August 21, 2025: A Slight Dip Amid Key Macro Events The quiet session from the previous day proved to be short-lived, as the crypto market experienced a minor pullback on August 21, 2025. With a total market capitalization holding around the $3.86 trillion mark, many major assets saw a slight dip in price. The market’s
Thumzup Makes Bold Entry into Dogecoin Mining Thumzup Media, a company once primarily recognised for its social media marketing business, is taking a dramatic leap into the cryptocurrency space. In a high-profile move backed by the Trump family, Thumzup announced the acquisition of Dogehash, a dedicated Dogecoin mining firm. The deal, structured as an all-stock
UK Steps Back from Apple Encryption Clash The UK government has dropped its demand for Apple to create a “backdoor” to access encrypted data belonging to American customers, following months of negotiations. The move was revealed by US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who said the UK had dropped its insistence on backdoor access.
The Government’s Bold Tech Ambition The UK government has unveiled an ambitious plan to elevate its technology sector to a £1 trillion valuation, putting artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and cybersecurity at the heart of its growth agenda. Announced in a detailed policy document this week, the strategy aims to tackle persistent challenges such as
Ripple’s $3 Million Bet on Doppler Ripple has made headlines once again by investing $3 million into Doppler Finance, a protocol built to unlock XRP Ledger’s untapped liquidity. The seed round, announced August 7, 2025, was led by Reforge VC with participation from DCG and Hashkey Capital. Ripple aims to mobilise the $200 billion in
Is Bitcoin’s Dip Just the Calm Before Uptober? Bitcoin has once again slipped into a period of weakness, dropping over 7% in recent days as traders weigh inflation pressures and an upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut. While September has historically been Bitcoin’s toughest month, with most years showing red candles, investors are already looking
August 20, 2025: A Pause in Volatility for the $3.78T Market After two days of significant price swings, the crypto market on August 20, 2025, settled into a period of relative calm. The total market capitalization hovered around $3.78 trillion, with major assets trading in a tight range as investors and traders took a more
Dogecoin Stalls as a New Leader Emerges The 2025 crypto bull run is accelerating, but not all digital assets are benefiting equally. Dogecoin (DOGE), long considered the flagship meme coin, is facing headwinds near its resistance level of $0.235, leaving traders uncertain about its next big breakout. At the same time, investors are pouring millions
Davis Aims to Shake Up Kansas Representation TOPEKA —Christy Davis, a Cottonwood Falls Democrat and longtime advocate for rural communities, has officially launched her campaign to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in the 2026 election. Davis, one of three Democrats vying for the party’s nomination, said she is determined to broaden Kansas’ voice in
Business Registrations Increase Across Most Sectors The European economy showed mixed signals in the second quarter of 2025 as business registrations increased but bankruptcy declarations also edged higher. According to Eurostat, registrations of new businesses across the European Union rose by 4.6% compared with the first quarter of 2025. This growth points to renewed optimism