Author: Akinyemi Okedeji Amoo

Bullish raises $1.11 billion in IPO, achieving $5.4 billion valuation. Strong institutional backing from BlackRock and Ark Invest.

Bybit upgrades its VIP Referral Program, allowing participants to earn up to 2,400 USDT through expanded incentives.

OKX announces X Layer bridge deprecation and unveils OKB gas-token model optimization.

Explore the role of crypto platforms in revolutionizing music royalties. Focus on protocol-led initiatives.

AVA Foundation enhances the AVA Smart Program, expanding Web3 travel rewards for September 2025.

Binance confirms support for Terra Luna Classic’s v3.5.0 upgrade, focusing on restoring LUNC and USTC stability.

ROAM initiates exchange airdrop and Morph partnership giveaway, impacting $ROAM token holders on Solana.

Binance has joined T3+, enhancing cross-border blockchain crime investigations with TRON and Tether.

Rates speculation boosts Ether, Cardano, XRP as U.S. Treasury floats rate cut.

Ethereum sees sustained institutional interest amid softer CPI expectations and ETF inflows.

It Remains unveils a gas-free launch on SKALE, enhancing user engagement in transmedia interactions.

Recent 2025 IPOs have surpassed the S&P 500, highlighting remarkable gains since April’s market low per CNBC and primary sources.

Hedge fund icon Ray Dalio warns against real estate investment due to interest-rate sensitivity, tax exposure, and liquidity concerns.

Bybit launches ‘Foolproof Fortune,’ offering a $100,000 USDT prize. Details revealed.

Metaplanet increases Bitcoin reserves with a $61M investment, expanding their Bitcoin-first treasury strategy.

Ronin Network reveals July Discord rewards, recognizing active contributors with $RON tokens.

WEMADE sets August 2025 for ROM: Golden Age launch, unveiling RPG Tokenomics 3.0 via WEMIX PLAY globally.

Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey plans a $762M Bitcoin purchase, using VWAP for execution. Analysis on market impact.

Judge Alsup rejects Anthropic’s stay request in authors’ copyright case, keeping trial on fast track.

Nate Geraci of NovaDius anticipates a surge of crypto ETF launches, expanding beyond BTC and ETH.

Crypto ETFs saw record inflows in July, led by key market players and significant institutional interest.

Paxos applies for a National Trust Charter with OCC, aiming for enhanced regulatory oversight.

Ant International partners with ADIO to enhance fintech innovation in Abu Dhabi, supporting local businesses and expanding digital finance infrastructure.

President Trump evaluates reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III following industry lobbying efforts.

dYdX Foundation raises $8M to enhance infrastructure, growth, and research over 12–18 months.

SPACE ID prepares for its upcoming third anniversary celebration in 2025, yet official details remain undisclosed.

U.S. Treasury’s delisting of Tornado Cash impacts crypto privacy tools and regulatory landscape.

UK sets ambitious tech and finance goals by 2035, promising regulatory ease and support for fintech growth.

GSR partners with DigiFT to offer OTC trading for tokenized real-world assets, enhancing institutional access.

Bitcoin eyes Fibonacci level of $122K as U.S. inflation data could influence BTC trading dynamics.

Ethereum holders may shift focus to Bitcoin, argues Samson Mow.

Bithumb temporarily suspends Scroll (SCR) deposits and withdrawals on August 19 for network maintenance.

ChainGPT completes Solana integration, but Binance yet to enable CGPT Solana deposits/withdrawals.

Crypto treasury deals alter startup funding, influencing capital flows, market and regulatory responses.

IVD Medical partners with HashKey for a $19M Ethereum purchase, marking a significant move for HK-listed firms.

SEC’s Project Crypto clarifies U.S. regulations on liquid staking, benefiting investors.

LayerZero Foundation plans to acquire Stargate bridge for $110M, affecting key DeFi tokens.

El Salvador pivots Bitcoin strategy from retail to institutional investment, attracting global capital.

JPMorgan predicts S&P 500 rally with strong earnings and eased macro headwinds.

Russian-linked hackers GreedyBear exploit fake extensions, stealing over $1M from MetaMask and other wallets.

Bitcoin nears $120K, threatening $18B in short liquidations, triggering potential short squeeze.

Devin Nunes, CEO of Trump Media, receives $44.1 million in stock awards amid a $20 million net loss for Q2 2025.

President Trump issues executive order against banks debanking crypto firms amid ongoing uncertainties.

Harvard University’s endowment invests $116M in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, bolstering institutional crypto assets.

Bio Protocol (BIO) token rises over 100% following ecosystem expansion and staking launch on Ethereum.

Vitalik Buterin regains ‘onchain billionaire’ status due to ETH price surge and institutional treasury use.

World Liberty Financial, connected to Donald Trump, aims for a $1.5 billion Nasdaq listing amid industry shifts.

Vitalik Buterin cautions against ETH treasury overleveraging, citing systemic risks from past market downturns.

Bo Hines resigns as White House Crypto Council Director, returning to private sector and continuing crypto advocacy.

El Salvador enacts a new law allowing investment banks to manage Bitcoin and digital assets, enhancing its pro-crypto initiative.