NEWS DIGEST – 14.08.2025 πΒ
1) βΏ Bitcoin blasts past $124K π―
Bitcoin π hit a fresh all-time high as markets price in September Fed cuts and the U.S. opens 401(k)s to crypto π. If $125K breaks with conviction, traders eye a sprint toward $150K.
Sources: Reuters; Reuters FX wrap; Nasdaq/Motley Fool.
2) π Ether ETF inflows go wild π
U.S. spot ETH ETFs pulled in $729.1M in a single day β the second-largest ever! BlackRock (ETHA) and Fidelity (FETH) led the charge πΌ. ETH flows have outpaced BTC ETFs for three straight days as prices flirt with cycle highs.
Sources: The Block; CryptoNews; CoinDesk; Yahoo Finance.
3) π‘ Coinbase loses $300K to MEV bots (customer funds safe) β
A misconfigured token approval to a 0x βswapperβ contract let MEV bots drain about $300K from a corporate wallet π. Coinbaseβs CSO confirmed on X the issue was contained and allowances revoked.
Sources: CoinDesk; Yahoo Finance; CryptoTimes.
4) π± Google Play: licenses required only for custodial wallets π
Starting Oct 29, 2025, custodial wallets on Google Play must hold proper licenses (MSB/MT in the U.S., CASP under MiCA in the EU). After developer pushback, Google confirmed self-custody wallets π¦ are exempt.
Sources: Forbes; FinanceFeeds; Decrypt.
