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F2Pool co-founder-linked address moves $6.7M in ETH and BTC to Binance

ExchangesAug 5

An on-chain address believed to be connected to Wang Chun, co-founder of F2Pool—the world’s fourth-largest Bitcoin mining pool—has deposited a combined $6.93 million in Ethereum and Bitcoin to the Binance exchange. According to blockchain tracking service Onchain Lens, the address sent 3,440 $ETH, valued at approximately $6.7 million, and 3.51 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), worth roughly $228,000, to Binance in recent transactions. On-chain activity and market implications Deposits of cryptocurrency to centralized exchanges are widely interpreted by market participants as a potential signal of selling intent. While not definitive—funds may also be moved for staking, collateral, or liquidity purposes—the pattern is…

Tether Evo Publishes Three AI Studies to Advance Brain-Computer Interfaces

BlockchainAug 5

Tether Evo, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and neuroscience research initiative of Tether, has published three new peer-reviewed research papers on Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs). The core purpose of this advancement is to create a universal AI brain-computer interface that carefully decodes speech, vision, and music across different individuals. Two of the papers were designed by Tether Evo in collaboration with the University of Rome Tor Vergata (UniTOV). One model, many brains. 🧠 Tether Evo just published 3 new peer-reviewed papers showing how a single BCI model can generalize across different people across 3 key areas: Speech: Translating neural data to text…

TeraWulf stock falls after New York pauses new data center permits

RegulationAug 5

TeraWulf shares have dropped more than 7% after New York ordered a one-year pause on new environmental permits for large-scale data centers. According to an executive order signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, the state will temporarily stop issuing new environmental permits for certain large data center projects while regulators prepare a statewide framework to assess their environmental impact. The order gives the Department of Public Service up to one year to complete a Generic Environmental Impact Statement, which will establish standards for future data center developments. The governor’s office said the review will examine electricity demand,…

Why is UNUS SED LEO a Top 11 Crypto That Almost Nobody Talks About?

AltcoinsAug 5

UNUS SED ($LEO) has quietly secured its place among the world’s largest cryptocurrencies with a market capitalization of nearly $9 billion. This makes it the 11th-largest crypto asset. Yet, unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, or XRP, $LEO rarely trends on social media or dominates headlines. Its quiet presence comes down to its unique purpose. Specifically, it was built as a utility token for the iFinex ecosystem, not as a retail-focused investment asset. Created to Solve an $850 Million Crisis $LEO was launched in 2019 after iFinex, the parent company of Bitfinex and closely associated with Tether, lost access to approximately $850…

India Issues New Crypto Reporting Guidelines for Exchanges Under CARF

LegalAug 5

The Indian government has taken a major step toward bringing more transparency to the reporting of digital asset transactions. As global countries have already implemented the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), India has also introduced new crypto reporting guidelines for exchanges and other platforms. Under the CARF, these platforms are required to report transactions to the Income Tax Department. It is important to note that the latest crypto reporting guidelines do not include new tax policies. Instead, it is designed to improve tax transparency, in line with the OECD’s CARF. Via this global tax information system, India intends to report…

Binance App Removed from Google Play in Parts of Europe Amid MiCA Licensing Hurdles

ExchangesAug 5

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has seen its mobile application removed from the Google Play Store in certain European regions. The development, first reported by Cointelegraph, stems from the exchange’s inability to secure a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. What Triggered the Removal? The delisting follows Binance’s withdrawal of its MiCA license application in Greece in late June. Under MiCA rules, crypto asset service providers must be licensed in at least one EU member state to operate across the bloc. Without an approved application, Binance cannot legally offer its services to…

'Crypto King' Barry Silbert Shares Huge Power Milestone for Zcash (ZEC) Mining

MiningAug 5

Digital Currency Group (DCG) CEO Barry Silbert, who remains one of the crypto industry's biggest entrepreneurs, has shared a major infrastructure milestone within his portfolio as DCG-controlled mining platform Fortitude has officially confirmed the acquisition of a new 12.5 MW data center in Prosser, Nebraska. The deal, valued at approximately $4.7 million, pushed Fortitude's total owned power portfolio beyond 60 MW. The new milestone expands DCG's industrial foundation for mining Zcash ($ZEC). The holding company's chief openly calls financial privacy "a fundamental right" and his next "large asymmetric bet" in the crypto industry. Over 60 MW’s and counting, @FortitudeCrypto continues…

Roam Joins Tabi to Power AI Agent Architecture Across Decentralized Networks

BlockchainAug 5

Roam, a renowned AI infrastructure and decentralized connectivity firm, has partnered with Tabi, a modular user AI infrastructure entity. The partnership aims to merge the decentralized global ecosystem of Roam with the modular user AI model of Tabi. As Roam disclosed in its official announcement on X, both entities attempt to enable autonomous and more capable AI applications. The joint effort is set to assist AI agents in carrying out diverse meaningful activities beyond just model inference with the use of on-chain technologies. Roam X @TabiVibe We are excited to announce our partnership with Tabi, the modular layer for Consumer…

Stripe and Advent offer $53B to acquire PayPal in payments mega-deal

RegulationAug 5

Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint offer to acquire PayPal for more than $53 billion. The proposed deal would combine two major payments businesses as stablecoins and digital settlement become a larger part of the global financial sector. Stripe and Advent Reportedly Offer $53 Billion to Acquire PayPal According to Reuters, Stripe and Advent International have offered to acquire PayPal for $60.50 per share, valuing the payments giant at more than $53 billion. The offer is backed by around $50 billion in committed… pic.twitter.com/1d2c8W91sj — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) July 15, 2026 Reuters reported that…

Canary HBAR ETF holds $47.8M after Nasdaq launch

AltcoinsAug 5

Canary Capital renewed its marketing push for the Canary $HBAR ETF on July 30, describing HBR as the first U.S. spot exchange-traded product holding Hedera’s native token. The post was not a new launch announcement. HBR began trading on Nasdaq on Oct. 28, 2025, after its registration became effective with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The latest fund data gives a clearer view of its current scale. HBR held 704.35 million $HBAR and reported about $47.8 million in net assets on July 30. The product had 5.18 million shares outstanding and charged a 0.95% sponsor fee. 🐤 Enterprise crypto…