Two of the best-performing cryptos of the past month were Chiliz (CRYPTO: CHZ) and Cosmos (CRYPTO: ATOM). In mid-August, Cosmos got a huge endorsement from New York–based money manager VanEck, which slapped a $140 price target on ATOM token. But by the end of the month, crypto prices were heading lower once again as discussion of inflation rates and further monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve dominated the headlines.