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  • Analytics Firm Claims Bitcoin Bull Run Has Begun: “There’s Just One Level Left; If It Breaks Through This One…”

    Analytics Firm Claims Bitcoin Bull Run Has Begun: “There’s Just One Level Left; If It Breaks Through This One…”

    The recent strong surge in Bitcoin’s price signals the beginning of a new bull run in the market, according to the on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant. The company noted that its Bitcoin Bull Score indicator rose from 30 to 80 in just one week, marking the fastest market regime change in the past year. According to CryptoQuant, the final significant hurdle to officially confirm this new bull market is around $83,000.

    Bitcoin has surged approximately 24% since Monday, August 17th, reaching as high as $80,000. This marks BTC’s highest level since May 15th. CryptoQuant attributes the rise to two key macro catalysts that have been strongly priced positively by the market.

    The first of these was the US Treasury’s announcement that it would increase the size of its long-term government bond buybacks to at least $4 billion per transaction starting September 9th. The second significant development was US President Donald Trump’s statements suggesting that the US government might consider purchasing Bitcoin.

    According to CryptoQuant data, Bitcoin’s valuation indicators have seen a significant improvement. The platform’s Bull Score Indicator jumped from 30 to 80 in a week, reaching its highest level since October 6, 2025. At that time, Bitcoin was trading at approximately $124,000. Eight out of the ten indicators tracked are currently signaling a bullish trend.

    Demand-side data also supports the market shift. CryptoQuant reported that apparent spot Bitcoin demand recorded its fastest monthly growth since late December. Furthermore, demand in both the spot and futures markets began growing simultaneously for the first time since early October 2025.

    According to the platform, the simultaneous upward turn in valuation, demand, and liquidity indicators suggests that Bitcoin has entered the initial phase of a new bull market. However, CryptoQuant stated that for the change in market regime to be definitively confirmed, Bitcoin needs to close above its 365-day moving average, which is currently around $83,000.

    CryptoQuant warned that while the medium- to long-term outlook has improved, the Bitcoin market may be overheated in the short term.

    Traders’ unrealized profit margin rose to 20.5%, reaching its highest level since June 2025. Meanwhile, whales achieved a record realized profit of $614 million on August 20th.

    Simultaneously, the increase in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP inflows to cryptocurrency exchanges suggests that investors may be moving their assets to exchanges for sale. Therefore, CryptoQuant stated that it would not be surprising if Bitcoin struggled in the resistance zone around $83,000 or experienced a correction typical of the early bull market period.

    According to the platform, such a pullback might be a healthy move to digest the recent 24% rally, rather than signaling the end of an uptrend.

    CryptoQuant stated in its assessment that the market regime has now turned bullish, but investors should closely monitor the 365-day moving average at the $83,000 level for confirmation of the new bull market.

    *This is not investment advice.

  • South Korea trade giant POSCO brings trade receivables to Avalanche in latest tokenization move

    South Korea trade giant POSCO brings trade receivables to Avalanche in latest tokenization move

    POSCO International, South Korea’s largest trading company, is pushing deeper into tokenized trade finance, completing a transaction that turned real-world receivables into digital assets on an Avalanche-based ($AVAX) blockchain network just one month after a similar pilot on Injective.

    The firm’s U.S. arm worked with trade finance platform Olea and asset-backed finance technology firm Intain on the transaction, the companies said Tuesday. Intain used artificial intelligence to reconcile invoices, purchase orders, credit notes and shipping documents before verifying and recording the receivables on its Layer-1 network built on Avalanche ($AVAX).

    Trade receivables are money owed to a company after it delivers goods but before the customer pays. Companies can borrow against those invoices, but financing often involves reconciling records held separately by buyers, sellers and banks.

    Putting the receivable on a shared blockchain ledger creates a common record of ownership and the asset’s status, potentially cutting that paperwork and giving companies quicker access to financing.

    The move followed POSCO International’s pilot with LG CNS announced last month to issue, transfer and settle tokenized receivables on Injective. That project also used receivables generated from live trade between POSCO’s overseas subsidiaries and their counterparties.

  • More than 1,300 people arrested by ICE in Virginia and Maryland

    More than 1,300 people arrested by ICE in Virginia and Maryland

    More than 1,300 people were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Virginia and Maryland over the past two weeks. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security described the operation as “one of the most successful in the history of security agencies.”

  • Enjoy the Silence and This Deal: These Super Affordable Sony Headphones Are Now 52% Off

    Enjoy the Silence and This Deal: These Super Affordable Sony Headphones Are Now 52% Off

    Noise-cancelling earbuds are subtle, but folks who don’t see them still might try to strike up a conversation, not knowing you’re in focus mode. On the other hand, a big pair of noise-cancelling over-ear headphones keeps sound out and lets everyone around you know it. While top-notch ANC can run up the bank, there are plenty of more affordable picks out there that hide some spectacularly solid ANC in their earcups. 

    Take the Sony WH-CH720Ns, for example—they’re among Sony’s more affordable over-ear headphone options, and they deliver surprisingly good audio performance and noise cancellation in an affordable package. But right now, they’re even more affordable: Amazon has them on sale for over half off, bringing the $179.99 list price down to $85.95! 

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    There are two color options on sale right now: a sleek black pair for $85.95 (52% off), and a more colorful pink pair for $98 (only 46% off) if you want to spruce up your listening wardrobe. According to Sony, the WH-CH720Ns are their lightest over-ear headphones with noise cancellation ever at only 192g—which is just a hair heavier than your average smartphone. And between their slim headband and cushy earpads, they aren’t going to give you a headache after a long day of listening. 

    And listen all day if you want! Just three minutes on the USB-C charger can give you an hour of listening, and a full charge can deliver up to 35 hours of power depending on your volume and audio modes. Besides sounding solid with deep bass and crisp highs, the WH-CH720Ns offer above-average noise cancellation for their price. In our detailed review, PCMag expert Tim Gideon said that unless you want to shell out more money for a top model, the WH-CH720Ns’ ANC is “about as good as it gets.”

    But, of course, you don’t have to spend all your time drowning out the rest of the world. You can switch between ANC, ambient, and no listening modes by tapping through the dedicated button on the side. Or, if you want to enjoy lossless audio, you can connect your device with the included 3.5mm headphone cable. Sometimes, wires do fit the aesthetic!

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    For more than half off, these Sony headphones are a steal with ANC. But if you’re looking for other options, check out our experts’ list of the best noise-cancelling headphones for 2026!

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  • Grab This Hot Deal Before It Cools Off: Take 20% Off Jisulife Ultra 2 Portable Fan

    Grab This Hot Deal Before It Cools Off: Take 20% Off Jisulife Ultra 2 Portable Fan

    It’s been a sweltering few weeks, especially if you’re in the United States. Smart fans and smart air conditioners that can keep you cool indoors. But what happens when you need some reprieve from the heat outdoors? Those large devices can’t come with you, but a portable fan can. Over at Amazon, the Jisulife Ultra 2 portable handheld fan is on sale for 20% off, down to $71.98 from its original $89.99 price tag. That’s $18 in savings!

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    As of August 25, this Jisulife Ultra 2 portable handheld fan is 20% off. According to CamelCamelCamel, this is the lowest price it’s been at, so now’s the best time to get on this deal!

    This handheld fan sports a max wind speed of 17 meters per second, and you’ll be able to adjust the fan speed from 1 to 100 with the scroll wheel. This allows you to pick the best speed that fits your comfortability. Instead of a limited number of set speeds, this fan gives you freedom and nuance. It comes with a digital display that tells you the current wind speed and remaining battery life so you’re never lost in the dark. Plus, it has a flashlight on the back with three different brightness levels, which helps keep you safe and alert when out hiking or walking around at night.

    The fan itself is compact, making it the perfect device to take with you on the go, whether you’re on a road trip or flying across the country. The honeycomb hole air inlet design is also a safety measure, ensuring that hair doesn’t get tangled in the fan. The battery lasts up to 25 hours, which is plenty of time to keep you cool during the day and night. It can even be used as a power bank itself, charging other devices, so it can come in handy when you really need some juice.

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  • Kyle Buchanan Exits The New York Times, Set to Launch Video Podcast With Acast

    The Projectionist has left the building.

    Kyle Buchanan — a high-profile Los Angeles-based Hollywood writer for The New York Times — exited the newspaper on Friday after having served as a pop culture reporter and awards season columnist since 2018. Days later, it has been confirmed that he has partnered with Acast to launch The Kyle Buchanan Show, a video podcast set to debut in October.

    Backed by Acast as the exclusive advertising, brand partnerships and distribution partner, The Kyle Buchanan Show will drop new episodes twice per week. The schedule starts on Tuesdays with “The Panel” featuring two to three rotating industry guests going long on the buzziest Hollywood stories of the moment, followed by Friday’s debut of “The Profile” featuring one-on-one chats with stars. The show will be available on Apple Podcasts, in both audio and video, and major podcast platforms.

    “In a new media landscape overloaded with quick hits, nothing beats a real conversation,” Buchanan said in a statement. On X, where his career news became a trending topic today, he promised “access, insight and A-list guests” to come. “In fact, I think audiences and talent are hungrier than ever for talk that goes deep. The Kyle Buchanan Show will offer a genuine inside look at Hollywood, with a perspective that industry figures and fans can trust.”

    During his tenure at NYT, Buchanan profiled such subjects as Nicole Kidman, Michael B. Jordan, Jennifer Lawrence, Brad Pitt, Daniel Day-Lewis, Channing Tatum, Colman Domingo, Emily Blunt, Ethan Hawke, Amy Madigan, Zoe Saldaña, Kieran Culkin, Austin Butler and many more. The bulk of the year, Buchanan focused on awards season in his role as The Projectionist awards columnist.

    He also expanded his profile as the author of the dishy best-seller, Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road, an oral history-style investigation he pulled together from more than 130 interviews. Entertainment Weekly praised the tome as “no less jaw-dropping than the movie itself.”

    He has described himself as just about “as Southern Californian as it gets” as he’s lived in the area all his life and stayed for school to study and graduate from USC. He’s written extensivley about awards and has won some in his real life: In 2021, Buchanan was named journalist of the year by the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. Prior to the Times, Buchanan served as a senior editor at New York Magazine’s Vulture.

    Acast’s stable of podcasts include Giggly Squad, The Comment Section With Drew Afualo and The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers. News of Buchanan’s departure and new gig was first reported by Variety.

  • ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Hits No. 2 on All-Time Domestic Chart, Topping ‘Avengers: Endgame’

    ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Hits No. 2 on All-Time Domestic Chart, Topping ‘Avengers: Endgame’

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day keeps swinging to new box office heights.

    Sony Pictures‘ superhero blockbuster has now soared to become the No. 2 highest-grossing film ever domestically with $858.4 million, surpassing the $858.3 million for 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. The title to beat on the all-time North American chart remains 2015’s Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens, standing strong at $936.6 million. This follows the news last week that Brand New Day had become the fastest movie to hit $800 million domestically, doing so in 19 days.

    Over the weekend, the Tom Holland-led film that hails from Marvel Studios had surpassed 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home to briefly occupy the No. 3 spot on the all-time domestic box office chart. This also placed Brand New Day as Sony’s highest-grossing domestic film after it set the record over the previous weekend for the top global release in the studio’s history.

    As of Sunday, Brand New Day claimed the No. 6 spot on the all-time worldwide box office rankings with $2.22 billion, moving past The Force Awakens with $2.07 billion. Any day now, the latest Spidey movie is expected to overtake Titanic, which currently holds No. 5 with $2.26 billion globally, while Chinese animated fantasy feature Ne Zha 2 looms nearby at No. 4 with $2.27 billion.

    Zendaya, Sadie Sink and Jon Bernthal also star in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton’s movie approaching its fifth weekend of release after launching in theaters July 31. Its record-breaking run has included surpassing Endgame for the biggest domestic opening weekend ever with $360 million. It went on to earn the highest-grossing first week in domestic box office history and become the second-fastest film (after Endgame) to reach $1 billion globally.

    Among the new offerings hitting theaters this weekend are Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi; the resurrected Coyote vs. Acme; and the horror-comedy flick Buddy.

    Brand New Day has helped 2026’s box office standing overall. As of Sunday, the 2026 domestic box office has crossed the $7 billion mark, according to Rentrak, putting the year 20.4 percent above 2025’s returns. Additionally, this summer’s titles combine for an estimated $4.444 billion domestically as of Sunday to come in 25.5 percent above last year’s tally to that point, with the all-time summer mark remaining 2013’s $4.75 billion.

    When asked about the film succeeding amid apparent superhero fatigue for other recent titles, given that this summer’s Supergirl was among those to have underperformed, Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman told The Hollywood Reporter that he didn’t see this as a concern.

    “The press talks a lot about that, but right now, on anything, the theatrical audience demands greatness,” Rothman said. “If it’s only OK, they can stay home and see ‘only OK’ all day long on television. If we’re going to ask them make a trip out of it, it’s got to be great. The answer is as simple as that.”

  • Hayden Panettiere’s Rep Condemns Those Fueling “Gossip and Speculation” Amid Death Investigation

    Hayden Panettiere’s Rep Condemns Those Fueling “Gossip and Speculation” Amid Death Investigation

    Hayden Panettiere‘s rep is encouraging anyone with helpful information into the sudden death of her former client, who died on Aug. 16 at age 36, to reach out to law enforcement instead of speaking out in the media.

    “Many people who were not close to Hayden are using her death as an opportunity to fuel gossip and speculation about a situation they knew very little about,” says a statement from her rep to The Hollywood Reporter. “It is deeply disrespectful to her memory and to those who knew and loved her and are actively grieving this tremendous loss.”

    Amid an active investigation by both local and federal authorities into the circumstances around Panettiere’s death, her rep says there is “much more to this story” and to let the police do their job.

    “If you have legitimate information that could be helpful, please contact law enforcement rather than turning to social media to speculate publicly about something you do not fully understand,” the statement continues. “There is much more to this story than what is currently being discussed publicly, and those closest to Hayden are actively cooperating with the ongoing investigation to help ensure that the truth comes to light and that justice is properly served.”

    The statement comes as neighbors at Panettiere’s West Hollywood residence have been speaking out in the media. “Nosey neighbors need to let law enforcement do their job,” a source adds to THR.

    Following a 911 call reporting a cardiac arrest on Aug. 16, the beloved Heroes and Nashville star, 36, was found unresponsive in a Greenville, South Carolina, Airbnb where she and her on-off boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, had just arrived, at around 1:50 p.m. local time.

    The preliminary results of the autopsy indicated there were no signs of trauma found on Panettiere’s body and that the cause and manner of her death would remain pending further investigation; a representative of the Greenville County Coroner’s office — who is investigating the death along with the Greenville City Police Department and DEA — told THR it would be eight weeks before the full report is released to the public.

    After a police report said Hickerson and his brother, Zach, were at the South Carolina townhouse when the actress was pronounced dead by authorities, Brian was visited by police.

    Zach Hickerson has since said Brian Hickerson administered Narcan to Panettiere after the brothers found her unconscious. A Narcan bottle was reported to have been at the scene and, according to the audio of the 911 call, first responders were reportedly overheard discussing an “overdose” around the time of Panettiere’s death.

    “There are a lot of assumptions, speculations and accusations currently swirling,” said Zach Hickerson in a statement to TMZ on Friday. “The truth will come out as the authorities complete and release additional details from the investigation. And that is important because the people who loved and adored Hayden deserve the truth.”

    Brian Hickerson dated Panettiere on and off since 2018; he was arrested several times in the subsequent years for domestic abuse and, at one point, pleaded no contest to two felony charges related to an assault against Panettiere.

    Neither brother has been named as a suspect or person of interest. Brian Hickerson released a statement via his attorney on Aug. 20, saying, “Hayden’s death remains under investigation, and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed. As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play,” Sloan Ellis from the Ellis Hinton law firm told TMZ on Thursday.

    The actress continues to be mourned worldwide by her Hollywood colleagues, friends and fans alike. “The career that felt hard-earned and hard-won from Remember the Titans through Nashville never got that next chapter, those next many chapters,” wrote THR‘s chief TV critic Daniel Fienberg after her passing.

    Her estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, who has spoken out against Brian, saying her daughter’s boyfriend had led her down the “wrong path,” said on Good Morning America Monday that she didn’t want her daughter, who has been open about her recovery journey, to be remembered for her addiction struggles.

    “I want Hayden to be remembered for the talented, beautiful, outgoing, intelligent woman she really was,” Vogel said.

  • Dogecoin price prediction as DOGE nears $0.1

    Dogecoin price prediction as DOGE nears $0.1

    As Dogecoin ($DOGE) price surged by more than 26% over the past seven days, reaching a market capitalization of $15.27 billion on Tuesday, it retested a major year-to-date (YTD) resistance level.

    After its impressive rally last week, $DOGE price has been trapped in a consolidation over the past three days. This large-cap dog-themed memecoin has fallen 2.87% over the last 24 hours, trading at $0.0888 on August 25.

    Dogecoin performance. Source: CoinMarketCap

    At the time of publication, $DOGE had a reported trading volume for the past 24 hours of nearly $1.2 billion. The token’s 24-hour futures volume was $2.09 billion while its Open Interest (OI), the total unsettled futures in the derivatives market, was at $1.45 billion, according to data from CoinGlass.

    Worth noting that Dogecoin’s OI has surged to its highest level since May 16, thus signaling a heating up of its derivatives market.

    Dogecoin’s OI. Source: CoinGlass

    What’s next for the $DOGE price?

    The recent Dogecoin price rally has pushed it to a major YTD resistance logarithmic trend line. The last two times that $DOGE price retested this YTD resistance trend lined resulted in a 40% selloff in the subsequent days.

    $DOGE’s YTD chart. Source: TradingView

    Dogecoin’s daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) recently surged to its YTD’s peak, currently at 71.60, which signals an overbought condition. On the other hand, the daily Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) line and Signal line have all crossed above the Zero line, suggesting a strong bullish uptrend for the first time since early May, 2026.

    From a technical analysis standpoint, if Dogecoin price consistently breaks above its YTD resistance trend, its recent bullish momentum could strengthen. However, if the recent FOMO (fear of missing out) fails to push $DOGE price above its YTD resistance trend line, a potential selloff could be inevitable.

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  • The Altcoins That Generated the Most Revenue During the Recent Rise Have Been Announced!

    The Altcoins That Generated the Most Revenue During the Recent Rise Have Been Announced!

    The cryptocurrency projects that generated the most revenue in the last 30 days have been identified. The data reveals the revenue performance of projects operating in different sectors, from stablecoin issuers and blockchain networks to decentralized exchanges and prediction markets.

    Stablecoin giant Tether topped the list with $438.9 million in revenue. While Tether’s revenue decreased by 0.1 percent compared to the previous 30-day period, Tron came in second with $224.6 million. Stablecoin issuer Circle was third with $181.5 million.

    A significant difference in revenue emerged after the first three projects. The decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid generated $48.6 million in revenue, registering a 25.3% increase over the past 30 days. The memecoin-focused trading platform pump.fun, on the other hand, stood out with $30.7 million in revenue and a 62.3% increase.

    The income data for the last 30 days is as follows:

    1. Tether – $438.9 million (-0.1%)
    2. Tron (TRX) – $224.6 million (-0.7%)
    3. Circle – $181.5 million (-1.3%)
    4. Hyperliquid (HYPE) – $48.6 million (+25.3%)
    5. pump.fun (PUMP) – $30.7 million (+62.3%)
    6. Sky (SKY) – $30.5 million (-11.7%)
    7. Polymarket – $25.6 million (-29.7%)
    8. GMGN – $17.1 million (+159.0%)
    9. Axiom Trade – $15.4 million (+59.5%)
    10. Ethereum (ENA) – $14.7 million (-1.8%)
    11. PancakeSwap (CAKE) – $10.5 million (+18.0%)
    12. Grove (GROVE) – $7.2 million (+9.7%)
    13. Uniswap (UNI) – $6.1 million (+74.7%)
    14. Phantom – $6.0 million (-2.4%)
    15. Lido Finance (LDO) – $4.7 million (+15.0%)

    GMGN was the most remarkable project in terms of revenue growth. The platform’s revenue trend over the last 30 days increased by 159%, while Uniswap saw a 74.7% increase, pump.fun a 62.3% increase, and Axiom Trade a 59.5% increase.

    *This is not investment advice.