As markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) annual Jackson Hole gathering, nearly $5 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today. This sets the stage for potential volatility in the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) markets, with traders weighing macro signals from the Fed against technical pressures from expiring… Listen ⇢

Animated comedy series South Park mocked US President Donald Trump in its latest episode aired on Wednesday, with one part satirizing his ties to crypto. The episode titled “Sickofancy,” depicted scenes showing parodied versions of tech executives wanting to curry favour with Trump by lining up to give him gifts… Listen ⇢

Dogecoin rallied on Tuesday after a string of regulatory and corporate catalysts shifted sentiment across the crypto sector. A $50 million Trump-linked acquisition of a DOGE mining firm, Wyoming’s launch of a state-backed stablecoin, and comments from Federal Reserve officials signaling a softer stance on digital assets all converged to… Listen ⇢

RLUSD’s growth  Japan’s stablecoin market  Enterprise blockchain company Ripple has announced that it is bringing its highly regulated Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin to the Japanese market in partnership with SBI VC Trade, the cryptocurrency exchange arm of financial giant SBI Holdings, in early 2026.  SBI VC Trade CEO Tomohiko Kondo… Listen ⇢

Around 33,700 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, August 22, and they have a notional value of roughly $3.8 billion. This expiry event is smaller than last week’s and unlikely to influence spot markets, which have started to move higher after a mid-week correction. All eyes are on the… Listen ⇢

Macro conditions suggest Bitcoin (BTC) might face a multi-week performance slowdown if global M2 money supply peaks in September, according to a recent report by Delphi Digital. The BTC-M2 relationship using a 10-week offset shows M2 data already rolling over roughly 8% from projected September highs.  Bitcoin has historically followed… Listen ⇢

Timothy Morano Aug 22, 2025 04:25 NVIDIA introduces the GeForce NOW upgrade featuring RTX 5080-class performance and new AI features, expanding the cloud gaming experience without raising membership prices. NVIDIA has announced a significant upgrade to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service, introducing the powerful RTX 5080-class performance. This enhancement… Listen ⇢

The crypto market is entering a crucial phase, as September has historically leaned bearish, with Bitcoin often delivering weaker monthly returns during this period. Still, opportunities remain strong as investors turn to the best altcoins that could benefit from a potential rebound in October and a stronger Q4. With major… Listen ⇢

Bitcoin now sits at the center of Asia’s financial debate. Legislators and regulators—not retail traders—determine how it flows through markets. Their decisions affect liquidity, credibility, and whether Asia joins a global competition for national bitcoin holdings. Hong Kong now anchors digital assets in market infrastructure. ETFs provide compliant exposure, while… Listen ⇢