1. Struggling Companies Flock to Crypto
Public companies facing headwinds—from Sequans Communications to Bluebird Mining—are now piling into Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In 2025 alone, 154 firms raised nearly $100 billion in debt or equity financing to fund crypto purchases, hoping for valuation boosts. Some see it as opportunistic; others warn of systemic risk akin to a potential dot-com bubble.
2. Whales Load Up on Meme Coins
On-chain data shows significant accumulation by whales in the meme-coin sector. Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is closing in on full presale with 91% sold, while others like Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), SPX6900, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Bonk are drawing renewed interest thanks to strong technical setups and community momentum.
3. Exit of Crypto Advisor Signals Policy Shift
Bo Hines, head of the Trump administration's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, has announced his departure to return to the private sector. Hines played a pivotal role in pushing forward crypto-friendly policies, including the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act.
4. Ethereum Transaction Volume Hits Record High
Ethereum's network activity is booming—achieving a record 1.74 million daily transactions and engaging 683K active addresses, thanks to expanding DeFi use and rising institutional participation.
6. Crypto Presales Fueling Liquidity
Late August is shaping up to be a crucial period for presale projects. High-profile launches are drawing considerable attention from both retail and institutional investors,
7. Elon Musk Sparks Another Dogecoin Pump
In classic fashion, Elon Musk stirred up the market with comments on social media—sending Dogecoin up 8.02%, while Bitcoin also caught a bullish lift.
8. Ethereum Firms Stack Billions
Ethereum treasury entities have accumulated a staggering $11.77 billion in digital assets, signaling heavy institutional belief in the long-term value of ETH. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin continues to back this trend with public support for broader adoption.
