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Joseph Rees

Crypto And Bitcoin Market News: Key Events From The Last Week (July 30 – August 5, 2025)

1. Bitcoin Price Volatility and Market Sentiment Bitcoin experienced significant price fluctuations last week, dropping 3.4% to close below its consolidation limit of $116,000, ending a 16-day consolidation phase. The decline was driven by a risk-off sentiment fueled by macroeconomic uncertainties, including unchanged U.S. Federal Reserve interest rates and concerns over new tariffs proposed by…

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Ethereum’s Price Surge And The Dawn Of Altseason 2025: A Market On The Brink

The cryptocurrency landscape is electrified as Ethereum (ETH) continues its remarkable ascent, breaching new all-time highs and fueling speculation about an impending altseason—a phase where alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) outpace Bitcoin in performance. As of August 25, 2025, ETH trades at approximately $4,683, down slightly from its fresh peak of $4,953.73 achieved just a day prior….

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South African Reserve Bank Backs Payshap Over Digital Rand as Cassim Targets Real-Time Payments

Key Takeaways SARB has paused the digital rand rollout due to system efficiency and user privacy trade-offs. Expanding private stablecoins may bypass SA regulations, eroding the rand’s value and monetary authority. SARB will next focus on modernizing infrastructure via Payshap and Payinc to deliver real-time payments. Digital Rand Trials Reveal Privacy and Speed Tradeoffs The…

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Runwago Announces Official $RUNWAGO TGE Date: September 18, 2025

Runwago, one of the most promising newcomers in the SportFi landscape, has officially announced the upcoming TGE of its $RUNWAGO token, the core asset of its fully sustainable Run-to-Earn ecosystem. This exciting update was revealed via Runwago’s official X (Twitter) account, sparking strong interest from fitness enthusiasts and crypto investors worldwide. Runwago Disclosed Its TGE…

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Dragonfly’s Rob Hadick Says Stablecoins Could Grow 10x as Payments Adoption Expands

Key Takeaways Dragonfly’s Rob Hadick says stablecoins could grow 10x as payments adoption accelerates. Tether and Circle are shifting from reserve yield toward payments and financial rails. Hadick expects USDT and USDC to face rising competition from banks and fintechs. Stablecoins and the Fall of Legacy Payments For years, the stablecoin market has been viewed…

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