The global cryptocurrency market cap is at $4.02T, with Bitcoin trading at $114,681, down 3.10%. Major cryptocurrencies are mostly lower, while BIO, API3, and TST show gains of 17%, 9%, and 7%, respectively.
- 1 Binance Market Overview for August 18, 2025
- 2 Hong Kong Regulator Alerts Investors on Stablecoin Scams
- 3 Whale Moves Major Crypto Assets During Market Dip
- 4 Major WBTC and ETH Withdrawals Spark Market Speculation
- 5 Trends in Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange Flows
- 6 Japan Set to Approve First Yen Stablecoin
- 7 NFT Market Faces Major Decline with Ether Drop
- 8 Ethereum Price Plummets: Reasons Behind Today’s Drop
- 9 CITIC Securities: Rate-Cut Speculation Paused for Powell’s Speech
- 10 OPAD Token Launches on KuCoin and MEXC Today
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Binance Market Overview for August 18, 2025
The global cryptocurrency market cap is at $4.02T, with Bitcoin trading at $114,681, down 3.10%. Major cryptocurrencies are mostly lower, while BIO, API3, and TST show gains of 17%, 9%, and 7%, respectively.
Hong Kong Regulator Alerts Investors on Stablecoin Scams
Yeh Chi-hang, Executive Director at Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, warns investors about scams involving inflated stock prices linked to stablecoin license applications, urging vigilance against potential fraud.
Whale Moves Major Crypto Assets During Market Dip
An on-chain analyst reported that a cryptocurrency whale withdrew 79.34 WBTC and 1860 ETH, totaling $17.08 million, from an exchange amid a market downturn, indicating a potential buy-the-dip strategy.
Major WBTC and ETH Withdrawals Spark Market Speculation
A significant transaction involving the withdrawal of 79.34 WBTC and 1860 ETH, valued at around $17.08 million, has raised speculation about market strategies.
Trends in Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange Flows
Recent data shows Bitcoin’s on-chain exchange flow remains stable, while Ethereum is seeing a significant influx of tokens into exchanges, indicating contrasting market dynamics.
Japan Set to Approve First Yen Stablecoin
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is expected to approve the first yen-backed stablecoin in the coming months, with fintech firm JPYC registering as a money transfer business to facilitate this.
NFT Market Faces Major Decline with Ether Drop
The NFT market has lost over $1.2 billion in value within a week, coinciding with a 9% drop in Ether prices, which is impacting NFT valuations significantly.
Ethereum Price Plummets: Reasons Behind Today’s Drop
Ethereum (ETH) has experienced a sharp decline of approximately 5% in the last 24 hours, dropping to just under $4,255, following a wave of liquidations and profit-taking among investors.
CITIC Securities: Rate-Cut Speculation Paused for Powell’s Speech
U.S. equity markets are holding off on rate-cut speculation, awaiting insights from Jerome Powell’s upcoming Jackson Hole speech, which could influence expectations for a September rate cut.
OPAD Token Launches on KuCoin and MEXC Today
OpenPad AI’s OPAD token, supported by notable investors, is set to launch today on KuCoin and MEXC, coinciding with its Token Generation Event (TGE).