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Bitcoin: Low Odds, High Stakes
Bitcoin’s year-end price now has just under a 3% probability of reaching $200,000, according to options market data. Nonetheless, with over $1 billion tied to $200K call options, there's palpable optimism in speculative strategies.
$ETH Strikes $4.3K
Ethereum briefly climbed to $4,300 before easing back to around $4,270, with traders eyeing $4,400 as the next milestone.
Dogecoin Approaches Rare Threshold
is hovering near $0.50, a level it has exceeded only 15 times over more than 4,200 trading days—market watchers see this as a potential trigger for broader momentum.
Binance Platform Updates
GAME Token: Airdrop + Competition
#Binance Alpha has just listed GameBuild (GAME), accompanied by an exclusive airdrop for Alpha Points holders. A trading competition runs from August 10 to 24, pitting users against one another to win a total of 205 million GAME tokens—rankings are based on purchase volume.
Regulatory & Institutional Moves
BBVA Teams Up with Binance for Custody Solution
In a move to bolster trust, Binance has partnered with Spain’s BBVA so customers can store assets off-exchange, easing concerns about security after past scandals. The Spanish bank will act as an independent custodian, with assets potentially held in U.S. Treasuries.
Settlement Over Binance-Related Oversight
Paxos Trust has agreed to pay $48.5 million to settle charges from New York regulators over inadequate oversight tied to Binance USD operations. The penalty includes a $26.5M civil fine plus $22M aimed at enhancing compliance.
Legal Developments & Policy
Tornado Cash Developer Convicted
Roman Storm, a developer of Tornado Cash, was found guilty of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, but the jury deadlocked on money laundering and sanctions charges. Storm faces up to 5 years in prison and intends to appeal; the case underscores ongoing tensions between privacy advocates and regulators.
$TRUMP Crypto Adviser Steps Down
Bo Hines, a key crypto adviser in the Trump administration who helped craft cryptocurrency policy and backed the GENIUS Act (focused on stablecoin regulation), has resigned to return to the private sector.
Final Thoughts
The crypto landscape is rippling—Ethereum is forging new levels, GameBuild energizes Binance’s community, and regulatory signals range from cautious optimism to legal scrutiny. Whether you're a trader, institutional player, or just curious, this dynami
