This week's picks

This week's crypto and financial news roundup by PANews covers a wide range of topics, from market trends to key developments.

Market Trends & Bull Market Analysis

Several articles analyze the sustainability of the current bull market, questioning if it has peaked and examining historical cycles post-interest rate cuts.
Strategies are discussed, including buying the dip in September and liquidating in Q4, while some analysts predict a cycle peak for Bitcoin may not occur until 2026.
ETH's price drop below $4,100 is noted, with speculation on its future gains.

Macro Perspective & ETFs

Insights from an interview with Ark Invest's Cathie Wood on their crypto methodology are highlighted.
Significant selling pressure on Ethereum is expected with over $3.7 billion in ETH waiting to be unlocked.
The crypto ETF landscape is competitive, with BlackRock dominating inflows, having attracted over 90% of the $15.8 billion invested by 12 institutions.
Other topics include Hong Kong's crypto scene, Latin American stablecoin adoption, and the countdown to quantum-resistant Bitcoin.

AI, Meme Coins, and Web3

Kanye West officially launched a MEME coin, reportedly backed by the team behind the Argentinian presidential coin.
AI projects are explored, focusing on generative video, on-chain quantitative finance (DeFAI), and FLock's real-world adoption with a UN order.
Key Web3 developments include LayerZero's acquisition of Stargate, US banks opposing the "Genius Act," and a conversation with Hyperliquid's founder about their successful $16 billion public chain.
Technical analyses cover Solana's 100,000 TPS milestone, a 51% attack target shift from Monero to Dogecoin, and MetaMask's rapid entry into the stablecoin market with mUSD.

Key Information & Updates

Circle acquired Malachite to launch a new blockchain testnet.
DeepSeek released an upgraded V3.1 AI model.
The Fed's Hammack stated a September rate cut is unlikely, with Powell set to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium.
Bitwise executives predict Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by end of 2025 if adopted in US 401(k) plans.
Hyperliquid is reported to have the world's highest per capita revenue.
OKX issued a warning about recent OKB volatility, advising rational investment.

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Market trends, bull peaks, and cycles

Liquidity Pyramid: Why is this bull market still sustainable?

Looking back at historical cycles: Will the market definitely rise after the September interest rate cut?

Interest rate cuts, DATs and sell-offs: Has the crypto bull market peaked?

ETH fell below $4,100, and the market began to look bearish. Will there be further gains?

When institutions become the main force, this time Bitcoin will have to wait until 2026 to escape the top

How to make the last penny of this bull market? Buy the dip in September and gradually liquidate in Q4.

Macro perspective

A Conversation with Cathie Wood: Unveiling Ark Invest’s Crypto Investment Methodology

Hong Kong's cryptocurrency world: rift, confrontation, and integration

Over $3.7 billion worth of ETH is waiting to be unlocked. What is the risk of Ethereum selling pressure?

A-shares will enter a new bull market cycle after a decade of consolidation and a triple blow

The Countdown to Quantum Resistance: How Bitcoin Can Build the Future Cornerstone of Decentralized AGI?

A Look Back at the Bullish Rhetoric of 2021 Crypto Influencers: Who's the Outspoken One? Who's the Sober One?

A look at the Latin American stablecoin market: Practicality reigns supreme, with Brazil and Mexico leading the way in localized ecosystems.

The latest "battle" of crypto ETFs: 12 institutions invested $15.8 billion, BlackRock attracted more than 90% of the funds, and many ETFs fell behind

AI and Meme

Kanye West officially launches MEME coin after six months of delay! It's suspected that the Argentinian presidential coin team is behind the launch, with several insiders profiting from the early launch.

Interview with Michael Lingelbach, founder of Hedra: How can generative video leverage the power of memes to create the next big thing?

Almanak Research Report: DeFAI Star Project: The Path to Inclusiveness of On-Chain Quantitative Finance

When AI projects only talk about decentralization, why can FLock win real orders from the United Nations?

PANews' account [MEME Daily] will select the hottest memes of the day for readers to understand the track situation. Click here to view.

Seize the opportunity

In-depth analysis of Stable: the new USDT Trojan horse in the stablecoin era

ETH returns to the crypto stage. Which "Ethereum-based" projects are worth paying attention to?

Who will ignite the next bull market? An in-depth look at three key crypto narrative indicators and leading projects

Is the era of machine collateralization upon us? Understanding how USD.AI is financializing GPUs

From Games to DeFi, Here’s a Look at the Top 10 Winning Projects from the ETHGlobal NYC Hackathon

Bio version upgrade aims to start the flywheel system and build DeSci's ultimate capital efficiency platform?

Web3

With over 97% support, who will be the biggest beneficiary of LayerZero's acquisition of Stargate?

US banks jointly boycott the "Genius Act", and the shockwave of stablecoins shakes traditional giants

Grayscale Crypto Trust Fund Performance Review: New Products Focus on AI and Sui Ecosystem, with Grayscale Select Outperforming the Market

A conversation with Hyperliquid founder Jeff: No venture capital, no CEX, revealing the secrets behind the success of the 16 billion public chain

After Monero's fall, Dogecoin becomes Qubic's next 51% attack target

What is the significance of Solana reaching 100,000 TPS under ideal conditions?

Exploring the Launchpad platform Heaven:LIGHT: Why is it rising? What are the obstacles to further upward movement?

MetaMask enters the market with mUSD, with a development cycle of only a few weeks, and stablecoins enter a period of rapid expansion

Key Information

Circle Acquires Malachite to Launch Arc Blockchain Testnet

DeepSeek releases V3.1 model, upgrading hybrid inference architecture and agent capabilities

OKX: OKB has recently experienced significant volatility, so rational investment is recommended

Analysis: BTC is expected to continue to fluctuate in the range before strong catalysts such as the Federal Reserve releasing easing signals or ETF fund inflows appear.

As of today's closing, the total market value of the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets has once again exceeded 100 trillion yuan.

The one-year and five-year LPRs remain unchanged.

Bitwise executive: US 401(k) plans may push Bitcoin to $200,000 by the end of 2025

Hyperliquid has become the company with the highest per capita revenue in the world, with an average annual revenue of US$102.4 million.

Fed's Hammack: Inflation remains a major concern, and the Fed is not expected to cut interest rates in September

Powell will deliver a speech at the Jackson Hole Central Bank Annual Meeting at 22:00 today

ETH Strategy partners with Lido to invest part of its treasury funds in stETH to compound ETH returns