Recovered from the SITE123 blog, Aug 2026. Imported as drafts for review.
Crypto markets saw a quiet start to the week, trading sideways with Bitcoin (BTC) holding near $115,000 and Ether (ETH) above $4,200. The weekend was marked by profit-taking, as major altcoins like Solana (SOL) and XRP dropped by nearly 5%, while BNB, Dogecoin, and Cardano (ADA) also saw slight dips. According to analysts like Nick … Read more
The much-anticipated Binance listing for Pi Network did not occur on August 15, disappointing many in the Pi community. While rumors of the listing were widespread, analysts had previously warned that both Binance and the Pi Core Team (PCT) were not ready for such a move. According to analyst Dr. Altcoin, Binance is waiting for … Read more
Solana recently achieved a milestone, with its throughput briefly hitting over 100,000 transactions per second (TPS) in a stress test. A developer, Mert Mumtaz, co-founder of Helius, shared that a single block processed a total of 107,540 transactions, making Solana the “first major blockchain” to hit this figure on its mainnet. However, the article points … Read more
XRP is at a pivotal moment, with analysts watching to see if it can finally break through a significant four-year resistance wall. After a strong rally that pushed its price above $3.12, the token is now pressing against a barrier that has consistently rejected its price since 2021. According to market strategist STEPH IS CRYPTO, … Read more
The Swiss supermarket chain SPAR has become the first major grocery retailer in the country to accept cryptocurrencies for payments. Customers can now pay for their groceries at over 100 SPAR locations by scanning a QR code with their digital wallets. The payment system, powered by DFX.swiss and Binance Pay’s infrastructure, instantly converts over 100 … Read more
Binance is set to host the 34th Token Generation Event (TGE) for Rice AI (RICE), which will be launched on the decentralized exchange PancakeSwap. The event, scheduled for August 18, 2025, is exclusive to users who hold at least 230 Binance Alpha points, a requirement that reinforces Binance’s strategy of using structured launches to support new … Read more
Litecoin has issued a statement arguing that the era of truly decentralized, fairly-launched, proof-of-work cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and itself is over. The statement suggests that new projects attempting to replicate this model would face significant challenges and risks of being centralized or compromised. This warning follows a recent 51% attack on Monero, where a single … Read more
Tax officials in Jeju City, South Korea, have reportedly begun freezing and seizing cryptocurrencies from individuals who have not paid their taxes. This action is part of a larger investigation into over 2,900 individuals who collectively owe 19.7 billion won ($14.2 million) in back taxes. By analyzing data from major South Korean exchanges like Bithumb, … Read more
Cardano (ADA) has seen a notable price increase of over 17% in a few days, outperforming major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This surge is largely driven by the news of a Grayscale Cardano Trust ETF being registered in Delaware, a development that has captured the attention of institutional investors and traders. An ETF provides … Read more
Digital currencies traded in the red on Monday, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both down. However, the meme coin PUMP saw an even more dramatic decline, losing 15% of its value. This sudden drop followed a massive token transfer by its creator, Pump.fun. On-chain analytics platform Lookonchain reported that Pump.fun sent 2.5 billion PUMP tokens, valued … Read more