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The latest wave of crypto treasuries shows protocols exploring creative strategies to sustain token growth. The race to build crypto treasuries is accelerating. Alongside high-profile ventures raising billions, blockchain native protocols themselves are exploring new ways to lock value into their ecosystems, and in some cases, even reimagine what a treasury can do. On Aug. 7, the Chainlink network announced its own reserve, designed to accumulate the protocol's native token Chainlink (LINK) collected from both onchain service fees and offchain enterprise revenue, creating a direct link between Chainlink’s business activity and long-term token demand. Since then, the protocol has made two deposits to its newly launched onchain treasury. Onchain data from Etherscan shows total holdings at 109,661.68 LINK at this writing, valued at about $2.6 million. Read more

The shake-up follows Meta’s $14 billion investment in Scale AI and aggressive hiring spree earlier this year.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman acknowledged that crypto firms experienced debanking due to regulatory uncertainty. During the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on Aug. 19, Bowman also announced a fundamental shift in the Fed’s approach to blockchain innovation. She revealed the central bank eliminated reputational risk considerations from bank supervision in late June to […] The post Federal Reserve says US banks should serve crypto without fear of penalties appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Paul Atkins has praised the GENIUS Act at SALT Wyoming, calling Congress’s passage a “seminal” step toward crypto clarity. Treasury has sought public comment on illicit finance risks, Donald Trump has signed the law, and Scott Bessent has said stablecoins could expand dollar access. The post Chair Paul Atkins Praise The Genius Act As A ‘Seminal’ Step For Crypto appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bullish has raised $1.15B through a stablecoin-based IPO involving USDC, EURC, and others, largely settled on Solana. The development has highlighted rising adoption of Bullish Solana Stablecoins in regulated financial markets worldwide. The post Bullish IPO Raises Record $1.15B With Solana Stablecoins – Is This Crypto’s Takeover? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Thumzup is planning to acquire Dogehash in an all-stock deal that is expected to close later this year. 

Tether has appointed Bo Hines, former White House Crypto Council executive director, as strategic advisor for U.S. digital assets strategy. The move reflects a wider industry trend of hiring ex-policymakers as Congress considers stablecoin legislation shaping the future of U.S. crypto oversight. The post Tether Hires Ex-White House Crypto Council Director Bo Hines as U.S. Strategy Advisor appeared first on Cryptonews.

The American Innovation Project’s board includes executives from the Solana Policy Institute, Blockchain Association, Paradigm, Digital Currency Group and Coinbase.  A group of crypto industry figures has launched a nonprofit lobbying arm to engage US policymakers and the public on digital asset issues. A nonprofit organization headed by significant figures in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry has launched with the goal of educating policymakers and encouraging public advocacy. On Tuesday, the American Innovation Project (AIP), a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, DC, debuted planning to “connect policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to build understanding of emerging technologies,” including AI and blockchain. Read more

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott reportedly predicts that 12 to 18 Democrats will support comprehensive crypto market structure legislation. According to Aug. 19 reports, Scott is conducting individual meetings with Democratic members, including those outside the Banking Committee, to build bipartisan backing for the anticipated September bill introduction. The South Carolina Republican’s outreach efforts […] The post Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott predicts up to 18 Democrats to break ranks on sweeping crypto law appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Galaxy, SharpLink, BitMine were among the names that plunged nearly 10% as risk appetite faded and bitcoin sunk to $113,000.

Are markets taking a breather after a hot summer or are we entering trend reversal territory? Here's what the charts suggest.

Circle has launched a unified cross-chain infrastructure that enables businesses to access USDC balances across multiple blockchains. An Aug. 19 announcement labeled the new product as Gateway, a system that addresses liquidity fragmentation issues that force companies to pre-position funds across chains and manage complex rebalancing operations. Gateway combines smart contract infrastructure with an off-chain […] The post Circle’s new Gateway promises instant cross-chain USDC transfers that feel like one chain appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Paul Atkins spoke at Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on the SEC's Project Crypto, its relationship with the Trump administration, and its plans on handling digital asset regulations. US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins suggested only a small fraction of crypto tokens should be considered securities, as part of the agency’s changing approach to what constitutes a security under its purview. Speaking from the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Hole on Tuesday, Atkins discussed how the SEC’s “Project Crypto” initiative to establish rules on digital assets could affect how the agency addresses companies moving forward. He signaled that the SEC would chart its own path, as members of Congress consider bills to establish market structure. “We can not go about looking at [tokens] themselves as necessarily being a security,” said Atkins, adding: Read more

Bitcoin and altcoins continue to sell off, but Solana’s fundamentals and accelerating institutional traction hint at a price recovery to $200. Key takeaways: Solana’s DeFi dominance and growing fees sustain network demand, boosting investors’ long-term confidence. Institutional investors’ interest in SOL futures, ETP exposure and staking yield add to SOL’s resilience. Read more

The parent company of one of the popular cryptocurrency exchanges has filed for a long-anticipated public listing, with a credit helpline from Ripple.

Another one bites the dust. The “fully on-chain” Pirate Nation is closing in favor of bite-sized, arcade-style experiences.

Cardone Capital has added 130 BTC through a Miami River refinance at 4.89% and has said eight more deals are in progress after June’s 1,000-BTC buy. It has targeted 4,000 BTC in 2025. The 10X Miami River Bitcoin Fund has launched, backed by a 346-unit property and $15 million in BTC. The post Cardone Capital Deepens Bitcoin Bet With 130 BTC Deal – Targeting 4,000 Coins by Year-End appeared first on Cryptonews.

The portfolio includes names registered just after Bitcoin's launch and spans wallets, exchanges and payments. A portfolio of over 280 Bitcoin-related domain names, some registered just after the cryptocurrency’s launch in 2010, is on the auction block. According to Lloyds Auctions, many domains in the lot were registered as early as 2010 and are now being offered as a single lot to bidders. The collection spans core Bitcoin sectors including payments, custody, exchanges, education and infrastructure. Examples include BitcoinBlockchain.com, BitcoinWallets.com, BitcoinExchanges.com, BitcoinRemittances.com and BitcoinBooks.com. Read more

Network difficulty now stands at a record high of 129 trillion, a 6.4% increase over the past 90 days.

Polkadot is moving to reposition itself in the current bull market by introducing a dedicated unit to bridge its ecosystem with institutional capital. On Aug. 19, the network announced the launch of Polkadot Capital Group, a capital markets-focused division designed to attract Wall Street investors and build stronger ties with traditional finance. According to the […] The post Polkadot eyes Wall Street investors to close gap with Ethereum, Solana appeared first on CryptoSlate.