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The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it may take action against crypto exchanges including OKX, ByBit and Bitget for operating without appropriate registration and warned the public against using the platforms. In a notice dated Aug. 4, the commission also named Mexc, Kucoin and Kraken as being accessible without being registered and, in some cases, actively marketing their services to residents. Other platforms it didn’t identify are also active in the country, it said. The agency’s rules for the crypto sector came into effect on July 5. The regulations require firms to have the necessary authorization before offering…

The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is constantly evolving, and a significant new development is on the horizon for users of Linea, the innovative Ethereum Layer-2 network incubated by Consensys. Soon, you will be able to engage in Linea ETH staking directly through the network, leveraging the power of Lido v3 for enhanced capital efficiency. This integration promises to transform how users interact with their bridged ETH, opening up exciting new possibilities for passive income and liquidity. What is Linea ETH Staking and How Does It Work? Linea, a prominent Layer-2 solution built on Ethereum, is set to introduce a…

After reclaiming the $3,600 level in a sharp two-day recovery, the Ethereum price today is holding near $3,634.40. The rebound, however, stalled near $3,720, where ETH encountered both Bollinger Band resistance and the 20 EMA cap. With on-chain outflows mounting and intraday momentum softening, traders are watching closely to see whether ETH can hold the $3,590 to $3,624 support zone. Ethereum Price Forecast Table: August 6, 2025 What’s Happening With Ethereum’s Price? ETH price dynamics (Source: TradingView) On the 4-hour chart, Ethereum price action shows a clean bounce from below $3,400, supported by a dynamic cluster of EMAs (100 EMA…

Stablecoins have seen substantial growth since President Donald Trump signed the “GENIUS Act,” a stablecoin regulatory bill, into law on June 17. Coins tracked by DefiLlama have seen their collective market capitalization increase from approximately $251 billion to approximately $268 billion. This growth has had both winners and losers, with some stablecoins that have deeper links to Trump’s crypto empire seeing a disproportionate share of the overall growth. Read more: ANALYSIS: Mapping Donald Trump’s growing crypto empire Among the top coins, the one that’s seen the largest relative increase in its market is the stablecoin issued by Falcon Finance. This…

Bitwise co-founder praises Brad Garlinghouse for his efforts in Ripple vs SEC. SEC’s aggressive enforcement actions have significantly impacted Uniswap and Coinbase. The lawsuit between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains unsettled. Now that the case is nearing its final stages, the company is gaining great support from the crypto community, especially from the Biwise co-founder. Bitwise Founder Hails Garlinghouse Bitwise Asset Management co-founder and CEO, Hunter Horsley, praised Ripple’s action in the legal battle with the SEC and called Brad Garlinghouse (CEO of Ripple) a role model. In an interview, Horsley said, “There’s a ton…

Key Insights: Curve Finance’s Arbitrum usage has dropped below 2% of its total TVL, raising sustainability concerns. A new proposal suggests cutting all L2 developments due to low returns across 24 chains. Ethereum continues to dominate Curve’s fees, volume, and governance focus; L2s are barely holding on. Curve Finance, a decentralized exchange (DEX) known for stablecoin and low-slippage swaps, might be closing shop on Arbitrum, and possibly other Layer 2 (L2) networks too. A new proposal on Curve’s governance forum suggests killing off all future L2 deployments. And if you check the numbers, that call isn’t coming out of nowhere.…

In a surprising turn of events that bridges the worlds of biotechnology and digital finance, 180 Life Sciences, a prominent biotechnology company, has secured a remarkable $425 million through a private investment. This substantial capital injection is earmarked for a significant ETH purchase, signaling a bold new direction for the firm. This move is not just about acquiring digital assets; it represents a deeper dive into the burgeoning crypto space, aiming to support various strategic operations, including iGaming, intellectual property monetization, and general business expenses. This development highlights a growing trend of traditional industries exploring innovative ways to leverage blockchain…

Qatar Financial Center has published a report on the future of digital assets, underscoring the need for coordinated regulatory frameworks and multi-stakeholder cooperation to unlock the future of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, mentioning that Qatar will work on stablecoin implementation in the near future. The report, written in partnership with Global Stratalogues and the Global Blockchain Business Council, offers insights from global experts on what will constitute a successful development of inclusive and future-ready token ecosystems, which they believe hinges on cross-border regulatory alignment, strategic infrastructure investment, and public-private collaboration. The findings highlight that tokenization, when embedded within a coherent…

Zoro, a prominent Web3 platform to drive AI infrastructure, has partnered with MetYa, the biggest decentralized dating forum across the globe. The partnership aims to bolster the AI-led DatingFi ecosystem within the Web3 sector. As per the official announcement, this collaboration will enhance the functionality and accessibility of MetYa with advanced AI agents. Hence, this development focuses on redefining the SocialFi space with the merger of cutting-edge AI and blockchain technologies. Meet Metya! Our newest SocialFi partner bringing AI-powered DatingFi to the Web3 world!@metyacom is the largest decentralized dating platform with 8.5M+ users and real-time voice translation in 138 languages.…

Decibel, an on-chain trading protocol, started operations on the Aptos devnet, combining spot trading, perpetual futures and yield strategies into a single interface. The test environment, invite-only for now, offers simulated access to cross-margin trading, composable vaults and high-speed order execution. The system is designed to mimic centralized exchange performance while preserving the transparency of decentralized finance DeFi. The introduction comes at a time of growing demand for performant on-chain infrastructure. According to industry data, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) saw over $876 billion in volume in the second quarter, with weekly DeFi activity surpassing $48 billion across more than 14 million…