CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie sits down with Ben Emons, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of FedWatch Advisors, to discuss why the crypto market is feeling "frothy and nervous," what a hawkish or dovish surprise from the Fed would look like, and the critical resistance zones for bitcoin.
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The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has re-evaluated its "open banking" regulations, allowing consumers more control over their data sharing with banks and fintech firms. This reversal responds to industry pressures and legal challenges, aiming to enhance competition and consumer choice.

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Today, we delve into Galaxy Digital's Q2 2025 financial report, as this digital asset and data center solutions provider is preparing for a transformation. From its core business, which accounts for 95% of revenue but has a profit margin of less than 1%, to a business model with an incredibly appealing revenue-to-expense ratio.
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Galaxy's cryptocurrency trading business generated only $13 million in profits (profit margin of 0.15%) from $8.7 billion in revenue, while paying out $18.8 million in salaries each quarter—resulting in negative cash flow from core operations.
AI Transformation: Signed a 15-year, 526 MW contract with CoreWeave, expected to start in 2026.

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Shiba Inu's upcoming hurdles
Bulls land safely
Even though Shiba Inu is still declining, it is displaying a setup that might yield realistic returns. On the daily chart, a mini-golden cross appears to be forming. In this variant, the 50-day EMA crosses above the 100-day EMA, in contrast to the cl

The EU and the US announced the latest details of their trade framework today (21), reaching consensus on detailed tariff rates and conditions for timber, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and the automotive industry. (Background: Trump hinted that he would announce steel and semiconductor tariffs as early as next week! Bitcoin fell below $118,000, and Ethereum lost $4,600) (Additional context: US policy nuclear proposal: suggests Trump use tariffs from other countries to "increase the position in Bitcoin" to ensure the greatness of the USA) According to CNBC, the EU and the US announced the latest details of their trade framework today (21), reaching consensus on detailed tariff rates and conditions for timber, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and the automotive industry. This agreement was a framework initially reached at the end of July after several weeks of intense negotiations and now further clarifies the trade arrangements in multiple key industries for both parties. Agreement background After long negotiations, the US and the EU

Liquidium, Maestro team up to unlock new opportunities in BTCFi
Bitcoin loans are now instant and cross-chain compatible
Pioneering a new frontier for BTCFi
In a bid to “turbocharge” its services, Bitcoin lending platform Liquidium has forged a partnership with Maestro, an enterprise Bitcoin

London, United Kingdom, August 21st, 2025, Chainwire
Irys, the world's first programmable datachain, today announced it has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by CoinFund, with participation from Hypersphere, Tykhe

The crypto market never stays still. Projects that once dominated often find themselves replaced as new token presales capture attention. Shiba Inu is a clear case, fueled by hype in 2021, yet struggling since its peak.
At the same time, investors searching the crypto presale list are spotting

Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled strong support for digital assets, calling stablecoins a vital tool for sustaining the dollar’s international dominance.
Payments Enter a Technology-Driven Revolution
Speaking at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on August 20, 2025, Federal Reserve Governor

Cardano (ADA) trend analysis points to a possible climb toward the $5.50–$7.50 zone, with AI models signaling Q2–Q3 2026 as the likeliest period for a peak. Pepe (PEPE) price surge has also drawn attention, as fresh liquidity inflows drive short-term trading excitement.
Still, both shifts look mode

Sui and Tron have carved out their space in the cryptocurrency market, each offering unique features and large user bases. However, like many altcoins, they remain prone to price fluctuations and market volatility, which can make them less reliable for investors seeking consistent returns.
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Story Highlights ZKWASM price surged 20% in 24 hours, breaking key resistance and flipping it to support.
Market cap growth, active circulation, and $5.54M trading volume highlight investor interest.

Monero (XMR) is drawing unwanted attention as its decentralization model comes under threat. Qubic has claimed control of more than half the network’s mining power, raising the specter of a 51% attack that could rewrite blocks and undermine trust Monero has built.
At the same time, Ethereum (ETH) i