) gaining trust among users. Eric Trump has chosen a side. “There’s nothing that can be done on blockchain that can’t be done better than the way that the current financial institutions are working,” he said. “The modern financial system is broken, it’s slow, it’s expensive.” EXPLORE: 10 Best AI Crypto Coins to Invest in 2025 Key Takeaways Financial institutions have been guilty of “de-banking” or denying services to or terminating accounts or businesses for reasons other than financial risk. Recently, Eric Trump issued a warning of extinction to traditional banks. The post New White House Order Could Fine Banks For Discrimination Against Crypto Firms appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

The Japanese yen is in negative territory on Tuesday. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 147.74, up 0.45% on the day. BoJ minutes: BoJ will hike as inflation, growth increase The Bank of Japan minutes from the June policy meeting were somewhat dovish, but the yen has still headed lower today. The minutes indicated that most BoJ members favored keeping interest rates unchanged, since there were downside risks to Japan's economy due to US tariffs. Still, Governor Ueda and most members support further rate hikes down the road, provided that inflation and growth continue to increase in line with the BoJ projections. This stance was reiterated at last week's meeting, with the BoJ signalling that it planned further rate hikes if inflation and growth increased. At the meeting, the BoJ revised up its inflation forecasts for this fiscal year to 2.7%, from 2.2% in the April forecast. The central bank also raised its growth forecast by 0.1% from the April forecast . The June meeting took place prior to the US-Japan trade agreement, which the BoJ said has reduced trade uncertainty. The trade deal should pave the way for another rate hike before the end of the year. The BoJ reacted positively to the agreement, which applies 15% tariffs on most Japanese imports to the US. US ISM Services PMI expected to improve The ISM services PMI is expected to accelerate to 51.5 in July, compared to 50.8 in June. The services sector is back in expansion territory after a rare contraction (49.9) in May. Services purchase managers pointed to the uncertainty over tariff impacts as their number one concern. On Friday, ISM Manufacturing PMI slipped to 48.0 for July, down from 49.5 in June. This marked the fifth consecutive contraction for manufacturing. USD/JPY Technical USD/JPY has pushed above resistance at 1.4720 and is testing resistance at 147.42. Above, there is resistance at 147.811.4681 and 1.4659 are the next support levels USDJPY 4-Hour Chart, Aug. 4, 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.

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This is a follow-up analysis and update of our prior report, “Hang Seng Index Forecast: Rising Liquidity is Supporting The Bulls” published on 9 June 2025. Key takeaways Hong Kong 33 CFD Index rose 6% after a bullish breakout but retraced by 5% due to a stronger US dollar, testing key support at 24,290.July's Caixin Services PMI surged to 56.6, the highest since May 2024, signaling renewed expansion driven by new business and foreign demand.Net capital inflows from mainland China into Hong Kong equities have turned positive, supporting a medium-term bullish outlook.Key technical indicators suggest renewed upside momentum for the Hong Kong 33 CFD Index, with 24,290 acting as a pivotal support for a potential move toward 26,200 and 27,500. Since our last publication, the Hong Kong 33 CFD Index (a proxy for the Hang Seng Index futures) has staged the expected bullish move and rallied by 6%. It surpassed the first medium-term resistance of 25,080 and printed an intraday high of 25,738 on 24 July 2025. Thereafter, the Hong Kong 33 CFD Index recorded a decline of -5% that almost wiped out the prior gains to print a recent intraday low of 24,246 on 1 August on the backdrop of a firmer US dollar. Right now, let's examine the latest relevant macro and momentum factors to determine whether the two-week corrective decline may extend further to the downside or a new bullish impulsive up move has been reignited. Services activities in China have improved Fig. 1: China Caixin Services PMI as of Jul 2025 (Source: Trading Economics) Manufacturing activities continued to show a lacklustre performance since April, where the official NBS Manufacturing PMI for July contracted for the fourth consecutive month with a reading of 49.3, its steepest decline since January. In contrast, the services sector has started to show signs of picking up after a slew of expansionary stimulus measures to improve consumer sentiment and negate the risk of a deflationary spiral. China Caixin Services PMI, a leading indicator to gauge services activities that includes small and medium enterprises, rose to 56.6 in July, from June’s nine-month low of 50.6 and exceeding market expectations of 50.4. The reading signalled the fastest expansion in the services sector since May 2024, driven by rising inflows of new business and a renewed increase in foreign demand (see Fig. 1). The latest pick-up in the services activities in China is likely to act as a positive cushion to boost consumer sentiment to negate the negative feedback loop from the trade tension between the US and China, where a trade truce is likely to be extended for 90 days from the 12 August deadline, pending approval from US President Trump. Southbound fund inflows from China have ticked up Fig. 2: Southbound net inflows with 20-day moving average trend as of 1 Aug 2025 (Source: MacroMicro) A pickup in Chinese consumer sentiment may see an increase in mainland China investment in equities bound for Hong Kong via the Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Programmes. The total number of the two programmes is known as southbound fund inflows. Southbound fund flows have shown signs of recovery, with net inflows improving steadily after a decline from 22 April to 23 May. The 20-day moving average of southbound inflows rose to 6.959 billion yuan as of 1 August, up from a negative 1.48 billion yuan on 23 May (see Fig. 2). This uptrend in capital inflows from mainland China is likely to support a medium-term bullish outlook for the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index. Start of a new potential impulsive bullish leg for the Hang Seng index Fig. 3: Hong Kong 33 CFD Index major & medium-term trends as of 5 Aug 2025 (Source: TradingView) The recent 6% corrective decline seen in the Hong Kong 33 CFD Index (a proxy of the Hang Seng Index futures) has managed to stall at a key support/inflection level of 24,290, which is defined by the 50-day moving average, lower boundary of the medium-term ascending channel from the 2 June 2025 low, and Fibonacci retracement. In addition, the daily RSI momentum indicator has managed to stage a bounce right above a parallel horizontal support at the 41 level and inched back up above 50, which suggests the revival of medium-term bullish momentum (see Fig. 3). Bullish bias; 24,290 as the key medium-term pivotal support for the next medium-term resistance to come in at 26,200 before the major resistance of 27,500 (Fibonacci extension cluster and long-term secular descending trendline from January 20218 swing high). On the other hand, a break below 24,290 invalidates the bullish scenario for an extension of the corrective decline sequence to expose the next medium-term support at 22,670. 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.

Robert Kiyosaki is gearing up for what he calls the Bitcoin “August Curse.” He’s watching price moves around the $90,000 mark. If Bitcoin slides below that level, he plans to double his holdings. He already owns about 73 Bitcoins and wants to reach 100 by the end of the year. Kiyosaki Eyes August Dip According to Kiyosaki, August has a history of sharp dips in Bitcoin’s value. He wrote on X that he hopes for a crash below $90,000 so he can add more coins. He’s not shy about laying out his plan. He’ll buy aggressively if that trigger hits. That kind of resolve comes from a believer who sees each sell-off as a chance to build a bigger stake. At a recent finance event, he shared the stage with Jim Rickards and Brent Johnson. He called them top voices on what might be ahead for global markets. He also praised sessions with Larry Lepard and other speakers at gatherings named “The Collective” and “Limitless Financial Education Event.” He said these talks sharpened his view on why dips are opportunities, not disasters. Debt And Doubts At Fed Kiyosaki points fingers at Washington rather than crypto’s ups and downs. He blames a trillion-plus debt and “incompetent PhDs” running what he calls “the SWAMP” in the Fed and Treasury. He sees those running US money policy as the real risk. In his view, fixing that mess beats worrying over Bitcoin’s swings. Based on reports, he still sees Bitcoin alongside gold and silver as shields against a possible financial crisis. He has warned his 2 million-plus X followers that holding cash is risky. His long-term price goal for Bitcoin is $250,000 before the end of 2025. Thinking big helps him stay calm when the market gets rocky. Calls For Calm Amid Volatility While Bitcoin topped about $120,000 last month, it’s since see-sawed between $112k and $113 last week. Kiyosaki says those shifts will make investors richer if they buy when others panic. He urges people to ignore negative headlines and focus on buying in a downturn. That’s his lesson for anyone listening. His strategy is simple. He treats fear as a buy signal and keeps an eye on calendar patterns. If you share his faith in Bitcoin’s long-term upside, this could feel like a smart move. But betting on a month-to-month pattern adds risk. If Bitcoin stays strong above $90,000 this August, his plan won’t play out. In that case, he’ll miss the chance to buy cheap. Bitcoin’s path is never straight. For Kiyosaki, market dips are part of the ride. Whether others follow his lead will depend on how much risk they can handle and if they believe in that “August Curse.” Featured image from BBC, chart from TradingView

Just when the crypto market stabilized after last week’s dizzying fall, RARE, the governance token behind SuperRare, an NFT marketplace, was firm, posting double-digit gains. Data from Coingecko shows that RARE crypto shot 35% yesterday, reversing last week’s losses and adding nearly 20% in the past week. (Source) RARE Crypto Jumps By 35% At spot rates, RARE2 (No data) is up a decent 35% in the past month and mostly stable, losing just 4% in the last year. RARE is now among the best cryptos to buy, especially if bulls push on. As expected, the leg up was an uptick in trading volume, which rose nearly 20X from August 3. This points to high trading activity across major exchanges. Market data shows that most trading occurred on Pionex, Binance, and MEXC. RARE2PriceRARE224h7d30d1yAll time From the daily chart, the explosion of August 4 pushed RARE towards July highs. Most importantly, because of yesterday’s gains, the token reversed losses of July 28 when the protocol was hacked. From July 28 till the end of last week, RARE slid by nearly 25% before steadying and pushing higher on August 4. Technically, buyers of late Q2 2025 are back in control, and a close above July 2025 highs of around $0.07 will be critical for RARE. If buyers succeed, RARE could easily double to March 2025 highs of $0.015 before retesting 2024 highs of $0.21. On X, sentiment around the governance token, RARE, is overwhelmingly positive. One user posted that RARE could soar to $2.1, and the token is on the cusp of a 30X surge; easily outperforming some of the top Solana meme coins. Bullish as this may be, it may take months before RARE retests this level. The spark could be a stellar recovery in NFTs, a scene where SuperRare plays a key role in providing a liquid market. Cryptoslam data shows that trading volume has been flat for the past two years, with a spike in sales volume in early 2025. (Source: CryptoSlam) DISCOVER: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2025 Post-Hack Recovery For RARE Crypto: SuperRare Staking Campaign Bulls Price On July 28, its RareStakingV1 contract was hacked in an exploit that saw users lose $731,000 worth of RARE tokens. According to Cyvers, the SuperRare hack was due to a critical flaw in its authorization logic, allowing unauthorized addresses to modify the Merkle root. In this way, it was possible to alter the data structure that automatically determines user staking balances. This staking campaign aims to reward long-term supporters and allow RARE stakers to earn rewards. (Source: RARE Rewards) Over 22.2 million RARE tokens have been locked up, earning a 65% APR. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 – Top New Crypto Coins RARE Crypto Up 35%, SuperRare Bounces After Hack RARE crypto up 35% on August 4 as bulls flow back Analyst predicts a 3,000% rally to all-time highs SuperRare was hacked on July 28 SuperRare staking campaign promises a high APR The post RARE Crypto Leads Gains as NFT Marketplace SuperRare Bounces Strongly After Hack appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Asia Market Wrap - Nikkei Recovers After Largest Drop in Two-Months Asian stocks went up as investors bought the dip and grew hopeful about possible interest rate cuts. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.6%, with South Korean stocks gaining 1.4%. Japan's Nikkei also climbed 0.7% after a big drop on Monday, its largest in two months. Traders are now expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates after last Friday's weak jobs report. That report had caused stocks to fall and bond prices to rise sharply. Since hitting lows in April, stocks have bounced back as people feel more confident that U.S. companies can handle tariffs and the economy might avoid a recession. In Japan, demand for 10-year government bonds was weaker during an auction on Tuesday. This came after the poor U.S. jobs data increased expectations of an early Fed rate cut, which pushed bond yields lower. The 10-year bond yield dropped 4 basis points to 1.465% after the auction. China's blue-chip CSI300 Index rose 0.4%, and the Shanghai Composite Index went up 0.6%. Vietnam's stock index jumped 2.4%, hitting a new record high. Data from Asia's two largest economies showed strong performance in their service sectors. In Japan, the services PMI (a measure of business activity) increased to 53.6 in July from 51.7 in June, marking the fastest growth since February. Meanwhile, China's services sector grew at its quickest pace in over a year last month. Reciprocal Tariff Implementation President Donald Trump’s new tariffs won’t apply to products already shipped to the U.S. before 12:01 a.m. New York time on Thursday, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Trump also announced plans to significantly increase tariffs on Indian exports to the U.S. due to India’s purchase of Russian oil. India criticized the move, calling it unfair, as tensions rise between the two countries. Meanwhile, the U.S. is looking into ways to improve chips with better location-tracking features. This is part of Washington’s efforts to limit the export of semiconductors, like those made by Nvidia, to China. European Open - Recovery Continues Global shares built on Mondays gains which saw US shares rally. The rally was largely inspired by positive earnings reports and increasing bets for a September rate cut from the Fed after disappointing jobs data on Friday. In Europe, the STOXX 600 index went up 0.4% in early trading, marking its second day of gains. This followed the positive trend in Asian markets, where the MSCI Asia-Pacific index (excluding Japan) rose 0.8%. The second-quarter U.S. earnings season is almost over, but investors are still waiting for reports this week from companies like Walt Disney and Caterpillar. Big tech companies like Nvidia, Alphabet, and Meta saw strong gains overnight, while Palantir Technologies raised its revenue forecast again this year, expecting continued demand for its AI services. U.S. stock futures were up 0.2%, suggesting a small rise when trading begins. On the FX front, the dollar rose slightly, gaining 0.1% against the Japanese yen to 147.23. Meanwhile, the euro dropped 0.1% to 1.1559. The dollar index, which measures the dollar against six other major currencies, went up 0.2% after falling for two days. Currency Power Balance Source: OANDA Labs Gold continues to hold the high ground this morning as rate cut bets are likely underpinning the precious metal. Jitters around the Fed and President Trump as well as concerns around tariffs may also be aiding gold prices at present. Oil prices fell for the fourth day as worries grew about a weak economy and too much supply. Brent crude futures dropped to $68.45 a barrel, their lowest in two weeks. For a full and comprehensive analysis on WTI OIL read WTI Oil Slips to 100-day MA Following OPEC + Output Hike. What Next? Economic Data Releases and Final Thoughts Looking at the economic calendar, we have had a host of PMI data from the Euro Area this morning. This will be followed by US PMI data during the US session. Earnings season, tariff developments and comments from the Federal Reserve could remain key to overall market sentiment. Markets do remain concerned about the political interference we are seeing following Trump's firing of the head of the bureau of labor statistics. This could keep markets in check in the near term which could benefit some safe havens moving forward. Chart of the Day - FTSE 100 Index From a technical standpoint, the FTSE 100 index continued its march higher as discussed in yesterday article Markets Today: Shares Rebound on US Rate Cut Bets, FTSE 100 Eyes Gains. The index has however failed to print fresh all-time highs. The question now is whether we will get a break higher or another pullback. Immediate support rests at 9100 before the 9048 and 9000 handles come into focus. The upside does not have any historical data to focus on and thus I will look toward first the previous all-time highs at 9194 before the psychological numbers like 9250 and potentially 9500. FTSE 100 Daily Chart, August 5. 2025 Source: TradingView.com (click to enlarge) Follow Zain on Twitter/X for Additional Market News and Insights @zvawda 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.

An independent market analyst who tracks on-chain order-flow data says South Korea’s Upbit exchange may now wield outsized influence over the spot price of XRP, the world’s fifth-largest crypto-asset by market capitalization. In a series of posts on X, the trader known as “Dom” (@traderview2) published a chart of cumulative-volume-delta (CVD) across eight venues that appears to show Korean selling pressure easing just as the token found a local bottom. Is Upbit In Control Of The XRP Price? “Korean market Upbit may actually control the price of XRP more than we think. Right when they stopped their selling pressure, we bottomed, despite Binance continuing its selling,” Dom wrote, adding that the market has “slowly staircased up since, with a potential TWAP happening on Coinbase (nearly 15 M $XRP accumulated since).” The 48-hour chart, covering 2–4 August, plots the net market buys and sells on Binance, Coinbase, Bybit, OKX, Kraken, Bitstamp and Upbit against XRP’s average spot price. While Binance’s CVD line (green) continued to grind lower—signalling sustained net selling—Upbit’s purple line flattened after an aggressive draw-down of roughly 35 million XRP. The inflection coincided with a reversal in the grey price line, suggesting that waning Korean offers may have removed the largest headwind even as Binance sellers pressed on. Dom’s thesis is not new. Since April he has repeatedly flagged what he calls “absurd size” flows on XRP/KRW at Upbit. On 6 May he noted –220 million XRP net sold since 11 April, equating to more than $500 million at the time. On 2 August he said Upbit had market-sold 40 million XRP in 24 hours, more than “all other venues combined.” Earlier snapshots on 6 and 16 April recorded 50 million and 30 million XRP of net selling respectively, with sell-side market orders accounting for over half of all prints. Those figures matter because Upbit has evolved into one of the world’s deepest spot venues. Last month the Seoul-based platform processed $110.2 billion in volume—6.4 percent of global exchange turnover—ranking fourth behind Binance, Bitget and Bybit. Within its own order books, XRP often eclipses Bitcoin: CoinMarketCap data shows the XRP/KRW pair captured 24 percent of Upbit’s entire 24-hour volume (followed by ETH with 14.1% and BTC with 6.3%), translating to $444 million. While the data cannot establish causality, the pattern underscores what several liquidity-providers have observed since 2023: regional exchanges can dominate individual asset flows even when their share of total crypto activity appears modest. South-Korean retail enthusiasm for XRP already nurtured during the 2017 bull cycle and continues to funnel disproportionate size into the KRW market in this cycle as well. When that flow turns—as Dom’s dashboard shows—the global price seems to notice. At press time, XRP changed hands at $3.05, up 4.8% in the past 24 hours.

Public ledgers like Bitcoin and Ethereum cannot be secure without the community, and XRP Ledger is no exception. By its very nature as a decentralized network, DLT requires supporters worldwide to run nodes to keep the network operational, process transactions at any time without third parties, and ensure the continuous growth of the blockchain. The success of Bitcoin spurred the development of improved versions, including the XRP Ledger, which is increasingly gaining market share as Ripple targets institutional growth. David Schwartz Deploys an XRP Ledger Server in New York Recently, David Schwartz, the CTO of the XRP Ledger, embarked on a personal mission to enhance the network’s infrastructure, in a mission to reduce On August 2, Schwartz announced on X that he independently built and launched a custom server in a New York data center, designed specifically to support the XRP Ledger without any ties to Ripple, the private company that operates several solutions, including On-Demand Liquidity, which relies on XRP on the XRP Ledger. As of August 5, XRP crypto is among the top performers and could be the next crypto to explode. (Source) Deploying a custom server to further decentralize the XRP Ledger comes as the network gains traction amid growing adoption in crypto-powered financial systems. Recent legal developments have also encouraged developers to build on the XRP Ledger, now that there is clarity on XRP’s status as a security under certain circumstances. As of August 5, 984 nodes and 186 validators were running on different “Rippled” versions. These nodes and validators help process transactions cost-effectively on the scalable mainnet. On August 4, the XRP Ledger processed over 1.2 million transactions between accounts. (Source: XRP Scan) David Schwartz’ New XRP Ledger Server Details Schwartz’s server will further strengthen the ledger. The single server features an AMD 9950X processor, 256 GB of RAM, multiple terabytes of SSD and NVMe storage, and a 10 Gbps unmetered internet connection. It also runs on Ubuntu and is fully synced with the XRP Ledger. The AMD processor ensures high computational power to handle complex cryptographic operations. Meanwhile, 256 GB of RAM allows the server to manage large volumes of simultaneous connections and data processing, a critical requirement for supporting multiple nodes and dapps on the network. By combining SSD and NVMe storage, the server enables rapid data access and high throughput, powering dapps that require low latency for transaction processing. David Schwartz Is Now Focusing on Performance Unlike experimental setups, Schwartz, the Ripple CTO, emphasized that this server is not a testbed. Its primary goal is to provide robust connectivity, a critical component for achieving consensus. To maintain performance, a portion of the server’s capacity is reserved for key nodes, including UNL validators and other priority services. In contrast, the remaining capacity is available to the public on a best-effort basis. This approach balances the needs of mission-critical operations with those of the community, fostering a more inclusive and resilient network. Although the server is already online and contributing to the XRP Ledger ecosystem, further testing is required to ensure it can handle production-level workloads reliably. DISCOVER: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now Decentralizing the XRP Ledger Network Though not tied to Ripple, this initiative aligns with the company’s long-standing efforts to decentralize the mainnet. In 2018, Ripple announced its decentralization strategy to diversify its validator pool. At the time, Ripple operated over 50% of all validators, raising concerns about decentralization. To address this, Ripple reduced its validator nodes and encouraged independent entities to run validators. By 2019, many XRP Ledger validators were community-operated, boosting decentralization efforts. As it is, by offering public access to his server’s resources, Schwartz is empowering the broader XRP community, encouraging them to maintain the network’s health and resilience. In the long run, his efforts could support XRP prices, as the coin is key in facilitating cross-border payments and providing liquidity to institutions. DISCOVER: Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025 Will XRP Crypto Hit $5? Like other best cryptos to buy, XRP remains steady, overcoming recent weaknesses. After reaching all-time highs in mid-July 2025, XRP ▲1.20% retraced before rebounding yesterday. XRPPriceMarket CapXRP$179.73B24h7d30d1yAll time A close above $3.4 could pave the way for new all-time highs and potentially reach $5 in the coming weeks. (Source) Optimism is high. On X, one analyst predicted that once XRP breaks $5, it will face no resistance or limits. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 – Top New Crypto Coins Ripple CTO Decentralizing The XRP Ledger, XRP To $5? David Schwartz, the CTO of Ripple, deploys a custom server to decentralize the XRP Ledger Server equipped with an AMD 9950X processor, 256 GB RAM, and NVMe storage Ripple has decentralized the XRP Ledger validators XRP crypto bulls target $5 The post Inside One Man’s Mission to Decentralize XRP Ledger: David Schwartz Takes to New York appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Monday brought some relief to the market after a weekend that saw hundreds of millions worth of longs liquidated. But beneath the surface, smart money continues to accumulate select assets. So, which crypto should you buy today for long-term gains? While Bitcoin dropped below $112,000 and Ethereum briefly dipped under $3,400, whale and institutional activity tells an interesting story. According to Lookonchain’s weekly report, 16 public companies purchased a combined 31,478 BTC worth $3.61 billion. MicroStrategy alone added 21,021 BTC ($2.46B), reinforcing its long-term bullish outlook. On the Ethereum side, 12 new wallets acquired 225,099 ETH ($819M), contributing to a total of 808,347 ETH ($2.85B) accumulated since July 9. SharpLink, a major whale, now holds over 498,000 ETH worth $1.81 billion. Meanwhile, Ethereum accumulation continues to gain momentum. Whales and institutions are not slowing down. Just today, three fresh wallets acquired 63,837 ETH ($236M) via FalconX and Galaxy Digital OTC. Since July 9, 14 new wallets have collectively bought 856,554 ETH, worth an estimated $3.16 billion. These aggressive accumulation trends suggest that BTC and ETH remain top contenders for long-term portfolios—making them prime candidates for anyone wondering which crypto to buy today amid market uncertainty. EXPLORE: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now DEX Trading Drops, But Stablecoin Flows Remain Strong While accumulation is up, trading activity on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) declined last week. DEX spot volume dropped 21.6% week-over-week to $95.3 billion. PancakeSwap and Raydium saw double-digit volume losses, while Uniswap remained relatively stable at $25.58B. On the derivatives side, DEX perpetual trading volume fell 7.68% to $121.1B. Hyperliquid still led with $77.16B in volume despite a 13% drop, while edgeX was the only major gainer (+14.65%). Interestingly, the stablecoin market cap increased by $1.99B, with $662M flowing into Arbitrum. This indicates capital is still moving into crypto, even if short-term trading has slowed. 1 hour ago SEC Greenlights Stablecoins as Cash Equivalents in Interim Guidance By Fatima The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued temporary accounting guidance allowing certain fully backed, USD-pegged stablecoins to be treated as cash equivalents on corporate balance sheets. This interim move offers clarity for businesses and institutions while the SEC continues broader rulemaking under its “Project Crypto” initiative. To qualify, stablecoins must be redeemable at par value, backed 1:1 with cash or short-term U.S. Treasury assets, and offer immediate liquidity. This excludes algorithmic and non-USD stablecoins, as well as any with risk-bearing structures. The decision is seen as a boost for institutional adoption, making it easier for companies to hold and report stablecoin assets in line with traditional cash holdings. It also aligns with emerging regulatory frameworks like the GENIUS Act, which requires transparency and reserves for stablecoin issuers. While temporary, this guidance marks a step toward greater crypto integration in finance, offering much-needed compliance clarity for firms using regulated stablecoins like USDC and USDT. The post [LIVE] Crypto News August 5 – Which Crypto to Buy Today for Long-Term Gains? BTC And ETH Accumulation Surges Despite DEX Slowdown appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Barry Silbert has made a notable return to Grayscale Investments, the asset management company and crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, as chairman, just weeks after the crypto asset manager filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. Silbert, who founded Grayscale in 2013, takes over from Mark Shifke, who will remain on the board as the company prepares for its future as a publicly traded entity. This leadership transition also coincides with Grayscale’s plans to bring in independent directors to strengthen its governance. New Executive Team At Grayscale In a significant move to bolster its executive team, Grayscale has appointed four professionals with extensive backgrounds in traditional finance (TradFi). According to the firm’s announcement made on Monday, the new hires include Diana Zhang as Chief Operating Officer, Ramona Boston as Chief Marketing Officer, Andrea Williams as Chief Communications Officer, and Maxwell Rosenthal as Chief Human Resources Officer. These executives join Grayscale from firms such as Bridgewater, Apollo, Goldman Sachs, and Citadel, reporting directly to CEO Peter Mintzberg, who has been at the helm since last year. Mintzberg stated: This blend of institutional rigor and entrepreneurial drive shapes every aspect of how we operate at Grayscale, enabling us to deliver clients innovative investment strategies with the operating integrity they expect from a trusted partner. Silbert’s return comes at a critical juncture for the company, following a turbulent period marked by regulatory scrutiny. He stepped down as chairman in late 2023, just before the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ruling on spot Bitcoin ETFs, including Grayscale’s long-standing effort to convert its Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF. Around the same time, Silbert’s parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG), faced legal challenges from New York’s attorney general regarding the collapse of crypto lending company Genesis, and its connections to crypto exchange Gemini’s Earn program, with Silbert himself named in the lawsuit. Regulatory Headwinds In his statement following the announcement, Silbert expressed his enthusiasm about rejoining Grayscale, emphasizing his belief in the company’s direction and the team leading it. Silbert noted: When I founded Grayscale in 2013, we saw an enormous opportunity to pioneer a new model for accessing and investing in digital assets, and to build the operational infrastructure that investors would ultimately demand. Today, I continue to have deep conviction in the company’s long-term positioning and in the leadership team guiding it forward. Grayscale currently manages over $35 billion across a variety of crypto investment products, including spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, as well as diversified digital asset funds. Earlier this year, DCG reached a $38 million settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission over allegations of misleading investors through Genesis Global Capital, a subsidiary of DCG. The settlement adds to the ongoing regulatory challenges faced by DCG, as New York Attorney General Letitia James has also sued Gemini, Genesis, and DCG over a crypto lending program, alleging they defrauded over 29,000 New Yorkers while concealing $1.1 billion in losses. Featured image from Fortune, chart from TradingView.com

After an impressive run-up back in July, the Dogecoin price as suffered a slowdown, just like the rest of the market. With this, the bears seem to have reclaimed control once again, pushing Dogecoin deeper into loss territory after taking out an important position at $0.2. Nevertheless, the current decline seems to pale in comparison to the bullishness that continues to dominate among investors, with the expectations that this correction will be only temporary. Dogecoin Price Still Showing Signs Of Bullishness According to an analysis shared by crypto analyst KrissPax, the Dogecoin price may be down right now, but it is not out of the game. This is because the meme coin is currently the subject of a bullish formation as it travels down to retest a level that has previously led to a massive price surge in the past. The crypto analyst pointed out that the Dogecoin price is expected to fall below 30 on the 4-Hour RSI chart again, and historically, such a decline has led to a recovery. The last time that the RSI fell below 30 on the 4-Hour chart was back in June 2025, and what followed was an over 70% recovery in the next month. Using this historical performance, the Dogecoin RSI falling below 30 once again could end up registering a similar performance. The only difference this time around is that the prices are at different levels, which points to a major difference in where the highs of the uptrend will be. Last time the RSI was this low, the price was trading at the $0.14 level. This time around, the analyst explains that Dogecoin sitting at $0.2 means that there is a higher low. The good thing about the formation of higher lows is the fact that they often lead to higher highs. In the event of another 70% increase in price from here, Dogecoin could end up rallying as high as $0.34 before it loses steam. However, this would still put it at more than 50% below its all-time high of $0.74, which was hit back in 2021 and has remained the peak for the meme coin. As for the performance of the altcoin so far this month, after closing the month of July with a 27.1% gain, Dogecoin has already begun to give some of the gains back to the market. Data from CryptoRank shows that the cryptocurrency is already down by 5.31% this month and climbing. This is not out of the ordinary, as the month of August has historically been one of the most bearish months for the Dogecoin price. In fact, if the trend holds, then DOGE investors could be looking at an average of -10% decline this month and a close in the red.