[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for August 04, 2025 –Bitcoin Holds $114.5K in Mild Crypto Recovery, PayFi Sector Up 8%
Bitcoin rose to $114,500 while Ethereum climbed 3% to $3,559, and XRP traded above $3, up 5% in the past 24 hours. Despite these gains in major coins, the overall crypto market cap is still down 2.4%, reflecting uneven r...
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Bitcoin rose to $114,500 while Ethereum climbed 3% to $3,559, and XRP traded above $3, up 5% in the past 24 hours. Despite these gains in major coins, the overall crypto market cap is still down 2.4%, reflecting uneven recovery across sectors. PayFi tokens led the rebound with a 8% surge, driven by strong performances from Telcoin (TEL) and Stellar (XLM). Other standout sectors included DeFi, NFTs, and RWA, each posting gains between 4% and 5%, even as broader market sentiment remains cautious.
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