Author: Akinyemi Okedeji Amoo

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.

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.

Trump aims to address banking practices affecting conservatives and crypto firms with new executive order.

The SEC states most liquid staking activities are not securities, influencing DeFi protocols. Learn more.

The latest White House crypto report omits an action plan for a national Bitcoin reserve, affecting market strategies for miners.

Crypto prices increase in line with stocks as Federal Reserve speculation grows.

ARPA Network and zkLink collaborate to enhance Layer 3 DApps with verifiable randomness, impacting blockchain interoperability.

Binance’s Weekly Tuesday Flash Sale offers discounts for European users on first deposits in select currencies.

Elon Musk taps Tesla for potential xAI investment, pending shareholder vote.

Theta Network navigates moderate market optimism without new protocol initiatives, highlighting existing governance dynamics.

Ethereum experiences a significant on-chain revival in July 2025 with transaction volumes nearing $240 billion, driven by institutional interest and NFT activity.

Chainlink’s new Data Streams bring real-time U.S. equities data to DeFi platforms.

Alchemy Pay partners with Solv Protocol, enhancing fiat on-ramp for BTC native assets like SOLV, SolvBTC, xSolvBTC.

Figure Technology Solutions files S-1 for IPO; aims for public offering in 2025.

Gains Network unveils gTrade v10, aiming to boost scalability and liquidity in decentralized leveraged trading platforms.

ATOM climbs 2% to $4.33 with high trading volume, no official leadership comments.

Galaxy expands crypto strategy, deploying over $4 billion in corporate treasury partnerships.

Hyperliquid compensates $2M in USDC after a 37-minute API outage, reassures traders.

Analysis of the ‘Stripper Index’ reveals no effect on Bitcoin markets, reflecting more cultural discourse than economic influence.

Bitcoin currently tests support levels due to strong ETF inflows, with future predictions suggesting new highs.

French MPs suggest mining Bitcoin using surplus nuclear energy, aiming for $100M annual revenue.

Bitcoin predicted to reach $140K in 2025; potential challenges predicted for 2026 by Elliott Wave analysts.

Tokocrypto sees Bitcoin weakening; regulatory compliance and market impact remain focal.

P1Harmony’s performance at KCON LA 2025 excites fans; no crypto links found.

SEC sanctions higher bitcoin ETF limits, potentially lowering volatility and boosting demand.

Donald Trump removes Bureau of Labor Statistics director after disappointing July jobs report, alleging data manipulation.

Lugano authorities retrieve Satoshi Nakamoto statue from lake after theft incident confirmed by Satoshigallery on X.

Texas dismisses claims against Apertum Foundation, deeming APTM token and DAO1 DeFi platform compliant.

Tech giants Mag 7 to spend $650B on R&D and capex in 2025, bypassing U.S. manufacturing focus.

Mag 7 companies plot $650 billion investment in tech development, while U.S. promotes domestic manufacturing.

Starknet launches STRK staking on Ethereum L2, enhancing decentralization and scalability.

Ukrainian drone ignites Russian oil depot near Sochi, causing major fire.

UK FCA lifts retail ban on crypto ETNs, allowing access to Bitcoin and Ethereum investments.

Forbes analysis questions the validity of a ‘Crypto Christmas In July,’ exploring financial trends and market reactions.

Cryptocurrency ETFs surpass $129 billion, Bitcoin hits $100,000; US leads with bullish crypto policy.

Cryptocurrency market trends explored by Forbes amid speculation of a ‘Crypto Christmas In July’ event.

Crypto user loses $908K USDC in phishing attack by Pink Drainer group. No systemic impact noted.

A 2020 Bitcoin theft of 127,426 BTC, worth now $14.5B, uncovered by Arkham Intelligence.

Arkham uncovers $3.5B LuBian Bitcoin heist unnoticed for five years.

Ethereum turns 10 with market impacts, investor interest, and worldwide celebrations marking a decade of innovation.

a16z warns about JPMorgan’s alleged anti-crypto bank tactics, suggesting rising fees and potential service blockage.

Bitcoin miners’ profits in July 2025 peak post-halving, up 4% monthly, yet 43% below pre-halving highs.

U.S. spot crypto ETFs record major withdrawals in August, affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Bitcoin price fall below $116,000 sparks market-wide volatility, impacting ETH and altcoins amid macroeconomic issues.

Trump and senior officials entangled in crypto donations controversy totaling $26M.