DeFi Development Corp. Expands Solana Holdings, Hits $100M+ in SOL

Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp. acquires $7M more in Solana (SOL), raising total holdings to $102.7M and signaling growing institutional trust in scalable blockchain assets.

US Government Transfers Ethereum to Coinbase, Raising Fears of Future Liquidations

The U.S. government moved $219K in ETH to Coinbase — the first such transfer in years — triggering speculation about broader selloffs under its Crypto Reserve plans.

EU Licenses 14 Stablecoin Issuers Under MiCA, Tether and Binance Missing

The EU approves 14 stablecoin issuers and 39 CASPs under MiCA. Big names like Tether and Binance are absent. MiCA now enables full passporting across the EEA.

Murano Global Launches $500M Bitcoin Treasury Plan, Merges Real Estate with Crypto

Murano Global (NASDAQ: MRNO) unveils $500M Bitcoin treasury backed by equity facility. Plans include BTC payments at hotels and joining Saylor’s Bitcoin for Corporations alliance.

Nakiki SE Becomes First German Public Company to Adopt Bitcoin-Only Treasury Strategy

Nakiki SE, a German e-commerce firm, embraces a pure Bitcoin treasury strategy — the first of its kind in Germany. Inspired by Michael Saylor, the company plans to raise capital and buy BTC exclusively.

Vitalik Buterin Embraces Copyleft to Defend Open Source from Big Tech Monopolies

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin now backs GPL-style copyleft licensing, arguing that openness must be enforced in a monopolized, mercenary tech landscape.

TON Foundation Chooses Crypto.com for Institutional Custody

TON Foundation partners with Crypto.com Custody to provide secure storage, staking, and institutional access to Jettons like USDT.

TON Clarifies UAE Golden Visa Claims Amid Regulatory Denial

TON Foundation addresses confusion over Golden Visa program, confirms there’s no UAE government partnership. Regulators deny involvement.

Hong Kong Prepares Stablecoin Regulation to Attract Global Crypto Firms

As stablecoin rules take shape, Hong Kong is positioning itself as a global fintech hub. VASPs and tokenization firms are already lining up.

Bitcoin Hyper brings Solana smart contracts to Bitcoin with SVM-powered Layer 2

Bitcoin Hyper is building a Layer 2 for Bitcoin using Solana’s Virtual Machine (SVM), enabling lightning-fast smart contracts, high-yield staking, and wrapped BTC bridges—mainnet launches Q3 2025.

Win 1 Bitcoin with Bitpanda’s 2025 Summer Raffle — Here’s How

Bitpanda is giving away 1 full Bitcoin in its 2025 summer raffle. Trade €45+ in crypto per entry — no limit. New users get 1 free ticket after ID verification.

The Blockchain Group adds 116 BTC to its treasury, reaching 1,904 BTC total

The Blockchain Group boosts its Bitcoin holdings to 1,904 BTC with a new $12.5M purchase. Backed by TOBAM and Adam Back, the company is building a crypto-first treasury in France.

BBVA launches crypto trading for retail clients in Spain

BBVA now offers Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail clients in Spain via its mobile app. Fully regulated under MiCA with in-house custody.

UAE denies TON staking visa rumors: No crypto path to residency

TON staking won't get you a UAE Golden Visa. Regulators from ICP, SCA, and VARA shut down viral claims linking crypto to residency. Here’s what’s real—and what’s hype.

How to get a UAE Golden Visa by staking TON — no property, no banks

Unlock a 10-year UAE Golden Visa by staking $100K in TON. Keep your tokens, earn yield, skip the real estate — fast-track residency through crypto staking.

How to stay safe on TON: scam protection tips for Telegram’s Web3 users

TON is booming with Telegram-powered Web3 apps — and so are the scams. Learn how to spot fake bots, scam tokens, and phishing attacks with these simple safety tips.

OKX CEO apologizes for false positive compliance blocks in 2025

OKX’s Star Xu admits account freezes were caused by false positives in the exchange’s compliance system. Here’s what happened and what users can expect next.

Rho Protocol brings interest rate derivatives to Arbitrum

Rho lets users trade BTC/ETH funding rates and ETH staking yields onchain via Arbitrum. It’s DeFi’s first true interest rate market.

Elon Musk launches America Party to disrupt U.S. political system

Elon Musk just founded the America Party to fight government waste and end the two-party system. Could crypto and Web3 be part of his political revolution?

Robert Kiyosaki Slams Bitcoin Crash Fearmongers, Doubles Down on Buying the Dip

Robert Kiyosaki mocks Bitcoin panic sellers, urges accumulation during dips, and calls fiat savers “losers.” BTC holds near $108K amid market noise.

Fourth Generation Payment Networks Are Building the Future of Global Finance

A Thunderbird–Wiseasy report reveals how 4GPNs — powered by blockchain, AI, and biometrics — will drive a $32T digital payments boom by 2033.

China and Japan back stablecoins to challenge U.S. dollar dominance

JD.com, Ant Group, and Japan’s Minna Bank are betting big on stablecoins — from yuan-pegged assets in Hong Kong to Solana-powered finance in Tokyo. Asia’s digital money strategy is taking shape.

Hong Kong launches stablecoin licensing on August 1

Hong Kong will require stablecoin issuers to be licensed by the HKMA starting August 1, 2025. Backing, audits, and a LEAP strategy mark its DeFi push.

Arbitrum’s Timeboost quietly generates $2M in fees and accelerates DeFi

Arbitrum’s new Timeboost system has collected over $2M in fees with invisible priority bidding. It’s improving transaction speed, liquidity, and DAO revenue across the Layer 2 network.

Roman Storm trial could criminalize DeFi development

Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm faces U.S. trial for publishing open-source code. The verdict could set a global precedent for developers and DeFi.

Turkey blocks PancakeSwap and 45 crypto websites in DeFi crackdown

Turkey’s crypto regulator blocked PancakeSwap and 45 platforms under new licensing rules. The crackdown highlights a global shift toward controlled access to DeFi.

Little Pepe: The Telegram-Backed Meme Coin Built on Its Own Layer 2

Little Pepe ($LILPEPE), a new meme coin backed by a prominent Telegram crypto community known for early SHIB and FLOKI calls, is gaining attention in 2025 with its unique combination of meme culture and Layer 2 blockchain utility.

Phuket in 2025: Thailand’s Crypto Haven with Tax-Free Gains and On-Chain Payments

Thailand’s Phuket is now a Web3 paradise — with tax-free crypto trading, government-backed BTC payments, and digital nomad visas for traders and devs.

EU and U.S. Push for Unified Global Crypto Regulation

U.S. and EU regulators met in Brussels to align crypto, stablecoin, and CBDC policies — signaling a new era of global digital asset coordination.

Solana Leads in DEX Volume and Real Economic Value in 2025

Solana dominates crypto in H1 2025, with the highest DEX volume, real economic value, and growing institutional adoption. Discover how it's beating Ethereum and Bitcoin.

TOP Becomes First TON Unicorn with $1B Valuation After $28.5M Raise

Telegram’s crypto wallet developer TOP just raised $28.5M at a $1B valuation, making it the first unicorn in the TON ecosystem — and a key player in Web3’s global expansion.

Bitcoin Asia 2025 Is Now Free for All Attendees — Here’s Why It Matters

Bitcoin Asia 2025 will be held in Hong Kong with free general admission. BTC Inc. opens access to students, devs, and first-timers to grow Bitcoin adoption in Asia.

Thesis Acquires Lolli to Expand Global Bitcoin Rewards Ecosystem

Bitcoin-native venture studio Thesis acquires Lolli, aiming to scale global Bitcoin rewards through gaming, shopping, and instant payouts — led by Matt Luongo.

Erebor Bank Aims to Serve Crypto and AI Startups With Stablecoin Integration

Erebor Bank, backed by Palmer Luckey and Peter Thiel, is applying for a U.S. national charter to serve crypto, AI, and defense startups with stablecoin-friendly banking.

Arthur Hayes Predicts Short-Term Bitcoin Dip as U.S. Liquidity Tightens

Arthur Hayes warns of a Bitcoin dip to $90K–$95K as the U.S. Treasury drains liquidity, but maintains a $1 million BTC target by 2028.

OKX Launches Fully Regulated Crypto Exchange in France Under MiCA

OKX debuts a MiCA-compliant crypto exchange in France, offering 270+ coins, Euro pairs, and full transparency. A major step in its European expansion.