Author: John Smith

Shiba Inu price has entered into a bear market after falling by 20% from its highest level this month, and is at risk of more downside after forming a risky pattern and as its funding rate slips. Summary Shiba Inu price has dropped into a bear market this year. The coin has formed a head-and-shoulders pattern. SHIB’s funding rate has crashed to its lowest level in months. Shiba Inu (SHIB) coin dropped by 3.65% on Monday, Aug. 19, and reached a low of $0.00001263. Its plunge coincided with the broader crypto market crash as Bitcoin (BTC) and most altcoins dived. …

Solana Labs founder Toly, says that privacy alone does not make a crypto product or feature compelling enough to alter how users engage with it. In a recent post, the Solana (SOL) founder contributed to a thread on X discussing the biggest hurdles facing the DeFi industry. He does not recognize privacy as a “killer feature” in that sense. “There is lack of pmf for privacy. In of itself it’s not a killer feature that would change user behavior,” said Toly in his post. There is lack of pmf for privacy. In of itself it’s not a killer feature that…

Can Thailand’s $60 billion tourism industry become the proving ground for crypto payments, turning digital assets from speculative tools into something travelers actually use? Summary Thailand introduced TouristDigiPay on Aug. 18, 2025, allowing foreign visitors to convert crypto into baht and spend through the national QR PromptPay system. Tourism contributed nearly 20% of GDP pre-pandemic. Arrivals fell sharply in 2020 and remain below 2019 levels, with Chinese visitors still 34% lower than before. The program aims to cut card fees, speed settlement, and attract new traveler groups. Analysts estimate even limited use could drive billions in annual transactions, setting Thailand…

Bitcoin has pulled back to around $115,000, marking a 6.8% decline below its all-time high of $124,128, reached on Aug. 14. Summary Bitcoin retreats to $115K, about 7% below its Aug. 14 ATH of $124,128. Binance whale distribution and rising exchange reserves signal ongoing selling pressure. Analysts see $114K support as crucial before a potential renewed uptrend. The move comes as fresh macroeconomic data unsettled traders while large holders appeared to lock in gains near the top. Consumer prices in July had raised hopes that interest rate cuts were near, but the Producer Price Index rose more than anticipated, dampening optimism for September easing.…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. The memecoin sector is fueling the latest crypto rally, with top tokens like Little Pepe, Fartcoin, Pudgy Penguin, and Bonk leading a fresh wave of high-risk, high-reward momentum. Summary Meme coins are driving the latest crypto rally, with the sector up 10% in 48 hours as capital rotates into high-risk plays. Little Pepe’s $17.5m presale, Pudgy Penguin’s ETF buzz, Fartcoin’s whale-backed surge, and Bonk’s Solana-fueled momentum highlight unique growth catalysts. Analysts see 2025 as a breakout year where these…

North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group has been blamed for a $22.8 million crypto heist that crippled UK-registered exchange Lykke, forcing its shutdown and triggering investor lawsuits. The British Treasury’s sanctions office linked the state-backed hackers to thefts of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other assets from Lykke, a Swiss-based platform once celebrated for its zero-fee trading model. The collapse adds to a global trail of Lazarus-led raids that have netted Pyongyang billions to fund weapons programs and evade sanctions — and leaves Lykke’s founder Richard Olsen facing bankruptcy, liquidation proceedings, and ongoing legal scrutiny in Switzerland. British Treasury officials named the hermit…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. While eyes are on Ethereum, a rising memecoin shows breakout signs that could deliver bigger gains much sooner. Summary XYZVerse unites sports fans in crypto, presale surges with 100x potential. The sports-backed memecoin targets mass adoption through partnerships. XYZVerse presale nears $0.10 goal, offering early buyers massive upside. A fast-rising memecoin has been drawing attention while many focus on Ethereum’s price path. The digital asset quietly outpaces bigger names and could offer much larger gains.  Few have taken notice,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Solana eyes $250, investors turn to XRP and Little Pepe as explosive crypto opportunities this cycle. Summary Solana eyes $250, but XRP and LILPEPE show greater millionaire-making potential. LILPEPE combines meme power, low entry, and presale momentum for explosive gains. XRP gains clarity, Solana climbs, but LILPEPE could be the bull run’s hidden gem. With the 2025 bull run shaping up, crypto investors are re-evaluating where the next big wave of wealth will come from.  While Solana (SOL)…

Kraken suspended Monero deposits after detecting that a single mining pool gained majority control of the network’s hashrate. The exchange cited security concerns following what appears to be a successful 51% attack on the privacy-focused blockchain. “As a security precaution, we have paused Monero (XMR) deposits after detecting that a single mining pool has gained more than 50% of the network’s total hashing power,” Kraken announced Friday. The exchange added that the concentration of mining power poses a potential risk to the network’s integrity. Source: Kraken announcement Qubic, an AI-focused blockchain and mining pool, claimed it achieved 51% hashrate dominance…

IOTA’s Rebased upgrade is paying off. Just months after launch, the layer-1 network has hit an all-time high $36 million in total value locked, fueled by double-digit staking yields and rising transaction activity — momentum that has chart watchers betting on a bullish breakout toward $0.50. Summary IOTA price token was flat on Sunday, Aug. 17.  Its monthly network transactions jumped by over 30%. The total value locked rose to a record high of $36 million. IOTA transactions and TVL jumps IOTA (IOTA) token was trading around $0.2125 at last check on Aug. 17, up by 50% from its lowest…