Author: John Smith
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. A term once rooted in music and television is now being redefined in the context of financial markets: streaming. Colloquially synonymous with on-demand content delivery, “streaming” is expanding to mean something more tangible — money that moves continuously, instantly, and with transparency, powered by blockchain rails and stablecoins. Summary From songs to money: Just as Spotify and Netflix replaced buffering with instant streaming, stablecoins are doing the same for finance — turning slow, clunky payments into real-time…
On Aug. 20, 2025, journalist and Bitcoin advocate Max Keiser, who once jokingly suggested the U.S. government should sell states to buy Bitcoin, referred to the memecoins and meme stocks culture by saying, “The ‘Casino Gulag’ takes over, as predicted 15 years ago.” This was by far not the first instance when he used this term. What does ‘Casino Gulag’ mean, and who are the prisoners of this gulag? Summary Bitcoin advocate Max Keiser often uses the term “Casino Gulag” to describe the condition where the law is getting more restrictive while the citizens fall into financial nihilism. The Gen…
The week of August 17-23, 2025, recorded $63.77 million in crypto funding across 13 projects, with DigiFT’s $11 million strategic round leading. Summary Crypto funding hit $63.7 million across 13 projects, down from $1.5 billion last week DigiFT led with $11 million, as Irys and Block Earner raised $10 million and $8 million Smaller rounds included DecentralGPT, Overtake, LO:TECH, and Legion Multi-chain and cross-ecosystem projects dominated this week’s funding as per Crypto Fundraising data. Here’s a detailed overview of this week’s crypto funding activity: DigiFT DigiFT raised $11 million in a Strategic round Investors include SBI Holdings, Mirana Ventures, and…
Ethereum price is going up today, Aug. 23, and is hovering at its all-time high, continuing a strong comeback that started in April when it bottomed at $1,383. Summary Ethereum price jumped to a record high after Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium. It also jumped after retesting a crucial support level, its highest point in December last year. Ethereum ETF inflows resumed on Thursday and continued on Friday. Ethereum (ETH) jumped to a record high of $4,877, bringing its market capitalization to $572 billion. This article explores some of the top reasons the ETH price is soaring. …
Morpho price continued its strong rally this week, hitting its highest level since February amid robust demand for its lending solutions. Summary Morpho token has jumped by 245% from the year-to-date low. The total deposits in its platform jumped to $10 billion. Technical analysis points to more gains this year. Morpho (MORPHO) token jumped to a high of $2.8567, up by over 245% from its lowest level in March. Its market cap has soared to $867 million, while its 24-hour volume was up by 24%. Morpho price has rallied because of the ongoing demand of its solutions. Data on its…
Hyperliquid now controls roughly 80% of the decentralized perpetual futures market, highlighting its rapid dominance over competitors. However, this concentration raises concerns about sustainability and potential risks if trading volumes decline. Summary Hyperliquid has quickly become the leading decentralized perpetual futures platform, handling up to $30 billion in daily trades. Its lean, self-funded team built a fast, execution-focused blockchain with fee-sharing incentives that attract traders and developers. Despite rapid growth, risks like validator concentration, transparency gaps, and reliance on high trading volumes leave its future uncertain. In just over a year, Hyperliquid has grown into the dominant player in decentralized…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XYZVerse presale tops $15m as the sports-themed memecoin builds hype in betting, gaming, and community culture. Summary XYZVerse presale hits $15m as the sports-themed memecoin surges over 5,000% in early stages. Stage-based pricing fuels XYZVerse hype, blending memes, sports, and real-world crypto utility. It could become 2025’s breakout memecoin if it sustains traction because of its community-driven momentum. The memecoin market never takes a day off. Each cycle crowns a new community darling, and in 2025, that spotlight is…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Citigroup enters stablecoin custody and blockchain payments, signaling a major leap for crypto adoption. Summary Citigroup enters stablecoin custody, signaling crypto’s move into mainstream finance. Little Pepe presale surges as investors eye high-potential tokens. With exchange listings secured, LILPEPE aims to lead 2025’s top crypto performers. The digital asset market is preparing for its next major leap as Citigroup, a $2.57 trillion banking giant, confirms its push into stablecoin custody and blockchain-based payments. With Wall Street preparing to integrate…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. DOGE jumps 23%, sparking interest in Little Pepe, Dogwifhat, and Bonk as analysts eye 25x potential gains. Summary DOGE surges 23%, fueling interest in high-potential memecoins like LILPEPE, WIF, and BONK. Little Pepe presale nears sellout, offering 25–44x potential with Layer-2 blockchain perks. Analysts spotlight LILPEPE’s fair-launch, low-fee network as a top meme token to watch in 2025. The memecoin market is heating up again. In the past week, Dogecoin (DOGE), the first and leading meme token, has increased…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Little Pepe emerges as Dogecoin’s new rival, with analysts eyeing massive gains in the next 90 days. Summary Little Pepe presale nears $22m as investors eye massive gains in a few months. DOGE sits steady at $0.23, but Little Pepe’s presale hype is exploding fast. With only 870m tokens left, Little Pepe could be crypto’s next meme crown winner. It’s no news in the crypto space that memecoins keep stealing the spotlight, attracting small-time and big-money investors. Dogecoin (DOGE)…