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PancakeSwap has introduced futures contracts tied to major U.S. stocks, enabling users to trade synthetic versions of Apple, Amazon, and Tesla shares directly on the blockchain, according to an Aug. 5 release. The new feature, live from Aug. 5, allows crypto users to open leveraged long or short positions using only a self-custodied wallet. Trades […] The post PancakeSwap launches tokenized stock futures for Apple, Tesla, Amazon with 25x leverage appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The deal marks Bakkt’s latest pivot toward becoming a crypto treasury company, with a 30% stake in Tokyo-listed Marusho Hotta and plans to rebrand it as bitcoin.jp. Digital asset custodian and trading company Bakkt is finalizing a minority acquisition of Japanese company Marusho Hotta, marking a strategic step in its transformation into a crypto treasury business backed by Bitcoin and other digital assets. As part of the deal, Bakkt announced plans to acquire a 30% stake in Marusho Hotta, a publicly listed company that manufactures specialty yarns for domestic and international markets. The company will be renamed “bitcoin.jp,” signaling a likely pivot toward operating as a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury vehicle. Marusho Hotta trades under the ticker symbol 8105 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Its stock surged more than 36% on Wednesday, likely in response to the acquisition news. Read more

[PRESS RELEASE – Panama City, Panama, August 6th, 2025] Gate, a leading global crypto exchange, announced its official participation in Global Dollar Network (GDN), an open network designed to accelerate stablecoin adoption worldwide. Gate has integrated support for USDG, the US dollar-pegged stablecoin, making it accessible to its 34 million users. Gate’s entry into Global […]

The trustless bitcoin vaults harness BitVM3, the latest evolution of BitVM, a framework for enabling smart contracts on the Bitcoin blockchain.

The deal was announced in response to the White House’s recent policy strategy to make the United States the AI capital of the world. US President Donald Trump’s administration has signed a deal with OpenAI to provide the enterprise-level version of the ChatGPT platform to all federal agencies in an effort to “modernize” operations. Under the deal, all US government agencies will have access to the AI platform for $1 per agency to facilitate integration of AI into workflow operations, according to a Wednesday announcement from the US General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA, which is the US government’s procurement office, said the private-public partnership “directly supports” the White House’s AI Action Plan, a three-pillar strategy to establish US leadership in AI development recently disclosed by the admnistration. Read more

CrediX hacker has committed to returning $4.5 million within 48 hours after exploiting bridge permissions via a compromised multisig wallet, joining 2025’s growing series of negotiated DeFi fund recoveries that contrast with billions lost to wallet breaches, phishing and smart-contract flaws. The post CrediX Hacker Returns $4.5M After 6-Day Heist – Is DeFi Negotiation the New Normal? appeared first on Cryptonews.

A Manhattan federal jury found Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm guilty of conspiring to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. As Inner City Press reported on August 6, the jury returned a mixed verdict by finding Storm not guilty of sanctions evasion under IEEPA, and unable to reach a unanimous verdict on money laundering conspiracy. […] The post Jury convicts Roman Storm on unlicensed money transmission; hung on laundering, not guilty on sanctions appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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The banks says ETH treasuries and ETH ETF holders each bought 1.6% of supply since June, with more upside ahead.

An approaching support level could be the launchpad for the next leg of the SOL bull run – Solana price prediction now focuses on the $500 milestone. The post Solana Price Prediction: All Eyes on This Support Level – $500 Target is Next  appeared first on Cryptonews.

The panel could not reach a verdict on money laundering or sanctions evasion charges.

After two Allen charges and four days of deliberation, a New York jury could not reach a unanimous agreement on the conspiracy to commit money laundering charge or the sanctions evasion charge.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has released a bulletin stating that certain liquid staking activities do not fall under securities laws. 

With a sentencing hearing scheduled in a matter of weeks, Roman Storm is potentially looking at five years in jail for running an unlicensed money transmitting service. A Manhattan jury found Tornado Cash co-founder and developer Roman Storm guilty of charges related to conspiracy to run an unlicensed money business. In a Wednesday decision in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), Storm was found guilty of one felony charge related to his role at Tornado Cash, according to court reports from Inner City Press. The jury convicted Roman on conspiracy to run an unlicensed money transmittal business, which carries a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison. No unanimity was reached on charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering nor on conspiracy to violate North Korea sanctions. Read more

WazirX creditors say the order affirms user rights and raises hope for stronger regulatory oversight after the exchange’s $235 million hack.

The Roman Storm trial has hit a snag after four days of jury deliberations, with jurors informing the court that they remain deadlocked on certain charges, according to an Aug. 6 court reporting from Inner City Press. Judge Katherine Polk Failla revealed that the jury had submitted a note stating some members were firmly set […] The post Jurors deadlocked in Roman Storm trial over Tornado Cash allegations appeared first on CryptoSlate.

XRP has surged 41.2% so far this year, nearly doubling Bitcoin’s gains, and fueling an increasingly bullish XRP price prediction as momentum builds.With whispers of altcoin season growing louder, XRP is well-positioned to ride the wave, especially as Ripple capitalizes on a major regulatory shift in the United States.Donald Trump’s pro-crypto administration has made bold […] The post XRP Price Prediction: XRP Climbs as Bitcoin Stalls – Could $10 Come This Week? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network capacity has declined from over 5,400 BTC in late 2023 to around 4,200 BTC by August 2025, a roughly 20% drop, per mempool.space data. While the raw figures imply a contraction, analysts and developers suggest the shift reflects structural evolution in routing and protocol design rather than a retreat in adoption. Lightning […] The post Why Lightning Network capacity declining 20% in 2025 is NOT as bad as it sounds appeared first on CryptoSlate.

PENGU drops 12% amid market dip but sees whale accumulation after listing on Robinhood Advanced trading platform.

Bitcoin’s tight consolidation and Ether’s shallow pullback suggest a directional move could be around the corner. Key points: Bitcoin is trading in a tight range, indicating a possible breakout in the next few days. Buyers have not ceded much ground to the bears in Ether, suggesting the continuation of the rally. Read more