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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.

Swiss Bank Sygnum Brings Regulated Sui Custody and Trading to Institutions

Sygnum Bank partners with Sui Foundation to launch regulated custody, trading, staking, and loans for SUI — opening a compliant gateway for institutional investors.

Ether Could Hit $4,400 Fast as Gamma Squeeze Looms

Deribit options data shows short gamma between $4K–$4.4K on ETH. A break above $4,000 could spark a dealer-driven rally toward $4,400.

Bitcoin Hashrate Inches Toward 1 Zettahash Milestone

Bitcoin mining power is just 24 EH/s from hitting 1 Zettahash per second, setting new blockchain security standards. Foundry, Antpool, and Viabtc lead the race.

Steak ‘n Shake Sales Surge 10.7% as Bitcoin Payments Slash Fees

Steak ‘n Shake posts double-digit sales growth in Q2 2025, crediting Bitcoin payments for cutting costs and attracting a new wave of customers.

BONK Battles $0.0000264 Sell Wall as Solana’s Top Memecoin Eyes Breakout

BONK trades over 1T tokens in 24 hours but struggles to clear $0.0000264 resistance. Strong support holds as Solana’s culture token remains a community favorite.

Beijing Cracks Down on Stablecoins as Hong Kong Opens Doors to Issuers

Mainland China halts stablecoin promotion over fraud fears, while Hong Kong launches a licensing framework to attract global projects — signaling a major policy split in Asia.

Block Inc. Stock Jumps 9% as Bitcoin Holdings Near 8,700 BTC on Q2 Earnings Boost

Jack Dorsey’s Block adds 108 BTC to its treasury, grows gross profit 14% YoY, and launches new AI-powered features, fueling stock surge and Web3 growth.

Canaan Exits Kazakhstan and Texas Mining Sites, Mines 89 BTC in July Amid Fleet Relocation

Bitcoin miner Canaan exits Kazakhstan and Texas due to energy volatility and regulatory issues, mines 89 BTC in July, and shifts rigs to more stable regions while growing its BTC treasury.

Ethereum Foundation Pledges $500K for Roman Storm’s Defense in Tornado Cash Case

Ethereum Foundation matches $500K in donations for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, framing the case as a landmark fight for open-source and privacy rights in Web3.

South Korea Tests First Won-Backed Stablecoin KRWIN in Pilot Program

FanC launches KRWIN, South Korea's first stablecoin backed by the Korean won, as regulators and fintech giants prepare for a blockchain payments future.

MetaMask Integrates with Sei to Unlock Seamless Cross-Chain Web3 Access

MetaMask has added support for Sei, a fast-growing Layer-1 blockchain, enabling users to swap, bridge, and explore dApps without leaving their wallet.

Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm Convicted in Landmark DeFi Case

A U.S. jury convicts Roman Storm on money transmission charges. As Tornado Cash faces legal heat, developers fear for the future of open-source DeFi.

SBI Launches Japan’s First Bitcoin-XRP ETF Amid Asia’s Regulated Crypto Surge

SBI Holdings files Japan’s first Bitcoin and XRP ETF and a gold-crypto hybrid fund, while Hong Kong ramps up stablecoin licensing. Asia’s crypto finance goes fully regulated.

JPMorgan Appoints New Kinexys Co-Head Kara Kennedy to Drive Tokenized Finance Strategy

JPMorgan has named Kara Kennedy as global co-head of its restructured blockchain unit, Kinexys, to lead on tokenized dollars, carbon credits, and smart payments.

Verb Technology Bets $558M on Toncoin, Rebrands as TON Strategy Co.

Verb Technology raised $558M and converted it entirely to Toncoin, rebranding as TON Strategy Co. — the first public company to build a Toncoin treasury.

UK Police Make $665K From Seized Bitcoin in 2017 Fraud Case

Lancashire Police earned $665K from Bitcoin held since 2017, with the surplus redirected to public safety under UK’s Proceeds of Crime Act.

China Targets Worldcoin-Like Crypto Projects as National Security Threat

China’s Ministry of State Security has issued a warning against iris-scanning crypto projects like Worldcoin, citing biometric data risks and privacy violations.

Glassnode Flags Fragile Bitcoin Market Amid Falling ETF Flows and On-Chain Activity

Bitcoin ETFs are seeing reduced inflows, and network activity is cooling — but Glassnode says the pattern mirrors past pre-bull periods. Is a breakout next?

Gryphon Shareholders Voting on American Bitcoin Merger, New ABTC Ticker Set for Nasdaq

Gryphon Digital Mining has opened voting on its merger with American Bitcoin, aiming to finalize the deal by early September and trade under the ticker ABTC.

Bitcoin to $300K? PlanB Predicts Massive Bull Run by 2026

Analyst PlanB doubles down on a bold $300K Bitcoin forecast using his stock-to-flow model, even as most traders doubt it. Could he be right again?