Author: Alex B.

A surprising crypto moment in Washington sparks discussion on digital finance. 🏛️ A famous guest joins the conversationTristan Thompson, a well-known NBA player, was seen at a private policy meeting at the White House this week. While the event focused on technology and the economy, Thompson surprised many by speaking about crypto regulation.People close to the meeting say he asked for more support for blockchain innovation. He also pushed for better rules to help the U.S. keep up with other countries. 🎤 What did he say?Those at the event said Thompson seemed well-prepared and serious about the topic. He mentioned…

A major blow to the leading U.S. crypto exchange raises broader concerns for the digital asset industry. a decline of nearly 18%. Trading volume also dropped significantly as retail investor activity cooled. 📉 A sharp drop after earningsCoinbase (COIN) saw its stock tumble by over 17% following its Q2 2025 earnings report, which fell short of market expectations. The exchange posted $634 million in revenue, down from $773 million the previous quarter, marking a decline of nearly 18%. Trading volume also dropped significantly as retail investor activity cooled.Analysts attributed the sharp decline to multiple factors, including:Slowing user growth and engagementIncreasing…

Binance Alpha Adds CYC to Its EcosystemBinance Alpha has announced the listing of Cycle Network (CYC) on August 4, 2025. To celebrate the launch, the platform is offering an exclusive airdrop of 800 CYC tokens.Only users with at least 200 Alpha Points are eligible to participate. The airdrop follows a first-come, first-served model, with hourly adjustments to the eligibility threshold based on availability.This type of campaign reflects Binance Alpha’s strategy of rewarding engagement and promoting promising blockchain projects. 🎯 RequirementsTo qualify for the airdrop, users must hold 200 Alpha Points or more. These points are earned through participation in Binance…

Large institutional and whale wallets have quietly added 310 million DOGE tokens to their holdings over the past 24 hours, according to recent on-chain data. Rise in Accumulation Despite Weak RallyEven though Dogecoin experienced a brief rally to around $0.20, it failed to sustain that momentum. The market retraced slightly, yet large wallets used this moment to significantly increase their holdings. Analysts from Bitget and WhaleStats noted unusual buying activity from wallets holding over 10 million DOGE each.On-chain data showed more than $125 million in DOGE-related transfers in the last 24 hours. Despite cooling momentum, interest from high-volume addresses suggests…

CACEIS, the global custody arm of Crédit Agricole Group, has invested in Kriptown, a European tokenization fintech, to develop Lise a regulated exchange enabling SMEs to issue blockchain-native securities. This marks a major step in bridging European traditional finance and blockchain-based capital access. Unlocking Capital Markets for SMEsHistorically, small and medium enterprises have faced significant hurdles in fund-raising: high listing costs, intermediaries, and regulatory burdens. Kriptown’s Lise platform aims to simplify this with blockchain issuance, allowing SMEs to raise capital using tokenized equity or bonds, fully compliant with EU securities and MiCA frameworks. Institutional Endorsement from Crédit AgricoleBy collaborating with…

Binance has today opened Bitcoin options writing to all verified users, marking a significant step toward democratizing access to advanced crypto derivatives. The move lowers the barrier for both institutional and retail participants to implement nuanced strategies such as covered calls, cash-secured puts, and systematic yield generation while operating within a regulated framework. Overview of the New AccessPreviously restricted to high-tier or institutional clients, the ability to write (sell) Bitcoin options is now available to any user who completes Binance’s verification (KYC) process. This expansion responds to surging demand for customizable risk management tools in the derivatives market, as traders…

The Cold Wallet ($CWT) token has entered several top analysts’ lists of altcoins to watch in 2025, thanks to its innovative model that rewards users for daily wallet activity and its growing appeal among both retail and institutional investors.The token is positioned alongside major players such as Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP, reflecting a blend of strong fundamentals and an ambitious roadmap. A Utility-Driven AltcoinUnlike speculative tokens with limited real-world function, $CWT is designed around a daily reward system that incentivizes users to store and transact assets using Cold Wallet’s secure infrastructure. By integrating native token rewards directly into…

Institutional attention is shifting toward select altcoins as Bitcoin continues to consolidate, according to a new market report highlighting renewed interest in projects with strong fundamentals and upcoming technical upgrades.While Bitcoin remains the dominant asset by market capitalization, analysts note that institutions are diversifying into altcoins such as XRP, Solana, and Pi Coin to capture additional upside potential and gain exposure to niche blockchain ecosystems. Why Institutions Are Looking Beyond BitcoinBitcoin’s consolidation phase has provided institutional investors with the opportunity to explore other digital assets that may offer higher growth potential in the near term. These moves are often driven…

The Bitcoin 2025 Conference has placed a spotlight on the growing influence of institutional capital in shaping Bitcoin’s market dynamics, with experts revealing that spot Bitcoin ETFs have overtaken whale wallets as the primary price driver.Held earlier today, the conference brought together institutional investors, policy experts, and blockchain innovators to discuss how large-scale capital flows are redefining BTC’s role in the global economy. ETFs Take the Lead in Market InfluencePanelists emphasized that the launch and rapid growth of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have fundamentally altered BTC’s liquidity structure. ETF demand now accounts for a significant portion of daily inflows, surpassing…

TRON has received formal recognition from CryptoRank, Messari, and Nansen after reporting $916 million in revenue and maintaining an $81 billion USDT supply during the first half of 2025.The acknowledgment cements TRON’s position as one of the leading blockchain networks in stablecoin adoption, DeFi activity, and cross-border payments. Revenue Milestone and USDT DominanceAccording to on-chain analytics, TRON’s $916M revenue in H1 2025 came primarily from transaction fees and stablecoin transfers, with Tether (USDT) accounting for the bulk of on-chain value moved.TRON now hosts the largest circulating supply of USDT across any blockchain, outpacing Ethereum and BNB Chain in terms of…