Digital asset market saw calm performance with a 4% decrease in overall capitalization. High-volume investors are focusing on select altcoins like ARB, LINK, and ADA. Continue Reading: Major Investors Drive Notable Trends in Cryptocurrency Markets The post Major Investors Drive Notable Trends in Cryptocurrency Markets appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
Bitcoin has reached a series of new highs in 2025, with each pullback being more limited than the previous one, according to analysts. Yesterday, before the post-Jackson Hole recovery began, Bitcoin dipped below $112,000, hitting its lowest level since early August. However, last week, Bitcoin hit a new high near $125,000, confirming the expected trend amid growing interest from institutional investors: declines following new highs become increasingly shallow. David Duong, Head of Institutional Research at Coinbase, noted that the current surge is a remarkable period in the development of cryptocurrencies: “The rally and subsequent shrinking pullbacks since the beginning of the year are closely linked to increased institutional demand and regulatory clarity.” Related News: Surprise Cryptocurrency Statement from FED Senior Official Bowman: “Change is Coming” On August 14, Bitcoin hit its fifth all-time high of the year at $124,496 before falling 10% to $111,658. While this decline was slightly larger than the 9% decline following the $123,194 peak in July, it was more limited than the sharp pullbacks in January and May. According to Duong, this reflects confidence in Bitcoin's resilience and the increased liquidity in the market. “Shallower declines reflect strong demand supported by long-term investors and corporate treasuries. This could also signal a potential regime shift in capital assumptions in the markets.” Bitcoin rose to prominence among risk-on assets in April, managing to stay above $80,000 despite President Donald Trump's tariff announcement. Maintaining this level throughout the year, Bitcoin's strength despite volatility in the stock market has drawn attention. Experts attribute this strength to increased institutional buying through ETFs and cryptocurrency-focused companies. DYOR CEO Ben Kurland stated that Bitcoin's movements this year indicate the maturation of the market: “The shallower pullbacks and faster recoveries after each peak demonstrate the growing influence of strong investors, deep conviction, and long-term holders.” Analysts predict that a potential interest rate cut in September could be a major catalyst, while a delay could trigger short-term selling pressure. According to Kurland, the timing of the monetary policy easing could coincide with the final rally of this cycle, and unlike past cycles, the subsequent correction could be quite limited. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Analysts Revealed: “Every Pullback Following a Record High in Bitcoin Is Becoming Increasingly Limited” – What Does This Mean?
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Crypto researcher SMQKE drew attention to a recent Stronghold video that explicitly highlighted XRP and Stellar Lumens (XLM) as digital assets that stand to benefit from ISO 20022 adoption . In a post, SMQKE stated that the video confirms both cryptocurrencies are fully compliant with the global standard, emphasizing their position within the evolving financial messaging landscape. The video began by noting that all SIPA payments were required to use ISO 20022 in 2022, while the Federal Reserve in the United States encouraged financial institutions to adopt the framework by 2023. This transition, the speaker explained, is significant not only for traditional financial systems but also for the role it may play in advancing the use of digital currencies. Official Stronghold video confirms: “XRP and XLM will directly benefit from ISO 20022 adoption as fully compliant cryptocurrencies.” Listen for yourself. pic.twitter.com/44975hQ3zG — SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) August 21, 2025 The Role of ISO 20022 in Digital Currency Integration According to the video cited by SMQKE, ISO 20022 provides a flexible and standardized framework for financial messaging, enabling consistency and interoperability across different systems. This standardization is critical for improving the efficiency of cross-border transactions and ensuring the reliability of communications between financial entities. The video further explained that ISO 20022 could directly increase the adoption of cryptocurrencies that align with its framework. This places XRP and XLM in a favorable position as they are members of the ISO 20022 standards body. Their compliance, the speaker noted, strengthens their relevance within an industry increasingly focused on harmonizing messaging systems. Stronghold’s Position and Industry Implications The video also highlighted how Stronghold itself has recognized the value of ISO 20022 messaging. The company has incorporated the standard in projects that combine it with blockchain ledger payments. By doing so, Stronghold is positioning itself at the intersection of established financial messaging standards and emerging digital asset technologies. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 The integration of ISO 20022 into blockchain-related projects implies the importance of messaging standards for the efficient and secure exchange of financial information. As the speaker in the video stated, such standards play a critical role in boosting the performance and reliability of financial services overall. SMQKE’s post brings focus to how these two assets may be positioned in a financial landscape moving toward global standardization. With progressive adoption of ISO 20022 at both regional and international levels, digital assets that are already compliant could see increased recognition within institutional and cross-border payment frameworks. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Official Stronghold Video Confirms: “XRP and XLM Will Directly Benefit from ISO 20022″ appeared first on Times Tabloid .
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Kyrgyz-issued stablecoin A7A5 lost its peg to the Russian ruble after it was targeted with sweeping new sanctions by the U.S. and the U.K. The team behind the project announced through social media it’s replacing the crypto’s smart contract with a new one to achieve “fair and accurate pricing.” A7A5 swaps smart contract as stablecoin’s price drops Ruble-backed A7A5, issued by a Kyrgyzstan-registered company, has briefly lost its peg to Russia’s fiat currency, following the imposing of new sanctions by U.S. and U.K. authorities against entities and persons linked to the stablecoin. “On the evening of Aug. 21, the rate of the A7A5 stablecoin instantly fell to 99% of its nominal value (1 A7A5 = 1 RUB),” Bits.media noted in a post published the following day. A partial price recovery was observed later, but the rate remained in the red zone, at around 0.60 rubles per token, the leading Russian crypto news outlet added. Also on Friday, the @A7A5official Telegram channel announced the termination of the wA7A5 smart contract, explaining its current rate no longer reflects the market value of the digital asset. The @A7A5official account on X posted the same update, advising users to refrain from transactions with the old contract, to avoid loss of funds, before the new one is launched and listed on Saturday. 🚨 wA7A5 Contract Update The old wA7A5 contract is being discontinued. Its current rate no longer reflects market price, so we will no longer be quoting it. ⚠️ Important: Do not perform any operations with the old contract – this may result in loss of funds! 📌 Tomorrow we’re… — A7A5 (@A7A5official) August 22, 2025 The authors of the message promised to exchange holders’ old tokens for new ones, based on the balance snapshot taken at 18:57:59 GMT+3, on Aug. 21, 2025. They also emphasized the new contract will “ensure fair and accurate pricing.” On the morning of Aug. 23, the stablecoin was trading at around $0.012, according to CoinMarketCap data, or approximately 0.96 rubles at current exchange rates. 7-day price chart for A7A5, Source: CoinMarketCap . Changes come after fresh sanctions from London and Washington Since its launch in early 2025, the ruble-pegged A7A5 has been the subject of suspicions it’s being used by Russian actors to circumvent Western sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine. Created by A7, a Russian company majority-owned by fugitive Moldovan oligarch with Russian passport Ilan Shor, is now issued by the Kyrgyz-registered Old Vector, as a “fully independent” project. The cryptocurrency has been also linked to the Kyrgyzstan-based crypto exchange Grinex, alleged successor of the Russian coin trading platform Garantex, taken offline in a U.S.-led operation in March. Soon after Garantex was shut down, Grinex started processing A7A5 withdrawals. According to an article in the Financial Times, the stablecoin was used to move over $9 billion in four months. On-chain analytics firm Elliptic claims more than $1 billion is being transferred daily through the stablecoin. Blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs concluded in a report: “Kyrgyz-registered exchanges have repeatedly facilitated transactions linked to sanctioned Russian entities.” In mid-August, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on multiple Russian companies and individuals linked to the ruble-pegged crypto. Among them were A7, and its subsidiaries, as well as Old Vector. Russian businessman Sergey Mendeleev, a co-founder of Garantex, and other crypto platforms connected to him were also sanctioned. The Departments of State and the Treasury put $6 million bounties on the heads of Garantex executives. Later this month, the United Kingdom sanctioned Old Vector, too, in a move to disrupt “dodgy crypto networks” that London believes are being used by Moscow to finance its war effort in Ukraine. Two of Kyrgyzstan’s traditional financial institutions, Capital Bank and Keremet Bank, were also among the targeted organizations, along with affiliated entities and officials. This prompted the Central Asian nation’s president, Sadyr Zhaparov, to appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week, urging them to avoid “politicizing economy.” The smartest crypto minds already read our newsletter. Want in? Join them .
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