Eric Trump praised the significant role of China in shaping the cryptocurrency industry on Friday.



During the Bitcoin Asia event in Hong Kong on Friday, Trump commended about China and Hong Kong&#8217;s influence on the cryptocurrency sector. Despite China&#8217;s ban on institutional crypto trading and exchanges since 2017, Trump recognized the country&#8217;s substantial impact on the industry.



Trump also acknowledged the Middle East for its &#8220;massive&#8221; embrace of cryptocurrency and the rapid growth in the sector. He further expressed admiration for the enthusiasm for the industry in several South American countries.



He pointed out that despite China&#8217;s restrictions on crypto-related transactions, owning cryptocurrency remains legal in the country,&nbsp;and peer-to-peer activity continues in&nbsp;a legal gray area.



&#8220;There is no question that you have made an unbelievable mark on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. There&#8217;s no question that China is a hell of a power when it comes to this world and doing it well,&#8221; Trump said.



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He also <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGyd4NhatS0">highlighted</a> Hong Kong&#8217;s adoption of&nbsp;crypto under a regulated pilot&nbsp;regime and China&#8217;s growing interest in&nbsp;stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets.



While in Hong Kong, Trump was promoting his American Bitcoin venture with Hut 8, his work with the DeFi project World Liberty Financial, and the Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet.



Trump also also discussed his foray into the crypto space following the widespread debanking of Trump family businesses during the Biden administration.



Trump&#8217;s comments underscore the global influence of China and Hong Kong on the cryptocurrency industry, despite regulatory challenges.



His remarks also highlight the growing acceptance and adoption of cryptocurrency in regions such as the Middle East and South America. 



This global interest in cryptocurrency, along with the ongoing legal and regulatory developments, will continue to shape the future of the industry.



Benzinga reached out to Eric Trump during the Bitcoin Asia conference for his views on China's cryptocurrency growth.



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Eric Trump Highlights China's Influence on Crypto Industry, Calls It a 'Hell of a Power' in Crypto

Elon Musk's longtime lawyer Alex Spiro is reportedly set to chair a $200 million Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) treasury company backed by the House of Doge, marking a major step in bringing the meme-inspired cryptocurrency further into mainstream finance.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dogecoin Treasury Company In The Works</h2>



A pitch circulating among investors details plans for a publicly traded company dedicated to holding and investing in Dogecoin, <a href="https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/08/29/elon-musk-alex-spiro-dogecoin-house-of-doge-crypto-treasury-company/">reported</a> Fortune, citing six sources.



Three sources confirmed they were approached directly, while three others said they were briefed by parties involved.



The House of Doge — the official corporate entity tasked with Dogecoin's development — is said to have approved the initiative, branding it the "official" Dogecoin vehicle, the report said.



The Miami-based group was launched in early 2025 by the Dogecoin Foundation to help formalize the popular cryptocurrency's growth.



While exact details on the public offering's structure and launch timeline remain undisclosed, two sources, according to the report, confirmed the goal is to raise at least $200 million.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Spiro's Role And Musk's Ties</h2>



Spiro, Musk's high-profile attorney known for representing celebrities including Jay-Z and Alec Baldwin, is slated to serve as chairman of the new company.



Spiro successfully defended Musk in 2024, winning dismissal of a lawsuit that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/07/33239355/elon-musk-accused-of-financing-unlawful-harassment-campaign-against-dogecoin-investors">accused the billionaire of manipulating</a> Dogecoin prices.



Musk's direct involvement in the new treasury entity remains unclear.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dogecoin's Market Influence And Corporate Strategy</h2>



Dogecoin, originally launched in 2013 by software engineers Jackson Palmer and Billy Markus as a joke cryptocurrency based on a Shiba Inu meme, has evolved into one of the most widely recognized tokens, boasting a market cap of more than $32 billion.



Previously, its value often surged following Musk's public endorsements, fueling both investor enthusiasm and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/06/32904982/elon-musk-denies-owning-dogecoin-in-response-to-insider-trading-lawsuit">regulatory scrutiny</a>.



The planned treasury company mirrors moves by firms like Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), previously known as MicroStrategy, which turned its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holdings into a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/46053180/sequans-takes-a-page-from-microstrategy-is-bitcoin-the-new-corporate-treasury-play">stock-market proxy for the cryptocurrency</a>, helping drive its valuation to nearly $96 billion.



Since January, 184 public companies have announced crypto purchases worth a collective $132 billion, according to Architect Partners, the report noted.



Analysts say a publicly traded Dogecoin treasury could provide traditional investors with exposure to the memecoin while cementing its legitimacy as an asset class.



At the time of writing, Dogecoin was valued at $0.2168, marking a 1.37% increase over the past 24 hours.



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DOGE Jumps As Elon Musk's Star Lawyer Alex Spiro Set To Chair $200 Million Dogecoin Treasury Firm: Report

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower ahead of the holiday weekend.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Ticker</td><td>Price</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin</td><td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td><td>$108,506.34</td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum</td><td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td><td>$4,350.55</td></tr><tr><td>Solana</td><td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td><td>$203.15</td></tr><tr><td>XRP</td><td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td><td>$2.82</td></tr><tr><td>Dogecoin</td><td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td><td>$0.2118</td></tr><tr><td>Shiba Inu</td><td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td><td>$0.00001204</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Notable Statistics:



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<li>Coinglass data shows 144,840 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $545.67 million. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>SoSoValue data shows net inflows of $178.9 million into spot Bitcoin ETFs on Wednesday. Spot Ethereum ET'Fs saw net inflows of $39.2 million. </li>



<li>In the past 24 hours, top gainers include Pyth Network (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PYTH</a>), Pump.fun (CRYPTO: PUMP) and Pi (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PI</a>)</li>
</ul>



Notable Developments:



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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47407236/raoul-pal-says-crypto-market-is-ready-for-launch-after-waiting-in-the-room-but-asks-for-patience">Raoul Pal Says Crypto Market Is &#8216;Ready For Launch&#8217; After &#8216;Waiting In The Room,&#8217; But Asks For Patience</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/08/47406495/kevin-oleary-says-gen-zs-invest-in-bitcoin-ethereum-alongside-stocks-a-chance-he-never-had-early-in-his-investment-journey">Kevin O&#8217;Leary Says Gen Zs Invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum Alongside Stocks, A Chance He Never Had Early in His Investment Journey</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47413365/bitcoin-is-the-best-way-to-store-wealth-for-the-future-jack-mallers-says">Bitcoin Is The Best Way To Store Wealth For The Future, Jack Mallers Says</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47405068/solana-outgains-bitcoin-ethereum-after-defi-development-bags-77-million-in-sol-for-corporate-reserves">Solana Outgains Bitcoin, Ethereum After DeFi Development Bags $77 Million In SOL For Corporate Reserves</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47409495/eric-trump-says-there-is-no-question-bitcoin-will-hit-1-million">Eric Trump Says &#8216;There Is No Question&#8217; Bitcoin Will Hit $1 Million</a></li>
</ul>



Trader Notes: Crypto trader Moustache aka El Crypto Prof pointed out that Bitcoin is currently testing its most important two-year trendline, a support level that has guided the entire cycle.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is now touching the most important trendline, which has been in place for two years.&#x1f440; <a href="https://t.co/03D0yw97Y9">pic.twitter.com/03D0yw97Y9</a>&mdash;

Bitcoin Drops Below $109,000 As XRP Slides Below $3 And ETH, Dogecoin Wobble

Investor sentiment faded on Friday as a key inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve climbed to a five-month-high, casting fresh uncertainty over the timing of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/federal-reserve">potential interest rate cuts.</a>



The core Personal Consumption Expenditures index — the Fed's preferred inflation gauge — rose 2.9% year-over-year in July, in line with forecasts but still marking<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/08/47411230/pce-inflation-report-fed-favorite-gauge-july-2025-personal-income-spending"> a five-month high</a>. The timing unsettled markets, coming just a week after Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled that the central bank may soon begin lowering interest rates.



By midday trading in New York, all major equity benchmarks were in negative territory, led by underperformance in tech and high-growth names. More speculative assets, including cryptocurrencies, saw steeper losses.



The Nasdaq 100 fell 1.3%, snapping a three-day winning streak. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) slid 3.4%, a sharper decline than Thursday's modest 0.8% dip following a muted market reaction to its positive-but-unremarkable quarterly earnings beat.



Despite the pullback, all major indices remain on track to close August in the green, marking a fourth consecutive month of gains.



Precious metals: Traders sought inflation hedges amid rising concerns about policy missteps.



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Gold jumped 0.9%, reaching its highest level since April 22 and trading just 1.5% below its all-time high. </li>



<li>Silver surged 1.9% to $39.70, its strongest level since September 2011.</li>
</ul>



In the crypto market:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) dropped 3.8% to $108,400, heading for its third consecutive weekly decline. </li>



<li>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) both lost 4.5%, tracking broader weakness across digital assets.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Major Indices</td><td>Price</td><td>Chg %</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones</td><td>45,483.88</td><td>-0.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Russell 2000</td><td>2,366.15</td><td>-0.5%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>6,457.73</td><td>-0.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq 100</td><td>23,409.62</td><td>-1.2%</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:25 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>



According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The&nbsp;Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) dropped 0.7% to $592.65.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) dropped 0.3% to $455.60.</li>



<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 1.2% to $570.32.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) dropped 0.4% to $235.26.</li>



<li>The&nbsp;Financial&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, up 0.5%; the&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down 1.5% to $262.46.</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stocks On The Move Friday</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) jumped nearly 13%, its strongest session since March 2023, after delivering quarterly earnings that sharply exceeded Wall Street expectations.</li>



<li>Other Chinese tech names advanced as well, with Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) climbing 4.4% and JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) adding 2.6%.</li>



<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings reports included Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) down 7.9%, Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>) up 8.1%, Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) down 16.5%, Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) up 10.6% and Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) down 6.5%. </li>
</ul>



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Stocks Fall, Gold Rallies, Silver Hits 24-Year Highs As Inflation Rises: What's Moving Markets Friday?

Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) is once again pulling back close to the $200 level, but market observers see a move toward <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/solana-price-prediction#:~:text=Solana's%20price%20in%202025%20is,an%20average%20price%20of%20%24137.59.">$300 coming soon</a>.



What Happened: In a detailed X <a href="https://x.com/ali_charts/status/1961077110354645133">post</a>, crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez highlighted Solana's test of the $205–$207 resistance zone, which has rejected three previous rallies. 



This time, however, SOL briefly broke above to $212, sparking optimism that the breakout could stick.



Unlike past attempts, social sentiment remains subdued instead of euphoric, suggesting less risk of a crowded top.



 On-chain data shows roughly $1 billion in realized profits, yet strong accumulation between $165–$207 is acting as downside support.



Overall, with subdued sentiment, strong accumulation, and minimal resistance overhead, this breakout attempt has a higher chance of succeeding than past failures.



If SOL holds above $212–$215, Martinez said, there is little historical resistance until $300.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47405068/solana-outgains-bitcoin-ethereum-after-defi-development-bags-77-million-in-sol-for-corporate-reserves">Solana Outgains Bitcoin, Ethereum After DeFi Development Bags $77 Million In SOL For Corporate Reserves</a>



Why It Matters: Glassnode data shows Solana is trading near its mean price of $210. 



If defended, the next key test is the +0.5σ MVRV band near $275. 



Supporting the bullish setup, Solana's stablecoin <a href="https://x.com/crypto_rand/status/1961405826540683479">supply</a> has risen to $12.17 billion, just 7% below its all-time high.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">MVRV standard deviation bands help anchor expectations for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SOL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SOL</a>. Since the March 2024 top, the +0.5σ band has acted as resistance, where profit-taking outweighed demand. Price now sits near the mean ($210). If defended, the +0.5σ band at ~$275 becomes the next test. <a href="https://t.co/EC3P0ttu55">pic.twitter.com/EC3P0ttu55</a>&mdash; glassnode (@glassnode) <a href="https://twitter.com/glassnode/status/1961386710991847909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Martinez also <a href="https://x.com/ali_charts/status/1961337524221325657">noted</a> about 18.56 million SOL, worth roughly $4 billion, was accumulated around $180, strengthening support levels.



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This Solana Key Level Could Unlock A Rally To $300

Everything Blockchain Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBZT#OTC">EBZT</a>) has become one of the first U.S.-listed companies to adopt Flare's XRPFi framework for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47383027/xrp-market-cap-approaching-200-billion-then-why-is-xrp-so-hated">digital asset treasury management</a>, the firm announced on Friday.



The move positions EBZT alongside Nasdaq-listed VivoPower International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVPR#NASDAQ">VVPR</a>), which earlier this year committed $100 million in XRP to the same model. 



Together, these adoptions highlight XRPFi's push to become an institutional standard for corporate treasury yield.



XRPFi is Flare's initiative to transform XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), traditionally a non-yielding asset, into a productive tool for treasuries.



The framework uses FAssets, Flare's trustless bridging system, and Firelight, its decentralized restaking protocol, to convert XRP into FXRP and allocate it across staking, lending, and liquidity markets.



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"XRP, now a roughly $150 billion asset, has been a cornerstone of digital finance for more than a decade, yet institutions have had few ways to make it productive," said Hugo Philion, Flare's co-founder and CEO.



Arthur Rozenberg, CEO of Everything Blockchain Inc., said the decision demonstrates how XRP can serve as a compliant, yield-bearing asset. 



"This is about unlocking the true financial utility of digital assets like XRP, not just as speculative holdings, but as yield-bearing instruments that can compound over time," he said.



Flare said multiple public companies are now integrating XRPFi, underscoring its ambition to serve as the default programmable utility layer for XRP in institutional finance.



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Everything Blockchain Inc. Joins Flare's XRPFi Standard For Treasury Yield

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) risks a deeper retracement toward $93,000–$95,000 if it loses critical support near $107,000–$108,900, according to Glassnode's latest on-chain analysis.



The cryptocurrency is currently trading around $108,800 after pulling back from its $124,000 all-time high.



Analysts <a href="https://insights.glassnode.com/the-week-onchain-week-34-2025/">noted</a> that while a rebound to $113,600 remains possible, short-term holders are under pressure and may sell into strength, limiting upside momentum.



Glassnode highlighted that Bitcoin sits above a dense cost-basis cluster between $93,000 and $110,000, which could serve as a mid-term floor. 



However, a sustained move below the six-month holder cost basis at $107,000 would raise the risk of accelerated selling.



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Despite the retracement, unrealized and realized losses remain shallow compared to prior cycles, with no signs yet of mass capitulation. 



Relative Unrealized Loss sits at just 0.5%, far from the 30%+ levels seen in past bear phases.



Off-chain data shows mixed sentiment. 



Spot market demand has neutralized, while perpetual futures positioning has turned bearish, with funding rates suggesting fragile neutrality.



Glassnode's states that the correction remains modest by historical standards, but conviction among buyers has weakened, leaving the market vulnerable to further downside if support levels fail.



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Bitcoin Drops below $109,000: Hold Here Or Face $95,000, Glassnode Warns

Jack Mallers, CEO and co-founder of Twenty One Capital, on Friday argued that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is the most reliable way to preserve value in an era of rising inflation and declining trust <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47323631/bitcoin-ethereum-plunge-defied-by-these-gold-backed-cryptos-today-this-is-how-much-tether-gold-and-pax-gold-have-gained-in-2025">in traditional assets</a>.



What Happened: Speaking in an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhcW8t1OVNE">interview</a> with CNBC on Thursday, Mallers said the dollar's debasement forces individuals to become "speculators," and Bitcoin provides the best alternative for safeguarding wealth over time.



"You make a decision every single day whether you know it or not," Mallers explained. "Because the dollar is being debased, everyone is a speculator. And in my opinion over the last 15 years and will continue to be so, Bitcoin is the best place to do that. Take the wealth you're creating today, bring it with you tomorrow."



Mallers contrasted Bitcoin with fiat currencies and traditional investment portfolios. 



He pointed out that bonds have delivered five consecutive years of losses, while the 60/40 portfolio is "rolling over" after four decades of consistent gains. 



"If it isn't dollars, if it isn't treasuries, if it isn't an index of stocks, Bitcoin and assets like gold are maturing as a neutral reserve asset that you can capitalize yourself on," he said.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47409495/eric-trump-says-there-is-no-question-bitcoin-will-hit-1-million">Eric Trump Says &#8216;There Is No Question&#8217; Bitcoin Will Hit $1 Million</a>



Why It Matters: Positioning Twenty One Capital as "a Bitcoin company," Mallers said the firm is not just building a treasury strategy but developing products, generating cash flow, and attracting significant partners such as SoftBank.



He emphasized the firm's goal is to be "the best Bitcoin company in the world" by combining capital market access with real-world services.



Mallers added that Bitcoin's market potential is vast compared to other digital assets. 



"Bitcoin is a $500 trillion asset in the making," he said, arguing that other cryptocurrencies risk diluting focus with speculative use cases. 



Instead, he sees Bitcoin-centered financial services as the most enduring and impactful opportunity.



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Bitcoin Is The Best Way To Store Wealth For The Future, Jack Mallers Says

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is hovering near $110,000 and trading in a tight range, leaving traders questioning whether the bull has fallen asleep after delivering a 700% rally <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">from late 2022 lows</a>.



What Happened: Bitcoin surged from $15,000 in November 2022 to a record high around $124,500 earlier this year. 



But momentum now appears to be fading. 



Crypto analyst Ali Martinez <a href="https://x.com/ali_charts/status/1961368217420464411">noted</a> Bitcoin's dominance is starting to crack, mirroring conditions seen ahead of the 2021 peak.



Martinez flagged multiple warning signs, including an RSI bearish divergence, a MACD crossover, and a possible breakdown if BTC loses $108,700 support. 



On-chain signals add to the bearish case: the MVRV Momentum indicator has flipped negative for the first time in this cycle, marking what Martinez described as a potential macro momentum reversal.



Key downside levels include $108,700, $104,500, $97,000, and, if selling deepens, $60,000. 



While all the evidence suggests, the "top maybe in for Bitcoin," the bullish case requires validations. 



For bulls to remain in control, Martinez said Bitcoin must hold $108,700 and see the MVRV recover with a golden cross. 



Absent those signals, the risk of a broader correction increase.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47409835/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-decline-again-and-clocked-out-early">Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Decline Again And &#8216;Clocked Out Early&#8217;</a>



Why It Matters: Martinez also highlighted that Bitcoin supply in profit is showing early signs of a downtrend, reinforcing the view that the top may already be in.



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In an X post on Aug 28, he <a href="https://x.com/ali_charts/status/1960839757522722912">pointed</a> to a "death cross" in the MVRV Momentum indicator as evidence of a shift from positive to negative macro momentum.



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Bitcoin Bull Market 'Falls Asleep' After 700% Run, Analyst Warns

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower early Friday morning ahead of the release of new inflation data.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Cryptocurrency</td><td>Ticker</td><td>Price</td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin</td><td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td><td>$110,055.40</td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum</td><td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td><td>$4,340.84</td></tr><tr><td>Solana</td><td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td><td>$208.32</td></tr><tr><td>XRP</td><td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td><td>$2.87</td></tr><tr><td>Dogecoin</td><td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td><td>$0.2153</td></tr><tr><td>Shiba Inu</td><td>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td><td>$0.00001223</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Notable Statistics:



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<li>Coinglass data shows 127,390 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $413.27 million. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>



<li>SoSoValue data shows net inflows of $178.9 million into spot Bitcoin ETFs on Wednesday. Spot Ethereum ET'Fs saw net inflows of $39.2 million. </li>
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Trader Notes: As Bitcoin broke below $110,000, More Crypto Online <a href="https://x.com/Morecryptoonl/status/1961375810624856085">remarked</a> that it seemed to have "clocked out early" and entered weekend mode. 



Crypto Caesar noted BTC's struggle to reclaim the $112,000 zone, suggesting the coin is only trying to convince traders the cycle is over. He is watching two key levels: $100,855 and $116,347.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> &#8211; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> failed to regain the 112K zone with full conviction. I'm watching these two zones. They want you to think this cycle is over. <a href="https://t.co/6DmoixRGsK">pic.twitter.com/6DmoixRGsK</a>&mdash; Crypto Caesar (@CryptoCaesarTA) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoCaesarTA/status/1961358923476472087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Michael van de Poppe expects Ethereum to dip below its daily 20-EMA as markets stay shaky, but views this as a setup for a potential Q4 altcoin rally.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I think that we&#39;ll see a drop beneath the 20-EMA on the daily for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>. The markets are looking shaky, and if that happens, we&#39;ll have some downwards momentum for a little while. This will be the ideal setup for Q4, the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoin</a> run. <a href="https://t.co/JBQQul7mun">pic.twitter.com/JBQQul7mun</a>&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1961379048250388750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Bluntz Capital is <a href="https://x.com/Bluntz_Capital/status/1961222182232850533">mapping</a> Solana's bullish structure, projecting a push above $500 in Q1 2026.



Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez <a href="https://x.com/ali_charts/status/1961321978310140033">highlighted</a> that XRP is retracing as expected toward the $2.83 level.



Trader Tardigrade noted the coin has entered the final stage of cycle III after crossing $0.21.



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Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Decline Again And 'Clocked Out Early'

Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, told a packed audience at the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47394536/bitcoin-undervalued-compared-to-gold-fair-value-at-126000-jpmorgan">global adoption of Bitcoin</a> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is accelerating across governments, corporations and powerful families.



What Happened: "You've got nation states that are buying the hell out of Bitcoin. You've got Fortune 500 companies that are buying the hell out of Bitcoin," Trump <a href="https://x.com/milkroaddaily/status/1961382548531282289?s=46">said </a>during a fireside chat with event organizer David Bailey. 



"You've got the biggest families, you've got the biggest companies on earth that believe in this digital store of value. Everybody wants Bitcoin. Everybody is buying Bitcoin."



He added that this conviction underpins his prediction that Bitcoin will eventually reach $1 million. 



"I've always said that I really believe in the next several years Bitcoin hits a million dollars. There's no question Bitcoin hits a million dollars," Trump told the crowd.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47388921/bitcoin-and-ethereums-liquidity-driven-highs-expose-fragility-at-all-time-peaks-report">Bitcoin And Ethereum&#8217;s Liquidity-Driven Highs Expose Fragility At All-Time Peaks: Report</a>



Why It Matters: Trump described how conversations in Asia reinforce the early stage of adoption.



"I had breakfast this morning with a couple of the most powerful people in the region, in the hospitality space, and you're literally sitting there trying to explain to them what digital currency is," he said. "You realize how early we all are to this race, and how big of a benefit that is."



Responding to common concerns that it may be too late to enter the market, Trump was emphatic. 



"I hear from people all the time, should I get into cryptocurrency? Did I miss it? Am I too late? And I literally start laughing at them," he said. "We haven't even scratched the surface of what Bitcoin is going to be. We haven't even scratched the surface of what digital assets are going to be."



He concluded with advice for long-term holders: "This is the time to buy. Volatility is your friend. Buy right now. Shut your eyes. Hold it for the next five years."



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Eric Trump Says 'There Is No Question' Bitcoin Will Hit $1 Million

Macro analyst&nbsp;Raoul Pal&nbsp;said Thursday that many parts of the cryptocurrency market are in a consolidation or &#8220;waiting room&#8221; phase, but are showing signs of breakouts.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Crypto Ready To Launch?</h2>



In an X thread, Pal, founder of research publication Global Macro Investor, said that the total cryptocurrency market. excluding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), is &#8220;ready to launch&#8221; from the waiting room.



Pal showed what appeared to be an Ascending Triangle pattern, which is a consolidation pattern indicating strong buying demand.



In the subsequent post, he focused on altcoins outside the top 10 biggest cryptos by market capitalization, saying that they are also in the waiting room, but will take &#8220;longer to launch.&#8221;



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Let&#39;s talk about the Crypto Waiting Room&#8230; many key part of the crypto ecosystem are in the waiting room ready to launch. Let&#39;s look at a few (you will have yours too&#8230;) Total3 &#8211; Ex- BTC and ETH&#8230;ready to launch from the waiting room. 1/ &#8230; <a href="https://t.co/z96CJXtcJl">pic.twitter.com/z96CJXtcJl</a>&mdash; Raoul Pal (@RaoulGMI) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI/status/1961230439106187409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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As for ETH, Pal noted a &#8220;full port,&#8221; suggesting an imminent upside, to be followed by Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>).



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Global Money Supply Is The Key</h2>



&#8220;People need to learn patience. The path is clear&#8230;but never, ever expect tick-for-tick perfection. It&#8217;s the pattern that counts,&#8221; he emphasized.



He further noted that the rate of change&nbsp;in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46238410/bitcoin-gets-bigger-the-more-money-central-banks-print-says-popular-crypto-analyst-its-a-beautiful-thing">&#8220;Total Global Liquidity&#8221;</a> is set to increase, with the U.S., EU, China, and Japan needing to roll over debts. He described this as an &#8220;absurdly bullish backdrop&#8221; for cryptocurrencies.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Will Pal&#8217;s $100 Trillion Prediction Come True?</h2>



Pal&#8217;s forecasts follow his previous prediction about the &#8220;insane&#8221; demand for the blockchain space. He had projected that cryptocurrency <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46360502/raoul-pal-says-no-one-realizes-insane-incoming-demand-for-blockspace-predicts-crypto-will-become-100-trillion-asset-within-a-decade-as-bitcoin-smashes-118000">would become a $100 trillion asset class over the next 6-8 years</a>. 



In May, he suggested that crypto was entering&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45495547/bitcoin-pulls-back-but-raoul-pal-says-were-entering-phase-2-of-the-banana-zone" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">"Phase 2 of the Banana Zone,"</a>&nbsp;a period where liquidity increases and prices accelerate after initial consolidation. This phase, according to Pal, represents the last leg of&nbsp;Bitcoin's bull run.



Price Action: At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $109,637, down 3.21% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>



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Raoul Pal Says Crypto Market Is 'Ready For Launch' After 'Waiting In The Room,' But Asks For Patience

Influential investor Kevin O&#8217;Leary shared his observations on Gen Zs investment habits on Thursday, highlighting their interest in cryptocurrencies alongside traditional stocks.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gen Zs Have It Easy, Says &#8216;Mr. Wonderful&#8217;</h2>



O'Leary took to X, sharing a clip from his recent interview with Fox Business, where he noted how the younger generation is now purchasing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) on platforms such as&nbsp;Robinhood, along with stocks, a trend not seen when he began investing.



&#8220;And they just look at, you know, these other investment opportunities as, as having the same merit that a stock does, or a bond,&#8221; O'Leary, nicknamed "Mr Wonderful," said.



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He also mentioned the emergence of AI-driven investment apps that simplify the investment process for novices, specifically mentioning Beanstox, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/fintech/21/08/22378627/beanstox-will-automate-your-investments-and-even-let-you-invest-in-the-company-itself">he co-founded</a>.



O&#8217;Leary recalled an incident in which a young man who had sold him a watch&nbsp;asked for payment in stablecoins.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Zoomers More Receptive Toward Crypto?</h2>



Notably, 75% of Gen Z stablecoin users said in a recent survey that they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/46901218/would-you-take-your-salary-in-crypto-75-of-gen-z-say-yes">would prefer to receive their salary in stablecoins</a>, emerging as the most committed demographic. The survey also revealed that nearly half of Gen Z users make monthly stablecoin transactions, outpacing both Millennials and Gen X.



A February report on U.S. investment trends said that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/financial-advisors/25/04/44779772/gen-z-and-crypto-how-younger-generations-are-weighing-risk-in-investing">Gen Z is more likely than any other demographic</a> to invest in cryptocurrencies in 2025, even though they&#8217;re aware of the risks.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">O&#8217;Leary&#8217;s Crypto Bets</h2>



O'Leary has been a vocal advocate of cryptocurrency over the years. Earlier this month, he expressed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/08/47055578/the-only-thing-that-charlie-munger-got-wrong-was-this-says-kevin-oleary-but-credits-warren-buffet-ally-for-shaping-his-investing-style" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">disagreement</a>&nbsp;with the late&nbsp;Charlie Munger's&nbsp;views on cryptocurrency, describing it as "the only thing" that the legendary investor got wrong.



He has revealed investments in cryptocurrency infrastructure companies such as Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>), cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and tokenized stock provider Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)



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Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) outperformed cryptocurrencies with a larger market capitalization on Thursday, following millions in purchases by treasury company DeFi Development Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFDV#NASDAQ">DFDV</a>).



DFDV is moving ahead with momentum. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DFDV">See what is driving the move here.</a>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Solana Breaks Key Resistance</h2>



SOL was up nearly 4%, gaining the most among large-cap cryptocurrencies in the last 24 <a href="http://hours.in">hours.</a> In contrast, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) fell 0.13% and 0.91%, respectively.



The sixth-largest cryptocurrency by capitalization broke past its price resistance from February to a high of $216.&nbsp;



The rally energized the derivatives market, with open interest in SOL futures jumping 10% to an all-time high of $13.96 billion, <a href="https://www.coinglass.com/BitcoinOpenInterest">according</a> to Coinglass.



See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44621245/gold-backed-cryptos-match-yellow-metals-highs-following-trumps-liberation-day-shock"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/08/47367265/sharps-technology-soars-after-insider-buys-and-400m-solana-treasury-plan">Sharps Technology Soars After Insider Buys and $400M Solana Treasury Plan</a>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New All-Time High Next?</h2>



Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez highlighted the coin's breakout from an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/trading-ascending-triangle-pattern">Ascending Triangle pattern</a>, projecting a target of $300, above its all-time highs.&nbsp;



The Ascending Triangle pattern is a bullish continuation pattern characterized by a horizontal resistance level and a rising trendline.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Solana <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SOL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SOL</a> breaks out of a triangle, targeting $300! <a href="https://t.co/B8oJTPKdNm">pic.twitter.com/B8oJTPKdNm</a>&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1961186529537098216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Solana Replicates Bitcoin, Ethereum Treasury Play </h2>



The jump comes after DeFi Development bought 407,247 SOL, valued at $77 million, boosting its total SOL holdings to 1,831,011 SOL, worth over $394 million at the current price, according to a press release.



The purchases were funded using capital raised from a recent equity offering, with more than $40 million in net proceeds still available for future Solana purchases, the company said.



Public companies have begun piling into SOL for their corporate treasuries, collectively holding about 8.69 million SOL, worth $1.87 billion, <a href="https://www.strategicsolanareserve.org/">according </a>to Strategic SOL Reserve.&nbsp;



Sharps Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STSS#NASDAQ">STSS</a>) was the largest SOL holder as of this writing, followed by Upexi Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPXI#NASDAQ">UPXI</a>) and DeFi Development.



Price Action: At the time of writing, SOL was exchanging hands at $215.29, up 3.93% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.



DeFi Development shares rose 0.36% in after-hours trading after closing 7.93% higher at $16.47 during Thursday&#8217;s regular trading session. &nbsp;



As of this writing, the stock demonstrated a very low Value score. Visit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a> to compare its metrics with Sharps Technology and Upexi. 



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Cryptocurrency supporters hailed on Thursday the U.S. government's move to post GDP numbers on several blockchain platforms.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Senior Lawmaker Calls Move Historic</h2>



Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) deemed the Commerce Department's move as "historic" that will ensure America's leadership in "digital innovation and transparency."



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Publishing our GDP data on blockchain is a historic move that will ensure America is the global leader in digital innovation and transparency. Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/howardlutnick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@howardlutnick</a> for your leadership &#x1f1fa;&#x1f1f8; <a href="https://t.co/nRb6jVuMPC">https://t.co/nRb6jVuMPC</a>&mdash; Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenLummis/status/1961118510752424127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong also praised the decision to bring America on-chain and thanked Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for his leadership.



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Historic moment with government data now coming onchain, thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/howardlutnick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@howardlutnick</a>'s leadership. Useful in smart contracts and oracles. Coinbase is proud to support <a href="https://twitter.com/CommerceGov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CommerceGov</a> in bringing America onchain, including on <a href="https://twitter.com/base?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@base</a>! <a href="https://t.co/Fxu71mo3UW">https://t.co/Fxu71mo3UW</a>&mdash; Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) <a href="https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong/status/1961123871043788965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Tyler Winklevoss, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, said the move brings "innovation, vision and execution to the government and helps realize President Donald Trump's vision of making the U.S. the world's "cryptocurrency capital."



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">America is now publishing GDP to the blockchain. This helps realize President Trump&#39;s vision of making America the crypto capital of the world. Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/howardlutnick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@howardlutnick</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/CommerceGov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CommerceGov</a> for doing the impossible — bringing innovation, vision, and execution to the US government.… <a href="https://t.co/PvikSRprY0">https://t.co/PvikSRprY0</a>&mdash; Tyler Winklevoss (@tyler) <a href="https://twitter.com/tyler/status/1961131096432632100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Notably, both Coinbase and Gemini helped the government in publishing the data on-chain, according to the Commerce Department.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Official US Economic Data On These Blockchains</h2>



The Commerce Department announced that it published the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47388443/chainlink-to-deliver-us-commerce-department-economic-data-on-chain-for-smart-contract-use">second-quarter GDP results on nine blockchains</a>, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), marking the first time a federal agency put official macroeconomic data on blockchain rails.



The data was also disseminated through coordination with Chainlink (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/link/usd">LINK</a>) and Pyth Network (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PYTH</a>), the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47113154/analyst-calls-chainlink-this-cycles-most-obvious-large-cap-crypto-jackpot-compares-it-to-aws-microsoft-azure-google-cloud">oracle networks </a>that help bring real-world, off-chain data to smart contracts.



Over time, the government is expected to post data such as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/08/47388443/chainlink-to-deliver-us-commerce-department-economic-data-on-chain-for-smart-contract-use">Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index</a> and Real Final Sales to Private Domestic Purchasers on-chain, Chainlink said.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Debate Around Immutability</h2>



&#8220;We are making America's economic truth immutable and globally accessible like never before,&#8221; Lutnick said. 



While blockchain data is designed to be immutable, i.e, cannot be edited or deleted, some networks have reversed transactions to recover hacked funds. The most notable incident that comes to mind is Ethereum&#8217;s &nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/02/25746078/this-austrian-programmer-was-behind-the-2016-dao-hack-that-defined-ethereums-history-says-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Decentralized Autonomous Organization hack</a>&nbsp;in 2016.



Price Action: At the time of writing, the PYTH token was exchanging hands at $0.2218, up 90% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. LINK token traded up 1.5% to $24.20 at last check.



Photo Courtesy: janews on Shutterstock.com



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