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Bithumb, one of South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, announced a new listing. Bithumb Lists KRW Pair for Bio Protocol (BIO) The exchange announced that it will open trading its token, Bio Protocol (BIO), to the Korean won (KRW). According to the official announcement, deposits and withdrawals for BIO will be available within three hours of the announcement. Trading will begin on August 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM. BIO’s starting price on the exchange is 184 KRW. Deposits will also require 33 block confirmations. According to the information provided by Bithumb, BIO will only be supported through the Ethereum network and…

Stability World AI has entered into a partnership with Fomoin, a worldwide network of digital marketing and incubation services that works with crypto and blockchain startups. It is aimed at enhancing creativity, building interpersonal ties within the community, and experimenting with the new opportunities of integration with AI and Web3. 🤝 Partnership AnnouncementWe’re excited to team up with @Fomo__in, a leading digital marketing solution & one-stop incubation engine for blockchain startups Together, we’ll amplify innovation, connect communities, and create more opportunities in the Web3 space. 💡 pic.twitter.com/7bZyCzBDtZ — Stability World AI (@StabilityW_AI) August 18, 2025 The partnership with Fomoin will…

Ethereum is primed for explosive growth as institutional demand, stablecoin expansion, and decentralized finance adoption fuel forecasts soaring to $25,000—according to Standard Chartered’s latest projections. Ethereum Gets Major Boost as Standard Chartered Sets $25K Bull Case Standard Chartered Bank has turned more bullish on ethereum, lifting its price targets significantly as institutional demand and regulatory clarity improve. On Aug. 13, the bank lifted its year-end 2025 forecast for ETH to $7,500 from $4,000 and raised its 2028 projection to $25,000 from $7,500. The latest estimates, outlined by Geoff Kendrick, head of digital assets research, mark a major jump from prior…

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. President Trump yesterday got the ball rolling on allowing alternative assets in 401(k)s and other employee retirement plans. The executive order, signed Thursday afternoon, directs the Labor Department to “reexamine” its guidance on fiduciary responsibilities around alternative assets. This includes real estate, private equity and cryptocurrencies. The Labor Department is also tasked with working with the SEC and other federal agencies to evaluate regulations and determine which changes should be made. “Burdensome lawsuits that seek to challenge reasonable decisions by loyal, regulated fiduciaries, and stifling Department…

Get ready for some exciting news in the crypto world! Upbit, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, recently announced its full support for the upcoming SPACE token airdrop. This significant event directly benefits users who hold Creditcoin (CTC), offering them a new opportunity to expand their digital asset portfolios. Understanding the details of this airdrop is crucial for CTC holders to ensure they can fully participate and benefit from this development. What is the SPACE Token Airdrop and How Does it Work? An airdrop in the cryptocurrency space is essentially a distribution of free tokens to a large number of…

Dubai has taken another step toward cementing its role as a global leader in innovation and blockchain adoption. A newly launched coworking hub, branded as Solana City, is set to become the official home for the Solana community in the Middle East. Positioned in the heart of the United Arab Emirates, this space will serve as a dedicated venue for collaboration, workshops, and high-level meetings for Solana’s builders and partners. The initiative highlights Dubai’s strategy to attract top blockchain talent and position itself as a central player in the Web3 economy. Dubai now has a global hub for the Solana…

Aave (AAVE), a leading non-custodial liquidity protocol, has established itself as a major player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, controlling approximately half of the DeFi lending market share. However, as the crypto market remains euphoric amid the broader bull run in 2025, several concerns within Aave emerge that could have severe consequences for the overall market. The Risks Behind Aave’s DeFi Dominance and Market Control According to data from DefiLama, Aave’s Total Value Locked (TVL) stands at $36.73 billion. This accounts for nearly 50% of the total $75.98 billion TVL. Furthermore, the protocol’s TVL reached an all-time high of…

The Ethereum transaction count is rising amid Ether’s (ETH) push toward the $5,000 milestone. However, increased competition is eating into network revenue and user mindshare. Ethereum’s daily average transaction count is hovering near all-time highs, at over 1.7 million transactions recorded on Tuesday, according to Nansen. Ethereum’s daily transaction count hovering near all-time highs. Source: Nansen For comparison, Ethereum layer-2 networks, Arbitrum and Base, recorded over 3.4 million transactions and 8.6 million transactions, respectively, and Aptos, a competing layer-1 blockchain, hosted 3.8 million transactions on Monday, according to The Tie. Active addresses on Ethereum have also remained fairly flat, fluctuating…

GMXSOL, the Solana-based decentralized leveraged trading platform, has launched its first real-world asset perpetual contract for the exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&P 500. Summary Solana-based decentralized exchange protocol GMXSOL has launched a perpetual contract for the S&P 500 ETF. Chainlink will power the RWA perpetual contract, having recently unveiled the Chainlink Data Streams for U.S. equities and ETFs. Decentralized finance protocol GMXSOL, which is built on the Solana (SOL) blockchain, debuted the real-world assets perpetual contract market for the S&P 500 ETF on Friday, Aug. 8. The perpetual contract for the SPY/USD pair will be powered by Chainlink (LINK),…

WazirX, one of the largest crypto exchanges in India, has gained a majority vote of more than 95% for its latest restructuring proposal. It is now awaiting court approval. Summary WazirX’s latest restructuring plan received a 95.7% creditor vote, cleared by a Singapore court approval or refusal. The Indian exchange has been wrapped up in legal troubles ever since it suffered a $230 million hack in July 2024. In a recent release from WazirX, the crypto exchange has proposed yet another restructuring plan to the court for approval. On August 18, the restructuring plan received majority support from creditors, with…