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, 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 moves into stablecoin custody and instant blockchain payments, challenging Coinbase as institutions demand secure digital asset infrastructure.
Hong Kong’s SFC introduces strict custody standards for licensed exchanges, aiming to protect assets and attract institutional investment.
South Korea pivots to a pro-crypto stance under President Lee Jae-myung, introducing reforms to support startups, clarify regulations, and explore Crypto ETFs.
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 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.
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’s hybrid AI + human support model blocks scams, recovers funds, and builds trust for 200M users — setting a new Web3 standard.
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 now requires licenses for all crypto wallet apps in 15 regions, potentially banning non-custodial wallets from Android’s largest app store.
Animoca’s Moca Network and Oyunfor join forces to give 6.2M Turkish gamers decentralized digital IDs, MOCA rewards, and cross-platform perks.
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.
Fonte Capital debuts BETF, a regulated spot Bitcoin ETF on the Astana International Exchange, giving retail and institutional investors direct BTC exposure.
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 invests $300M in digital asset treasury firms like BitMine, betting they’ll beat ETFs through leveraged crypto exposure.
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.
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Paxos is reportedly reapplying for a U.S. trust bank license, aiming to gain a regulatory edge in stablecoin issuance and blockchain finance.
Fosun International is seeking a Hong Kong stablecoin license, aiming to lead Asia’s regulated fiat-backed crypto market as Ethereum rallies.
Upbit will list Cyber (CYBER) for KRW and USDT trading on August 12, with strict launch-day rules and Ethereum-only deposits.
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin now accepts BTC, ETH, SOL, and stablecoins for its New Shepard spaceflights, opening the final frontier to crypto payments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over 150 public companies have raised $98B+ to buy Bitcoin, boosting stocks but raising fears of a 1998-style market bubble.
H100 Group AB has been added to the MSCI Global Micro Cap Index, boosting its institutional visibility and potential passive fund inflows.
BOB secures $9.5M funding to scale its hybrid Layer 2, bringing Bitcoin’s security to Ethereum-style DeFi through trust-minimized tech.
Four public companies now hold nearly 0.65% of Solana’s supply, staking millions in SOL as institutional adoption accelerates.
Shiyan City targets Youke Chuang, Shiyi Hui, and Ronghui Capital in fresh crypto crackdown, signaling China’s continued ban enforcement while Bitcoin prices rise.
Blockchain meets sustainability as Hypercube and WaterLab use Algorand to tokenize reclaimed and desalinated water, funding global infrastructure projects.
Sygnum Bank partners with Sui Foundation to launch regulated custody, trading, staking, and loans for SUI — opening a compliant gateway for institutional investors.
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 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 posts double-digit sales growth in Q2 2025, crediting Bitcoin payments for cutting costs and attracting a new wave of customers.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 has added support for Sei, a fast-growing Layer-1 blockchain, enabling users to swap, bridge, and explore dApps without leaving their wallet.
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 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 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 raised $558M and converted it entirely to Toncoin, rebranding as TON Strategy Co. — the first public company to build a Toncoin treasury.
Lancashire Police earned $665K from Bitcoin held since 2017, with the surplus redirected to public safety under UK’s Proceeds of Crime Act.
China’s Ministry of State Security has issued a warning against iris-scanning crypto projects like Worldcoin, citing biometric data risks and privacy violations.
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 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.
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?
Despite the U.S. banning interest on stablecoins, Coinbase and PayPal continue offering yields via “rewards,” navigating a legal gray zone.
MEXC Ventures backs Indonesia’s Triv at a $200M valuation, tapping into Southeast Asia’s 20M+ user crypto market amid record tax revenues.
BlackRock’s $375M ETH sale triggers largest outflow in Ethereum ETF history. Is institutional sentiment turning? ETH holds steady — for now.
TON and LTC eye major resistance levels as PR-led campaigns boost altcoin visibility. Outset PR emerges as a key player in 2025’s altcoin cycle.
Binance now lets all users write Bitcoin and altcoin options, marking a major shift in retail access to crypto derivatives. BTC options volume has surged 3,200% since 2020.
Coinbase CEO slams UK regulators after TV networks ban ad comparing crypto to failing traditional finance. Armstrong says censorship fuels adoption.
Beijing now taxes overseas crypto gains for Chinese residents. BTC holders must report global earnings or face penalties. Learn how it reshapes the market.
The European Central Bank says cash is here to stay, even as it rolls out a digital euro. New laws protect banknotes and prepare CBDC integration by 2026.
Paris-listed Capital B raises $13.3M to buy 160 more BTC, mirroring MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin treasury strategy with full support from TOBAM Bitcoin Alpha Fund.
DeFi Education Fund calls on U.S. Senate to revise the 2025 crypto bill, demanding tech-neutral rules, developer protections, and self-custody rights.
DeFi Cattos, a fully on-chain RPG on Aptos, hits 160K+ players and 100M+ transactions. Powered by $CATTOS token and backed by Aptos Foundation, it’s redefining Web3 gaming.
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says skepticism is fueling the crypto rally. With Ethereum buybacks and potential Fed cuts, Bitcoin and ETH may be far from their peak.
Babylon ranks top 3 in DeFi development with its trustless native Bitcoin staking protocol, enabling BTC to secure PoS networks across Web3.
Robert Kiyosaki claims the Federal Reserve is obsolete as Trump pushes the U.S. toward a crypto-powered economy.
Toncoin’s STONfi raises $9.5M to upgrade DeFi features, fueling a possible price breakout to $5. Meanwhile, FUNToken grows fast with Telegram bots and $5M in rewards.
Elon Musk, a16z, and Gemini donated millions to Trump’s MAGA Super PAC. But don’t expect midterm candidates to benefit — the money’s for the presidency.
Ethereum’s 10th anniversary roadmap promises 1M TPS, quantum-resistant cryptography, and zero downtime. ETH surges as ETFs and institutions pile in.
DeFi giants urge the U.S. Senate to create a separate legal framework for decentralized finance under RFIA 2025, protecting developers and innovation.
Bitcoin dips near $118K, with analysts predicting a pullback to $111K. Meanwhile, Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) is unlocking yield, smart contracts, and real use cases.
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