Gemini Wallet Launches: Passkeys, Gasless L2 Transactions, and Free ENS Subdomains

Gemini Wallet debuts with password-free passkey login, sponsored gas fees on Layer-2s, free ENS names, and full Web3 integration. A bold play in the self-custody wallet wars.

$FLOKI Drops 4.9%, But Esports, AI, and Swiss ETPs Hint at Bullish Comeback

$FLOKI slips 4.9% but with the Valhalla P2E launch, esports collab, SIX Swiss ETP listing, and AI partnership, the memecoin could flip bearish pressure into the next big rally.

Thailand Launches 878 Digital Jobs and Crypto Tourism Wallets to Boost Economic

Thailand unveils 878 digital officer jobs and a crypto-to-Baht payment system for tourists, aiming to revive tourism and strengthen digital skills.

New York Proposes 0.2% Crypto Sales Tax to Fund Schools — $158M Target

New York’s new crypto tax bill could raise $158M annually for schools but risks pushing traders and exchanges out of the state, echoing the 2015 BitLicense effect.

Gemini Files for IPO: Winklevoss Twins Target Nasdaq Listing Under GEMI

Gemini, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, files for Nasdaq IPO under ticker GEMI. The move tests U.S. investor appetite for regulated crypto exchanges.

Citigroup Targets Stablecoin Custody and Blockchain Payments in Institutional Crypto Push

Citigroup moves into stablecoin custody and instant blockchain payments, challenging Coinbase as institutions demand secure digital asset infrastructure.

Hong Kong SFC Tightens Crypto Custody Rules to Boost Investor Confidence

Hong Kong’s SFC introduces strict custody standards for licensed exchanges, aiming to protect assets and attract institutional investment.

South Korea Unveils Pro-Crypto Reforms to Build Digital Asset Hub

South Korea pivots to a pro-crypto stance under President Lee Jae-myung, introducing reforms to support startups, clarify regulations, and explore Crypto ETFs.

Trump-Linked Bitcoin Merger Rumors Spark Skepticism in Crypto Industry

Rumors claim Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump back an American Bitcoin–Gryphon Digital Mining merger, but with no filings or proof, analysts remain unconvinced.

Coinbase Predicts Possible Altcoin Season Starting September 2025

Coinbase sees September as a potential kickoff for altcoin season, driven by falling Bitcoin dominance, better liquidity, and stronger investor sentiment. ETH and SOL may lead the charge.

SEC Delays Solana ETF Decisions for Bitwise and 21Shares Until October 16

The SEC extends review for Bitwise and 21Shares Solana ETFs, with a new decision date of Oct 16, 2025. Multiple firms compete as regulatory caution persists.

Trust Wallet Blends AI and Human Support to Protect 200M Users in Web3

Trust Wallet’s hybrid AI + human support model blocks scams, recovers funds, and builds trust for 200M users — setting a new Web3 standard.

BGUSD vs RWUSD — Why Bitget’s Yield Token Could Outshine Binance’s RWA Product

Bitget’s BGUSD offers higher yield, real U.S. Treasury backing, and DeFi composability, while Binance’s RWUSD stays locked inside its ecosystem.

Google Play’s New Rules Threaten Non-Custodial Crypto Wallets in US and EU

Google Play now requires licenses for all crypto wallet apps in 15 regions, potentially banning non-custodial wallets from Android’s largest app store.

Animoca Brands Partners with Oyunfor to Bring Decentralized Digital IDs to 6.2M Turkish Gamers

Animoca’s Moca Network and Oyunfor join forces to give 6.2M Turkish gamers decentralized digital IDs, MOCA rewards, and cross-platform perks.

Upbit’s Dunamu and MB Bank Launch Vietnam’s First Domestic Crypto Exchange

South Korea’s Dunamu, operator of Upbit, partners with MB Bank to launch Vietnam’s first domestic crypto exchange, tapping into 20M+ holders and a $800B market.

Kazakhstan Launches Central Asia’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF on AIX

Fonte Capital debuts BETF, a regulated spot Bitcoin ETF on the Astana International Exchange, giving retail and institutional investors direct BTC exposure.

OKB Price Explodes +170% After $65M Burn and X Layer Upgrade

OKX slashes OKB supply by 65M tokens, boosts X Layer to 5,000 TPS, and integrates payments with PayPal and Circle. Price jumps +170% in one hour.

Pantera Capital’s $300M Bet on Crypto Treasury Firms Could Outrun ETFs

Pantera Capital invests $300M in digital asset treasury firms like BitMine, betting they’ll beat ETFs through leveraged crypto exposure.

a16z and DeFi Education Fund Push SEC for DeFi Safe Harbor — A Game-Changer for Ethereum?

a16z and the DeFi Education Fund have petitioned the SEC for a Safe Harbor framework. Here’s how it could transform Ethereum and the U.S. DeFi market.

Blockchain Explained: How It Works + GPT-5 Crypto Bot Revolution

Learn blockchain basics, from Bitcoin to smart contracts, and see how GPT-5 AI bots are changing the crypto trading game.

Paxos Seeks U.S. Trust Bank License to Boost Stablecoin Game

Paxos is reportedly reapplying for a U.S. trust bank license, aiming to gain a regulatory edge in stablecoin issuance and blockchain finance.

Fosun Applies for Hong Kong Stablecoin License Under New HKMA Rules

Fosun International is seeking a Hong Kong stablecoin license, aiming to lead Asia’s regulated fiat-backed crypto market as Ethereum rallies.

Upbit Lists Cyber (CYBER) on KRW & USDT Pairs Starting August 12

Upbit will list Cyber (CYBER) for KRW and USDT trading on August 12, with strict launch-day rules and Ethereum-only deposits.

Blue Origin Now Accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana for Spaceflights

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin now accepts BTC, ETH, SOL, and stablecoins for its New Shepard spaceflights, opening the final frontier to crypto payments.

Henrik Zeberg Warns Bitcoin Could Crash with Nasdaq in ‘TechBubble2’ Scenario

Economist Henrik Zeberg sees Bitcoin as a high-risk tech proxy tied to Nasdaq’s fate. Why a potential tech bubble burst could drag BTC down hard.

Capital B’s Bitcoin Stash Hits 2,201 BTC Worth $233M After $14.4M Buy

Paris-listed Capital B boosts its Bitcoin treasury to $233M, posting +1,519% YTD BTC gains and positioning as one of Europe’s top public BTC holders.

Wall Street’s Tech Revival Could Fuel Bitcoin’s Next Big Run

Bank of America’s August survey shows fund managers rotating back into U.S. tech stocks, setting the stage for Bitcoin and Ethereum to benefit from renewed risk-on sentiment.

Bitcoin Faces Make-or-Break Week as CPI, Oil Data, and Meme-Coin Mania Collide

Inflation data, oil forecasts, and meme-coin hype could set Bitcoin’s next breakout. Here’s what to watch this week in macro and crypto markets.

Willy Woo: Bitcoin’s Perfect Future Could Be Undone by Corporate Debt and ETF Risks

Analyst Willy Woo says Bitcoin is the perfect asset for the next 1,000 years, but warns of hidden risks from corporate treasuries, ETFs, and pension funds.

Corporate Bitcoin Buying Frenzy Sparks Bubble Warnings

Over 150 public companies have raised $98B+ to buy Bitcoin, boosting stocks but raising fears of a 1998-style market bubble.

Swedish Health Tech Firm H100 Joins MSCI Global Micro Cap Index

H100 Group AB has been added to the MSCI Global Micro Cap Index, boosting its institutional visibility and potential passive fund inflows.

Hybrid Layer 2 BOB Raises $9.5M to Merge Bitcoin Security with Ethereum DeFi

BOB secures $9.5M funding to scale its hybrid Layer 2, bringing Bitcoin’s security to Ethereum-style DeFi through trust-minimized tech.

Public Companies Hold Over $591M in Solana as Institutional Demand Grows

Four public companies now hold nearly 0.65% of Solana’s supply, staking millions in SOL as institutional adoption accelerates.

China’s Shiyan City Cracks Down on Suspected Crypto Pyramid Schemes

Shiyan City targets Youke Chuang, Shiyi Hui, and Ronghui Capital in fresh crypto crackdown, signaling China’s continued ban enforcement while Bitcoin prices rise.

Hypercube, WaterLab, and Algorand Use Tokenization to Tackle Global Water Crisis

Blockchain meets sustainability as Hypercube and WaterLab use Algorand to tokenize reclaimed and desalinated water, funding global infrastructure projects.