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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is an “on-chain billionaire” again, as ETH has surged almost 20% over the past week. In doing so, Ethereum has become the 27th largest asset in the world, flipping defense contractor Palantir in the process. Buterin is believed to hold 240,042 ETH, which is currently worth approximately $1.03 billion, as well as a handful of other assets—including the Ethereum Moo Deng meme coin. In total, it brings his net worth to $1.045 billion, according to Arkham Intelligence. This excludes any assets he may be holding off-chain or in untracked wallets—meaning he could theoretically have a much…

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with anticipation as the AriaAI listing on Binance Alpha approaches. This significant event, set for August 21st, marks a crucial moment for the innovative AI-powered project, AriaAI (ARIA). Binance Alpha, a specialized platform within the broader Binance ecosystem, is renowned for showcasing early-stage crypto ventures with high potential. The inclusion of AriaAI signifies a strong vote of confidence in its technology and community engagement, according to a recent X post by Binance. What is Binance Alpha and Why Does it Matter for AriaAI Listing? Binance Alpha acts as a vital launchpad for promising new cryptocurrencies.…

FG Nexus, the digital assets arm of Fundamental Global Inc., has acquired 47,331 ETH worth roughly $200 million at $4,228.40 per token as part of an aggressive strategy to become one of the world’s largest corporate holders of ether. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company formally kicked off its accumulation plan on July 30 with a symbolic 6,400 ETH purchase marking the 10-year anniversary of Ethereum’s genesis block, and has since rapidly expanded its holdings through a series of acquisitions. Alongside its buy, the company announced a stock ticker change to FGNX from FGF. X account Lookonchain noted that one entity…

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has teased an XRP-related rewards program. Earlier this Tuesday, the exchange posted a letter-capitalization riddle that mentions the Ripple-linked token. The neXt era of rewaRds is preParing to launch — Gemini (@Gemini) August 19, 2025 Past animosity Gemini, despite being one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, used to refuse to list the XRP token. The snub would irk many members of the community, who believed that Gemini was intentionally biased against the top altcoin. As reported by U.Today, Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss had a bitter spat with some members of the XRP community after the exchange listed…

A report recently published by on-chain data company Sentora (formerly known as IntoTheBlock) has revealed a bullish signal for the Ethereum market; at the moment, 97% of Ethereum addresses are in profit. Historically, mass sell-offs begin once more than 90% of holders are in profit. In particular, this happened during the 2021 Ethereum bull run. However, many analysts are looking positively into Ethereum’s future, both short and long term. 97% of Ethereum addresses are currently in profit pic.twitter.com/baL4tIanPw — Sentora (previously IntoTheBlock) (@SentoraHQ) August 11, 2025 Crypto blogger Lark Davis is one of those bullish traders. Today, he published a…

Crypto onchain activity suggests a crypto whale has placed a huge amount of cryptocurrency into Hyperliquid, once again showing the ongoing relative strength in the top assets. The crypto wallet, which is followed by Onchain Lens, received $2.34 million USDC on Arbitrum in the past 73 minutes. The whale has further deposited $2.34M $USDC into #Hyperliquid to increase long positions in $BTC, $ETH, and $PUMP.There are still open orders to extend these positions further.https://t.co/uMtaYvQcEG https://t.co/lCoX8XBWOp pic.twitter.com/l8UlOxadSl — Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) August 19, 2025 This recent step comes after previous deposits of 1 million USDC and 350,000 USDC on the same…

This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The Solana ecosystem revolves heavily around the aptly named Jupiter protocol, and for good reason. They’re an ambitious team trying to do damn near everything in DeFi. In 2021, Jupiter launched a DEX aggregator on Solana, the dominant venue today for routing order flows to DEXs and prop AMMs. Alongside the aggregator, Jupiter founder meow also launched Mercurial DEX, rebranded today as Meteora. A perps DEX followed in 2023, then a memecoin launchpad in 2024, and then a majority stake acquisition in the Moonshot memecoin trading platform…

The NFT market was highly active during the week. Ethereum sustained its long-established majority, but the rest of the blockchains, including BNB Chain, Polygon, and Mythos, also posted remarkable results. TOP BLOCKCHAINS BY WEEKLY #NFT SALES VOLUME #Ethereum #BNBChain #Polygon #Mythos #Solana #Immutable #Cardano #Flow #Arbitrum #Avalanche #Base #Panini pic.twitter.com/hSorAyKm2R — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) August 22, 2025 The figures reflect the robustness and increasing diversification of blockchain networks, where billions of dollars are being bought and sold in NFT activities. Ethereum Retains Its Market Crown Ethereum has shown its power once again as it registered 56,571,520…

Ethereum’s transaction volume has been overall on an upward trajectory, closing in its all time high of 1.9 million transactions in a single day in January 2024. The latest surge is drawing attention from both retail traders and institutional observers, as it reflects a confluence of technical improvements, favorable market sentiment, and a renewed appetite for on-chain activity. According to data from Etherscan, daily transaction counts have been consistently trending higher over the past several weeks. Other data shows seven-day averages of daily transactions have already surpassed their previous records. Analysts suggest that this momentum is being fueled by a…

A new era for digital finance is dawning, and Wyoming is boldly leading the charge! The state has officially launched its highly anticipated FRNT stablecoin, making significant waves across the cryptocurrency landscape. This groundbreaking digital asset is set to redefine how states engage with blockchain technology, promising both stability and innovative utility for its users and the broader community. Understanding the FRNT Stablecoin: What Makes It Unique? The FRNT stablecoin is far more than just another digital currency; it represents a pioneering step forward in the realm of state-backed digital assets. Its core strength lies in its robust backing: it…