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Last week, the price of Bitcoin fell from $124,000 to $118,000. This move led to liquidations exceeding $1 billion in futures markets. While this doesn't signal a reversal of the trend, it's believed to be a natural consequence of profit-taking. Selling pressure subsequently continued throughout the weekend. Bitcoin fell to $115,500 on Sunday night, while Ethereum fell to $4,330. Higher-than-expected inflation data from the US was particularly influential in this decline. While the data weakened the prospects for a September interest rate cut, it also fueled investor risk aversion. "High inflation is dampening interest rate cut hopes, strengthening the dollar, and reducing risk appetite in the crypto market," said Vincent Liu, CIO of Kronos Research.Rise in Leveraged TradingMeanwhile, leveraged trading in cryptocurrency markets is approaching bullish levels again. According to Galaxy Research's "State of Crypto Leverage" report, crypto-backed lending volume increased by 27% in the second quarter alone, reaching $53.1 billion. This was the highest level since the beginning of 2022. The increase in borrowing demand on DeFi platforms and the return of risk appetite contributed to the market's upward trend. However, this rise also highlights the market's fragility.The Galaxy report also highlights stress points in the market. In July, massive outflows on Aave pushed ETH borrowing yields above Ethereum staking yields. This disrupted the widely used "looping" strategy and led to the rapid unwinding of staking positions. As a result, the outflow queue from the Ethereum Beacon Chain reached a record 13 days.Furthermore, while USDC borrowing costs rose rapidly in over-the-counter markets, on-chain interest rates remained stable. The spread between on-chain and off-chain dollar markets reached its highest level since the end of 2024. According to analysts, this mismatch could further exacerbate volatility when liquidity tightens.Although ETF inflows and institutional demand continue to support the market, analysts warn that rising credit volumes and liquidity imbalances are exacerbating the fragility. Indeed, the recent $1 billion liquidation demonstrated the double-edged impact of leveraged transactions.All eyes on the Fed meetingFurther price action is now focused on US macro data. Analysts believe the Fed's Jackson Hole meeting this week and the unemployment claims data released on August 21 will play a critical role. BTC Markets analyst Rachael Lucas said, "Dovish messages from Jackson Hole could revitalize risk appetite. ETF inflows and institutional buying are also providing a floor to the market."At press time, Bitcoin was trading at $115,245, a 1.8% drop. The coin has lost almost 5% of its value in the last seven days.
New York State Assembly member Phil Steck has introduced a new bill that would impose a 0.2% excise tax on all digital asset transactions (including cryptocurrencies and NFTs). The proposal, codenamed "Assembly Bill A08966," was introduced on August 13 and referred to the Ways and Means Committee. If approved, the bill would take effect on September 1, 2025. According to the bill, the proceeds would be used to expand substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in schools in northern New York. The bill covers all digital assets created or transferred using distributed ledger or blockchain technology. This definition includes cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as stablecoins and NFTs.Who is responsible for the tax?The law defines tax liability as the "person or persons making the sale or transfer." This could create compliance issues, particularly for exchanges, individual investors, and DeFi protocols. For example, if $10,000 of Bitcoin is sold, a $20 tax will be payable. However, the amount is not considered astronomical.New York's strict stance on the crypto market has been a topic of discussion before. The implementation of the BitLicense in 2015 led to the withdrawal of many companies from the state. This new tax proposal could push New York closer to being one of the strictest states in the US in terms of crypto regulations.Crypto Taxation Approaches Around the WorldCrypto taxation policies vary considerably around the world. While China completely bans cryptocurrency transactions, countries like Switzerland and Singapore offer flexible legal frameworks that encourage innovation. In the European Union, the MiCA regulation, which came into effect in 2025, imposes strict licensing and compliance requirements on crypto asset service providers.Some countries, however, are implementing different tax incentive methods. For example, Thailand exempts crypto profits earned on licensed platforms from income tax from 2025 until 2029. While not directly taxed, over 1 billion baht in additional revenue is expected from indirect economic activities.Meanwhile, Indonesia generated $38 million in revenue from crypto taxes in 2024, but this figure decreased to $6.97 million in the first seven months of 2025 due to market volatility. Japan, on the other hand, imposes an income tax of up to 55% on crypto earnings. According to research by the Japan Blockchain Association, 84% of existing investors say they would invest more if the tax were reduced to a flat 20%.The Trump administration pursued a crypto-friendly policy by removing DeFi broker rules in 2025 and easing strict oversight during the Biden administration. However, since tax policies in the US are largely at the discretion of individual states, New York's move could serve as a model for other states.
Coinbase Institutional's latest monthly market report suggests that September could mark the start of altcoin season in the cryptocurrency markets. The report highlights three key factors: a decline in Bitcoin dominance, increased market liquidity, and a rise in investor risk appetite.Coinbase report fuels altcoin season expectationsCoinbase Institutional's monthly market report, published on August 14, predicts that September could mark the start of altcoin season in the cryptocurrency market. According to the report, the decline in Bitcoin's market dominance, improved liquidity conditions, and a rise in investor risk appetite could accelerate the shift of capital from BTC to altcoins in the coming weeks.According to CoinMarketCap data, an altcoin season is defined as at least 75% of the 50 largest altcoins by market capitalization outperforming Bitcoin in the past 90 days. While this rate currently remains below this threshold, the total altcoin market capitalization has increased by more than 50% since the beginning of July, reaching $1.4 trillion. Bitcoin dominance, however, has fallen from 65% in May 2025 to 59%. According to Coinbase, this pattern provides early signs of a potential rotation that could lead to a full-scale altcoin season in September.ETH and "beta" altcoins attract attentionThe report notes that much of the recent surge in the altcoin market is linked to increased institutional interest in Ethereum (ETH). The accumulation of ETH by digital asset treasuries (DAT), combined with positive narratives surrounding stablecoins and real-world assets, is supporting demand. For example, Bitmine Immersion Technologies reportedly reached a total purchasing capacity of 1.15 million ETH with a new $20 billion fund.ARB, ENA, LDO, and OP stand out among altcoins that reacted to ETH price action with high beta. Beta indicates how volatile an asset's price movement is relative to the benchmark asset. A beta greater than 1 indicates that the price is more volatile than the benchmark asset, meaning it may move more sharply during both ups and downs. Among this group, only LDO has clearly benefited from the ETH rally, with a 58% increase since the beginning of August. LDO's performance was influenced by the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) statement on August 5th that liquid staking tokens are not considered securities under certain conditions.Macro Environment and Liquidity SupportCoinbase predicts that the Fed interest rate cuts expected in September and October could draw some of the record $7.2 trillion currently held in money market funds into the crypto market. The recovery in spot and derivative trading volumes, order book depth, and stablecoin supply in recent weeks is also facilitating entry and exit from the altcoin market. “The decline in Bitcoin dominance and the increase in altcoin market capitalization, combined with investors’ desire to shift to riskier assets, could initiate a capital rotation process that could turn into a mature altcoin season in September,” the report stated.
You can find today’s edition of “Daily Market with JrKripto” below, featuring a roundup of the most important developments from both global and local markets. Let’s analyze the broader market sentiment and latest insights together.Bitcoin and Ethereum Technical OverviewBitcoin continues its volatile rise. Our ATH target in previous newsletters has been achieved. After breaking through the $123,100 region, it can be expected to reach the $127,000 area. In case of pullbacks, the $117,000 area will be closely monitored.Ethereum, on the other hand, has broken its downward trend from 2021, which we mentioned in previous newsletters. ETH's short-term potential has increased significantly after this breakout. The $4540 support and $4770 resistance levels are areas to be closely monitored.Crypto NewsCoinbase acquired Deribit, as expected.Google acquired an 8% stake in Bitcoin miner TeraWulf in a $3.7 billion deal.Trump: I think Putin will make peace.Citigroup is exploring custody and settlement services for stablecoins and crypto ETFs.The Trump administration will reportedly discuss US acquisition of stock in Intel.Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US government is exploring ways to "acquire more Bitcoin to expand the reserve."The SEC postponed its decision on the Bitwise Spot Solana ETF.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:SKL → Up 13.3% to $0.04560092HASH → Up 6.9% to $0.02878751ZBCN → Up 6.6% to $0.00502393AERO → Up 6.1% to $1.42M → Up 3.6% to $0.43615755Top Losers:POPCAT → Down 11.0% to $0.30693777CFX → Down 9.9% to $0.1807279SUPER → Down 9.3% to $0.73215213KAITO → Down 9.3% to $1.09MOG → Down 9.2% to $0.00000125.Fear Index:Bitcoin: 67 (Greed)Ethereum: 59 (Greed)Dominance:Bitcoin: 59.44% ▼ 0.29%Ethereum: 14.03% ▲ 0.95%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: $230.80 MillionETH ETFs: $639.60 MillionGlobal Markets and Stocks of the Most Valuable CompaniesThe US PPI rose 0.9% month-over-month for July, well above expectations (0.2%), and reached 3.3% year-over-year, the highest level since February 2025. Despite the data increasing inflationary pressures, markets continue to price in a Fed interest rate cut on September 17. Expectations for the Trump-Putin summit are also supporting global stock markets. US and European futures, as well as Asian stock markets, are trading higher this morning. While dollar and bond yields rose after the PPI, the VIX remained low at 14.83, indicating that risk appetite remains intact.NVIDIA (NVDA) → Market capitalization of $4.44 trillion, price per share of $182.02, increased by 0.24%.Microsoft (MSFT) → Market capitalization of $3.88 trillion, price per share of $522.48, increased by 0.36%.Apple (AAPL) → Market capitalization of $3.45 trillion, price per share of $232.78, decreased by 0.24%.Amazon.com (AMZN) → Market capitalization of $2.46 trillion, price per share of $230.98, increased by 2.86%. Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.46 trillion market capitalization, $203.82 per share, increased by 0.39%.Borsa Istanbul Updates and Most Valuable CompaniesIn its third Inflation Report of the year, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) separated forecasts from "interim targets." Forecasts are subject to change as data becomes available, while interim targets will remain fixed unless an extraordinary situation arises. Today, the CBRT Market Participants Survey, budget balance, service and construction production indices, and private sector external debt data will be released. Following the US PPI's higher-than-expected performance, the BIST 100 fell 1.1% yesterday, led by major stocks and banks. A slight sell-off is expected today.QNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → $2.39 trillion market capitalization, $714.50 per share, decreased by 9.96%.Aselsan Electronics Industries (ASELS) → Market capitalization of 775.20 billion TL, price per share of 170.70 TL, increased by 0.41%.Turkey Garanti Bank (GARAN) → Market capitalization of 607.32 billion TL, price per share of 144.10 TL, decreased by 0.35%.Koç Holding (KCHOL) → Market capitalization of 450.38 billion TL, price per share of 177.80 TL, increased by 0.11%.Turkish Airlines (THYAO) → Market capitalization of 449.88 billion TL, price per share of 326.25 TL, increased by 0.08%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4392 TLSilver: 50.29 TLPlatinum: 1778 TLDollar: 40.86 TLEuro: 47.72 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
Wall Street giant Citigroup is preparing for a new move in the cryptocurrency market. Following regulatory clarity and supportive legislation introduced during the Trump era, the bank plans to offer custody services for stablecoin reserves and crypto ETFs.Citigroup's Head of Global Partnerships and Innovation, Biswarup Chatterjee, told Reuters that their initial focus will be on safekeeping "high-quality assets that back stablecoins." These assets include secure reserves such as US Treasury bonds and cash.A New Player in the Stablecoin and ETF MarketThe GENIUS Act, enacted in the US this year, mandated stablecoin issuers to hold secure and liquid assets to back their tokens. This has created new opportunities for traditional banks to offer institutional-scale custody services.In addition to stablecoin reserves, Citi also plans to offer custody services for cryptocurrency-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Chatterjee said, “These ETFs require the safe storage of an equivalent amount of cryptocurrency to support them.”Spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted significant interest since their approval in 2024. Currently, 12 spot Bitcoin ETF companies in the US hold approximately 1.3 million BTC. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust fund alone manages approximately $88-90 billion in assets. Ethereum ETFs have also seen rapid influx in recent months. Instant Cross-Border Payment PlansIn addition to its custody services, Citigroup aims to use stablecoins for instant cross-border payments. The bank currently offers blockchain-based “tokenized” dollar transfers between accounts in New York, London, and Hong Kong. It is now working on direct transfers or instant conversion of stablecoins into dollars.Citi CEO Jane Fraser stated during the second-quarter earnings meeting in July that the bank is also evaluating the possibility of issuing its own stablecoin. Fraser said, “Most importantly, we are very active in the tokenized deposit space. Our goal is to securely deliver advancements in stablecoins and cryptocurrencies to our clients.”Competition is heating upCurrently, Coinbase provides custody for over 80% of US-listed crypto ETFs. Citigroup’s entry into this space could intensify competition in both the stablecoin and ETF custody markets. With a global network operating in over 160 countries and 200 million customers, the bank has the potential to bring significant institutional scale to the sector.US banking associations have called on Congress to prohibit affiliates of stablecoin issuers from paying interest to token holders. Bankers argue that such practices could accelerate deposit outflows and increase credit costs. Ultimately, Citigroup’s plans purport to raise institutional security standards in the cryptoasset ecosystem.
BtcTurk, one of Turkey's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, temporarily suspended cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals today due to a technical issue with its hot wallets. The company stated that users would be notified when transactions reopened, and that trading, as well as Turkish Lira deposits and withdrawals, continued uninterrupted.The development came to light following findings by blockchain security firm CertiK. According to information shared by CertiK Alert, a total of over $50 million in cryptocurrency was withdrawn from three separate wallets identified as belonging to BtcTurk on August 14th. This raises the possibility of a potential security breach or system vulnerability.BtcTurk's statementIn its official statement, BtcTurk did not provide detailed information about the security of user funds, citing only a "technical issue with hot wallets." However, the exchange emphasized that trading and Turkish Lira transactions continued and that users could manage their assets. Hot wallets are known on cryptocurrency exchanges as wallets accessible via an internet connection and used for daily transactions. While these types of wallets offer the advantage of fast transfers, they are more vulnerable to cyberattacks than cold wallets. Therefore, such "suspicious exits" are of great importance to investors.The exchange stated that cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals will be reopened once the technical issue is resolved, and that updates will be shared with users during this process. The source of the incident, whether it was a cyberattack or another technical issue, is not yet known.
In recent weeks, the crypto market agenda has been dominated by discussions of interest rate cuts, trade tariffs, and the global economy. New statements by US Treasury Secretary Bessent have added to this busy agenda. His remarks regarding Bitcoin reserves, in particular, have attracted investor attention.Bessent made it clear that the US does not plan to purchase new cryptocurrencies. Emphasizing that existing assets will be protected, the Secretary stated that seized cryptocurrencies will not be sold and that Bitcoin reserves are valued at between $15 billion and $20 billion. While this situation did not create immediate selling pressure in the market, it did reshape the expectations of crypto investors.In the past, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, a cryptocurrency-friendly politician, suggested converting the state's gold reserves into cash to purchase Bitcoin. However, Bessent's comments indicate that this idea is currently lacking support. Lummis's plan has not yet garnered sufficient political support.Interest Policy and Global TradeIn his speech, Bessent also shared his views on the Fed's interest rate cuts. He said the first step could be a cautious 25 basis point reduction, followed by an acceleration of this process. The Minister emphasized that a total reduction of approximately 1.5 points is required to reach a neutral level, and stated that he does not favor the Fed taking consecutive aggressive actions.On the trade front, he noted that Europe and India continue to import refined oil from Russia. He noted that August and September will be a critical period for customs duty revenues, stating that revenues could exceed $300 billion. He said these revenues alone have the potential to reduce the budget deficit to 5%.Bessent also touched on the competition between the US and China in chip production. He claimed that China has narrowed its room for maneuver with its own moves in this regard, stating that one of the US goals is to maximize value for taxpayers and the other is to reduce the interest rate differential between MBS and Treasury bonds. He also stated that gold will continue to be held as a safe store of value.Trump-Putin summit is expected.In addition to all these announcements, markets are also focused on the Trump-Putin meeting scheduled to take place tomorrow in Alaska. It's rumored that Putin is preparing to take a significant step regarding the Ukraine war, and Trump wants to take an active role in this process. Crypto investors are eagerly awaiting how the potential geopolitical consequences of this meeting will impact the markets.While Bessent's decision not to sell his Bitcoin reserves has eased uncertainty in the crypto market in the short term, interest rate policy, trade disputes, and global developments are expected to shape both digital assets and traditional markets in the coming months.
You can find today’s edition of “Daily Market with JrKripto” below, featuring a roundup of the most important developments from both global and local markets. Let’s analyze the broader market sentiment and latest insights together.Bitcoin and Ethereum Technical OverviewBitcoin continues its volatile rise. Our ATH target in previous newsletters has been achieved. After breaking through the $123,100 region, it can be expected to reach the $127,000 area. In case of pullbacks, the $117,000 area will be closely monitored.Ethereum, on the other hand, has broken its downward trend from 2021, which we mentioned in previous newsletters. ETH's short-term potential has increased significantly following this breakout. The $4540 support and $4770 resistance levels are areas to be closely monitored.Crypto NewsBitMine filed to sell $20 billion worth of stock to acquire more ETH.Traders increased their positions anticipating the Fed's interest rate cut in September.SUI Network accidentally published and then deleted a blog post. The post stated that a listing announcement had been made on Robinhood. This likely indicates a premature release of a draft press release.Trump: He's considering filing a lawsuit against Powell over Fed building costs.SEC's Peirce: We're not waiting for legislation to work on crypto.Ethereum surpasses $4,500 for the first time since December 3, 2021!21Shares filed a revised S-1 form for the Sui ETF.Kazakhstan-based Fonte Capital introduced Central Asia's first Bitcoin ETF.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:OKB → Up 174.6% to $126.64FARTCOIN → Up 24.9% to $1.07QUBIC → Up 20.6% to $0.00000278DEEP → Up 15.6% to $0.17445165GT → Up 14.9% to $18.80Top Losers:PROVE → Down 15.3% to $1.43WEMIX → Down 7.8% to $0.79438738ZORA → Down 7.0% to $0.11173092ZBCN → Down 5.5% to $0.00488242B → Down 4.1% to $0.63282928Fear Index:Bitcoin: 71 (Greed)Ethereum: 51 (Neutral)Dominance:Bitcoin: 59.28% ▼ 0.69%Ethereum: 14.08% ▲ 1.78%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: $65.90 MillionETH ETFs: $523.90 MillionGlobal Markets and the Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesThe US July CPI rose 0.2% month-over-month and remained unchanged at 2.7% year-over-year. The core CPI rose 0.3% month-over-month and 3.1% year-over-year. Housing prices rose, while energy prices fell 1.1%. The data's lack of expectations fueled expectations for a Fed interest rate cut. This led to buying in global stock markets. US and European futures are positive, with strong buying in Asia. Progress in trade talks and expectations for the Trump-Putin summit scheduled for Friday in Alaska are also supporting markets. The dollar index and US 2-year Treasury yields declined slightly, while the VIX index fell to its lowest level of the year at 14.73.NVIDIA (NVDA) → Market capitalization of $4.47 trillion, price per share of $183.16, increased by 0.60%.Microsoft (MSFT) → Market capitalization of $3.93 trillion, price per share of $529.24, increased by 1.43%.Apple (AAPL) → Market capitalization of $3.41 trillion, price per share of $229.65, increased by 1.09%.Alphabet (GOOG) → Market capitalization of $2.46 trillion, price per share of $204.16, increased by 1.25%. Amazon.com (AMZN) → Market capitalization of $2.36 trillion, price per share of $221.47, increased by 0.08%.Borsa Istanbul Updates and Most Valuable CompaniesThe current account deficit reached $2.0 billion in June. The 12-month current account deficit increased to $18.9 billion. Energy and gold imports contributed to the increase. The Treasury borrowed a total of 136.1 billion TL in the last two days. The BIST 100 fell 0.8% yesterday, with Aselsan and Tüpraş leading the decline. THY and Destek Finans Factoring limited losses. The Trump-Putin meeting and positive global sentiment may keep the BIST 100 slightly bullish today.QNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market capitalization of $2.95 trillion, price per share of $793.50, decreased by 9.98%.Aselsan Electronics Industries (ASELS) → Market value of 784.32 billion TL, price per share of 173.60 TL, increased by 0.93%.Turkey Garanti Bank (GARAN) → Market value of 614.46 billion TL, price per share of 147.20 TL, increased by 0.62%.Koç Holding (KCHOL) → Market value of 455.95 billion TL, price per share of 178.90 TL, decreased by 0.50%.Turkish Airlines (THYAO) → Market value of 440.91 billion TL, price per share of 319.75 TL, increased by 0.08%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4377 TLSilver: 50.33 TLPlatinum: 1777 TLDollar: 40.73 TLEuro: 47.59 TL
Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $124,130 in the early hours of Thursday morning. According to market data, the rally, which began from an intraday low of $119,000, surpassed the previous record of $123,300, pushing the total value of the cryptocurrency market to its highest level in history. Premium trading on some exchanges (Coinbase, Bitstamp) pushed the price even higher, with records of $124,130 also on the horizon. According to experts, BTC has gained 3.4% in the last 24 hours and approximately 8% in the last week. This momentum is driven by easing global trade tariffs and increasing expectations of a September interest rate cut due to high core inflation in the US. With this rise, Bitcoin's market capitalization reached $2.46 trillion, surpassing tech giant Google (Alphabet) to become the world's fifth-largest asset. Analyst Rekt Capital emphasized the critical $126,000 level, stating that this level could open the door to a strong breakout. Venture capitalist Chris Burniske predicted a peak for Bitcoin in October, predicting that "BTC could reach $142,690." Burniske claimed that Ethereum could reach $6,900-8,000 during this cycle, while Solana could reach $420.BTC Markets analyst Rachael Lucas emphasized that the influx of institutional capital was driving the record highs: "Public and private companies, as well as sovereign wealth funds, currently control 3.64 million BTC, representing more than 17% of the total supply."Ethereum and the altcoin frontEthereum also maintained its strong performance, reaching a four-year high of $4,770. This level is only 2.5% away from its all-time high of 2021. Rekt Capital stated that Ethereum could enter a period of price discovery if the $4,630 level becomes support. Bitcoin dominance falling below 60% has been interpreted as a sign of the start of altcoin season.Selling Pressure from Long-Term InvestorsHowever, blockchain data shows that more than 300,000 BTC has been withdrawn from long-term wallets in the last four weeks. Some wallets that had been dormant for years have become active and profit-taking. Glassnode reported that these sales, which reached record levels in July, continued, albeit at a slower pace in August.Sam Gaer of Monarq Asset Management said, “While supply from older wallets limited the price increase, the market largely absorbed this pressure.” Furthermore, institutional investors selling call overwriting options at high prices has pushed volatility to historic lows.Analysts note that a strong demand base has formed at $118,000 and that macroeconomic conditions remain supportive. Sentora's Gabriel Halm stated that 1.88 million addresses bought 1.3 million BTC at an average price of $118,000, preventing sharp pullbacks. Vtrader founder Steve Gregory stated that Ethereum investors could capitalize and return to Bitcoin, which could support a sustained price above $120,000.
Google's recently implemented Play Store policy change sparked widespread backlash among cryptocurrency developers and privacy advocates. By requiring licenses for wallet apps, the company failed to distinguish between custodial and non-custodial models. This risked effectively banning many non-custodial wallets in the US and EU, despite not being legally required to do so. Following the outcry, Google clarified that non-custodial wallets were excluded and promised to amend the policy.Requirements Exceed US Legal FrameworkAccording to the initial policy, all wallet developers in the US were required to obtain FinCEN's Money Service Business (MSB) registration and a state-by-state "money transmitter license." This effectively extended the anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements imposed on banks to all wallet apps. However, FinCEN's 2019 guidance clearly stated that non-custodial wallets, which do not hold or transfer user funds, are exempt from this classification. Although not legally required, the policy would force small developers to leave the Play Store and restrict users' access to privacy-focused tools. Risk of a de facto ban in the EU conflicting with MiCAOn the European Union side, Google's policy appeared to align with the "Crypto Asset Service Providers" (CASP) licensing system defined under MiCA. However, the CASP definition covers organizations that issue, exchange, or store digital assets. Because non-custodial wallets did not meet these criteria, obtaining a license was practically impossible. This meant they were removed from the EU Play Store. The only exception was if such wallets were distributed through a licensed CASP, which would have concentrated the market in the hands of large, regulated players. FATF Impact and “Commercial Regulation”The policy approach was very similar to the broader comments in the FATF’s 2021 guidance. The FATF had proposed that some non-custodial software developers involved in processes such as user interfaces, even if they don’t technically provide storage, be considered “Virtual Asset Service Providers.” While the FATF guidelines are not legally binding, member states can face sanctions if they fail to comply. Google’s inclusion of these standards in its app store rules has been characterized by critics as “commercial regulation.”Why are they important for decentralization and privacy?Non-custodial wallets are a cornerstone of the crypto ecosystem’s principle of “financial sovereignty.” These tools allow users to control their own keys and conduct transactions without relying on third parties. Applying bank-specific licensing regimes to these software could eliminate small projects and limit consumer options to strictly regulated applications with KYC requirements. This would be a major setback for innovation and privacy. Google's decision to backtrack and exempt non-custodial wallets from licensing is a positive development. However, this incident demonstrates that not only governments but also large tech companies can influence freedom of access and use in the crypto space. The infiltration of FATF-like frameworks into private sector policies could be seen as a sign that developers and users may be forced to fight the same struggle for privacy and autonomy, but on different fronts.
Odin.fun, a Bitcoin-based meme token launch and trading platform, lost approximately 58.2 BTC (approximately $7 million) due to a critical vulnerability in its liquidity automated market maker (AMM) system, which was implemented in its latest update. Company CEO Bob Bodily stated that the vulnerability was exploited by China-based groups, and that funds were withdrawn from the platform within two hours. The incident first came to light after a member of the Odin.fun community noticed it. In a post on social media platform X, Bodily admitted that the company's treasury could not cover the magnitude of the loss alone. This statement fueled concerns within the community about the platform's future.Bodily stated, "The remaining funds on the platform are safe," and announced that a top-tier security firm had been assigned to audit all code.The vulnerability was revealed in the latest update.According to the CEO, the attack stemmed from a vulnerability in Odin.fun's liquidity AMM mechanism, which enables decentralized token swaps. However, a bug added in a recent update allowed attackers to withdraw BTC without depositing the equivalent asset by manipulating trading pairs.Bodily stated that several groups with connections to China quickly discovered the vulnerability, withdrawing a significant amount of BTC from the platform and transferring it before the vulnerability was discovered. Withdrawals were immediately halted once the issue was identified.The company contacted OKX and Binance to trace the stolen funds. Both exchanges began coordinating with Chinese authorities. US law enforcement was also involved in the process.A clear warning to attackersBodily sent a direct message to the groups it claimed were involved in the attack:“You have a short time to return the funds. This is not a negotiation. Most of you have already been identified, and we will use all necessary time and resources to recover the stolen assets.”This isn’t the first security breach Odin.fun has faced. In April, the platform temporarily suspended withdrawals due to a vulnerability in its “Login with Bitcoin” feature. While the vulnerability was quickly patched at the time, the latest attack is much larger and has severely shaken user trust.While Odin.fun hasn't yet announced a clear compensation plan, Bodily stated, "We are working on a concrete plan to compensate everyone affected." He stated that despite the limited funds, they aim to compensate all users. The CEO stated that they are also considering alternative recovery strategies, but will not provide details at this time.Bodily claimed that despite the incidents, Odin.fun is the fastest-growing platform in the Bitcoin DeFi space and maintains its leading position. The company plans to utilize blockchain analysis, collaboration with major exchanges, and international legal processes to trace the stolen funds.
You can find today’s edition of “Daily Market with JrKripto” below, featuring a roundup of the most important developments from both global and local markets. Let’s analyze the broader market sentiment and latest insights together.Bitcoin and Ethereum Technical OutlookBitcoin continues its surge in volume. Having reached the $122,000 region, BTC will target a new ATH as long as it remains above the $117,300 support. After breaking through the $123,100 region, it is expected to reach the $127,000 area. In the event of a pullback, the $114,000 area will be closely monitored.Ethereum, on the other hand, has broken its downward trend from 2021, which we mentioned in our previous newsletters. ETH's short-term potential has increased significantly following this breakout. The $4140 support and $4370 resistance levels are areas to be closely monitored.Crypto NewsBitMine has filed for a $20 billion share sale to acquire more ETH. Traders increased their positions anticipating a Fed rate cut in September.SUI Network mistakenly published and then deleted a blog post. The post stated that a listing announcement was made on Robinhood. This likely indicates that a draft press release was published prematurely.Trump: Considering lawsuit against Powell over Fed building costs.SEC's Peirce: We're not waiting for legislation to work on crypto.Ethereum surpasses $4,500 for the first time since December 3, 2021!21Shares filed a revised S-1 form for the Sui ETF.Kazakhstan-based Fonte Capital introduced Central Asia's first Bitcoin ETF.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:OKB → Up 174.6% to $126.64FARTCOIN → Up 24.9% to $1.07QUBIC → Up 20.6% to $0.00000278DEEP → Up 15.6% to $0.17445165GT → Up 14.9% to $18.80Top Losers:PROVE → Down 15.3% to $1.43WEMIX → Down 7.8% to $0.79438738ZORA → Down 7.0% to $0.11173092ZBCN → Down 5.5% to $0.00488242B → Down 4.1% to $0.63282928Fear Index:Bitcoin: 71 (Greed)Ethereum: 51 (Neutral)Dominance:Bitcoin: 59.28% ▼ 0.69%Ethereum: 14.08% ▲ 1.78%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: $65.90 MillionETH ETFs: $523.90 MillionGlobal Markets, the Most Valuable Companies, and Stock PricesThe US July CPI rose 0.2% month-over-month and remained unchanged at 2.7% year-over-year. The core CPI rose 0.3% month-over-month and 3.1% year-over-year. Housing prices rose, while energy prices fell 1.1%. The data's lack of expectations fueled expectations for a Fed interest rate cut. This led to buying in global stock markets. US and European futures are positive, with strong buying in Asia. Progress in trade talks and expectations for the Trump-Putin summit scheduled for Friday in Alaska are also supporting markets. The dollar index and US 2-year Treasury yields declined slightly, while the VIX index fell to its lowest level of the year at 14.73.NVIDIA (NVDA) → Market capitalization of $4.47 trillion, price per share of $183.16, increased by 0.60%.Microsoft (MSFT) → Market capitalization of $3.93 trillion, price per share of $529.24, increased by 1.43%.Apple (AAPL) → Market capitalization of $3.41 trillion, price per share of $229.65, increased by 1.09%.Alphabet (GOOG) → Market capitalization of $2.46 trillion, price per share of $204.16, increased by 1.25%. Amazon.com (AMZN) → Market capitalization of $2.36 trillion, price per share of $221.47, increased by 0.08%.Borsa Istanbul Updates and Most Valuable CompaniesThe current account deficit reached $2.0 billion in June. The 12-month current account deficit increased to $18.9 billion. Energy and gold imports contributed to the increase. The Treasury borrowed a total of 136.1 billion TL in the last two days. The BIST 100 fell 0.8% yesterday, with Aselsan and Tüpraş leading the decline. THY and Destek Finans Factoring limited losses. The Trump-Putin meeting and positive global sentiment may keep the BIST 100 slightly bullish today.QNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market capitalization of $2.95 trillion, price per share of $793.50, decreased by 9.98%.Aselsan Electronics Industries (ASELS) → Market value of 784.32 billion TL, price per share of 173.60 TL, increased by 0.93%.Turkey Garanti Bank (GARAN) → Market value of 614.46 billion TL, price per share of 147.20 TL, increased by 0.62%.Koç Holding (KCHOL) → Market value of 455.95 billion TL, price per share of 178.90 TL, decreased by 0.50%.Turkish Airlines (THYAO) → Market value of 440.91 billion TL, price per share of 319.75 TL, increased by 0.08%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4377 TLSilver: 50.33 TLPlatinum: 1777 TLDollar: 40.73 TLEuro: 47.59 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
US inflation data, eagerly awaited by global markets since the beginning of the week, has been released. The July 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) results signaled potential reshaping investors' expectations for the Fed's future actions. Cryptocurrency markets, however, turned upwards immediately after the announcement.US inflation data releasedThe July 2025 US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data brought an end to the eager anticipation in markets. According to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), annual inflation was 2.7%, slightly below the market expectation of 2.8%. Annual inflation was also 2.7% in June. Monthly, the CPI increased by 0.2%.The lower-than-expected data has once again raised the possibility of potential scenarios for the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate policy. According to analysts, this could increase the likelihood of the Fed bringing forward interest rate cuts; however, some market commentators also suggest the Fed may adopt a cautious stance. The potential impact of the Donald Trump administration's tariffs and global trade policies on inflation remains a key concern for investors. The moderate course of core inflation is considered a development that could support risk appetite.The cryptocurrency market reacted quickly and generally positively to the data. As seen in the chart below, Bitcoin experienced a brief surge following the announcement. Ethereum (ETH) continued its upward momentum, trading around $4,309. ETH is seen to have a positive trend of 2-3% throughout the day. Major altcoins are also in the green, and investors are observed to be increasingly interested in risky assets following the macroeconomic data release. Statements from Fed officials in the coming days are expected to influence market expectations.
You can find today’s edition of “Daily Market with JrKripto” below, featuring a roundup of the most important developments from both global and local markets. Let’s analyze the broader market sentiment and latest insights together.Bitcoin and Ethereum Technical ExplanationBitcoin continues its volatile rise. Having reached the $122,000 region, BTC will target a new ATH as long as it remains above the $117,300 support. After breaking through the $123,100 region, it can be expected to reach the $127,000 area. In the event of a pullback, the $114,000 area will be closely monitored.Ethereum, on the other hand, has broken its downward trend from 2021, which we mentioned in our previous newsletters. ETH's short-term potential has increased significantly following this breakout. The $4140 support and $4370 resistance levels are areas to be closely monitored.Crypto NewsBlackRock Ethereum ETF saw $640 million in inflows.Luna founder Do Kwon has decided to plead guilty in the Luna stablecoin case, and therefore the hearing in January 2026 will not be held. Trump extended China's tariff period by 90 days.Coinbase Ventures purchased TON tokens directly from Telegram, according to a statement from an executive at the TON Foundation.SUI treasury Mill City Ventures purchased $20 million worth of $SUI.Fundamental Global announced it purchased $47,331 worth of $ETH for $200 million. The company will stake its assets to participate in Ethereum-based RWA and stablecoin yield strategies.Trump Media plans to launch a BTC-ETF later this year. It has filed an updated S-1 with the SEC.Strategy purchased 155 Bitcoin.CryptocurrenciesTop Gainers:PROVE → Up 11.6% to $1.59WEMIX → Up 5.5% to $0.83605867BIO → Up 5.4% to $0.12761396CTC → Up 5.4% to $0.70740814BTSE → Up 2.9% to $1.64Top Losers:FARTCOIN → Down 17.5% to $0.83945303ZORA → Down 15.3% to $0.11520258IP → Down 15.0% to $5.73PENGU → Down 11.9% to $0.03532916BONK → Down 11.2% to $0.00002435.Fear Index:Bitcoin: 69 (Greed)Ethereum: 58 (Greed)Dominance:Bitcoin: 60.51% ▼ 0.36%Ethereum: 13.28% ▲ 1.36%Total Daily Net ETF InflowsBTC ETFs: $403.90 MillionETH ETFs: $461.00 MillionGlobal Markets and the Most Valuable Companies and Stock PricesJuly inflation data will be released in the US today at 3:30 PM GMT. Annual CPI is expected to rise in both headline and core figures. This expectation led to a sell-off in US stock markets yesterday, but US and European futures, as well as Asian stock markets, are positive this morning. The VIX rose to 16.25, indicating a slight weakening of risk appetite ahead of the data. The market expects the CPI to rise by 0.2% monthly and 2.8% annually.NVIDIA (NVDA) → $4.44 trillion market capitalization, $182.06 per share, down 0.35%.Microsoft (MSFT) → $3.88 trillion market capitalization, $521.77 per share, down 0.05%.Apple (AAPL) → $3.37 trillion market capitalization, $227.18 per share, down 0.95%.Alphabet (GOOG) → $2.43 trillion market capitalization, $201.63 per share, down 0.23%. Amazon.com (AMZN) → $2.36 trillion market capitalization, $221.30 per share, fell 0.62%.Borsa Istanbul Updates and Most Valuable CompaniesIndustrial production increased by 0.7% month-on-month and 9.2% year-on-year in June. Adjusted for calendar effects, the annual increase was 8.3%. The defense industry supported production in the second quarter. The Treasury borrowed 80.5 billion TL in a 2-year bond auction yesterday, with an interest rate of 40.39%. 10-month bonds and 2-year lease certificates will be sold today. Exports increased by 7.9% to $20.5 billion in June, and imports increased by 15.2% to $28.7 billion. The current account balance is expected to be $2.2 billion in deficit. The BIST100 rose by 0.6% yesterday. Geopolitical developments and the US inflation data, due at 3:30 PM, will be closely monitored today, with a slightly bullish trend expected in the index.QNB Finansbank (QNBTR) → Market capitalization of 1.01 trillion TL, price per share of 290.25 TL, decreased by 0.86%.Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi (ASELS) → Market capitalization of 661.69 billion TL, price per share of 142.00 TL, decreased by 0.35%.Turkish Airlines (THYAO) → Market capitalization of 622.58 billion TL, price per share of 42.08 TL, decreased by 0.81%.Tüpraş Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri (TUPRS) → Market capitalization of 610.29 billion TL, price per share of 698.50 TL, increased by 0.93%.Koç Holding (KCHOL) → Market capitalization of 594.71 billion TL, price per share of 132.10 TL, increased by 0.38%.Precious Metals and Currency PricesGold: 4385 TLSilver: 49.50 TLPlatinum: 1754 TLDollar: 40.72 TLEuro: 47.32 TLWe look forward to bringing you the latest updates again tomorrow.
Blue Origin, the space exploration company owned by billionaire entrepreneur and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, will now accept cryptocurrency payments. The company announced on August 11th that it has partnered with leading payment company Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR), allowing customers to pay for space travel using popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and stablecoins like USDT and USDC.This new payment option will be available on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, used for commercial space flights. Customers can connect leading crypto wallets like Coinbase (COIN) and MetaMask to make payments quickly, directly, and securely."Together with Blue Origin, we are making space accessible to explorers around the world. This partnership will allow adventurers to easily and seamlessly book the trip of a lifetime, regardless of their preferred payment method," said Shift4 CEO Taylor Lauber.The new payment option is effective immediately, responding to the growing demand for fast and secure crypto payments. To date, more than 75 people have crossed the Kármán Line (the internationally recognized boundary of space) into space with New Shepard.Well-known figures in the crypto world are also showing interest in these flights. TRON founder Justin Sun recently flew into space with Blue Origin. There was speculation that Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao would also participate in a similar flight. However, CZ said he only plans to fly after Tesla owner Elon Musk goes to space.Crypto and "Space"The crypto community has been interested in space projects for years. Some blockchain projects have invested in satellite communication research, startups have funded space technologies through token sales, and companies like SpaceX have engaged in crypto-related PR. Blue Origin's crypto payment integration further strengthens the connection between these two high-tech fields.Blue Origin's partner, Shift4, is a veteran of cryptocurrency transactions. The company, which acquired The Giving Block in 2022, expanded its Web3 reach last June by partnering with Chainlink and Mastercard. Thanks to this partnership, customers worldwide will be able to book space tickets with crypto whenever they want.While the estimated $28 million in ticket prices makes this move seem more like a prestige and PR stunt, the acceptance of crypto payments in such a high-level service is considered a remarkable development in the industry.
