Maestro & ICP Unlock Bitcoin’s DeFi Future With Ordinals, Runes & Cross-Chain Lending

Bitcoin DeFi just got a real upgrade. Maestro and Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) launch native infrastructure for Ordinals and Runes — no bridges, no wrapped tokens.

Tornado Cash Developer Trial Sparks Mistrial Calls Over Faulty Evidence

Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash trial faces backlash as crypto sleuths challenge tracing forensics. Privacy vs prosecution — the outcome could define code freedom.

Thailand SEC Proposes ICO Rule Overhaul: Fewer Tests, Smarter Risk Filters

Thailand’s SEC wants to scrap quarterly knowledge tests for ICO investors and add biennial suitability assessments. Public consultation open till August 1.

OKX Singapore Celebrates First Licensed Year Amid SG60 Independence Milestone

OKX SG marks 1 year as a licensed exchange with ISO certification, Standard Chartered custody, and a Web3 talent pipeline.

Arbitrum Leads Cross-Chain Inflows with $1.9B Weekly Surge

Arbitrum dominates the DeFi bridge race with $1.9B inflows, stablecoin growth, and Robinhood integration. Layer 2 scaling shifts into high gear.

Litecoin Price Surges After MEI Pharma Treasury Move: Will Whales Kill the Momentum?

Litecoin jumps 17% as MEI Pharma adds $3.6M LTC to reserves. But whale sell pressure threatens momentum at key resistance. Can bulls hold $70?

FLOKI Price Forecast: 40% Surge Puts Meme Coin at Critical Resistance

FLOKI jumps 40%, hits $0.000135. But on-chain MVRV data warns of profit-taking risk as price nears key resistance. Make or break moment for meme coin.

Illia Polosukhin Unveils NEAR AI Vision for Decentralized, Privacy-Preserving Agents

NEAR Protocol co-founder Illia Polosukhin is building encrypted, user-owned AI using secure enclaves, smart contracts, and open infra. Here’s the roadmap.

TON Price Prediction: Can Toncoin Surge 30% to Hit $4?

Toncoin (TON) breaks $3 resistance with 25% gains. Technicals point to $4 target as ecosystem and volume heat up.

Charles Schwab Enters Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot Trading, Eyes Stablecoin Launch

Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster confirms plans for Bitcoin and Ethereum spot trading and a stablecoin initiative. A milestone moment for crypto adoption.

Aether Holdings Allocates $40M to Bitcoin Reserves Amid Growing Institutional Adoption

Aether Holdings is investing $40 million into Bitcoin reserves, reinforcing the growing trend of corporate adoption and BTC as a treasury asset.

JPMorgan Pushes Tokenized Deposits as Safer, Regulated Alternative to Stablecoins

JPMorgan is championing tokenized deposits—regulated, blockchain-based bank deposits—as a safer alternative to stablecoins like USDT and USDC. Backed by regulators and paired with rising Ethereum adoption, this signals a shift toward compliant digital finance.

Mastercard Pushes Stablecoins Toward Mainstream with Global Infrastructure Buildout

Mastercard is quietly building global infrastructure to bring stablecoins into mainstream payments. Here’s how regulation and technology are working together.

Ethereum to $30K? Tom Lee Predicts Corporate Treasury Buying Could Send ETH Soaring

Tom Lee predicts Ethereum could hit $30,000 as companies like BitMine, SharpLink, and Bit Digital aggressively accumulate ETH for their treasuries, mimicking the MicroStrategy Bitcoin playbook.

Jack Dorsey’s Block Joins S&P 500, Strengthening Bitcoin's Position in Traditional Finance

Block Inc. joins the S&P 500, becoming the first Bitcoin-aligned fintech in the index. With 8,584 BTC on its balance sheet and Lightning Network payments, the move signals deeper crypto integration.

Trump Prepares Executive Order to Allow Crypto in $9 Trillion U.S. Pension Market

President Trump is set to sign an executive order authorizing pension funds to invest in cryptocurrencies. Alongside the GENIUS Act, this marks a historic shift in U.S. financial regulation.

KUN Raises $50M+ to Build Asia’s Leading Stablecoin Payment and Embedded Finance Platform

KUN secures over $50M in Series A funding, backed by BAI Capital, GSR Ventures, and Eternium Global. Positioned as Asia’s SWIFT alternative, KUN leads in stablecoin payments, e-BL tech, and cross-border infrastructure.

Thaksin Proposes Crypto Sandbox, U.S. Trade Reforms, and Debt Relief to Reboot Thailand’s Economy

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra proposes a national crypto sandbox, fairer U.S. trade terms, and asset management companies to resolve debt — aiming to revive Thailand’s $600B economy.

BlackRock Proposes Ethereum ETF Staking — A Game-Changer for U.S. Crypto Regulation

BlackRock seeks SEC approval to integrate staking into its Ethereum ETF, targeting a 3–5% yield. If accepted, this move could reshape crypto regulation and increase ETH scarcity.

$2.7 Billion Stolen in 2025 Crypto Hacks — North Korea’s Lazarus Group Responsible for Half

$2.73B in crypto stolen in H1 2025 — with North Korea’s Lazarus Group behind a $1.47B Bybit hack. CeFi platforms are now the biggest targets, as physical attacks and malware rise.

Thailand Launches National Crypto Sandbox for Digital Nomads and Tourists

Thailand introduces a national crypto sandbox allowing tourists and digital nomads to convert crypto to baht for everyday spending. Backed by financial regulators, this move cements Thailand’s position as a top destination for the Web3 workforce.

Trezor Co-Founder Launches GLOK — A Crypto Security App for Bitcoiners

Alena Vranova, co-founder of Trezor, unveils GLOK — a privacy-first emergency app with geolocation, distress alerts, and anti-kidnapping training. Designed for real-world crypto threats.

Roam Launches Premium eSIM with Voice, SMS & 5G Data in 160+ Countries

Roam debuts its Premium eSIM — a Web3-powered mobile solution with voice, SMS, and 5G data in 160+ countries. No roaming fees, crypto payments, Solana verification, and free data rewards.

OKX and McLaren F1 Launch European Crypto Campaign at 2025 Dutch Grand Prix

OKX partners with McLaren F1 for a high-impact campaign during the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix, offering VIP experiences, giveaways, and driving crypto adoption across Europe.

Coinbase Launches Base App — A Crypto Super App for Social, Payments, and Trading

Coinbase drops the Base App — a new crypto super app that fuses social media, payments, trading, and messaging. Built on Farcaster and Base Chain, it’s Web3 for the TikTok generation.

Bitcoin Leads, Altcoins Lag: FBS’s Crypto Outlook for H2 2025

FBS reviews the crypto market in H1 2025, highlighting Bitcoin’s strength, altcoin underperformance, and key macro drivers for H2.

Thailand’s Crypto Sandbox Lets Tourists Spend Digital Assets Like Baht

Thailand launches a regulated crypto sandbox allowing tourists to convert digital assets into baht and pay via QR codes. A bold step toward Web3 tourism.

Bitkub and DeLorean Labs Bring Real-World Asset Tokenization to Thailand

Bitkub partners with DeLorean Labs to launch real-world asset tokenization in Thailand, using the iconic DeLorean car as a Web3 gateway.

PayPal Expands PYUSD Stablecoin to Arbitrum, Boosting Speed and Lowering Fees

PayPal quietly adds Arbitrum support for PYUSD stablecoin, expanding beyond Ethereum and Solana. Here’s why it matters for users and the future of crypto payments.

Function Launches FBTC: $1.5B Bitcoin Yield Asset Backed by Galaxy Digital

Function (formerly Ignition) launches FBTC, a $1.5B omnichain Bitcoin-backed yield asset, with Galaxy Digital, Antalpha, and Mantle joining its $10M seed round.

Peter Thiel Bets on Ethereum: Inside the 9.1% Stake That’s Reshaping Crypto Treasuries

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has acquired a 9.1% stake in BitMine Immersion Technologies, now holding over 163,000 ETH. Is Ethereum becoming the new corporate treasury standard?

BIP 360: Bitcoin’s Quantum Migration Plan to Secure Your Wallet Before It’s Too Late

BIP 360 proposes a soft-fork upgrade to migrate Bitcoin away from quantum-vulnerable cryptography, securing the network before quantum computers can break it.

Thailand Launches Crypto Sandbox for Tourists to Spend Digital Assets

Thailand’s SEC and Central Bank unveil a crypto sandbox allowing tourists to convert digital assets into Thai baht and spend them in-country.

: OKX Launches PayPal Crypto Integration Across Europe with Zero Fees

OKX now lets European users buy crypto with PayPal—no fees, full MiCA compliance, and instant access. Here’s how it works and why it matters.

Why Gen Z and Millennials Are Prioritizing Happiness Over High Salaries in 2025

Gen Z and Millennials are quitting jobs that harm their mental health—even if the pay is great. Here’s how they’re redefining work, purpose, and corporate power.

OKX Adds USDG Stablecoin for 60M Users, Joins Global Dollar Network

OKX has joined the Global Dollar Network, integrating the MiCA-compliant USDG stablecoin for 60 million users across 180+ countries.