Author: Ibrahim Abdulaziz Adan

XRP lawyer John Deaton predicts MSTR stock could hit $500 if Bitcoin reaches $180,000-$250,000 within the next year.  Strategy reversed its equity dilution policy and saw its stock drop 12% over the past month to $358.  Analysts believe the company could become one of Wall Street’s largest firms if Bitcoin continues its long-term growth trajectory. Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) stock faces significant selling pressure following CEO Michael Saylor’s policy reversal on equity dilution. The company’s shares currently trade at $358, marking a 12% decline over the past month. XRP lawyer John Deaton remains optimistic about the stock’s future performance despite recent…

Metaplanet bought 103 Bitcoin for $11.6 million and now holds 18,991 BTC worth approximately $1.95 billion. The company ranks as the seventh-largest public Bitcoin holder, achieving 479.5% returns on its cryptocurrency investments. Metaplanet shares jumped 4% after the announcement, while Bitcoin traded steady around $111,500. Japan-based investment firm Metaplanet has acquired 103 Bitcoin worth $11.6 million, bringing its total cryptocurrency holdings to 18,991 BTC. The purchase represents the company’s continued commitment to Bitcoin as a treasury asset amid ongoing market volatility. The latest acquisition was completed at an average price of $113,491 per Bitcoin, totaling ¥1.74 billion. Metaplanet has invested…

World Liberty Financial launches its WLFI token on September 1 after raising $2.26 billion in funding. ALT5 Sigma stock jumped 19% on the announcement, and Coinbase plans to list the project’s USD1 stablecoin. Early investors get 20% of tokens unlocked immediately, while the remaining 80% depends on community voting. World Liberty Financial has confirmed its WLFI token will launch on September 1 on the Ethereum mainnet. The announcement follows the project’s successful $2.26 billion funding round, positioning it as one of the year’s largest token launches. The token will become fully tradable and transferable upon launch. Early investors secured tokens…

After Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, Bitcoin jumped above $115,000, and traders see strong upside. Historical trends show rallies often follow September volatility, and Q4 could repeat the pattern. Support is holding near $112,000 with targets at $123,000 and $126,500 if $118,000 breaks. Bitcoin broke above $115,000 after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, reigniting optimism of another strong rally heading into Q4. Traders view the move as a confirmation of bullish technical structure, while historical trends suggest that further upside may be in play. Market Reaction to Powell’s Comments Powell pointed to weakness in the labor market…

World Liberty Financial minted $205 million of its USD1 stablecoin and boosted total supply to $2.4 billion, making it the sixth-largest stablecoin by market cap. The expansion comes before World Liberty’s WLFI governance token launches in September with community-focused distribution across major exchanges. Treasury partner ALT5 Sigma denies SEC insider trading allegations linked to venture capitalist Jon Isaac and their $1.5 billion funding round. World Liberty Financial has significantly expanded its USD1 stablecoin circulation, minting $205 million to boost total supply to $2.4 billion. The expansion represents a 9% increase and marks the largest issuance since April. USD1 now ranks…

Charles Hoskinson denied claims that Midnight’s token airdrop favors insiders and shared data showing over 69,000 wallets claimed 1.3 billion NIGHT tokens. Midnight partnered with Fireblocks to provide secure token custody for institutions and distributed tokens across multiple blockchain communities, including Cardano and XRP holders. The 60-day claim period allows broader participation and may concentrate rewards among fewer users as the deadline approaches. Charles Hoskinson has refuted allegations that the Midnight network’s token airdrop benefits insiders at the expense of regular participants. The Cardano founder’s response addressed social media speculation suggesting the distribution favored early adopters and project insiders. Claims…

Tidal Trust II filed for a leveraged XRP ETF that offers 150-200% exposure to daily price changes and uses income strategies. The SEC removed Ripple’s fundraising cap, and Chair Paul Atkins said very few tokens should be securities. Existing XRP products show strong demand, with Teucrium’s fund reaching over $400 million in assets by August. Tidal Trust II has submitted a Form N-1A Post-Effective Amendment to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the Defiance Leveraged Long + Income XRP ETF. The filing represents another step toward expanding institutional crypto investment products beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Source: SEC; Tidal Trust II…

Kanye West launched the YZY meme coin on Solana, and it hit $3 billion market cap in 40 minutes but crashed to $1 within three hours. Six major wallets control over 90% of all YZY tokens, raising serious concerns about potential price manipulation. The project includes YE Pay payment processor and YZY Card, but experts call it a pump-and-dump scheme. Rapper Kanye West launched the YZY meme coin on the Solana blockchain on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The token experienced dramatic price volatility within hours of its debut. YZY reached a market capitalization of approximately $3 billion just 40 minutes…

The Federal Reserve officially recognizes that stablecoins can improve payment efficiency but warns about risks to banking stability.  U.S. community banks can partner with stablecoin companies while China plans yuan-based stablecoins to challenge dollar dominance.  Both nations view stablecoins as strategic tools for modernizing their financial systems. The Federal Reserve has formally recognized stablecoins as a significant component of the modern financial landscape. Recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes reveal that payment stablecoins have entered mainstream policy discussions among central banking officials. The Fed’s latest assessment highlights stablecoins’ potential to enhance payment system efficiency while reducing transaction friction. This…

China plans to allow yuan-backed stablecoins after banning crypto in 2021.  The move aims to challenge U.S. dollar dominance in global payments.  Yuan stablecoins could boost demand for Chinese debt and help internationalize China’s currency. China is preparing to reverse its cryptocurrency ban by exploring yuan-backed stablecoins. The move represents a strategic shift to challenge the U.S. dollar’s global supremacy in digital payments. The State Council will review a comprehensive roadmap for yuan stablecoin implementation later this month. This marks China’s most significant cryptocurrency policy reversal since the 2021 trading and mining ban. The initiative responds directly to America’s advancing…