SBI Files for Bitcoin–XRP ETF in Japan, Pushing Dual Crypto Exposure Into Regulated Markets
SBI Holdings has filed for a dual-asset crypto ETF offering direct exposure to both bitcoin (BTC) and XRP (XRP), in a rare instance where XRP is formally bundled with BTC in an institutional-grade product. Revealed in the firm’s Q2 2025 earnings report, the ‘Crypto-Assets ETF’ is structured to track...
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Leveraged Bearish Strategy ETF Surges 19%, Signals Dour Outlook for MSTR and Bitcoin
This is a technical analysis post by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. A U.S.-listed leveraged anti-Strategy (MSTR) exchange-traded fund (ETF) surged last week, suggesting a potential bearish outlook for bitcoin (BTC) and MSTR. The Defiance Daily Target 2x Short MSTR ETF, listed under the ticker SMST...
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Base Says Sequencer Failure Caused Block Production Halt of 33 Minutes
Block production on Coinbase’s (COIN) Base network halted for 33 minutes early Tuesday following a sequencer failover that didn’t recover as expected, developers said in a post-mortem report Wednesday. The outage began at 06:07 UTC on Aug. 5, when the active sequencer fell behind due to congestion from on-chain...
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Here Are 4 Meme Coins that DeepSeek Thinks Could Skyrocket This Year
The July rally, along with the one earlier this year, has, for all intents and purposes, confirmed the broader bullish sentiment surrounding crypto in 2025. With multiple spot crypto ETFs expected to be approved in Q3, and the Fed likely to slash interest rates in its next meeting, experts...
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Bitcoin Miners’ Shift: ETFs Outperform! Crypto Market Trends Explained! #shorts
Bitcoin mining stocks are underperforming since Bitcoin ETFs launched? One analyst breaks down the shift, noting only 2 mining stocks have beaten Bitcoin itself. Did the last cycle’s ‘fantastic’ plays lose their edge? It might get worse… #BitcoinMining #BitcoinETF #CryptoNews #BTC #DeFi...
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Brazil and Indonesia weigh creation of strategic Bitcoin reserves
Multiple countries, including Indonesia and Brazil, are now exploring the creation of strategic Bitcoin reserves to strengthen economic resilience and modernize financial infrastructure. Will Indonesia establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve? Bitcoin Indonesia, a local crypto advocacy group, recently met with…...
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Major XRP Adoption News From South Korea
BDACS, a licensed crypto custodian catering to South Korea’s institutional market, has announced support for XRP. The latest launch represents the first concrete result of their collaboration, which was originally unveiled in February 2024. XRP Goes Live on BDACS In its tweet, BDACS stated that XRP is among the...
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Buy the Dip? Toncoin Hits Key Zone as Big Deal Looms
TL;DR Toncoin hits demand zone near $3.20 after 7% drop, signaling a possible short-term bounce. MACD and RSI indicators suggest selling pressure is weakening, hinting at potential price reversal. Verb Technology to rebrand and back TON with $558M, deal closes on August 7, 2025. Toncoin Pulls Back Toward Key...
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South Korea’s first won-pegged stablecoin makes pilot debut: report
South Korea’s first Korean won-backed stablecoin was recently launched in a test run by fanC in collaboration with financial software firm Initech. Could this be the start of Korea’s stablecoin bid? On August 5, fanC and Initech unveiled “KRWIN,” the…...
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Here’s why Mantle’s MNT rallied 20% today while the crypto market was down (08/06)
Mantle staged a strong rally on Aug. 6, driven by surging network activity and large ETH reserve backing, while the broader crypto market remained under pressure from macroeconomic headwinds. According to data from crypto.news, Mantle (MNT) shot up 20% to…...
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