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  • Nasdaq-listed Verb secures $558M in funding for TON treasury, initiates rebrand
    CryptoSlate - 18:54 Aug 08, 2025
    Nasdaq-listed Verb Technology has raised $558 million in a private placement to establish the first publicly listed company dedicated to holding Toncoin (TON) as a treasury reserve asset. The financing round, which was upsized and oversubscribed, was led by Kingsway Capital and drew participation from over 110 institutional and crypto-native investors. Notable backers include Vy […] The post Nasdaq-listed Verb secures $558M in funding for TON treasury, initiates rebrand appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Stablecoin to settle $5 trillion and challenge SWIFT in 2026 amid $3.3T July volume
    CryptoSlate - 15:51 Aug 08, 2025
    Stablecoin rails are on pace to challenge incumbent cross-border networks by 2026, as monthly on-chain dollar settlement already runs in the trillions and merchant access widens through mainstream processors. Per RWA.xyz’s live dashboard, stablecoins moved about $3.3 trillion on chain in July, with roughly 39.7 million monthly active addresses, while total stablecoin value sits near […] The post Stablecoin to settle $5 trillion and challenge SWIFT in 2026 amid $3.3T July volume appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Panama City mayor backs Bitcoin discounts for Panama Canal fees
    CryptoSlate - 13:30 Aug 08, 2025
    Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi has expressed strong support for a proposal that would allow ships to pay reduced Panama Canal fees if they settle in Bitcoin. In an Aug. 7 post on X, Mizrachi described the idea as “brilliant” and expressed hope that the Panama Canal Authority would adopt it. Max Keiser, an advisor […] The post Panama City mayor backs Bitcoin discounts for Panama Canal fees appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Trump signs executive order to end banking discrimination against crypto industry
    CryptoSlate - 22:12 Aug 07, 2025
    President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 7 to halt what his administration called discriminatory banking practices against the crypto industry. The order bars federal regulators from using “reputational risk” as justification to influence banks’ decisions about working with legal businesses. According to the administration, the digital asset sector has been disproportionately affected […] The post Trump signs executive order to end banking discrimination against crypto industry appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Chainlink launches on-chain strategic LINK reserve to boost long-term network saustainability
    CryptoSlate - 21:15 Aug 07, 2025
    Chainlink has introduced the Chainlink Reserve, a new onchain treasury designed to accumulate its native token LINK using revenue from both enterprise clients and blockchain services. The initiative aims to support the long-term sustainability of the Chainlink Network by converting off-chain and on-chain payments into LINK through its recently expanded Payment Abstraction infrastructure. In its […] The post Chainlink launches on-chain strategic LINK reserve to boost long-term network saustainability appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • NFTs stage comeback with $530M in July trades, flipping DeFi user activity
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Aug 07, 2025
    The NFT market saw a remarkable resurgence in July, outpacing DeFi in terms of user activity, according to an Aug. 7 DappRadar report. The shift marks a significant milestone and could indicate that NFTs are once again capturing the public’s attention following significant lull that has lasted since their fall in the 2022 bear market. […] The post NFTs stage comeback with $530M in July trades, flipping DeFi user activity appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • UK-based Union Jack Oil turns to Bitcoin mining amid rising network difficulty
    CryptoSlate - 19:31 Aug 07, 2025
    Union Jack Oil (UJO), a UK-listed oil and gas firm, is exploring a new path to monetize its gas resources by turning to Bitcoin mining, per an Aug. 7 statement. According to the firm, the move is focused on harnessing the natural gas from its West Newton site in East Yorkshire to generate electricity for […] The post UK-based Union Jack Oil turns to Bitcoin mining amid rising network difficulty appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • SharpLink raises another $200M to push Ethereum holdings beyond $2B
    CryptoSlate - 18:33 Aug 07, 2025
    SharpLink Gaming has raised $200 million from institutional investors in a direct stock offering to further fuel its Ethereum (ETH) buying spree and take its holdings beyond $2 billion. The funding round, expected to close Aug. 8, was priced at $19.50 per share and led by A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners. Societe Generale acted as co-placement agent, […] The post SharpLink raises another $200M to push Ethereum holdings beyond $2B appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • New York fines Paxos $48.5M over Binance-linked compliance lapses
    CryptoSlate - 17:45 Aug 07, 2025
    The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has imposed a $48.5 million penalty on Paxos as part of its enforcement action against the stablecoin issuer, according to an Aug. 7 announcement. The settlement includes a $26.5 million civil monetary fine and mandates Paxos to spend an additional $22 million over three years to strengthen […] The post New York fines Paxos $48.5M over Binance-linked compliance lapses appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Fake Ethereum trading bots on YouTube help scammers steal over $900K
    CryptoSlate - 16:53 Aug 07, 2025
    Cybersecurity firm SentinelLABS has uncovered a sophisticated scam campaign that has siphoned over $900,000 from unsuspecting crypto users. According to the report, the attackers use malicious Ethereum-based smart contracts disguised as trading bots to target individuals who follow seemingly educational content on YouTube. The report added that these scams have been active since early 2024 […] The post Fake Ethereum trading bots on YouTube help scammers steal over $900K appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Record compression in implied volatility sets up next big move for Bitcoin
    CryptoSlate - 15:43 Aug 07, 2025
    Bitcoin’s ascent to its all-time high unfolded against a very unusual backdrop: steadily compressing volatility. While most markets tend to exhibit rising implied volatility as prices push higher, Bitcoin has done the opposite, especially in recent months. This behavior is perfectly captured by the Bitcoin Volatility Index (BVIV), a metric that tracks the implied volatility […] The post Record compression in implied volatility sets up next big move for Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • India finds $72 million in hidden crypto income as tax compliance tightens
    CryptoSlate - 15:18 Aug 07, 2025
    India’s tax authorities have uncovered nearly 630 crore rupees (approximately $72 million) in undisclosed income from crypto-related transactions, according to an Aug. 5 disclosure by Pankaj Chaudhary, the Minister of State for Finance. The minister, citing figures from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), stated that the numbers reflect discrepancies in tax filings tied […] The post India finds $72 million in hidden crypto income as tax compliance tightens appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ripple boosts stablecoin payments clout with $200 million Rail acquisition
    CryptoSlate - 14:19 Aug 07, 2025
    Ripple is doubling down on its ambitions in the stablecoin payments space with the acquisition of Rail, a global settlement platform known for its speed and enterprise-grade automation. The deal, valued at $200 million, was announced on Aug. 7 and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. Meanwhile, it is still subject […] The post Ripple boosts stablecoin payments clout with $200 million Rail acquisition appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Galaxy’s Alex Thorn calls Ethereum L2s ‘ETH extractive’ amid fee retention concerns
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 Aug 06, 2025
    Galaxy head of research Alex Thorn criticized the business model of many Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 (L2) blockchains as “ETH extractive.” In an Aug. 6 social media post, Thorn argued that L2 networks retain most of the fee revenue while contributing relatively little back to the Ethereum L1.  Thorn added that most L2s are controlled by single […] The post Galaxy’s Alex Thorn calls Ethereum L2s ‘ETH extractive’ amid fee retention concerns appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Nomura’s Laser Digital secures regulatory greenlight to launch OTC desk for crypto options in UAE
    CryptoSlate - 20:54 Aug 06, 2025
    Laser Digital, a digital asset subsidiary of Japanese banking giant Nomura, has secured the first limited license to offer over-the-counter crypto derivatives under the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority’s (VARA) Pilot Regime, the company announced Wednesday. Laser Digital is the first firm authorized to provide institutional-grade crypto options directly to clients under the VARA framework, marking […] The post Nomura’s Laser Digital secures regulatory greenlight to launch OTC desk for crypto options in UAE appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin settles into $110k–$116k ‘air gap’ as market awaits fresh demand
    CryptoSlate - 19:40 Aug 06, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating in a thin-liquidity “air gap” between $110,000 and $116,000 as the market waits for new demand to establish a firm base. According to an Aug. 6 report by Glassnode, BTC’s price pulled back to $113,000 after setting a new all-time high above $123,000 in mid-July. This price movement left many recent […] The post Bitcoin settles into $110k–$116k ‘air gap’ as market awaits fresh demand appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • PancakeSwap launches tokenized stock futures for Apple, Tesla, Amazon with 25x leverage
    CryptoSlate - 18:30 Aug 06, 2025
    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.
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  • Jury convicts Roman Storm on unlicensed money transmission; hung on laundering, not guilty on sanctions
    CryptoSlate - 17:49 Aug 06, 2025
    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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  • Jurors deadlocked in Roman Storm trial over Tornado Cash allegations
    CryptoSlate - 16:42 Aug 06, 2025
    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.
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  • Why Lightning Network capacity declining 20% in 2025 is NOT as bad as it sounds
    CryptoSlate - 16:30 Aug 06, 2025
    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.
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