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DeFi eliminates intermediaries by using smart contracts on blockchains to provide financial services like lending, borrowing, and trading. In 2026, the "DeFi 3.0" era is defined by Institutional DeFi and the integration of Real-World Assets (RWA). From liquidity provisioning on Uniswap to advanced lending on Aave, this tag tracks the evolution of autonomous financial systems, yield optimization, and the rise of AI-driven portfolio management in the decentralized economy.

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Bitcoin May Hit $1.3M by 2035, Says Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise

Bitcoin May Hit $1.3M by 2035, Says Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise

The post Bitcoin May Hit $1.3M by 2035, Says Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto asset manager Bitwise is betting big on bitcoin’s (BTC) future, projecting that the next decade will mark a period of outsized growth for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. In a report published Thursday, Bitwise analysts predicted that bitcoin could become the best-performing institutional asset over the next 10 years, with its price climbing to $1.3 million by 2035. The prediction comes at a time when the bitcoin price has reached new all-time highs and is trading above $100,000 amid better regulatory clarity, and more institutional investors are jumping into the sector. Bitwise’s new price prediction implies a compound annual growth rate of 28.3%, returns that would dwarf most traditional assets, though the firm cautions that volatility will remain a defining feature of the market, even if it trends lower than in past cycles. Three forces will drive adoption and price appreciation, analysts led by Matt Hougan wrote. The first catalyst is bitcoin’s ongoing emergence as an institutional-grade asset. The second is rising demand for hard-asset exposure in an inflationary environment, and the third is the fixed nature of its new supply. Bitwise also said that bitcoin’s “historic four-year cycle” thesis, which has long been a touchstone for traders, is no longer relevant. Still, it warns investors should expect steep drawdowns. Among the biggest risks: regulatory shifts, legislative changes in major markets, and the challenges of a relatively new asset with limited historical data. While quantum computing and other technological threats are on the radar, Bitwise sees them as secondary concerns. The firm also concedes that forecasting bitcoin’s future is fraught with uncertainty, given the lack of long-term data. “We aim to err on the side of being conservative,” the note said, underscoring that models for such projections are still evolving. Read more: The ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ Could See More Than…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/23

How To Claim WLFI Tokens: The Official 2025 Unlock And Trading Guide

How To Claim WLFI Tokens: The Official 2025 Unlock And Trading Guide

The post How To Claim WLFI Tokens: The Official 2025 Unlock And Trading Guide appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. As of August 23, 2025, this guide provides a definitive overview for WLFI token holders and prospective buyers regarding the token’s upcoming transition to a tradable and transferable asset on the Ethereum mainnet. Following these instructions ensures a secure and successful claiming process.   Key Dates and Timeline for WLFI Token Unlock Lockbox Activation Window Opens: The WLFI Lockbox will go live on Monday, August 25, 2025 (midday ET). This provides a one-week preparation window for all early supporters to activate their Lockbox before trading begins. Trading and Initial Claims Begin: Trading on decentralized and centralized exchanges will commence simultaneously with the first claimable unlock on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET (12:00 UTC). This section provides a step-by-step process for participants in the $0.015 and $0.05 presale rounds to claim their tokens.   WLFI Token Unlock Schedule Initial Unlock: 20% of the total WLFI purchased by each early supporter’s wallet will become claimable at the start of trading. Remaining 80%: The unlocking schedule for the remaining 80% will be determined by a community governance vote, empowering token holders to decide the future distribution. Locked Parties: Tokens allocated to Founders, the team, advisors, and partners are not included in this initial unlock and will remain fully locked.   How to Use the WLFI Lockbox The WLFI Lockbox is a secure, on-chain smart contract designed for claiming all unlocked tokens. Security Audit: The WLFI Lockbox smart contract has been fully audited by Cyfrin, a leading Web3 security firm, to ensure the safety of user funds. Official Website: All interactions must be conducted exclusively through the official portal: https://worldlibertyfinancial.com/. Compliance: All presale wallets have been pre-screened for compliance. The majority are approved for immediate activation. Only a small number of wallets that did not meet compliance requirements are restricted. Two…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/23

Why Spain’s economy is doing so well

Why Spain’s economy is doing so well

The post Why Spain’s economy is doing so well appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Tourists take photos as they visit the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, on August 2, 2025. (Photo by Manaure QUINTERO / AFP) (Photo by MANAURE QUINTERO/AFP via Getty Images) Manaure Quintero | Afp | Getty Images Spain’s booming economy is outpacing its European neighbors as tourism, foreign investment and immigration helps fuel growth. The southern European country is still leading growth in the euro zone with annual gross domestic product forecasted to rise 2.5% this year, while the economies of France, Germany and Italy are respectively forecast to expand 0.6%, 0% and 0.7%. Spain’s GDP surpassed expectations in the second quarter, growing 0.7%, above a Reuters forecast of 0.6%. The growth was also higher than the previous three months, which levelled at 0.6%, data from the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) showed. “For the second year in a row, we will be the advanced economy number one in terms of GDP growth,” Spain’s Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo told CNBC in April.  “Spain is a great outlier now in terms of growth. It’s also a great place to invest,” he added. The success of Spain’s economy relies on high consumption and investment, as well as tourism, Next Generation European funds, and immigration. “It’s not just tourism, it’s also non-tourism services. We’re exporting more in terms of services to firms like IT, accountability services, financial services, than we’re exporting in terms of tourism — 100 billion euros [$116.8 billion] with respect to 94.95 billion [euros in tourism]. So that’s an element of modernization of the Spanish economy,” said Cuerpo. Despite this economic growth, several challenges await Spain, such as keeping pay in line with the rising cost of living, climate change, an ever more divided political scene and the fact the country has the highest youth employment rate in the EU. “What is going to happen…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/23

SharpLink to Concentrate ETH with $1.5B Stock Buyback

SharpLink to Concentrate ETH with $1.5B Stock Buyback

The post SharpLink to Concentrate ETH with $1.5B Stock Buyback appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. SharpLing Gaming, one of the largest Ether corporate treasuries, authorized a $1.5 billion stock buyback program. In a Friday announcement, SharpLink Gaming said it authorized the repurchase of $1.5 billion worth of shares as part of its “disciplined capital markets strategy.” No repurchases have been made so far. The firm’s Co-CEO Joseph Chalom said the firm will consider buybacks when its stock trades at or below the net asset value of its Ether (ETH) holdings. “This program provides us with the flexibility to act quickly and decisively if those conditions present themselves,” Chalom added. SharpLink’s strategy focuses on accumulating and staking Ether to boost its ETH-per-share metric. Repurchasing shares below net asset value would increase that ratio, the company said. SharpLink Gaming is all-in on Ether The betting platform transitioned to an Ethereum-based corporate treasury strategy and nominated Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin as chairman in late May. At the time, the company said, “ETH will serve as the Company’s primary treasury reserve asset.” Related: SharpLink’s Joe Lubin wants to buy ETH faster than any other firm In early July, Lubin went so far as to say that ETH treasuries are crucial for the development of the Ethereum ecosystem. He said that such companies are “a great business to run,” but also explained that “it’s going to be critical to enable the supply-demand dynamics of Ether to right-size as we build more and more applications.” Related: SharpLink purchases $667M in Ether at near record prices Despite its close ties to the Ethereum ecosystem, SharpLink does not hold the industry’s biggest Ether treasury. According to Strategic ETH Reserve data, that spot is held by former Bitcoin (BTC) mining-focused company BitMine, with its 1.5 million Ether holdings, worth $6.47 billion at the time of writing. SharpLink Gaming holds 740,800 Ether worth $3.14 billion,…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/23

XRP ETF Filings Surge as Seven Asset Managers Press SEC for Approval

XRP ETF Filings Surge as Seven Asset Managers Press SEC for Approval

The post XRP ETF Filings Surge as Seven Asset Managers Press SEC for Approval appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The push for a spot XRP ETF has gained momentum as seven major asset managers, including Grayscale, Bitwise, Canary, CoinShares, Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, and WisdomTree, submitted updated S-1 filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday.  This cluster of filings highlights the growing interest among financial institutions in meeting investor demand for …

Author: CoinPedia

2025/08/23

Why the Crypto Market is Rising Today

Why the Crypto Market is Rising Today

The post Why the Crypto Market is Rising Today appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of life again, with a nearly 4% jump, as its market cap hit almost $4 trillion in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, with Bitcoin up almost 4% from yesterday, crossing the $116,800 mark, a remarkable 93% increase from one year ago.This rally has surprised the entire crypto market while …

Author: CoinPedia

2025/08/23

Appeals Court Ends Ripple Lawsuit – SEC Forced to Walk Away

Appeals Court Ends Ripple Lawsuit – SEC Forced to Walk Away

The post Appeals Court Ends Ripple Lawsuit – SEC Forced to Walk Away appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Altcoins One of the longest-running legal battles in the crypto industry has officially come to an end. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has dismissed all remaining appeals in the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple, closing a case that has defined regulatory debate since 2020. The closure follows a joint stipulation filed earlier this year by both the SEC and Ripple, in which the regulator agreed to withdraw its appeal while Ripple dropped its cross-appeal. The appellate court has now accepted the request, meaning Judge Analisa Torres’s earlier ruling remains the final word. Torres’s judgment, delivered in 2023, determined that XRP’s retail sales did not qualify as securities transactions, though certain institutional sales did fall under that classification. Ripple faced a monetary penalty but avoided the sweeping injunction the SEC had initially sought. Settlement Marked Turning Point The breakthrough came after a settlement deal earlier this year, following the departure of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler. As part of that agreement, the regulator scaled back Ripple’s penalty and dropped efforts to permanently bar institutional XRP sales in the U.S. [reaadmore id=”107520″] For Ripple, the outcome provides long-awaited clarity and the freedom to continue expanding without the shadow of the SEC case. For the wider crypto sector, the decision is seen as a landmark in establishing limits on how far securities law can be applied to digital assets. Industry Looks Ahead Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has described the resolution as a “new dawn” for both his company and the industry, while analysts note that the conclusion of the case removes a key overhang for XRP’s long-term adoption. With the appeals process now closed, Ripple’s four-year legal struggle is finally over, cementing the case as one of the most influential chapters in crypto’s regulatory history. The information provided in this…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/23

Ethereum hits a new high after 1,384 days. Where is the next milestone?

Ethereum hits a new high after 1,384 days. Where is the next milestone?

Written by: Rhythm BlockBeats After 1,384 days, Ethereum finally reached its new high in this cycle. On August 23, after the Federal Reserve's Powell's heavy "dovish" speech the night before, expectations for a September interest rate cut increased significantly, and US dollar assets rose across the board. A few hours later, Ethereum rose 14% to $4,887, setting a record high in its 11-year history. Its market value exceeded $586 billion, ranking 25th in the world's technology companies by total market value, higher than world-renowned companies such as Mastercard and Netflix. ETH historical price chart; Source: TradingView If Bitcoin completed its transition from a retail asset to an institutional asset in the last cycle, then Ethereum's current breakthrough to a new high may mark the beginning of its own "sovereignty narrative moment." Tom Lee, Wall Street's Ethereum "call guru," likens this strategic layout to a "sovereignty call option"—when Ethereum is widely adopted in global financial and AI infrastructure, companies holding significant stakes will be in a unique position. Sean McNulty, head of derivatives trading for Asia Pacific at digital asset prime brokerage FalconX Ltd, said the flow of funds from Bitcoin to Ethereum constituted a "massive positive sentiment shift driven by strong spot ETF inflows, growing corporate treasury adoption and broader stablecoin tailwinds." This statement perfectly summarizes why Ethereum is reaching new highs at this moment. Its late arrival isn't an absence, but rather a process of waiting—waiting for sentiment and funding, policy and technology to converge at the right time. Now, that moment has finally arrived. For Ethereum, this isn't just a price leap; it's a shift in narrative. Expectations of interest rate cuts increase The shift in the macro environment has become the key driving force behind Ethereum's breakthrough to a new high. As the U.S. job market continues to weaken and core inflation gradually declines, market bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year have significantly increased. Behind this trend lie the signals released by Federal Reserve officials in their recent flurry of statements. At the Jackson Hole symposium, Powell made a rare admission that the balance of risks is shifting—inflation risks remain, but pressure from deteriorating employment is rapidly increasing. Under these dual pressures, the focus of monetary policy has begun to shift from "maintaining high interest rates" to "moderate easing." The market reacted swiftly. CME's "FedWatch" tool indicates a near-90% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in September. For risky assets, this not only signals lower funding costs and improved liquidity, but also signals a policy turning point. Combined with institutional buying and Ethereum's shifting narrative, many traders view ETH's new highs as a cyclical turning point, rather than simply a technical breakthrough. Listed companies are buying, buying, buying! If there are any changes in the fundamentals of Ethereum this time, the biggest difference is that it has the same US stock company as Bitcoin MicroStrategy entering the market. On May 27, 2025, Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming announced a major strategic move, securing $425 million in financing through a private investment in equity (PIPE). The company plans to use the net proceeds to purchase Ethereum, making ETH its primary reserve asset. Notably, the lead investor in this transaction was Consensys Software Inc., the Ethereum infrastructure development company. Since then, businesses and small public companies have increased their Ethereum allocations, with a growing number of Ethereum treasuries riding this upward trend. As of August 2025, according to Coingecko data, 17 companies/institutions currently hold 1,749,490 ETH, valued at approximately $7.5 billion. Bitmine, in a single month, acquired 833,000 ETH, representing nearly 1% of the global supply, solidifying its position as the world's largest publicly listed ETH treasury. The underlying logic is that holding ETH not only benefits from potential appreciation but also offers a native yield of over 3% through PoS staking, generating long-term, sustainable financial returns. This differs from the simple price bets of Bitcoin's treasury strategy and is more akin to operating an infrastructure asset, offering both capital appreciation and cash flow. On August 10th, Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joe Lubin stated, "Treasury companies could potentially push ETH's market capitalization past BTC within a year." Geoffrey Kendrick, global head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered Bank, said Ethereum Treasury is "very worthy of investment" today and is more attractive to investors than US spot Ethereum ETFs. Ethereum Treasury's net asset value (NAV) multiple—its market capitalization divided by the value of its ETH holdings—has "begun to normalize" and is expected to remain above 1, making it a better investment than US spot ETH ETFs. Kendrick noted that since June, Ethereum fund managers have purchased 1.6% of all circulating ETH, a pace comparable to that of ETH ETFs during the same period. By August 15th, according to data from StrategyEthReserve, the combined holdings of Ethereum treasuries and ETFs exceeded 10 million ETH, representing approximately 8.3% of the current total supply. Ethereum ETF inflows surpass Bitcoin After a year, the Ethereum ETF has finally seen its peak in net inflows. According to Farside data, it has accumulated over $2 billion since July 4th, and quietly attracted $8.7 billion in inflows in its first full year of operation, reaching $15.6 billion in AUM. This sustained institutional buying has created a stable buying wall in the market. A more important signal recently is that the amount of ETH bought by ETFs exceeds that of Bitcoin. On August 8, the total inflow of funds into ETH ETFs was $461 million, while BTC only had $404 million. BlackRock bought $250 million in ETH, Fidelity bought $130 million in ETH, and Grayscale bought $60 million in ETH. Unprecedented favorable policies At the narrative level, Ethereum’s policy tailwinds do not just remain verbal promises, but are gradually transformed into institutional support. The most direct change comes from the increasingly clear compliance path for ETH staking - some state regulators in the United States have begun to recognize the accounting treatment of staking income under a licensing framework, which means that institutions can disclose staking-related income more transparently in their financial reports. At the same time, the successful advancement of a series of stablecoin bills has also provided growth expectations for large-scale stablecoins issued based on ETH (such as USDC and USDT). Their core provisions require reserve transparency, on-chain verifiability, and cross-state payment interoperability, which will directly strengthen Ethereum's central position in the stablecoin issuance and settlement network. Of greater strategic significance is the "Project Crypto" initiative, jointly led by the SEC and the Treasury Department, which is shifting the regulatory framework from a defensive stance to one that encourages innovation in DeFi and blockchain-based financial products. Under this policy shift, Ethereum, with its dominant position in DeFi TVL (approximately 59.5% of the total network value) and stablecoin trading volume (approximately 50%), is naturally the first to benefit. The moderate policy shift not only reduces the concerns of institutional investors, but also opens the door for long-term funds such as pensions and insurance funds to enter the market. On August 7, 2025, a milestone destined to etch a lasting mark in American financial history was quietly passed. Trump signed an executive order officially allowing American 401(k) retirement savings accounts to invest in "alternative assets" including cryptocurrencies, private equity, and real estate. From then on, a fringe asset class once excluded from the mainstream financial system was officially included in the nation's nearly $9 trillion retirement plan.

Author: PANews

2025/08/23

How to Prepare for the Next Crypto Bull Run in 2025

How to Prepare for the Next Crypto Bull Run in 2025

Introduction: Anticipation Builds for 2025 Following a rocky beginning to the decade, the markets are once again full of talk of the next crypto bull run. Bitcoin dominance holds, altcoin rotations are getting stronger and institutions are sustaining the flow in the direction of mainstream adoption. As far as many investors are concerned, it is […]

Author: Cryptopolitan

2025/08/23

Ethereum Price Outlook for 2025 During Altcoin Season

Ethereum Price Outlook for 2025 During Altcoin Season

The post Ethereum Price Outlook for 2025 During Altcoin Season appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto News Ethereum’s next move in the 2025 bull market could shock even optimists – where and when it could reach new heights. The crypto market is entering a feverish new stage. Bitcoin has already blasted through previous records, ETF flows are surging, and whispers of altcoin season are echoing across trading desks. In every cycle, Ethereum stands at the center of the storm, and 2025 looks no different. The question is no longer whether ETH will rally, but how high it could go, and some analysts admit even their boldest predictions may not be daring enough. Ethereum’s dominance of decentralized finance, NFTs, and tokenized real-world assets gives it an unmatched foundation. With upgrades like Pectra set to reduce network bottlenecks and boost efficiency, ETH could become more scalable than ever. A couple of models suggest Ethereum could reasonably price between $30,000 and $40,000 in next years, depending on altseason dynamics and whether ETH regains its historical market share ratio. But the real electricity in this market is not just about ETH’s next move, it’s about what happens when capital rotates into the smaller, faster-rising tokens that define altcoin season mania. Ethereum’s Strategic Role in Altseason Ethereum often acts as the spark for altcoin rallies. When ETH runs, liquidity typically floods into Layer 2 networks, DeFi tokens, and speculative plays built on Ethereum’s foundation. We’ve already seen wallet activity climb to year-to-date highs, with staking rates surging as institutional money joins the retail wave. As ETFs onboard more exposure, Ethereum’s supply on exchanges keeps shrinking, adding upward pressure on price. This mix of technical strength, institutional adoption, and cultural dominance puts Ethereum in the driver’s seat for altcoin season. And yet, history shows the biggest multipliers usually come not from ETH itself, but from the tokens riding in its slipstream.…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/23

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