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According to PANews, Ethereum developers convened for the 218th Ethereum Execution Layer Core Developers Meeting (ACDE) to review the outcomes of Fusaka Devnet-4 and address stability issues. The meeting set priorities for the forthcoming Devnet-5, focusing on resolving discrepancies in cross-client blob fee calculations, enhancing node diversity, and unifying fork parameter logic through specification updates and static testing. The developers decided to postpone the scheduling decisions for the Sepolia and Holesky forks until Devnet-5 is finalized, ensuring stability before public testnet releases. The Glamsterdam upgrade is progressing, with ePBS (EIP-7732) and BAL (EIP-7928) confirmed as major proposals, while other proposals like FOCIL are conditionally included. Discussions also covered improvements to BAL specifications, a more robust ACD pre-testing process, feedback on the "Safe-Head" proposal, and consensus on ModExp repricing and contract size increases, which will undergo stress testing in Devnet-5.

According to BlockBeats, official data reveals that Grayscale has submitted an S-1 application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a DOGE ETF.

According to Cointelegraph, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins announced that the agency plans to collaborate with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to provide retail investors with equal opportunities to invest in private equity. This initiative follows a recent executive order by President Trump, which aims to include cryptocurrencies and alternative assets in 401K retirement accounts. These accounts are tax-sheltered retirement plans funded by individuals and their employers. Atkins emphasized the importance of diversifying investment opportunities for 401K holders, similar to those available to large endowments and state pension funds. He stated that the executive order directs the Department of Labor and the SEC to work together to achieve this goal. However, Atkins also stressed the need for caution and the implementation of "proper guardrails" around alternative investments to ensure investor protection. The SEC has been focusing on regulating cryptocurrencies to position the United States as a global leader in digital assets. Expanding access to private equity could enable retail investors to participate in early-stage crypto projects and private token sales, which are typically limited to accredited or institutional investors. While the SEC has not commented on potential changes to accredited investor rules, the agency previously revised these regulations in 2020 to prioritize financial knowledge and skill over net worth. Despite these changes, current regulations remain restrictive, preventing retail investors from accessing certain investment products. Christopher Perkins, president of investment fund CoinFund, highlighted that these rules serve as consumer protection to prevent investors from taking excessive financial risks. Private investments often lack the disclosure requirements of public companies and require more financial expertise to understand. Additionally, they are generally illiquid, posing risks of financial contagion through overleveraging or malinvestment during economic downturns.

According to TechFlow, on August 16, blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain reported that BitMine has increased its Ethereum holdings by 28,650 ETH, valued at approximately $130 million. BitMine now possesses a total of 1.174 million ETH, worth around $5.26 billion.

According to PANews, OpenAI employees are reportedly seeking to sell approximately $6 billion worth of shares, valuing the company at $500 billion. A group of investors, including Japan's SoftBank Group, Thrive, and Dragoneer, is expected to participate in this stock sale, thereby investing in OpenAI. Recently, SoftBank completed a $1 billion investment and has been involved in other transactions.

According to PANews, New York State legislator Phil Steck has proposed a 0.2% consumption tax on cryptocurrency transactions. The revenue generated from this tax is intended to support schools in northern New York in their efforts to combat drug abuse. Based on data from Chainalysis for 2022 to 2023 and recent GDP statistics, it is estimated that this tax could generate $158 million in annual revenue.

According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, an Ethereum address starting with 0xf39d, linked to the Ethereum Foundation, has sold 1,100 ETH. Over the past three days, this address has sold a total of 7,294 ETH at an average price of $4,558, amounting to approximately $33.25 million. Additionally, 16,000 ETH, valued at around $71.45 million, and 6 million DAI have been transferred to a new wallet. Hsiao-Wei Wang, Co-Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation, clarified that the sales from this address are not actions taken by the foundation. During the 2014 ICO, about 9% of the ETH supply was allocated to the Ethereum Foundation. Currently, the foundation holds less than 0.3% of the total ETH supply. Over the past decade, numerous addresses associated with the Ethereum Foundation may have emerged.

On Aug 15, 2025, 22:53 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has crossed the 830 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 830.22998 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 1.02% decrease in 24 hours.

According to Cointelegraph, the United States Justice Department has authorized the seizure of over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, alongside cash and other assets, as part of a criminal investigation into an alleged ransomware operator. The department announced on Thursday that it had unsealed six warrants permitting the confiscation of $2.8 million in cryptocurrency from a wallet managed by Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko. Additionally, $70,000 in cash and a luxury vehicle were seized. Antropenko faces charges of conspiring to commit computer fraud and abuse, computer fraud and abuse, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The unsealed warrants allege that the seized cryptocurrency and other assets are proceeds from ransomware activities or were involved in laundering such proceeds. The Justice Department highlighted that these assets were laundered through various methods, including the use of the cryptocurrency mixing service ChipMixer, which was dismantled in a coordinated international operation in 2023. Antropenko reportedly laundered cryptocurrency by converting it to cash and making structured cash deposits. This seizure represents the latest action by the U.S. government involving cryptocurrency, potentially contributing to its national stockpile established by an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump in March. Earlier this week, the Justice Department announced the seizure of approximately $1 million in cryptocurrency from the ransomware group BlackSuit. Federal officials are also pursuing claims to $2.4 million in Bitcoin seized by the Dallas FBI in April. The U.S. government's holdings of Bitcoin have been a topic of discussion, particularly after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the government would not be purchasing Bitcoin as part of its crypto stockpile strategy. This announcement came shortly before Bitcoin's price dropped below $119,000. Bessent later clarified on social media that the department would explore budget-neutral methods to acquire Bitcoin. As of Thursday, the U.S. government's Bitcoin stockpile, comprising assets seized in criminal cases after victim compensation, totaled approximately $20 billion. With Bitcoin priced at $117,387 at the time of publication, estimates suggest a U.S. stockpile of 198,012 BTC, valued at over $23 billion.

According to Cointelegraph, SharpLink Gaming, a prominent online gaming company, has reported a substantial net loss of $103 million for the second quarter of 2025. This loss is primarily attributed to a paper loss stemming from the accounting treatment of liquid staked Ether (LsETH). The figure represents a dramatic decline from the $500,000 loss recorded in the same period of 2024, marking a year-over-year change of -25,980%. The announcement highlights the challenges faced by companies holding significant cryptocurrency assets under current accounting standards. SharpLink currently possesses 728,804 Ether (ETH), valued at approximately $3.5 billion at the time of reporting. BitMine Immersion Technologies is the only publicly traded company with a larger Ether treasury, holding over 1.15 million ETH worth around $5.1 billion. Of SharpLink's Q2 loss, $87.8 million, or 85%, is linked to the company's LsETH holdings. A representative from SharpLink clarified that the impairment reflects accounting rules rather than an actual sale or loss of ETH. Under U.S. GAAP, LsETH is treated as a digital intangible asset, recorded at cost and subject to impairment. During Q2, the lowest market price of LsETH was $2,300, triggering the $87.8 million non-cash impairment. The financial impact has affected SharpLink's stock performance, with shares trending downward following the news. As reported by Google Finance, the company's share price has decreased by 12.58% on the Nasdaq. Despite the challenges, SharpLink posted revenue of $700,000 for Q2 2025. The broader market outlook for Ether remains optimistic, with predictions suggesting potential growth. Standard Chartered forecasts ETH could reach $7,500 by the end of 2025, while Fundstrat anticipates a more ambitious target of $15,000 by year-end. Vivek Raman from Etherealize suggests that competition among Ether treasury companies could stimulate further activity on decentralized finance networks, potentially leading to an institutional-scale DeFi summer 2.0. Ether's value has been on an upward trajectory since the ecosystem's May Pectra upgrade. On the day of the upgrade, ETH was priced at approximately $1,811. At the time of writing, ETH's price stands at $4,382, reflecting a significant increase of 142% over the period. The developments underscore the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency market and the potential for substantial fluctuations in asset valuations.

According to BlockBeats, the Ethereum Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network is experiencing notable activity in its validator queues. The current exit queue reports a total of 818,352 ETH, which is approximately valued at $3.72 billion based on current prices. The withdrawal delay is currently 14 days and 5 hours. At the same time, there is a resurgence in staking demand from new validators. The entry queue has risen to 362,300 ETH, valued at around $1.649 billion. The current waiting period for the entry queue is 6 days and 7 hours.

According to Cointelegraph, Ether (ETH) has recently achieved a multi-year high of $4,792 following a significant 45% increase from its August 3 low of $3,354. The cryptocurrency is currently consolidating below its all-time high of $4,867, having validated a classic bullish continuation pattern known as a bull flag. This pattern suggests the possibility of a 34% price increase, potentially reaching $6,100 in the coming days. The bull flag pattern, which emerged after ETH rallied over 126% between June 22 and August 14, indicates a continuation of the upward trend following a period of consolidation. The recent rally saw Ether breach the resistance at $3,770, confirming a bullish breakout. While the bull flag hints at a target of $6,000, the success rate of such patterns is approximately 54%, making them relatively unreliable. Nonetheless, bullish sentiment remains strong, with traders focusing on pushing ETH above the key resistance level of $4,700, which could lead to further gains. In addition to technical indicators, the percentage of ETH supply held on exchanges has dropped to a nine-year low of 12.36%, according to Glassnode data. This decrease in exchange-held supply suggests a potential "supply shock," where strong buyer demand meets a diminishing availability of ETH. Popular trader Merlijn The Trader noted that only 18.5 million Ethereum remain on exchanges, attributing this to aggressive buying by ETF issuers and Ethereum treasury companies. The combination of reduced exchange supply and over 35.7 million ETH staked, representing 30% of the total supply, indicates strong holder conviction and reduced sell-side pressure. While some analysts have made ambitious projections for ETH's price, citing increasing institutional demand through spot Ethereum ETFs and treasury companies, it is crucial for investors to conduct their own research and consider the inherent risks involved in trading cryptocurrencies. This article does not provide investment advice or recommendations, and readers should be aware of the potential volatility and risks associated with cryptocurrency investments.

According to Foresight News, Bo Hines announced last week his resignation from his position as the executive director of the White House crypto committee, a role he held for nearly seven months. Hines revealed that he has received over 50 job offers, with five serious considerations all within the cryptocurrency sector, and currently has no plans to return to politics. During his tenure at the White House, Hines contributed to several achievements, including the signing of a stablecoin bill and various blockchain-related executive orders. He acknowledged that his work remains incomplete, as Congress continues to debate comprehensive legislation aimed at establishing further regulatory guidelines for the cryptocurrency market. Hines refrained from commenting on the likelihood of the bill's passage but expressed confidence that "they will get it done." Patrick Witt, who served as Hines' deputy at the White House, is now stepping into his role.

According to BlockBeats, the Federal Reserve Board announced on Friday the termination of its 'New Activities' oversight program. The decision marks a shift back to standard regulatory procedures for supervising banks' new business activities. Since the program's inception, which focused on specific cryptocurrency and fintech operations within banks, the Federal Reserve has gained a deeper understanding of these activities, associated risks, and banks' risk management practices. This knowledge will now be integrated into the regular regulatory framework, leading to the withdrawal of the 2023 supervisory letter that established the program.

On Aug 15, 2025, 16:07 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has dropped below 4,400 USDT and is now trading at 4,397.029785 USDT, with a narrowed 4.30% decrease in 24 hours.

According to PANews, a wallet associated with LonglingCapital, identified by the address 0x3478, sold 7,000 ETH during a market downturn, cashing out approximately $31.82 million. Despite the sale, the wallet still holds 79,077 ETH, valued at around $352 million.

On Aug 15, 2025, 15:43 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 820 USDT and is now trading at 817.119995 USDT, with a narrowed 3.59% decrease in 24 hours.

On Aug 15, 2025, 15:43 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 117,000 USDT and is now trading at 116,988.632813 USDT, with a narrowed 1.02% decrease in 24 hours.

According to BlockBeats, data from CoinGecko indicates that the total cryptocurrency market capitalization has declined below $4.1 trillion, currently standing at $4.068 trillion. This marks a 1.3% decrease over the past 24 hours.

On Aug 15, 2025, 14:53 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has dropped below 4,500 USDT and is now trading at 4,496.399902 USDT, with a narrowed 3.91% decrease in 24 hours.