Author: James Wilson

PLUME crypto could be headed toward a 40% rally as smart money accumulation intensifies, as its dominance in the RWA sector is on the rise. Summary Smart money wallets increased PLUME holdings by 56% in the past 30 days. A falling wedge pattern has formed on PLUME’s daily chart, with price nearing a breakout at the 50-day moving average. According to on-chain data from Nansen, wallets tagged as “smart money”, including high-performing funds, early adopters, and active on-chain participants, have sharply increased their exposure to PLUME.  These wallets now collectively hold 2.8 million PLUME tokens, marking a 56% increase over…

Crypto hacks and security threats are escalating again, with hackers stealing over $140 million across multiple platforms in July alone.  Summary Crypto platforms lost over $142M in July across 17 confirmed hacks. Attackers are laundering funds faster, often within minutes. CoinDCX and GMX were among the month’s largest exploit targets. According to data shared by blockchain security firm PeckShield on Aug. 1, total losses hit $142 million last month, up 27% from $111.6 million in June. Seventeen major hacks were reported in July, most of the damage concentrated in just five incidents. The sharp rise highlights how quickly attack methods…

The Hong Kong stablecoin bill officially takes effect. Financial authorities say they will start granting stablecoin issuer licenses early next year. Here’s everything we know about the bill. Summary Hong Kong’s stablecoin bill comees into effect on August 1, marking its historic debut. Stablecoin issuer licenses are expected to be granted by the HKMA starting early 2026. The license allows companies to issue stablecoins pegged to the HKD and USD as well as offer stablecoin services in the region. On August 1, the region’s first stablecoin bill in history, the Stablecoin Ordinance, officially comes into effect. The bill establishes a…

Bitcoin staking platform Solv Protocol has announced BTC+, a new structured yield vault designed to generate BTC-denominated returns. Summary BTC+ aims to unlock yield for institutional and long-term holders. The vault offers 4.5%–5.5% base yields, with early users eligible for up to 99.99% APR during a limited campaign. Solv Protocol holds over 17,480 BTC in total value locked in the protocol. According to an August 1 X post, the vault helps generate interest from idle Bitcoin by deploying capital across DeFi, CeFi, and tokenized real-world asset strategies. What is BTC+? BTC+ is a Bitcoin yield vault that aggregates capital and…

A broad sell-off hit the crypto market on the first day of August, with total market capitalization falling 6.6% to $3.8 trillion amid macroeconomic tensions. Summary Crypto market fell 6.6% on August 1 with $629M in liquidations. New U.S. tariffs and uncertain Fed policy dragged on risk appetite. Long-dormant Bitcoin wallets have been reactivating as short-term holders sold at a loss. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 2.4% to $115,354, while Ethereum (ETH) declined 4.1% to $3,702. Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), and Cardano (ADA) each dropped by about 5%, dragging the altcoin sector lower. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell 6 points…

RSI is a technical indicator mainly used by day traders while they are trading, and even investors sometimes rely on it to check the trend mainly for swing trading. RSI stands for Relative Strength Index used to analyze any financial market, whether crypto or the stock market.  What is Relative Strength Index? It is also known as a momentum indicator used to check where the market price is heading. It generally works on average gains made by a stock or crypto and average loss caused for a specific timeline. The period depends on the trader. He can select it as…

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Alex Adelman and Matt Senter founded Lolli in March 2018. Lolli is a browser extension and bitcoin rewards site that enables you to earn bitcoin when you shop from its partner merchants. Once you purchase from supported stores and retailers, you get rewarded with Bitcoin. As a result, you don’t have to buy Bitcoin using a traditional fiat to crypto exchange. At present, various popular and well-known retailers support Lolli. These retailers refund a percentage of purchased items back in Bitcoin or (BTC). This review will get into the nitty-gritty and uncover everything that you…

Mill City Ventures has acquired 76.3 million SUI tokens following the close of a $450 million private placement, becoming the first publicly listed company to launch a crypto treasury strategy backed by the Sui Foundation. According to a July 31 press release, Mill City partnered with hedge fund Karatage and received an equivalent investment from the Sui (SUI) Foundation to kick off the initiative. The firm’s new SUI holdings, acquired at an average price of $3.6389, are now held in a public wrapper offering retail and institutional investors daily liquidity. Institutional access to Sui begins Mill City’s treasury now holds…

Coinbase reported $1.5 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, a 3.3% increase from a year earlier but a 26% drop from the previous quarter, as lower retail activity weighed on results.  Summary Q2 revenue rose 3.3% year-over-year to $1.5B, but missed analyst targets. Retail trading lagged, while stablecoin revenue climbed 12% to $332M. Coinbase plans to expand into RWA, derivatives, and token sales. The company’s earnings per share came in at $0.12, far below analyst estimates of $1.19, according to its July 31 shareholder letter. Despite a slight year-over-year revenue increase, the company fell short of analyst expectations across several…

JPMorgan and Coinbase are launching a multi-phase integration that brings crypto access and payments directly into the core of U.S. consumer banking. What’s cooking? Summary In July 2025, JPMorgan and Coinbase announced a phased rollout to integrate crypto access, payments, and rewards directly into JPMorgan’s consumer banking ecosystem. The partnership allows Chase users to buy crypto with credit cards, link bank accounts to Coinbase wallets, and convert reward points to USDC. Alongside this, JPMorgan launched a blockchain-based deposit token pilot on Base, targeting faster settlement and programmability for institutional clients. Analysts view the move as part of a deeper shift,…