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Chainlink has launched its Data Streams service, delivering real-time U.S. equities and ETF prices across 37 blockchains with institutional-grade reliability. Major DeFi platforms such as GMX and Kamino are already integrating these decentralized market data feeds, enabling tokenized stock trading, lending and synthetic ETFs. The launch addresses stale data gaps and boosts arbitrage opportunities by providing continuous, low-latency pricing for tokenized assets. Following the announcement, LINK, Chainlink’s oracle token, rose 4%, reflecting strong market confidence. By strengthening its data infrastructure, Chainlink reinforces its oracle leadership and lays the groundwork for broader institutional adoption in DeFi.

BlockDAG presale has raised USD 361 million across 29 batches and sold over 24.46 billion BDAG tokens. Batch 29 tokens trade at USD 0.0276, delivering a cumulative ROI of 2,660%. The BlockDAG presale live trading dashboard V4 links directly to presale wallets. Traders can buy and sell BDAG against USD, view real-time order books, track price charts and see instant wallet updates. A special entry price of USD 0.0016 is available until August 11, offering a potential 3,025% return from the original USD 0.05 launch price. By simulating post-launch conditions, the live trading dashboard bolsters trader confidence, attracts seasoned investors and sets the stage for sustained demand ahead of the full exchange launch.

Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National has introduced a five-year pilot program to deploy surplus nuclear energy at EDF’s state-controlled plants for Bitcoin mining. The plan, led by RN lawmaker Aurélien Lopez-Liguori, aims to power high-performance rigs with unused nuclear electricity, boosting energy efficiency and creating digital assets. Le Pen publicly endorsed the initiative during a visit to the Flamanville plant, marking a shift from the party’s 2016 anti-crypto stance. If approved by the National Assembly, this nuclear-powered Bitcoin mining strategy could pioneer France’s approach to clean-energy blockchain operations and align with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets rules. Traders will monitor how this move affects energy costs, mining hardware demand and Europe’s crypto-mining landscape.

On July 29, decentralized exchange Hyperliquid suffered a 37-minute API outage after its open interest surged to a record $14.7 billion, halting order processing though transactions still reached the blockchain. To restore user trust, Hyperliquid refunded $1.99 million in USDC on August 4, issuing full refunds for losses under $10,000 and an initial $9,999 payout for larger claims, with KYC required by August 18 to claim the balance. The platform clarified the outage resulted from traffic overload rather than an attack. This swift response, following a $6.26 million exploit in March, won community praise and reinforced Hyperliquid’s reliability. Hyperliquid now ranks as the world’s seventh-largest derivatives exchange by open interest at $10.6 billion.

Cardano’s community has approved a 96 million ADA (about $71 million) proposal to fund year-long protocol upgrades by Input Output Engineering (IOE). Supported by 74% of voters, funds will be released from Cardano’s on-chain treasury on a milestone basis under Intersect oversight, with monthly reports and quarterly budget disclosures ensuring transparency. Key enhancements target scalability, interoperability and developer experience, including the Ouroboros Leios consensus boost, Hydra layer-2 scaling, Mithril signature aggregation, Nested Transactions and a modular node architecture via Project Acropolis. This marks Cardano’s first direct core development funded through decentralized governance. After the vote, ADA rallied over 8% to $0.7357. Traders will watch milestone deliveries and network metrics as potential catalysts for further price moves.

Metaplanet has acquired an additional 463 BTC for $53.7 million, lifting its total Bitcoin holdings to 17,595 BTC at an average cost of $101,422 per coin. The Japanese-listed firm has filed to issue ¥555 billion (≈$3.7 billion) in perpetual preferred shares over two years to fund its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy en route to a 100,000 BTC treasury by 2027. CEO Simon Gerovich says the perpetual shares will boost long-term shareholder returns and increase Bitcoin per share. In Q2, Bitcoin-related revenue jumped 42.4% year-on-year to ¥1.1 billion ($7.6 million), positioning Metaplanet as the seventh-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally. Traders should watch for potential BTC liquidity impacts and market reactions to this substantial capital raise.

Tron founder Justin Sun returned safely from Blue Origin’s NS-34 spaceflight on Saturday, after winning the $28 million seat bid in 2021. He flew with five other passengers, including investor J.D. Russell and meteorologist Deborah Martorell. During the brief suborbital flight, Sun described the “overview effect”, highlighting Earth’s fragility and urging planetary protection. In January 2024, Filecoin and Lockheed Martin tested the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) protocol, sending data via satellite to reduce delays and shield information from solar radiation. Then in December 2024, DePIN network Spacecoin XYZ launched its first satellite to enable blockchain-based communications in orbit. These milestones underline the growing intersection of blockchain and space exploration. Traders may watch TRX and FIL tokens as demand for decentralized storage and space-based data transmission expands.

Arkham Intelligence has uncovered the LuBian Bitcoin hack, the largest unreported crypto heist to date. On December 28, 2020, hackers exploited a weak private key generation algorithm at Chinese mining pool LuBian to brute-force wallets and steal 127,426 BTC (about $3.5 billion at the time). Approximately 90% of the pool’s holdings were siphoned off, while 11,886 BTC were secured in recovery wallets. Arkham used blockchain forensics—tracking OP_RETURN messages in 1,516 transactions—to map the on-chain flow and confirm the total theft. Now valued at roughly $14.5 billion, the stolen Bitcoin remains active. This incident underscores the critical need for robust private key management, hardware wallets, multi-signature setups and regular security audits to protect digital assets.

Ruvi AI Presale has accelerated since its CoinMarketCap listing. The presale now sells over 1 million RUVI tokens daily at $0.015 each. Phase 2 of the Ruvi AI Presale is 70% sold, raising $2.6M so far, and the price will jump 33% to $0.02 at phase close. Analysts compare its growth to Solana and predict Ruvi AI could reach a $1 valuation. The project offers AI-powered business solutions, transparent creator payments, and multi-industry compatibility. Security is backed by a CyberScope audit. Early backers benefit from VIP tiers with up to 100% bonus tokens and leaderboard rewards. With tokens selling out quickly and a looming price increase, the Ruvi AI Presale presents a bullish trading opportunity.

Hong Kong stablecoin regulation took effect on August 1, 2023, establishing a licensed framework for HKD- and USD-pegged tokens. Issuers must register locally with the HKMA, hold at least HKD 25 million in paid-up capital, maintain full reserves, segregate customer funds, enable instant redemptions and undergo regular audits. To ensure market stability, initial licenses will be limited and approvals begin in early 2026; firms must signal intent by August 31, 2025 and submit full applications by September 30. Misleading marketing by unlicensed issuers is banned and subject to penalties. Major players—Standard Chartered (with Animoca Brands and HK Telecom), JD.com and Ant Group—are preparing applications, while smaller startups face high compliance costs. Approved use cases include cross-border payments, programmable wallets, tokenized assets and loyalty programmes. This Hong Kong stablecoin regulation promises to reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a regulated digital-asset hub and drive broader market adoption.

Pepe Dollar (PEPD) has launched its Ethereum presale, selling 166.9 million tokens in Stage 1 at $0.004688 each. The PEPD presale moves to Stage 2 at $0.006495 ahead of a planned $0.03695 public launch. With a fixed supply of 3.6951 billion tokens and a 29% “Federal Burn” at launch, PEPD tokenomics remove central bank–style inflation. Native on Ethereum, Pepe Dollar combines Layer-2 payment infrastructure, DeFi integrations, and a meme asset minting platform. No developer tax or backdoors boost transparency. As ETH holds above $3,600, the presale’s strong momentum signals capital rotation into utility-driven memecoins, offering traders a fresh DeFi opportunity.

Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement platform by integrating Avalanche (AVAX) and Stellar (XLM), adding PayPal USD (PYUSD), USD Coin (USDC) and euro-backed EURC. This multi-chain stablecoin settlement solution complements existing support for Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). Initially, Visa also planned to include Global Dollar (USDG) under the EU’s MiCA framework, while USDC has been tested since 2020. The updated platform aligns with recent US crypto-friendly legislation and the White House digital asset roadmap. Visa stablecoin settlement aims to cut cross-border transfer times from days to under eight hours, lower costs and boost liquidity. Adoption by major payment providers signals growing corporate interest in token-based finance.

JPMorgan Chase and Coinbase are rolling out a multi-phase crypto integration beginning autumn 2025. First, Chase credit cards will fund on-exchange USDC purchases directly through Coinbase, removing third-party delays and ACH wait times. In 2026, customers can link Chase checking accounts via JPMorgan’s API and convert Ultimate Rewards points at a 100:1 ratio into USDC within the Chase interface. The collaboration also includes JPMorgan’s pilot deposit token (JPMD) on the Base network. Institutional clients will gain sub-cent, programmable on-chain settlement. Nearly 80 million users will access seamless fiat-to-crypto transfers and convertible reward points as part of the crypto integration. Regulatory clarity from measures like the GENIUS Act underpins the deal. Analysts foresee new blockchain-based savings, lending and payment products. With firms like BNY Mellon and PNC accelerating crypto integration, the trend marks deeper ties between regulated banks and digital assets.

In early August, Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, Fidelity, Canary Capital, CoinShares, Grayscale and VanEck filed S-1 amendments for Solana Spot ETF proposals with the US SEC. The filings refine prospectus language and clarify management fees, including Grayscale’s disclosure of a 2.5% fee payable in SOL tokens. Market analyst Nate Geraci says the amendments reflect ongoing dialogue with regulators to perfect ETF terms. The Solana Spot ETF filings mark a critical move toward potential SEC approval. If greenlit, these ETFs would offer institutional and retail investors regulated access to SOL without direct custody risks. Approval could boost market liquidity and drive SOL demand. Traders should monitor SEC feedback, prospectus updates and the decision timeline, as a timely approval could serve as a significant catalyst, echoing the bullish momentum seen in Bitcoin Spot ETF launches.

Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement platform by integrating Global Dollar (USDG), PayPal USD (PYUSD) and Euro Coin (EURC). The update adds Stellar and Avalanche support alongside existing USDC rails on Ethereum and Solana. Users can now send, receive and convert stablecoin payments to fiat across these networks. The expanded stablecoin settlement services come amid clearer U.S. stablecoin regulations and growing institutional demand. Total stablecoin market capitalization has topped $256 billion. Competitors such as Mastercard, Walmart and Amazon are launching tokenized payment solutions, while banks like JPMorgan and Bank of America test stablecoin rails for faster, near-instant settlements. By broadening its offerings, Visa strengthens its digital asset strategy, boosts blockchain payments and solidifies its position in the crypto settlement market.

Grayscale has launched the Story Protocol IP Trust, a single-asset fund providing accredited investors with regulated exposure to the native $IP token. Integrating on-chain licensing, attribution and royalty streams, the IP Token Trust secures intellectual property rights in the AI era. Story Protocol processes over 1.7 million IP transactions monthly, spanning music royalties to robotic surgery data. Targeting the $80 trillion IP market, the trust offers blockchain-based access to a traditionally opaque sector. Pending regulatory approval, it may list on secondary markets. This launch echoes Grayscale’s established Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trusts, which hold $21.2 billion and $4.25 billion in AUM, respectively. The move underscores rising institutional confidence in blockchain IP infrastructure. Traders view the Story Protocol IP Trust as a bullish catalyst for $IP token and IP-focused assets.

AllUnity launched the EURAU euro stablecoin on Ethereum following a BaFin-issued EMI licence on July 1, 2025. The MiCAR-compliant token is fully backed 1:1 by euro bank deposits. Initially issued as an ERC-20 token, EURAU enables secure, 24/7 cross-border payments for fintechs, banks and enterprises. Bullish Europe will list EURAU with BTC/EURAU and USDC/EURAU pairs, while Flow Traders provides market making to ensure liquidity. Jointly created by DWS, Flow Traders and Galaxy, the token is supported by BitGo, Metzler Bank, V-Bank, DLT Finance, Fireblocks and 21X. AllUnity plans to expand EURAU to other blockchains in 2025. Euro stablecoins now represent just 0.2% of the $273 billion stablecoin market, with capitalisation at $484–587 million after a 60% rise since December 2024. EU officials, including ECB adviser Jürgen Schaaf, call for coordinated rules to boost euro digital assets.

Pepeto Meme Coin successfully closed its Stage 6 presale, raising $5.77 million at a token price of $0.000000144. The Ethereum-based project now counts over 100,000 community members. Its tokenomics allocates supply to staking rewards, marketing, liquidity, and development, rewarding early participants via a tiered pricing model. Pepeto presale proceeds fuel the roadmap, which includes launching PepetoSwap, a zero-fee decentralized exchange, and a cross-chain bridge for enhanced interoperability. Traders should watch for listing announcements and the rollout of ecosystem tools as Pepeto enters Stage 7, offering potential price catalysts and long-term ecosystem value.

Smarter Web Company, a UK-listed tech firm, has issued a $21 million Bitcoin bond via its Smarter Convert financing tool. The interest-free, Bitcoin-denominated convertible bond was fully acquired by French asset manager TOBAM across three managed funds. Investors can convert to shares at a 5% premium to the reference price; mandatory conversion is triggered if the share price rises 50% above the conversion price over a sustained period. The 12-month bond offers a 98% refund guarantee in Bitcoin, with repayments adjusted to the BTC price at maturity. This first UK Bitcoin bond enables Smarter Web to secure growth capital without immediate equity dilution and boost its Bitcoin reserves by roughly 30% of its cash holdings, now totaling over 2,050 BTC. The issuance may set a template for future crypto-aligned corporate financing.

Binance futures volume reached $2.55 trillion in July, driving global crypto derivatives volumes to a six-month high and representing over 50% of total CEX futures activity. Competitors OKX and Bybit logged $1.09 trillion (25% market share) and $929 billion (20%), respectively. Daily Binance futures trades peaked at $134 billion on July 18, with an $82 billion average, while Bitcoin futures open interest rose to $88 billion mid-month before easing to $79 billion. A late-July sell-off caused $1.5 billion in liquidations and dragged BTC funding rates into negative territory, signaling bearish sentiment. Concurrently, Binance’s monthly active addresses tumbled 57.5%, from 800,000 in June to 340,000 in August, and the overall crypto market cap declined from $4 trillion to $3.7 trillion. The surge in Binance futures volume and elevated open interest suggests potential for heightened market volatility. Traders should watch BTC funding rates, leverage levels, and user activity when assessing short- and medium-term Bitcoin positions.

MEXC Ventures led a US$200 million strategic investment in Indonesia’s oldest fully licensed crypto exchange, Triv, valuing the platform at US$200 million. Established in 2015, Triv serves over 3 million users and offers more than 1,000 cryptocurrency assets, including BTC, ETH and USDT pairs, plus futures trading and staking products. The exchange holds dual regulatory approvals from Indonesia’s OJK and BAPPEBTI, reinforcing trust and transparency. Through this partnership, MEXC Ventures aims to enhance Triv’s liquidity, expand its coin offerings and introduce innovative trading products for both new and experienced traders. Leo Zhao, Investment Director at MEXC Ventures, emphasised that backing a compliant market leader like Triv will accelerate crypto adoption in Indonesia and strengthen market confidence. The funding aligns with MEXC Ventures’ long-term strategy to support regulated, high-growth projects and diversify geographically across Southeast Asia. By injecting capital into Triv, MEXC Ventures reinforces its commitment to compliant cryptocurrency trading and positions itself for further regional expansion. Traders can anticipate improved trading depth and access to a broader range of tokens on Triv. This move is likely to intensify competition among regional exchanges and could have bullish implications for the Indonesian crypto market.

Crypto lenders face tighter rules after a landmark SEC settlement. MyConstant founder Huynh Tran Quang Duy agreed to a $10.5M SEC settlement. He will disgorge $8.3M, pay $1.5M in prejudgment interest, and a $750,000 civil penalty within 14 days. MyConstant had raised over $20M from 4,000 U.S. investors for crypto loans offering 6–10% yields. Instead, Duy diverted $415,000 for personal use and deployed $11.9M in TerraUSD (UST) via Anchor Protocol. When UST collapsed in May 2022, nearly $8M of customer assets evaporated, prompting MyConstant’s shutdown. A Fair Fund may distribute recovered funds to investors. This SEC settlement underscores the risks of algorithmic stablecoins and crypto lending models and signals stronger regulatory scrutiny.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says the SEC crypto pivot under Chair Paul Atkins remains underpriced by markets. In a July address, Atkins outlined a pro-crypto vision to integrate blockchain, launch super apps merging trading and payments, and clarify rules via Project Crypto. Since Trump’s election and Gary Gensler’s exit, Bitcoin and other tokens have rallied. Hougan calls Atkins’ speech the most bullish crypto document he’s read. He notes that the market has yet to price in rescinded enforcement actions and regulatory clarity, predicting 10x–100x growth in DeFi and trillion-dollar upside for platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood. Traders should reassess portfolios and boost digital asset allocations ahead of further gains driven by this SEC crypto pivot.

Bitcoin ETFs recorded a fourth consecutive day of net outflows on August 5, shedding $196.2 million. Fidelity’s FBTC led with $99.1 million withdrawn, followed by BlackRock’s IBIT ($77.4 million) and Grayscale’s GBTC ($19.7 million). Despite selling pressure from ETFs, institutional investors snapped up the dip, adding about 630 BTC (around $70 million) on the same day, including UK-based Vaultz Capital’s purchase of 47.85 BTC. Bitcoin traded near $114,000 at press time, down from its July peak of $123,100. Market analysts remain divided on the short-term outlook: Fundstrat’s Tom Lee maintains a $250,000 target for 2025, Bitwise’s Matt Hougan predicts a 2026 breakout driven by wider adoption, while Arthur Hayes warns of a possible drop to $100,000 amid macroeconomic headwinds before resuming an upward trend. Trading volatility may rise as net outflows exert selling pressure, but ongoing institutional demand and long-term bullish sentiment suggest potential buying opportunities. Traders should closely monitor Bitcoin ETF flows, institutional buying data and broader market indicators for entry and exit signals.

Three listed companies—Bit Mining, Upexi and DeFi Development—have significantly expanded their Solana (SOL) holdings to capture Solana staking rewards and strengthen network infrastructure. Bit Mining bought 27,191 SOL ($4.5M) and launched a self-operated validator, while Upexi increased its stake from 735,692 SOL to over 2M SOL in July, earning about 8% annualized yield (~$65K daily). DeFi Development added 110,466 SOL, bringing its total to over 1.2M SOL for multi-validator staking. Together, these top four corporate holders control more than 3.5M SOL—0.65% of circulating supply—valued at $591M. BitGo attributes this trend to institutional diversification beyond Bitcoin, with firms raising over $500M to fund Solana reserves and ecosystem infrastructure. This surge in Solana staking is likely to tighten supply and enhance network security, offering bullish prospects for SOL traders.

Indonesia’s Bitcoin Indonesia group has pitched a national Bitcoin reserve to Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s office. The Bitcoin reserve strategy hinges on Bitcoin mining powered by hydroelectric and geothermal energy. It includes a nationwide Bitcoin education program to drive crypto adoption. The proposal cites Michael Saylor’s price forecasts of US$13 million per BTC in a base scenario and US$49 million in a bull case by 2045. Indonesia’s stable fiscal backdrop, with a 39% debt-to-GDP ratio and 0.76% inflation, supports using Bitcoin as a hedge against future risks. Officials also reviewed recent crypto regulation and tax policy. Crypto trading remains legal, while payments in crypto are banned. Income tax on local trades doubled to 0.21%, foreign trades now taxed at 1%, and VAT on mining rose to 2.2%. These discussions signal growing crypto regulation and long-term economic planning in Indonesia.

Pepeto, a new memecoin combining viral appeal with real blockchain utility, has raised $5.9 million in its Stage 6 presale at $0.000000145 per token. Backed by over 100,000 community members and audited by SolidProof and Coinsult, the project features robust tokenomics: 30% presale, 30% staking rewards with up to 255% APY, 12.5% liquidity, and 27.5% for marketing and development. Unlike typical meme tokens, Pepeto launched PepetoSwap, a zero-fee trading platform, and a cross-chain bridge to tackle high fees and fragmented liquidity. Currently, Pepeto is in advanced talks for a Binance listing within five months, which could significantly boost trading volume and visibility. Analysts forecast a $1 billion market cap, implying up to 6,900× gains if token prices hit $0.001. Traders can participate in the memecoin presale by swapping ETH, USDT or BNB on the official site, positioning Pepeto as a high-reward opportunity in the memecoin sector.

MEXC Ventures has acquired an undisclosed stake in Indonesia’s Triv Exchange, valuing the platform at $200 million. The investment marks a key step in MEXC Ventures’ Southeast Asia crypto expansion. Founded in 2015 and regulated by Indonesia’s OJK and BAPPEBTI, Triv Exchange serves over 3 million users and offers trading pairs like BTC, ETH and USDT, plus memecoins and US stock products. The funding will boost liquidity, expand product lines and upgrade infrastructure, enabling new financial services via CryptoWave Media. Recent regulatory changes—removal of VAT on crypto purchases and adjusted mining and trading fees—helped Indonesia’s crypto trading volume exceed IDR 650 trillion (~$40 billion) in 2023. Analysts say the deal is a bullish signal for the Indonesia crypto market, likely to draw more global firms and strengthen Southeast Asia’s position as a major crypto hub.

In a staff statement, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) clarified that liquid staking activities and related tokens do not constitute securities offerings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The guidance reduces regulatory uncertainty for proof-of-stake networks and staking service providers, following input from firms such as Jito Labs, VanEck, Bitwise Investments and MultiCoin Capital on planned Solana ETPs. SEC Chair Paul Atkins described the clarification as a key milestone in Project Crypto’s efforts to refine crypto regulation, though he noted it is non-binding. Traders should monitor how DeFi platforms offering liquid staking derivatives respond, as clearer legal boundaries could boost demand for popular tokens and reshape DeFi strategies. This nuanced approach may spur innovation and wider market participation in liquid staking.