The cypherpunk ethos is retreating from the limelight, as institutions and centralized players take center stage, driving new narratives.

Institutions dominating mainstream crypto narratives — fintech exec

Bitcoin’s August slump could push prices toward $90K, according to Robert 
Kiyosaki, who sees the potential drop as a golden opportunity to expand 
positions and drive extraordinary long-term gains. ‘Bitcoin August Curse’ 
Could Send Price to $90K, Says Robert Kiyosaki as He Prepares to Double 
Position Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad […]

Robert Kiyosaki Eyes Bitcoin Crashing to $90K This Month to Double His BTC Position

In a sweeping move hailed by crypto advocates, President Trump signed an 
executive order barring federal agencies from pressuring banks to cut off 
entire industries—a tactic critics dubbed “Operation Chokepoint 2.0.” The 
order marks a decisive win for firms long…

Trump shuts down ‘Operation Chokepoint 2.0’ with sweeping anti-debanking order

Ripple’s legal chief warns a hidden barrier threatens crypto’s next 
breakthrough, yet reveals the precise spark that could unleash an unstoppable 
wave of global adoption. Mass Adoption Is Within Reach—If Crypto Cracks the 
Awareness Code, Ripple&#8217;s Legal Chief Explains Ripple’s chief legal officer and 
president of the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), Stuart Alderoty, 
shared in […]

Ripple Legal Chief Unveils Hidden Risk That Could Stall Crypto’s Next Big Break

The Bitcoin price has been enjoying some form of resurgence over the past 
week, returning above the significant $115,000 level again. The premier 
cryptocurrency briefly crossed the $117,000 mark on Friday, August 8, 
capitalizing on recent bullish developments in the United States. On Thursday, 
August 7, United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order 
allowing cryptocurrency investment in 401(k) plans. The Bitcoin price rallied 
on the back of this positive development and looks set to continue this ascent 
back to its current all-time high. Why 118,000 Might Be Crucial For Bull Run 
Resumption In a recent post on the social media platform X, prominent crypto 
analyst Titan of Crypto put forward an interesting outlook for the Bitcoin 
price over the coming days. According to the current setup, the flagship 
cryptocurrency could be on its way back to its record-high price of around 
$122,800. Related Reading: Analyst Outlines How Production Cost Determines XRP 
Price, But Is It Better Than Bitcoin? Titan of Crypto highlighted that the 
Bitcoin price has been on an upward trend since April 2025 and recently just 
bounced off the ascending trendline. Also, the market leader has filled the 
Fair Value Gap (FVG), a liquidity void often created by a sharp movement in 
price. However, the Bitcoin price seems to be approaching a critical level 
around the Kijun-sen (blue line) from the Ichimoku Cloud indicator. The Kijun- 
sen, also known as the Base Line, often represents the market’s equilibrium 
and can act as a key support and resistance level. As shown in the chart setup 
above, the market leader has climbed back above the Tenkan-sen (red line), 
which is an indicator of early momentum shift. Meanwhile, the Kijun-sen 
(hovering around $118,000) appears to be the only obstacle in the way of 
Bitcoin returning to its all-time-high price within the $123,000 region. 
However, a sustained close above the “blue line” could suggest a resumption of 
the bull run for the price of BTC. Moreover, the Chikou Span (orange line), 
which is a lagging indicator, remains in the bullish zone, supporting a 
broader uptrend narrative for the market leader. Bitcoin Price Overview As of 
this writing, the price of Bitcoin stands at around $116,880, with no 
significant movement in the past 24 hours. This sluggishness does not 
adequately reflect the coin’s activity over the past week. According to data 
from CoinGecko, the premier cryptocurrency is up by more than 3% on the weekly 
timeframe. Related Reading: Crypto Is Here To Stay—Even The SEC Can’t Do 
Anything About It, Analyst Says Featured image from iStock, chart from 
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Can Bitcoin Reclaim Its All-Time High? Analyst Points To Key Level For A Comeback

The university’s latest 13-F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange 
Commission (SEC) shows Harvard Management Company, the firm behind Harvard’s 
endowment, placed a $116.67 million bet on the Ishares Bitcoin Trust exchange- 
traded fund (ETF). Bitcoin Goes Ivy League as Harvard Adds $116M IBIT Stake 
The prestigious university Harvard invests through its endowment managed by 
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