Today’s market saw a rollercoaster of activity, with Bitcoin taking a sharp dip below $111,000 after a significant sell-off from a notable whale and Ethereum hitting an all-time high above $4,900. Looking ahead, Hong Kong is poised to implement stricter crypto rules for banks in 2026, requiring them to hold capital against their crypto holdings. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Powell hinted at possible rate cuts this September, driven by job market concerns despite persistent inflation challenges. In the world of fintech, Canadian companies saw a surge in funding throughout the first half of 2025, with crypto and AI driving the most investment activity, according to KPMG. Lombard’s new BARD token and the Liquid Bitcoin Foundation received $6.75 million in community sales, aiming to bolster Bitcoin liquid staking governance. Chainlink surged significantly with a 12% gain to $27.8 – its highest point in 2025 – fueled by Fed Chair Powell’s dovish remarks and institutional interest. Notably, trader