Day: August 6, 2025

The SEC confirms most liquid staking tokens aren’t securities, impacting DeFi sector and Ethereum-based assets positively.

Roman Storm, Tornado Cash co-founder, guilty of conspiracy in US court.

Bitcoin Layer 2s like Stacks and CoreDAO fuel DeFi growth and blockchain integration.

Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm found guilty in money transmitting case, partially mistrialed in other charges.

Beam Ventures announces a $150M fund to boost Web3 and AI gaming innovation in Abu Dhabi.

Bakkt Holdings acquires a 30% stake in Marusho Hotta Co., expanding its Bitcoin operations in Japan.

Changpeng Zhao seeks dismissal of $1.76B FTX lawsuit, questioning U.S. jurisdiction validity.

Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, expands Bitcoin holdings to over 628,000, reinforcing its place in institutional Bitcoin investment.

Foresight Ventures earns “Crypto VC of the Year” for 2025, spotlighting its impact on the industry.

DeXe Protocol redefines governance by embedding AI oversight in smart contracts, impacting DeFi structures.

No official release of Symbol Desktop Wallet v1.1.0 confirmed as of August 2025.

Rumors of a RHEAUSDT contract on Bybit lack any official confirmation or updates from the exchange leadership.

MEXC Ventures invests in Triv, Indonesia’s top crypto exchange, valued at $200M.

KakaoBank plans to release a stablecoin in South Korea, aligning with the country’s evolving regulatory framework.

WOO X appoints new Chief Product Officer and AI Head to enhance platform’s trading capabilities through technological advancements.

Binance to delist DEFIUSDT and MEMEFI perpetual contracts by August 11, 2025, affecting market indices.

SharpLink Gaming acquires $295 million in Ethereum, significantly increasing its institutional holdings and influence in the DeFi space.

WhatsApp introduces new security measures against scams, targeting crypto-related fraud through AI collaboration.

Dogecoin’s price falls 5% as trading volume surges and tests key support zones in August 2025.

XRP experiences volume spikes with lower highs, prompting market interest and chart analysis discussions. No official statements yet from Ripple executives.

OpenAI explores a secondary share sale at a $500B valuation, enhancing employee liquidity.

Runway and Luma rumored to explore multi-billion dollar fundraises amid recent investor events and activities.

Architect’s Web3 credit initiative emerges amid shifting crypto markets, lacking primary evidence of impact.

Ethereum’s volatility plummets in July 2025 with rising institutional influence and ETF acceptance.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan views August 2025 crypto pullback as a buying opportunity due to historical cycles and institutional demand.

Coinbase unveils API-driven Embedded Wallet beta, focusing on USDC for developers.

SEC’s liquid staking guidance faces criticism from Commissioner Crenshaw for its vagueness and limited analysis.

Franklin Resources, Inc. reveals $71.2 billion quarterly AUM growth, reaching $1,611.8 billion in June 2025.

Memecoins reach $39B in 2025, influenced by social media and celebrity endorsements.

The SEC clarifies its stance on liquid staking, affecting major DeFi protocols and related tokens.