Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has once again voiced concerns about the long-term stability of the U.S. dollar. In a recent discussion, Dalio argued that the nation’s rising debt levels, persistent fiscal deficits, and growing geopolitical tensions are undermining global trust in the dollar as the world’s reserve currency.

The Trump brothers are seeking to raise $2.1 billion through share sales following the turbulent Nasdaq debut of American Bitcoin (ABTC), a mining firm tied to the Trump family. According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the proposed capital raise comes at a pivotal moment, as ABTC’s stock skyrocketed by 91% within its first hour of trading before pulling back amid heavy volatility.

In Q2 2025, investment advisors significantly increased their exposure to Ethereum ETFs, driving a surge of 388,301 ETH worth roughly $1.35 billion. This push brought total Ethereum exposure from institutional advisory firms to more than 539,757 ETH, highlighting growing confidence from professional money managers in crypto-backed investment products. The trend emphasizes that Ethereum, alongside Bitcoin, is becoming a core digital asset allocation within institutional portfo

Ripple’s XRP has been consolidating between $2.80 and $3.10 since peaking at $3.5 two weeks ago, but market sentiment has taken a bearish turn as whales offloaded large amounts of tokens. On August 26, whale-to-exchange transactions surged to a three-week high before tapering off, with data showing a 40 million drop in whale holdings over a 90-day moving average.

Aave, one of the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols, has reached a record $41.1 billion in total value locked (TVL), according to CryptoSlate. This milestone makes Aave comparable in size to the 54th-largest commercial bank in the United States.

Goldman Sachs has released a new report predicting a massive surge in the stablecoin market, projecting that its value could reach into the trillions of dollars in the coming years. The bank highlights that while stablecoins—digital assets pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar—are currently valued at around $288 billion, their primary use has been limited to crypto trading and offshore demand for dollars.

Despite SOL dropping about 6% in the last 24 hours, Solana stood out with a 58% jump in daily trading volume to $5.84 billion and strong weekly performance. Capital inflows over the past week surpassed $400 million, spanning Solana-based investment products and bridged assets, even as the broader crypto market cap fell roughly 3.6%.

DeFi Development Corp (DFDV) bought another 110,000 SOL (about $22 million), lifting its Solana treasury to roughly 1,420,173 SOL valued near $273 million. The firm highlighted that its SOL Per Share (SPS) metric rose to 0.0675, reflecting increased SOL reserves backing each outstanding share and signaling stronger direct exposure for shareholders to Solana’s upside.

Chainlink’s LINK has reclaimed the $24 level for the first time since early February, extending a strong August run. The token posted a 35% weekly surge to kick off the month and is up about 42% month-to-date, outpacing Ethereum’s gains.

A Nasdaq-listed company, VivoPower (VVPR), announced plans to purchase an initial $100 million of privately held Ripple Labs shares while also continuing to buy XRP directly. The company frames this as an “XRP‑focused” corporate treasury strategy, positioning itself as the first U.S.-listed firm seeking exposure to both Ripple equity and the XRP token.

Bitcoin is currently consolidating in a low-liquidity “air gap” between $110,000 and $116,000, following a pullback from its recent all-time high above $123,000. This price range has seen limited trading activity, with many recent buyers now holding positions above $116,000.

Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. recently ended their longest-ever streak of daily net inflows, which lasted 20 days and brought in nearly $5.4 billion. On August 1, the trend reversed with a significant $152 million outflow, the largest since January 8.

Ethena (ENA) experienced a notable 13% price surge, reaching $0.622 after successfully holding support at $0.51. This rally was accompanied by a 28% increase in trading volume, signaling renewed demand and strong buying interest.

Recent data provides a bearish outlook for Vine Coin (VINE) in the short term, highlighting that the token is likely to experience a price dip of 4% to 10% over the coming week. Recent trading activity has shown a significant drop in daily volume—down 21%—and a sharp 30% price decline earlier in the week, both of which reinforce the negative sentiment.

Tron Inc., formerly known as SRM Entertainment, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to raise up to $1 billion in a bid to significantly expand its reserves of TRX, the native token of the Tron blockchain.

Bitcoin recently experienced a 4% price drop, falling below $115,000 for the first time in two weeks, largely due to the monthly expiration of derivatives contracts that wiped out $390 million in futures positions. Despite this correction, data from Bitcoin futures and options markets suggest that traders remain neutral rather than bearish.

XRP has recently experienced a significant price rally, surging past $3.25 and gaining over 30% in just one week. This bullish momentum is being driven by a combination of renewed institutional interest, positive developments in the broader crypto market, and favorable political news from Washington that could improve the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies.

A surge in positive sentiment toward cryptocurrencies in the United States is fueling a significant increase in hiring demand for blockchain-related jobs. This trend is closely linked to recent legislative developments, such as the passage of the “Responsible Financial Innovation Act” and the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, which have created a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment.

A dynamic period has started for the Hyperliquid platform and its native token, HYPE, amid broader market movements. While Ethereum has surged to new highs—trading at $3,609 and up 43% over the past month—HYPE has experienced a pullback, dropping 3.3% in the last 24 hours and 1.1% over the week.

The introduction of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is transforming how people invest in and hold Bitcoin, raising important questions about the original philosophy behind the cryptocurrency.