Author: James Wilson
South Korean digital bank KakaoBank hopes to cement its place in the stablecoin market and is reportedly reviewing various entry strategies, including a potential won-pegged stablecoin. Summary KakaoBank is reviewing stablecoin issuance and custody services as part of its digital asset strategy. The bank’s initiative is being led by a group-wide Stablecoin Task Force involving KakaoPay and other affiliates. Local media outlet reports say KakaoBank’s chief financial officer, Kwon Tae-hoon, has confirmed that the company is evaluating a range of possibilities related to stablecoins, including issuance and digital asset custody services. Is KakaoBank launching a stablecoin? During KakaoBank’s 2025 first-half…
Aave is showing signs of stability near the $265 level after a sharp retracement, even as it becomes the first decentralized finance protocol to surpass $60 billion in net deposits. Summary Aave price consolidates at $265, up 3% daily, but down 6% in 30 days. Net deposits top $60B, while TVL and fees signal growing DeFi demand. Technical indicators remain neutral, with upside potential above $280. At $265, Aave (AAVE) is up 3% over the last day but down 4.8% for the week and 6% for the last 30 days. This price movement coincides with a significant on-chain milestone. The…
Binance.US’s latest listings, Toshi and Worldcoin, sparked renewed interest in both tokens, but early price action suggests one is clearly leading the charge. How far can these rallies extend? Summary Binance.US listed WLD on Aug. 6 and is set to list TOSHI on Aug. 7 at 7 a.m. EDT. TOSHI rallied over 20% after the listing announcement. WLD price action was muted amidst fresh concerns around regulatory backlash. According to an Aug. 6 X post by Binance.US, the U.S. affiliate of crypto exchange Binance, it is set to list Toshi (TOSHI), a memecoin built on the Base network, on Aug.…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Bitcoin and Ethereum are nearing key breakout levels, but it’s Pepeto, a memecoin with real infrastructure, that’s turning heads as summer market volatility kicks in. Summary Bitcoin remains in a consolidation range, with analysts expecting a breakout fueled by ETF flows and macro shifts. Ethereum is gaining momentum, up 55% since July, with potential to retest its all-time high of $4,800. Pepeto is emerging as a serious memecoin contender, offering zero-fee trading, cross-chain support, and over $5.8m raised during…
The long-hyped altcoin season had recently gone quiet. With several major assets pulling back and sentiment fading, the crypto market’s focus drifted back to Bitcoin. But this may be shifting again, as fresh signs of activity suggest that altcoins are back in play. Summary Binance just saw its highest altcoin inflows in 18 months, with more than 45,000 transactions recorded over the past week. The total altcoin market cap has jumped 23% in the last month, pointing to renewed momentum across the sector. Despite the bullish signals, social sentiment and the altcoin season index are telling a different story. Major…
A network of crypto scammers is leveraging aged YouTube accounts to push trading bots that lure users into deploying malicious smart contracts capable of draining their wallets. Summary Scammers are using aged YouTube accounts to promote malicious crypto trading bots. Victims are tricked into deploying obfuscated Ethereum contracts that redirect funds to attacker-controlled addresses. Sounding the alarm on this “widespread and ongoing” threat, senior threat researcher Alex Delamottea from SentinelLABS warned that crypto users who rely on unvetted tools promoted through video content are exposing themselves to sophisticated theft scams disguised as opportunity. How does the scam work? According to…
Insiders say China plans to launch renminbi-backed stablecoins in an effort to combat the U.S. dollar. However, the launch is held back by capital outflow concerns. Summary China has reportedly begun testing renminbi-backed stablecoins. Stablecoin plans have been hindered by growing concerns over the nation’s financial control and fears of potential misuse. In a recent article by the Financial Times, its been revealed that Chinese officials have zeroed-in on stablecoin testing as a potential way to combat the U.S’ stronghold on the market, following the success of Tether (USDT) and Circle’s (USDC) dollar-backed tokens. China aims to use stablecoins to…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Five fast-moving crypto tokens, including LILPEPE, SUI, and HYPE, are drawing attention in 2025 for their rapid growth and high-return potential. Summary Little Pepe is gaining traction with over $13 million raised in presale and major exchange listings ahead. SUI, HYPE, ENA, and SEI show strong technical setups, rising adoption, and institutional backing. Analysts suggest these tokens could offer significant upside over the next 100 days, especially during altseason. If investors are looking to flip a $300 investment into…
Decentralized advertising platform Alkimi has fully integrated Sui’s blockchain and technology stack to bring ad delivery, verification, payments, and data management entirely onchain. Summary Alkimi leverages the full Sui Stack—Sui, Walrus, Nautilus, and Seal—to automate ad delivery, verification, payments, and data management onchain. Major brands like AWS, TikTok, Currys, and Polestar are already using Alkimi’s blockchain-powered ad platform. The announcement follows Mill City Ventures’ $450 million commitment to build the first publicly traded Sui treasury. SUI price is consolidating after pullback near $3.3, but faces risk of further downside. Sui (SUI) announced today that decentralized advertising platform Alkimi has fully…
Curve Finance has officially launched on Etherlink, marking a major milestone in connecting Tezos with the wider Ethereum-compatible decentralized finance ecosystem. Summary Curve Finance launched on Etherlink on Aug. 7, bringing stablecoin liquidity to Tezos’ Layer 2. The deployment is part of Etherlink’s $3M Apple Farm Season 2 rewards initiative. Etherlink continues growing post-mainnet with a rising TVL and deeper protocol integrations. The deployment was announced on Aug. 6 by Etherlink as part of its Apple Farm Season 2 incentive campaign. Curve, a decentralized exchange known for its stablecoin and pegged-asset liquidity, brings a well-established DeFi tool to the Tezos…