RBI Approves Blockchain MSME Financing to Boost Credit Access and Transparency
“This is not about replacing traditional finance, but about complementing it with faster, more transparent, and more inclusive tools,” an RBI representative noted.
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El Salvador Passes Law Allowing Investment Banks to Hold Bitcoin, Targets Institutional Clients
El Salvador’s legislative assembly has approved a new law enabling large, well-capitalized financial institutions to apply for licenses to offer…
ED Attaches ₹42.8 Crore Linked to Coinbase Spoof Scam Mastermind Chirag Tomar
The attachment order, issued on August 2, 2025, includes 18 immovable properties in Delhi and multiple bank account credits, following an ongoing money laundering investigation linked to a sophisticated cyber scam involving a spoofed version of the crypto exchange Coinbase.
MEXC Reports 12% Drop in Fraud Cases, Blocks Over 70,000 Attempts in Q2 2025
“As fraud networks evolve, so must our response,” said Tracy Jin, COO of MEXC. “But education remains key. Risk control isn’t about punishment — it’s about protection.”
Ethereum’s First Decade Sealed in Time Capsule Using On-Chain Encryption
Using Shutter Network’s threshold encryption, over 250 community-submitted entries were sealed on-chain in a fully trustless manner. Neither the developers nor contributors can access the contents until the decryption threshold is triggered, ensuring an immutable and tamper-proof archive.
STON.fi Brings Seamless DeFi to 87M U.S. Telegram Users via TON Wallet
With nearly 87 million U.S. Telegram users, the integration marks a significant leap in Web3 accessibility. Users can now interact with STON.fi's swap services directly inside the Telegram-based TON Wallet, or via the standalone STON.fi dApp, making self-custodial DeFi as intuitive as sending a message.
Wellcell Holdings Launches Fopay to Build Hong Kong’s First Institutional-Grade Web3 Payments Infra
Fopay arrives at a pivotal moment. With the implementation of stablecoin regulatory frameworks across major jurisdictions — including the EU’s MiCA, the U.S. Stablecoin Act, and Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ordinance passed in May — the stage is set for compliant crypto payment platforms to scale globally.
Vision (VSN) Token Launches Across Major Platforms, Setting New Benchmark for Web3 Utility and Governance
The launch also includes strategic partnerships, with AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain exploring digital fan engagement initiatives that will deliver tangible benefits to Vision holders, from token-gated content to exclusive experiences.
If Crypto Bills Pass, ‘You Can’t Put the Genie Back in the Bottle,’ Says Bitwise CIO
In a client note, Hougan argued that while Bitcoin’s recent surge to all-time highs is partly due to institutional demand colliding with tight supply, the regulatory developments in Washington are an underappreciated catalyst.
Grayscale Files Confidential IPO With SEC, Signals Renewed Crypto Push Into Public Markets
Announced on Monday, the confidential filing allows Grayscale to engage in behind-the-scenes dialogue with regulators while delaying disclosure of sensitive information until closer to its official IPO date. This route has been increasingly favored by tech and crypto firms seeking to test public market waters discreetly before going fully public.
Playnance Launches PlayW3, a Fully Onchain Social Platform for Web3 Users
At the core of PlayW3 lies G Coin, the platform’s native utility token, which powers user engagement across games, content, and social features. Users can purchase G Coin with fiat via a built-in credit card on-ramp and earn it by participating in platform activities.
Kevin O’Leary Says the U.S. Must Learn From Bitcoin Miners to Stay Ahead in Global AI Race
“It all comes down to power,” O’Leary said. “Whether it’s AI data centers or Bitcoin mining, they need the same thing—energy infrastructure. And often, now, these projects are one and the same.”
Binance CEO Richard Teng Says Crypto Can Uplift Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Vision
“Fundamentally, it’s the same,” Teng said during a media roundtable in Thimpu. “At the end of the day, crypto is about financial freedom and financial inclusion. It solves a lot of problems. And ultimately, it brings up the well-being of a person.”
Pi2Day 2025 Could Redefine Pi Network’s Future as Open Mainnet Grows
Originating as a clever mathematical nod to March 14’s Pi Day (3.14 → 6.28), Pi2Day has evolved into a moment of reflection, product updates, and bold signals from the Pi Core Team. In 2024, it served as a KYC rallying cry, drawing in 4.5 million participants. But in 2025, the stakes are higher.
BJP Spokesperson Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Pilot to Strengthen India’s Economic Resilience
Citing the United States’ plans to expand its Bitcoin reserves and Bhutan’s state-backed mining initiatives, Bhandari positioned India as uniquely suited to leverage its growing renewable energy capacity to establish a state-level Bitcoin strategy.
DeFi Lending Protocol zkLend Shuts Down After $9.5M Exploit, Token Delisting
The exploit, caused by a rounding error vulnerability in one of zkLend’s smart contracts, siphoned off millions in user funds and marked the beginning of a rapid unraveling for the project. Despite attempts to negotiate with the attacker, including a proposed 10% bounty offer, zkLend was unable to recover the stolen funds.
Traders Experiment With Grok for Real-Time Crypto Signals via X Integration
Grok’s advantage lies in speed and context awareness. Unlike bots that simply track ticker mentions, Grok evaluates emotional tone, crowd reactions, and engagement patterns.
Genesis Digital Assets Acquires 1,000 Auradine Miners to Boost Texas-Based Bitcoin Mining Operations
“We view operational excellence and long-term sustainability as our north stars,” said Abdumalik Mirakhmedov, Executive President of GDA. “Auradine’s high-performance mining systems give us the competitive edge we need, while ensuring that we remain responsible energy participants—especially as part of Texas’s dynamic grid ecosystem.”
Brian Armstrong Unveils 2025 Coinbase Roadmap: USDC Payments, Derivatives, AmEx-Backed Card, and a Business Suite
Unveiled during Coinbase’s State of Crypto Summit, Armstrong shared key pillars of the company’s 2025 product strategy in a detailed thread on X (formerly Twitter), positioning Coinbase as not just an exchange but the infrastructure layer for the next era of finance.
Gradient Network Raises $10M From Pantera and Multicoin to Build a Fully Decentralized AI Runtime
The funding arrives as Gradient unveils its two foundational protocols—Lattica, a peer-to-peer data delivery layer, and Parallax, a decentralized inference engine capable of scaling large AI models across heterogeneous compute networks.
India’s CBI Busts Cross-Border Cybercrime Ring, Seizes $327K in Crypto and Sophisticated Spoofing Tools
The accused, identified as Rahul Arora, was apprehended during coordinated raids across three locations in India. In addition to the crypto seizure, authorities recovered approximately $26,400 (₹22 lakh) in unaccounted cash, as well as advanced caller ID spoofing tools, lead generation software, and voice recordings used in social engineering scams.
Gata Presents Decentralized AI Infrastructure for the Trillion-Dollar AI Economy
Over 60% of the world’s AI compute is concentrated in the hands of a few companies, giving rise to concerns about censorship, innovation bottlenecks, and exclusionary access. Gata proposes a solution: an open infrastructure where compute, data, and value flow back to users, not monopolies.
Ignore the AI Doomers: PWC Finds AI Raises Wages as Panic Over Jobs Intensifies
The PWC report arrives as a counterpunch to an increasingly loud narrative driven by AI doomers. This week, tabloids including The Sun amplified claims from Oklahoma State University professor Subhash Kak, who predicted that AI will cause a global population collapse, shrinking the planet’s population from 8 billion to 100 million by the year 2300.
Australian Police Bust $123M Crypto Laundering Operation Using Armored Security Firm as Front
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said they had frozen $13.6 million worth of suspected criminal assets across Queensland and New South Wales. The operation allegedly exploited an armored vehicle unit to launder illicit cash under the guise of legitimate business activity.