Kamis, 07 Agustus 2025

🌪Tornado Cash verdict: One hit, two misses


Plus, XRP is clinging to $2.65 support—lose it, and the full pump could unwind fast.	͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏	View in browser

August 6, 2025

-Hey, it's Monica from Cointelegraph—your Web3 power brief is here. Let's dive in.

Your Daily Digest of the 🔥Hottest News in Crypto

Today's top stories:

🌪 Roman Storm convicted

😞 XRP's pump is unravelling fast

🏙 These 5 Cities Let You Pay Rent in BTC

📰 Keep reading for today's biggest headlines

Tornado Cash Verdict: One Charge Sticks

The Tornado Cash saga isn't over, but co-founder Roman Storm just took a major hit. A Manhattan jury found him guilty of conspiracy to run an unlicensed money transmitting biz—landing him a felony conviction and a potential five-year prison sentence. The jury deadlocked on the other charges, including money laundering and North Korea sanctions, but the damage is done. The countdown to sentencing is on.

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DeFi Summer 2.0? Treasury Titans Are Coming

If you've been waiting for DeFi to wake up, this could be it. Ethereum treasury firms have quietly stacked 2M ETH—and analysts say they're gunning for 10M more. Why? TradFi wants yield, and staking alone won't cut it. That means serious capital might soon flood into DeFi protocols, reigniting the sector.

As competition heats up, we might just be on the brink of another DeFi Summer—with more firepower than the last.

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XRP on Thin Ice After 19% Drop

After tagging $3.65 last month, XRP's rally has cooled—hard. Prices have now retraced nearly 20%, and bulls are clinging to the $2.65 support zone to avoid a full pump reversal. Whales are leaving, resistance is building, and if this floor cracks, things could get messy.

The next few moves will define XRP's short-term fate.

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Weaker Dollar = Bitcoin's Window?

Bitcoin's dance with the dollar is always interesting.

As the greenback shows signs of weakness, BTC is eyeing $120K again—but macro headwinds could stall the move. On Friday, BTC slipped under $114K as the dollar hit a 2-month high. Now, with the dollar wobbling, Bitcoin might catch a break… if credit markets don't throw another wrench into the works.

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Rent in Bitcoin? These 5 Cities Say "Yes"

Renting with BTC isn't just a crypto fantasy anymore—it's already happening. From fintech-forward capitals to crypto-friendly beach towns, landlords are leaning into Bitcoin payments. Whether you're a remote worker, digital nomad, or just dodging traditional banks, these five cities make paying rent in sats surprisingly seamless.