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Bitcoin Rally Faces a Historical Test After Strong Monthly Gain
Bitcoin has delivered one of its best monthly performances in years, but Decrypt says historical chart patterns create a potential obstacle. The rally has challenged the crypto winter trend while leaving the outlook technically complex.
BofA, Citi and Goldman Sachs Join 21-Institution Stablecoin Venture
Bank of America, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs are among 21 institutions planning a stablecoin venture. The project will start with a US dollar stablecoin before expanding to other G7 currencies, with the euro next.
Bitcoin Faces September Pressure as Rate-Hike Risk Meets Weak Seasonality
Bitcoin begins September facing two potential headwinds: historically weak seasonal performance and renewed rate-hike risk. CoinDesk said the combination could threaten the cryptocurrency’s rally, without providing a price target or market forecast.
Ripple joins Asia’s digital-asset custody and tokenization push
Ripple has entered a strategic partnership to develop digital-asset custody and tokenized asset-management solutions for Asian institutions, Cointelegraph reports. The move adds to a broader wave of custody-infrastructure deals in the region.
U.S. Seeks Influence Over Japan’s Monetary Policy, Unlike Bitcoin
CoinDesk contrasts U.S. efforts to influence Japan’s monetary policy with bitcoin, highlighting the cryptocurrency’s position outside direct government monetary-policy control. The briefing provides no specific BTC price outlook or market forecast.
Strategy directs $603 million stock-sale proceeds to Bitcoin and STRC support
Strategy used $603 million from one week of common-stock sales for three purposes: $369.7 million in Bitcoin purchases, $202.5 million for STRC buybacks and dividends, and a $30 million increase in cash.
Strategy Challenges MSCI Plan to Exclude Bitcoin Treasury Firms
Strategy has challenged MSCI’s proposal to remove it from the Global Investable Market Indexes. Michael Saylor and Phong Le called the plan flawed and accused MSCI of discriminating against digital asset businesses.
Bitcoin swings as US bond yields approach a potential 20-year high
Bitcoin made sharp moves within its local range as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed US bond yields. Yields were approaching a new 20-year high during the volatile monthly close, Cointelegraph reported.
Robinhood Chain Surpasses Ethereum in Daily Revenue on Memecoin Activity
Robinhood Chain recorded $2.66 million in revenue and 5.52 million transactions on Aug. 30, surpassing Ethereum’s daily revenue as memecoin tools drove most activity and users launched 22,600 tokens.
Saylor hints Strategy may resume Bitcoin purchases
Michael Saylor’s “We’re Back” post suggests Strategy may resume Bitcoin purchases after a two-month pause aimed at strengthening its balance sheet. The message does not confirm a completed transaction or disclose timing.
The Long Drive to Move Money Without Moving Wealth
CoinDesk traces the evolution of money transfer from hawala to Swift, showing how efforts to remove friction and physical handling have improved efficiency while creating new opportunities for increasingly sophisticated exploits.
Sanders Calls for Law to Halt Flock’s AI Surveillance Expansion
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders said he plans to pursue legislation targeting Flock’s network of more than 120,000 AI cameras, warning that the system is pushing the United States toward a “surveillance state.”