Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments (Page 1301)

Wintermute Increases Short Position on Hyperliquid to $191 Million on August 24

According to Onchain Lens, Wintermute expanded its short position on Hyperliquid from $146 million to $191 million on August 24, adding approximately $44.58 million in new short exposure. The top five short positions consist of ETH ($53.02 million), BTC ($30.66 million), SOL ($22.62 million),

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GateNews·08-23 22:25

Wintermute Increases Short Position on Hyperliquid to $191 Million on August 24

SOL Breaks $95, Up 2.57% in 24 Hours

Price Volatility

According to HTX, SOL breaks the $95 level, now trading at $95.11, up 2.57% over the past 24 hours.

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GateNews·08-23 22:16

Ripple CEO Says U.S. Crypto Rules Never Been Closer After White House Meeting

Regulation & Policy

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse described a significant change in Washington's treatment of cryptocurrency after joining President Donald Trump, federal regulators, and financial industry leaders at the White House on Aug. 19. The gathering covered digital asset legislation, capital formation,

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GateCryptoDesk·08-23 21:48

Ripple CEO Says U.S. Crypto Rules Never Been Closer After White House Meeting

Ripple CEO Says U.S. Crypto Rules Never Closer to Finish After Aug. 19 White House Meeting

Regulation & Policy

According to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, U.S. cryptocurrency regulations have never been closer to completion following White House and Commodity Futures Trading Commission meetings on Aug. 19 and 20. Garlinghouse attended the White House gathering with President Donald Trump, federal

GateNews·08-23 21:46

Ripple CEO Says U.S. Crypto Rules Never Closer to Finish After Aug. 19 White House Meeting

The Funded Trader Founder Shuts Rev One Trading, Pivots to Prediction Markets

Prediction Market

Project Progress

Angelo Ciaramello, founder of The Funded Trader, announced on August 21 the closure of his futures prop firm Rev One Trading, which had shut down during the previous week. Ciaramello attributed the decision to platform technology limitations rather than a shortage of traders or weak demand,

GateCryptoDesk·08-23 21:33

The Funded Trader Founder Shuts Down Rev One Futures Firm, Pivots to Prediction Markets on August 21

Prediction Market

Project Progress

Angelo Ciaramello, founder of The Funded Trader, announced on August 21 that he has shut down Rev One Trading, his futures prop firm, and is moving his focus to prediction markets. Ciaramello cited poor technology infrastructure as the primary reason for the closure, stating that the lack of

GateNews·08-23 21:31

The Funded Trader Founder Shuts Down Rev One Futures Firm, Pivots to Prediction Markets on August 21

BTC breaks above 78,000 USDT

Price Volatility

Gate News bot message: Gate market data shows that BTC has broken above 78,000 USDT and is currently priced at 78,000 USDT.

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GateNews·08-23 21:22

Term Finance Loses $8.5 Million to Governance Exploit on Sunday

Security Incidents

On-Chain Data

According to blockchain security firms PeckShield and CertiK, Term Finance's vaults were drained of approximately $8.5 million on Sunday after a governance exploit allowed an attacker to withdraw 2,843 ETH and 1.68 million USDC. The attacker converted the USDC to DAI and subsequently moved funds

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GateNews·08-23 21:01

Term Finance Loses $8.5 Million to Governance Exploit on Sunday

Peter Schiff Warns AI Could Expose Bitcoin Vulnerabilities and Infrastructure Competition

AI Industry News

Market Analysis

Gold advocate Peter Schiff warned Aug. 23 that artificial intelligence could expose vulnerabilities in Bitcoin's code and network infrastructure. Schiff argued that AI competes directly with Bitcoin for speculative capital, electricity, and data-center resources, while increasingly powerful AI

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GateAiHorizon·08-23 20:38

Peter Schiff Warns AI Could Expose Bitcoin Vulnerabilities and Infrastructure Competition

Bitwise Received Over $1.8B in Net Inflows in H1 2026, Four Product Lines Each Topped $100M

Capital Flow

Industry Reports

According to ChainCatcher, Bitwise CEO announced that the firm received over $1.8 billion in net inflows from investors during the first half of 2026. ETFs/ETPs, active private funds and alpha strategies, staking, and vaults each generated over $100 million in inflows during the

GateNews·08-23 19:09

Bitwise Received Over $1.8B in Net Inflows in H1 2026, Four Product Lines Each Topped $100M

Polish Reporters Allege Zondacrypto CEO Kral Was Front Man for Dubai Figure

Enforcement Actions

Exchange Risk

Polish outlet Onet Wiadomości reported in May, with updated coverage on August 21, that Zondacrypto CEO Przemysław Kral was not the person who really controlled the exchange. Citing a source at Poland's National Prosecutor's Office, Onet identified Marian W., known as 'Maniek,' as the exchange's

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GateCryptoDesk·08-23 19:04

Polish Reporters Allege Zondacrypto CEO Kral Was Front Man for Dubai Figure

Zondacrypto CEO Revealed as Front Man for Dubai Figure Controlling $330M Exchange

Enforcement Actions

Exchange Risk

According to Polish outlet Onet Wiadomości, updated on August 21, Zondacrypto CEO Przemysław Kral was identified as a front man rather than the true controller of the exchange. A source within Poland's National Prosecutor's Office told Onet that Marian W., known as "Maniek," was the exchange's

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GateNews·08-23 19:02

Zondacrypto CEO Revealed as Front Man for Dubai Figure Controlling $330M Exchange

CoinDesk: U.S. Crypto Regulatory Framework Formally Established, Compliance-First Firms Lead New Cycle

Regulation & Policy

According to CoinDesk's 'State of Crypto' column, the U.S. crypto regulatory framework has been substantially established, marking the industry's formal entry into a strong regulatory phase. The report noted that regulatory certainty is now a norm, and compliance-first firms with more robust

GateNews·08-23 18:46

CoinDesk: U.S. Crypto Regulatory Framework Formally Established, Compliance-First Firms Lead New Cycle

Bitcoin Rebounds 27% as Peter Brandt Turns Bullish After $58K Forecast

Market Analysis

Price Volatility

Stocks

Bitcoin rebounded approximately 27% from around $62,679 on Aug. 17 to roughly $79,500 on Aug. 21, after initially falling into the $58,000–$62,000 range veteran trader Peter Brandt had forecast in January. Brandt shifted to a bullish position after Bitcoin completed an inverse head-and-shoulders

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GateEcosystemHub·08-23 18:43

Bitcoin Rebounds 27% as Peter Brandt Turns Bullish After $58K Forecast

Bitcoin Surges 27% to $79,500 in 4 Days as Trader Peter Brandt Flips Bullish

According to trader Peter Brandt, Bitcoin surged 27% from $62,679 on Aug. 17 to $79,500 on Aug. 21. Brandt, who had forecast a deeper decline into the $58,000–$62,000 range in January, reversed to a bullish stance after Bitcoin completed an inverse head-and-shoulders technical pattern and broke

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GateNews·08-23 18:41

Bitcoin Surges 27% to $79,500 in 4 Days as Trader Peter Brandt Flips Bullish

BNB Breaks $700, Up 0.33% in 24 Hours

Price Volatility

According to HTX, BNB breaks $700, reaching $700.06 with a 24-hour gain of 0.33%.

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GateNews·08-23 18:31

Hyperliquid Native Token Buybacks and Burns Exceed $1.251 Billion at $26.81 Average Price

Token Events

According to HyperliquidNews, Hyperliquid native token cumulative buybacks and burns have exceeded $1.251 billion, with an average purchase price of $26.808.

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GateNews·08-23 18:30

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Wintermute Increases Short Position on Hyperliquid to $191 Million on August 24

SOL Breaks $95, Up 2.57% in 24 Hours

Ripple CEO Says U.S. Crypto Rules Never Been Closer After White House Meeting

Ripple CEO Says U.S. Crypto Rules Never Closer to Finish After Aug. 19 White House Meeting

The Funded Trader Founder Shuts Rev One Trading, Pivots to Prediction Markets

The Funded Trader Founder Shuts Down Rev One Futures Firm, Pivots to Prediction Markets on August 21

BTC breaks above 78,000 USDT

Term Finance Loses $8.5 Million to Governance Exploit on Sunday

Peter Schiff Warns AI Could Expose Bitcoin Vulnerabilities and Infrastructure Competition

Bitwise Received Over $1.8B in Net Inflows in H1 2026, Four Product Lines Each Topped $100M

Polish Reporters Allege Zondacrypto CEO Kral Was Front Man for Dubai Figure

Zondacrypto CEO Revealed as Front Man for Dubai Figure Controlling $330M Exchange

CoinDesk: U.S. Crypto Regulatory Framework Formally Established, Compliance-First Firms Lead New Cycle

Bitcoin Rebounds 27% as Peter Brandt Turns Bullish After $58K Forecast

Bitcoin Surges 27% to $79,500 in 4 Days as Trader Peter Brandt Flips Bullish

BNB Breaks $700, Up 0.33% in 24 Hours

Hyperliquid Native Token Buybacks and Burns Exceed $1.251 Billion at $26.81 Average Price