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John Bollinger links crypto weakness to government-affiliated capital drains, urges measuring outflows and a return to business, while Fed signals and Warsh testimony spark hope of policy easing.
Abstract: The piece reports that John Bollinger has resurfaced to criticize the crypto market’s weakness, attributing it to capital outflows by government-linked entities and urging quantification of these flows to restore market normalcy. Set against a backdrop of US policy discussions — including Kevin Warsh’s testimony that digital assets are part of the financial system — the article frames a potential shift toward policy easing as a prerequisite for renewed capital inflows. It also contemplates the market bottom's proximity if seller exhaustion in offices confirms, suggesting a possible pivot in the longer cycle of government pressure and crypto funding.

A critical counterweight
The need for a "conterrevolution"
Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has embraced cryptocurrency as a necessary tool to dismantle the financial establishment
She has stated that Bitcoin can serve as a vital "counterweight" to the unchecked authority of central banks a

W3.io and Space and Time have announced a production partnership aimed at delivering end-to-end verifiable infrastructure for enterprise financial workflows, as AI-driven automation accelerates across the sector.
The integration is already live and

Market shift emerges
Bitcoin price
According to Arkham, Wall Street investment bank Morgan Stanley now holds over $100 million worth of Bitcoin. Morgan Stanley currently holds $138.54 million in BTC, according to data provided by Arkham.
Morgan Stanley this month became the first old-school Wall

Dogecoin records about 241% on-chain surge
Dogecoin is set to remove zero
Dogecoin is gaining momentum amid the growing demand for the leading meme token, which has sparked an incredible surge in its on-chain activity.
Following the sudden spike in its on-chain activity seen in the past week, Do

A 75M XRP transfer (~$108M) from Ripple to Coinbase is viewed not as a sell-off, but as market-depth fueling for Ripple's 'North Star' strategy, supplying liquidity for large orders and ODL corridors.
Abstract: A recent on-chain movement of 75 million XRP (about $108 million at the then price) from Ripple sub-wallets to Coinbase has sparked debate about whether this represents a sell-off or strategic liquidity management. Analyses indicate the transfer passed through Ripple's sub-wallet chain and coincided with XRP trading near $1.44, with price pressure but key supports holding. Rather than a dump, the move is interpreted as market-depth management aligned with Ripple's updated business plan, including the 'North Star' emphasis on XRP as the ecosystem's core asset. Coinbase's role as an authorized participant and custodian supports ongoing institutionalization and distribution into ODL corridors. The event is framed as fueling liquidity for large institutional orders and future custodian integrations, not an exit to cash.

Apple has announced today that Tim Cook will step down from his role as CEO to become Executive Chairman of the board, starting from Sept. 1
John Ternus, Apple’s current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, has been named as his successor.
Tim Cook oversaw Apple’s rise from a $350

David Schwartz, former CTO of Ripple, clarified his ongoing involvement with the company, stating he remains a board member and is engaged with the XRP Ledger and other initiatives. His comments address speculation about his retirement and participation in discussions on asset collateralization risks.

XRP's integration on Solana allows users to conduct trades via WhatsApp using advanced AI bots and omnichain protocols. This innovation enables seamless cryptocurrency transactions within the Solana ecosystem.

Shiba Inu futures traders have committed 9.85 trillion SHIB, but open interest has fallen over 7% amid a cooling crypto market. Despite a modest 0.81% decline, SHIB remains 93% below its all-time high, with market sentiment shifting towards caution.

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, expressed his positive view on Bitcoin's resilience, drawing parallels to a viral sculpture. His remarks have ignited mixed reactions within the crypto community, coinciding with Bitcoin's stabilization at $75,000 after a recent rally.

Michael Saylor's post on X indicates Strategy (MSTR) may exceed 800,000 BTC ownership soon, with aggressive buying boosting its total to 807,274 BTC. The firm aims for 1 million BTC, making it the largest institutional holder, while its stock surged 29.45%.

Reece Merrick highlighted the rapid growth of XRP ETFs, noting their impressive first-month performance and significant institutional interest. XRP is becoming a leading digital asset in the ETF market, with major firms like Goldman Sachs significantly invested.