Crypto news

Yes, while the rest of us are desperately Googling “charcuterie board for one” and wondering if prosecco counts as a food group, VanEck’s number-crunchers Mathew Sigel & Nathan Frankovitz (names that sound so posh my spell-check just offered me “trigonometry” for “Sigel”) dropped a ChainCheck report like it’s a limited-edition drop of glitter croissants. The verdict? Bitcoin still has legs-possibly long ones, wearing blockchain kitten-heels. 💃🏽

A cryptic chart, unveiled by the enigmatic analyst Steph, reveals the intricate dance of Stellar’s price cycles over the years. This chart, a tapestry of consolidation and rally phases, suggests that XLM, after a prolonged period of patient accumulation, is on the cusp of a breakout that could rival the grandeur of a fireworks display on New Year’s Eve. Or, more likely, a modest sparkler at a children’s party. Nevertheless, the structure of these cycles hints at a future where XLM might soar to new heights, much to the delight of those who have held steadfast through the doldrums.

But the plot thickens! Just as the story of Isaac’s alleged misdeeds unfolds, ALT5 Sigma has sealed a deal worth a staggering $1.5 billion with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a company backed by the formidable figure of President Donald Trump. Coinpedia, ever vigilant, reports that ALT5 Sigma now holds a significant 7.5 percent of WLFI’s total supply. A veritable treasure trove, one might say. 💰💎

Solana (SOL), a cryptocurrency that has weathered storms and blizzards with the resilience of a Siberian wolf, received a significant boost to its liquidity and interoperability. On Tuesday, August 19, DEX aggregator 1inch (1INCH) integrated Solana cross-chain swaps with its platform. Users can now swap assets on Solana with those on 12 EVM networks, without the need to rely on cross-chain bridges, a development as refreshing as a cold vodka on a hot summer day. 🥃🌞

Over the 24-hour period from August 18 at 15:00 to August 19 at 14:00, the token lost 2.46%, dropping from $0.244 to $0.238. Trading was a wild ride, with HBAR bouncing between $0.249 and $0.237 on a volume that surpassed 87 million. It’s as if the token was playing a game of pinball, bouncing around unpredictably. 🎮💰

BTCS, a publicly traded company focused on blockchain technology, has made a bold move – or should we say, a desperate attempt to stay afloat? 🤑 The company announced a one-time Ethereum (ETH) dividend, aptly named “Bividend,” worth $0.05 per share. Because, you know, who doesn’t love free money? 🤑 Additionally, BTCS is offering a one-time loyalty payment of 0.35 per share in ETH to shareholders who transfer their shares to the book-entry system with the transfer agent and retain them until January 26, 2026. Talk about a long-term commitment 📆.

So, the big shot U.S. crypto exchange-Coinbase, if you’re living under a rock-decided August 18, 2025, was the perfect day to launch perpetual futures for XRP and Solana. Naturally, they’re calling them ‘nano contracts’, which sounds adorable, until you realize they let you bet on the price swings of two of the hottest digital coins without actually owning a single XRP or SOL. Genius! This follows their earlier daring attempt on Bitcoin and Ethereum, because why not spread the chaos? 🚀

ADA’s technicals are as sprightly as a penguin on roller skates, with a $2 moonshot in sight. 🐧🚀

The notes, set to mature in 2031, will be exchangeable into cash, stock, or both-TeraWulf’s way of saying, “We’re not sure what we’re doing, but let’s gamble on it!” The initial conversion price of $12.43 per share is a 32.5% premium to last week’s close, because why not? 🤷‍♂️

On August 18, TeraWulf declared that Google’s investment would fund a data center expansion at Lake Mariner, New York, via the Fluidstack platform. A noble endeavor! Or is it a Faustian pact? In exchange for $1.4 billion in debt financing, Google received warrants for 32.5 million shares. A bargain, perhaps, or a cursed chalice. 📜