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Is MARA mining, HODLing, or Banking? With 15% of its Bitcoin treasury out on loan, MARA Holdings is starting to look like a shadow bank. MARA Deploys 15% of Bitcoin Treasury in Lending Strategy 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 July 18, 2025, it was penned by Bitcoinminingstock.io author Cindy Feng. It has been a while since I last covered MARA Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) and its Bitcoin treasury strategy. Yes, it still holds the crown for the largest hash rate among public…

The creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club non-fungible tokens (NFTs) needs to better prove that a “satirical” version of these tokens was meant to mislead would-be buyers, a U.S. appeals court said Wednesday, overturning a lower court ruling and sending the case back to that lower court for a new trial. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that a District Court finding that Ryder Ripps’ NFT collection harmed Yuga Labs’ trademarked NFTs needs to be reconsidered, though without weighing in on whether there was indeed trademark infringement — only that Yuga needed to do a…

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with news of a colossal ETH transfer. A staggering 60,991 Ethereum tokens, valued at approximately $231 million, recently moved from the major exchange Binance to an unknown wallet. This significant “whale” transaction immediately sparks crucial questions about its market implications, the sender’s identity, and the potential impact on Ethereum’s future. Such a massive movement of digital assets warrants a deeper dive into its reasons and what it could mean for your portfolio. Understanding the dynamics of this substantial ETH transfer is vital for anyone navigating the dynamic landscape of digital finance. What Exactly Happened with…

Talos, a provider of institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure backed by PayPal and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has acquired blockchain-data provider Coin Metrics in a deal valued at more than $100 million, Fortune reported Wednesday, citing a source familiar with the transaction. The acquisition combines Talos’ trading and portfolio-management suite with Coin Metrics’ on-chain analytics, historical pricing datasets, and index products. The merged entity will offer what Talos describes as the industry’s first fully integrated data and investment-management system for crypto assets. The deal aims to serve institutional clients, including hedge funds, banks, broker-dealers, and asset managers seeking unified access to execution…

The TON Foundation announced the launch of Tolk 1.0, a dedicated programming language for TON smart contracts. The new language aims to offer an easier, cost-effective way to develop smart contracts and grow the network. The TON Foundation released Tolk 1.0, the native new programming language of the TON network. The new programming language targets developers seeking easier and faster smart contract creation. The Tolk 1.0 language arrives soon after the TON network became exclusive, only using the native TON token and in-app Stars on Telegram. The TON ecosystem remains robust, based on the usage of Telegram, and is now…

Every day, the Ripple vs. SEC case continues to dominate conversations on Crypto Twitter, not because of confirmed updates, but because of a steady stream of rumors, speculations, and fake news. While the actual legal process moves at a careful, measured pace, social media has turned the case into a battleground of predictions and wishful thinking. The Latest Rumor: A Settlement by August 15? The latest rumor claims that there’s a 70–90% chance of a settlement between Ripple and the SEC by August 15, 2025. Supporters believe Judge Analisa Torres’ earlier rulings are making it tough for the SEC to…

Blockchain platform BORA has announced a collaboration with game developer Baligames to co-launch a new Web3 game on LINE NEXT’s Mini Dapp platform. The game, set to debut in the third quarter of 2025, will blend match-3 puzzle mechanics with role-playing game (RPG) elements. 🚀 BORA x BaligamesWe’re co-publishing a new Web3 casual game on LINE NEXT’s Mini Dapp!From the creators of Anipang & Axie Champions, Baligames brings hybrid puzzle-RPG fun, powered by BORA Ecosystem.https://t.co/eK42cG7naO#BORA #Web3Game #Baligames #LINENEXT #Dapportal — BORA (@bora_ecosystem) July 24, 2025 The upcoming title is created specifically for the LINE NEXT Mini Dapp environment, a format…

In a significant development that underscores the evolving landscape of digital finance, South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has officially been designated by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) as part of the country’s 2025 list of large corporations. This pivotal announcement, shared by Bithumb on its official website, places the exchange at an impressive 90th position on a list traditionally dominated by industrial giants and conglomerates. This move is not merely a bureaucratic formality; it represents a profound shift in how cryptocurrencies are perceived and regulated within one of the world’s most technologically advanced economies. For anyone tracking the maturation…

As the crypto landscape evolves, restaking has emerged as one of the hottest narratives of 2025. In this interview, Lucio Tato, a core contributor at Meta Pool, shares his insights on how the protocol is embracing multi-chain staking, enhancing decentralization, and preparing for the shifting economics of validator incentives. From liquid staking innovations to validator onboarding on NEAR, Tato outlines a vision where accessibility and resilience go hand in hand. Restaking is a trending narrative in crypto, how are you adapting to or integrating restaking mechanisms? Meta Pool has been following the restaking narrative. We have a mechanism in Solana…

A closely followed analyst who accurately called that the crypto bull market will be focused on Bitcoin (BTC) now believes that it’s time for Ethereum (ETH) to shine. In November of 2024, analyst Benjamin Cowen predicted that Ethereum would “come home” or drop to its logarithmic growth trendline based on historical patterns. In April of this year, Ethereum fell to around $1,550, prompting Cowen to declare that ETH had come home. Source: Benjamin Cowen/X Now, Cowen says that Ethereum rallies will be partly fueled by capital rotation from altcoins to ETH. “If you bought ETH when it went home and…