Crypto News Roundup: August 12, 2025 – Market Updates & Blockchain Buzz
Dive into today’s hottest crypto news! From market swings to new opportunities, here’s what’s shaping the crypto world. Share your thoughts below! Market Highlights
Bitcoin Holds Steady: Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near $115,770, down 2.3% in the last 24 hours, but showing resilience at the $115K support level. Will it push toward $120K soon?
Jupiter Gains Momentum: Jupiter (JUP) climbed 4.75% to $0.522784, outperforming the market’s 0.93% growth. However, a predicted dip to $0.405403 by August 14 looms.
Ethena’s Rally at Risk: Ethena (ENA) soared 14% to $0.85 ahead of a $100M token unlock, but whale exits signal potential volatility. Is this a dip to buy or a trap?
Exchange & Airdrop News
Binance Alpha Airdrops: Binance launched the World3 (WAI) airdrop today, offering 800 WAI tokens to users with 200+ Alpha Points, starting at 08:00 UTC. Overlay Protocol (OVL) airdrop is set for August 14. Act fast!
Binance Zero-Fee Promo: Binance introduced zero maker and taker fees on USDC pairs like BNB/USDC, ADA/USDC, TRX/USDC, and XRP/USDC for VIP 2-9 users and liquidity providers.
CreatorPad Campaign: Binance Square’s CreatorPad launched a Bitayer (BTR) campaign, offering 100,000 BTR tokens for verified users completing tasks.
Regulatory & Industry Updates
Ripple-SEC Case Closes: The Ripple-SEC lawsuit ended, boosting XRP optimism with a potential price target of $4.20. This could spark broader regulatory clarity.
Winklevoss Twins’ Mining Move: The Winklevoss brothers invested in American Bitcoin Corp., a Trump-linked mining venture, highlighting crypto’s growing mainstream appeal.
SEC’s Project Crypto: SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ “Project Crypto” aims to modernize digital asset rules, potentially easing DeFi and staking restrictions.
Blockchain & DeFi Trends
Bitcoin DeFi Growth: Bitcoin DeFi is set to nearly double in 2025, with $15.4B locked in smart contracts and staking protocols like Babylon.