Here are today’s most unique and notable crypto headlines as of August 11, 2025:
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Top Picks
1. Build on Bitcoin (BOB) Raises $9.5M in Funding
The hybrid Layer-2 blockchain BOB has successfully secured a total of $21 million across strategic funding rounds to advance Bitcoin DeFi development.
2. Bullish Market Momentum Drives Massive Gains
The crypto market cap has surged over 2%, pushing Bitcoin above $122K—just 1% off its all-time high.
Ethereum climbed to over $4,300, marking its highest valuation since late 2021.
NFTs led sector gains, with standout performances from Zora (+28.8%) and Pudgy Penguins (+4.8%).
3. Bitcoin Hyper Presale Raises $8M
A new BTC layer-2 token—Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER)—built on Solana tech, has raised $8 million in its presale. Analysts suggest potential gains of 10× to 100×.
4. Harvard University Makes $116M Bitcoin Bet
Harvard Management Company has made a bold $116 million investment in Bitcoin—highlighting a shift from a 2018 prediction that BTC would fall to $100. This move positions Bitcoin ahead of gold in its reserves.