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SBI Group, Chainlink partner to bring crypto tech to Asia’s finance scene

SBI Group and Chainlink will offer a host of blockchain-based tools aimed at financial institutions, starting in Japan and then the Asia-Pacific under a new partnership.

LayerZero wins Stargate acquisition in 4-way bidding war

The community for the cross-blockchain platform Stargate has greenlit LayerZero’s $110 million acquisition, despite interest from three rivals.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says case going nowhere, slams French gov

Durov said French law enforcement officials are still “struggling” to find evidence of wrongdoing even one year on from his arrest in 2024.

Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet graduates to FTSE Japan and All-World indices

The inclusion of Metaplanet in these stock indices will funnel passive capital flows into the Bitcoin market, supporting BTC floor prices.

Saylor signals third consecutive Strategy Bitcoin buy in August

Strategy continues accumulating Bitcoin for its corporate treasury despite a fall in share prices from the peak reached in November 2024.

Bitcoin whales swap BTC for Ether as trader sees ETH at $5.5K next

Bitcoin whales are adding Ether exposure as attention flips from BTC to ETH on the back of new all-time highs for the largest altcoin.

One year since Durov’s arrest: What’s happened and what’s ahead?

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested one year ago and has since then been required to stay in France while under investigation.

The future of crypto in the Asia-Middle East corridor lies in permissioned scale

As Asia and the Middle East lead crypto adoption, success no longer comes from avoiding regulation, but mastering compliance to unlock true scale.

US Treasury’s DeFi ID plan is ‘like putting cameras in every living room’

Critics warn the US Treasury’s push to embed ID checks into DeFi smart contracts could erode privacy and hollow out permissionless finance.

Ethereum gaming network Xai sues Musk’s xAI for trademark infringement

Ethereum gaming network Xai claims Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI has caused market confusion and reputational harm.

Ether’s August rally could lead to September downtrend, history suggests

Since 2016, whenever Ether’s price has gone up in August, it has historically fallen in September, data shows.

Rising Fed rate chatter may be a red flag for crypto: Santiment

Social media mentions of Federal Reserve-related keywords and the anticipated interest rate cut have reached an 11-month high, according to Santiment.

Custodia Bank CEO warns of TradFi firms facing first crypto winter

Caitlin Long said mismatches between legacy financial systems and blockchain protocols, which settle in real-time, may impact TradFi firms.

Aave tumbles following rumors regarding World Liberty token allocation

Rumors on social media about a World Liberty Financial governance proposal from October 2024 drove the Aave token down by over $30.

BTC climbed to 1.7% of global money before Fed chair signaled rate cut

Bitcoin accounts for an ever-greater share of global money as central banks continue to print currency and reduce purchasing power.

Brazil’s crypto tax grab signals the end of an era

Brazil's 17.5% crypto tax signals a global shift as governments eye digital assets for revenue, ending the era of tax-friendly crypto investing worldwide.

Are struggling firms using crypto reserves as a PR lifeline?

Corporate Bitcoin treasuries nearly doubled in H1 2025, but analysts warn some firms may be using crypto reserves as a short-term PR boost.

Korean man arrested over $50M crypto-to-gold laundering scheme

Thai police have arrested a South Korean man accused of helping a call center gang launder over $50 million in crypto into gold.

Crypto sentiment returns to Greed as Bitcoin and Ether spike on Fed speech

A popular crypto sentiment tracker surged back into Greed on Saturday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible rate cut in September.

High-leverage trader James Wynn opens 25x Ether long as ETH hits new high

High-leverage trader James Wynn is back in the spotlight with a 25x Ether long showing strong gains, while his parallel Dogecoin bet is struggling in the red.

IRS crypto boss Trish Turner resigns just 3 months into the role

Trish Turner is resigning as head of the IRS crypto division after just months, following two private-sector executives who served about a year.

Bitcoiners’ skepticism over institutions isn't going away: Preston Pysh

Concerns are rising among Bitcoiners over institutions doing "institutional-like things" with Bitcoin, Preston Pysh said in a recent podcast interview.

Bitcoin price breakout to $117K liquidates bears, opening door to fresh all-time highs

Bitcoin chased its range highs after the Federal Reserve hinted at a policy pivot during the closing speech of the Jackson Hole Symposium.

US bill proposes 21st-century privateers to take on cybercrime

The proposed bill included a list of targetable offenses, including the theft of cryptocurrencies, ransomware attacks, and pig butchering scams.

ETH data and return of investor risk appetite pave path to $5K Ether price

Robust onchain activity, a resilient futures market and improving investor optimism boost the chance for ETH to hit $5,000.

US court grants brief stay in Coinbase lawsuit involving biometric data

The judge suggested that a brief stay while awaiting a ruling in a similar case in the appellate court could “reduce the burden of litigation.”

ETH hits new all-time high above $4,870 as Fed turns dovish, Ether ETF inflows resume

ETH broke above its November 2021 record high, and analysts say a dovish Federal Reserve and institutional adoption will send Ether well above $5,000.

Crypto Biz: Bitcoin miners face tariff hit, blockchain courts Wall Street

Tariffs slam US Bitcoin miners with nine-figure bills, Polkadot courts Wall Street, SharpLink loads up on ETH and Beijing hints at a yuan-backed stablecoin pivot.

VanEck files for JitoSOL ETF, opening pathway to Solana staking rewards

VanEck has filed to launch the first US ETF backed by a liquid staking token, JitoSOL, testing the SEC’s evolving stance on staking.

US court signs off on $13M BlockFi settlement after objection withdrawn

After a BlockFi investor withdrew an objection filed in February, a judge appeared to clear the way for the next step in a settlement of a class-action lawsuit.

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