With the conclusion of the nearly five-year Ripple (XRP) lawsuit against the SEC, the price of XRP surged on August 8, leading the top ten Crypto Assets with a daily increase of 10.97%, currently reported at $3.33. Market sentiment has significantly improved, and several analysts have raised the mid-term target for XRP to the $8-$10 range based on technical pattern replication, movements in the derivation market, and expectations of institutional entry. The reaction in the derivation market has been intense, with the number of unclosed contracts for XRP Options skyrocketing by 67% in a single day, and trading volume surging over 1300%, indicating that institutional funds are making significant investments.

Chainlink (LINK) is currently at the end of a long-term consolidation pattern and facing a key breakout node. Well-known analyst Ali Charts pointed out that if LINK successfully breaks through the $24 key resistance level, it may trigger a breakout of the symmetrical triangle pattern, with an initial target of $31.8, a mid-term target of $52.3, and a long-term potential target even reaching $98. Meanwhile, Chainlink's reserves continue to increase their holdings of LINK (accumulated 65,550 units, worth 1.4 million USD), exacerbating the market's circulating supply contraction and providing supply and demand support for a potential price surge.

Ethereum ETH broke through the key resistance level of $4,100, which had lasted for a year and a half, and reached a new high of $4,300 this weekend, just 14% away from the historical high in 2021. This technical breakthrough has attracted significant attention from traders, analysts, and even Wall Street institutions. The market generally expects ETH to reach new highs in August and challenge the $7,000 mark within this year.

This afternoon at 16:00, the AiCoin Research Institute will delve into the impact of interest rate cut expectations on financial markets in a live broadcast, analyzing market maker capital flows and investment strategies, suitable for all Crypto Assets investors to participate.

Despite Bitcoin's market share remaining above 60%, indicating that a comprehensive alt season has not yet arrived, some tokens with clear use cases and sustained liquidity are showing independent trends. XRP, Stellar (XLM), and Chainlink (LINK) have become recent leaders, with their price rise primarily driven by actual demand, improved legal developments, and strengthened infrastructure roles, rather than overall market sentiment. The current Altcoin Season Index is only 37, far below the threshold value indicating a full rotation.

In the global cross-border payment sector, a subtle revolution is brewing. For a long time, traditional banking systems have relied on networks like SWIFT for international transfers, but this model has pain points such as slow transactions, high costs, and reliance on multiple intermediaries. Now, the encryption currency XRP based on the Ripple network is attempting to rewrite this pattern and has already established partnerships with over 300 Financial Institutions worldwide, targeting the international payment market valued at over $6 trillion.

Harvard Management Company, which manages a $53.2 billion endowment fund, has recently disclosed that it holds a $116 million position in the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Spot ETF (IBIT). This move signifies a significant increase in the recognition of Bitcoin as an asset class by top academic institutions, with IBIT holdings ranking as the fifth largest position in its investment portfolio. At the same time, the substantial easing of trading restrictions on Bitcoin ETF options by the U.S. SEC, along with the Michigan pension fund's significant increase in Bitcoin ETF holdings, are collectively driving a continuous influx of institutional funds into the crypto market.

As the price of Ethereum successfully broke through the $4000 mark and continued to rise, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's on-chain asset valuation has returned to over $1 billion. Market analysts are generally optimistic about the short-term trend of ETH, believing that the challenge for the historical high of $4878 is imminent. Meanwhile, the inflow of funds into Ethereum spot ETFs is strong, even surpassing Bitcoin ETFs, indicating increased institutional confidence in ETH's future. However, Vitalik Buterin himself has expressed concerns about the excessive leverage of institutions holding ETH.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly stated his position on the successor to the Fed chair, emphasizing that the next leader needs to have a broader vision beyond interest rate control and be wary of the expansion of Fed responsibilities threatening its independence. Bessent explained for the first time that the core of the "strong dollar" policy lies in maintaining the status of the reserve currency, and revealed insider information on the coordination of the exchange rate between Japan and the U.S. Currently, the list of potential successors to Powell has expanded to 10, including former Fed officials and economic advisors from the Bush era, with Trump's call for interest rate cuts being a key variable. This article details the selection criteria, dollar strategy, and policy positions of the candidates.

The founder of hardware wallet manufacturer SatoshiLabs, Alena Vranova, issued an urgent warning at the Baltic Badger 2025 conference in Latvia: the "wrench attack" (kidnapping, torture extortion of Private Key) against crypto asset holders is increasing at an alarming rate, and 2025 may become the most dangerous year in history. Over 80 million users' identification information has been leaked, including 2.2 million with home addresses. The combination of Centralized Exchange KYC data and on-chain analysis tools poses unprecedented physical security threats to global holders. This article reveals criminal data, causes, and strategies for upgrading security protections.

As of August 2025, the price of Pi Network (PI) remains stable above $0.40, driven by whales accumulating about 4.5% of the circulating supply and the ongoing progress of the Mainnet upgrade. However, the delay in exchange listings and issues of centralized governance remain the core risks of concern for investors. Analysts point out that the revival of the price of PI is closely related to the progress of the Mainnet, improvements in liquidity, and the realization of practicality.

Ethereum(ETH) successfully broke through the long-term resistance level of $4000 and began a new round of pump, currently trading around $4230, which is nearly 180% rebound from the low point of $1500 in May 2025. On-chain analyst CryptoOnChain's latest report points out that the exchange supply ratio(ESR) continues to decline, reflecting long-term confidence, but abnormal data from mainstream CEX platforms exposes short-term sell pressure risks. This article analyzes key on-chain indicators, the focus of the Bull vs Bear Battle, and two major path projections for ETH in the future.

As U.S. President Trump considers imposing a new round of tariffs on Chinese imports, American Bitcoin mining startup CleanSpark is embroiled in a $185 million tariff dispute with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This dispute not only involves mining equipment made in China but also highlights the potential impact of the new tariff policy on the crypto mining industry.

Digital art superstar Beeple put on an astonishing show at a studio event in South Carolina, claiming that the popular project Nakamigos was actually a "V0 Punk" secretly developed by Larva Labs through an AI-faked "Cryptopunks Founders Interview Video." Although it was quickly confirmed to be fictional, the incident still caused the floor price of Nakamigos NFTs to rise sharply by 140% in the short-term, with a surge in 24-hour volume, sparking intense debates in the market regarding NFT boundary manipulation and performance art. This article provides a detailed account of the incident, market reactions, and industry reflections.

Renowned economist and staunch gold supporter Peter Schiff recently made controversial remarks regarding the recent trends in Crypto Assets, stating that despite Ether's (ETH) strong breakout past $4000 to reach a new annual high, he would still choose Bitcoin (BTC) over ETH. At the time of this statement, CoinMarketCap data showed that Bitcoin's market dominance had plummeted 4.91% to 59.1% within a month, while Ethereum's dominance rose to 13%, indicating that capital is rapidly rotating from BTC into ETH and the alts space. This article analyzes Schiff's position, the changes in market dominance, and the underlying reasons.

The Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Michelle Bowman publicly called for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to initiate interest rate cuts at the September meeting in response to signs of continued weakness in the U.S. labor market. Recent data shows that the probability of a rate cut in September has soared to 88.9%. If realized, this would significantly boost market liquidity and enhance the preference for risk assets, potentially bringing favourable information to the crypto market. This article analyzes the core logic behind Bowman's call for a rate cut, the shift in attitude of FOMC officials, and the potential impact on the crypto market.