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A cryptocurrency trader launched a $2 million social media pressure campaign against MEXC, claiming that the digital asset exchange had frozen more than $3 million worth of his personal funds for no clear reason. In July 2025, centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) MEXC allegedly froze $3.1 million worth of personal funds without any terms of service violations, according to pseudonymous crypto trader the White Whale. In response, the trader is launching a $2 million social media pressure campaign against MEXC, claiming that the exchange had requested a one-year review period before unfreezing the user’s funds. “I’m Putting a $2M Bounty Up…

Traditional financial (TradFi) systems have served us relatively well for ages. But growing misgivings about them, like the much-publicized Trump family debanking, have sent us looking for suitable alternatives. One outcome has been the discovery of decentralized finance (DeFi), which is the essence of this article. In it, we explain what DeFi in crypto is, how it works, its advantages, risks, and future potential. Understanding DeFi (Decentralized Finance) The best way to understand DeFi is to start by defining the concept. Next, you must know the features that distinguish it from TradFi services. Finally, it is important to appreciate the…

Bitcoin (BTC) and global markets are expected to see Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech in Jackson Hole today. At this point, it is predicted that Powell’s hawkish stance could trigger a decline, while a moderate stance could bring an increase to the market. While the market is currently focused on Powell’s speech, the expiration date for options contracts in the crypto market has arrived today, as it does every Friday. According to data for the third week of August, $3.8 billion worth of Bitcoin and $930 million worth of Ethereum options will expire on August 22 on the Deribit derivatives…

Ripple owns billions of dollars worth of XRP, but company shares trading on private secondary markets don’t fully reflect that, according to VivoPower advisory board member Adam Traidman. As a private company, Ripple’s shares have less liquidity than they would on a stock exchange, so the company’s share price is primarily determined across individualized deals—often at a discount to the value of Ripple’s unmatched XRP holdings—he told Decrypt on Tuesday. “It has historically been really challenging for Ripple to keep great employees because there is no liquidity,” said Traidman, who previously served on Ripple’s board of directors and as CEO…

Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao outlined his vision for crypto’s future, linking digital assets with artificial intelligence while highlighting policy shifts, education ventures, and global advisory roles. At a “Fireside Chat” during WebX in Tokyo, CZ described a dramatic shift in US crypto policy. CZ Praises Trump’s Policy Shift He noted that President Donald Trump openly backed digital assets in July 2024, contrasting sharply with the previous administration’s adversarial stance. “During the prior administration, it felt like being in prison due to hostile regulation,” CZ said. He praised Trump-era developments, citing three enacted bills, including legislation on stablecoins and the…

The cryptocurrency world is constantly evolving, with new projects emerging and platforms acting as crucial launchpads. Recently, a significant buzz has swept through the community following the announcement of the Binance Alpha listing of the TAKE token. This development, first shared via the New Listings Feed on X, signals a new chapter for TAKE and offers valuable insights into Binance Alpha’s role in the digital asset space. What is the Crucial Binance Alpha Listing and How Does it Work? Binance Alpha is a distinctive platform within the broader Binance ecosystem. It serves as an early discovery and access point for…

Google is backing $3.2B for TeraWulf’s HPC hosting deal with Fluidstack and could end up owning ~14% of the company. Will more hyperscalers turn to Bitcoin miners for their energy and infrastructure needs? TeraWulf’s New HPC Deal The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop hub for all things bitcoin mining stocks, educational tools, and industry insights. Originally published on Aug. 22, 2025, it was penned by Bitcoinminingstock.io author Cindy Feng. Another major HPC deal among Bitcoin miners is now confirmed. Like Core Scientific’s agreement with CoreWeave in 2024, TeraWulf’s recent announcement has drawn significant attention from investors that…

AutoStaking, a DeFi stablecoin yield aggregator, today entered into a strategic alliance with Orbiter Finance, a Layer-2 cross-chain bridge protocol, to advance liquidity within its decentralized investing network. AutoStaking is an AI-driven DeFi yield aggregator designed to streamline investment management for people who hold stablecoins. On the other hand, Orbler Finance is a Layer-2 cross-chain bridge protocol that allows users to cross-chain assets across multiple blockchain networks. 🌟 @auto_staking’s vision is to empower users with simple, efficient principal-protected yield investments through cutting-edge AI agents.🎉 We’re excited to announce a partnership with @orbiter_finance, integrating their industry-leading cross-chain protocol!🚀 AutoStaking’s… pic.twitter.com/DioNJq9Tar —…

Ethereum (ETH) is being championed as the central pillar for Wall Street’s blockchain-powered future, with a growing focus on its critical role in both finance and artificial intelligence. Tom Lee, Head of Research at Bitwise Asset Management, argued during a recent Manhattan event that Ethereum is positioned to become the core infrastructure for all financial activity and digital asset tokenization. According to Lee, whose remarks were first reported by Bloomberg, the network’s staking mechanisms are key to aligning institutional interests with Ethereum’s long-term development. He presented Ethereum as the essential bridge between Wall Street’s ambitions and the emerging world of…

Crypto equities, which had strongly outperformed Bitcoin over the past 18 months, are now showing signs of fatigue. Amidst a broader market pullback, investors appear to be fleeing riskier corners of the market. No IPO, No Catalyst After a stellar 18-month run, crypto equities are beginning to lose momentum relative to Bitcoin, according to the latest report shared by Matrixport. The 10x Research Crypto Stocks Index surged as much as 500% during the period, far outpacing Bitcoin’s 117% gain. However, recent corrections in key names like Strategy, Coinbase, and Metaplanet have pushed the index lower, which is now resting at…