Recovered from the SITE123 blog, Aug 2026. Imported as drafts for review.
A senior executive at KPMG Japan, Kenji Hoki, has claimed that Japanese crypto enthusiasts might have to wait until spring 2027 for a domestic Bitcoin ETF. Speaking at the WebX2025 summit in Tokyo, Hoki explained the potential timeline, noting that a request for a Bitcoin ETF could be included in the next tax reform requests … Read more
Nasdaq-listed healthcare company Kindly MD has filed a new registration statement with the SEC to sell up to $5 billion in various financial instruments, including stock. This move comes as the company seeks to expand its ability to raise capital following a major investment in Bitcoin. The filing grants Kindly MD the status of a … Read more
A crypto whale has made a significant investment, spending 248 ETH ($1.12 million) to acquire 6.95 million meme coins linked to the new DeFi platform, World Liberty Financial (WLFI). This move comes just five days before the project’s mainnet is set to go live. The transaction was tracked to a new wallet, 0x8C43, and highlights … Read more
BIT Mining (NYSE: BTCM), a cryptocurrency mining company, has launched DOLAI, a new USD-backed stablecoin specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) agent transactions. Partnering with compliance firm Brale Inc., DOLAI is built on the Solana blockchain. DOLAI is positioned as an “AI-native payment currency” that enables autonomous, machine-to-machine transactions. Through integration with AI payment protocols like … Read more
Flows into Iranian crypto trading platforms have declined significantly in 2025, a trend driven by a combination of geopolitical tensions, an armed conflict with Israel, and a major hack on the country’s largest crypto exchange. According to a report by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs, crypto flows into Iran totaled $3.7 billion between January and … Read more
Aave’s treasury has reached a significant milestone, with its net worth, excluding its native AAVE token, hitting $132.7 million on August 27, 2025. This remarkable figure, reported by TokenLogic, represents a 130% increase over the past year. This surge in treasury value underscores Aave’s strong financial position and growing influence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) … Read more
BlackRock, the world’s largest investment firm, is significantly increasing its holdings in cryptocurrency through its Ethereum spot ETF (ETHA). On August 25, the firm made a massive single-day investment of $314.9 million into the fund, one of its largest inflows since trading began. This move was part of a larger trend, as other major players … Read more
A key goal for the crypto industry—shielding software developers from legal liability for the misuse of their technology—is reportedly at risk in new U.S. Senate negotiations. U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), known for his focus on national security, is said to have reservations about a provision in the House-approved Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. That … Read more
Ripple is developing a new oracle designed to directly pull data from traditional bank ledgers. This move positions Ripple to compete with Chainlink, the current market leader in blockchain oracles, by providing a unique solution for financial institutions that want to integrate with blockchain technology. Crypto researcher SMQKE points out that Ripple’s long-standing relationships with … Read more
Pantera Capital is considering a plan to raise a massive $1.25 billion to create a public company called “Solana Co.” by converting an existing Nasdaq-listed company. This new entity would be a dedicated treasury for the Solana ($SOL) token. The proposal involves an initial $500 million raise, followed by an additional $750 million through warrants. … Read more