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Stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) has acquired Malachite, the consensus engine that is set to underpin payments-focused blockchain Arc, from software development firm Informal Systems, according to a Monday press release. Several people from Informal Systems will join Circle as part of the acquisition. The firms didn’t reveal details about pricing. The deal comes as Circle, the company behind the $65 billion USDC (USDC) token, announced last week it’s building its own layer-1 blockchain designed for stablecoin finances, a recent trend among asset issuers aiming to capitalize on the booming sector. Stablecoins, a set of cryptocurrencies with prices tied to an…

An early Ethereum ICO investor has moved to sell a fresh batch of his stash as prices trade near multiyear highs. Blockchain records show the wallet, which bought 100,000 ETH during the 2014 ICO for about $31,000, sold 4,283 ETH. This recent transaction, according to Lookonchain data, is worth roughly $18.97 million. Ethereum whale’s sales since 2021 It is worth noting that the same address has been selling consistently since 2021. In total, it has offloaded 44,284 ETH over the last few years at an average price of $2,378. These sales have brought in around $105 million in profit. Despite…

The order dubbed ‘401k crypto Trump’ have raised the crypto market by 2.7%, as the bill would allow retirement accounts to invest in digital assets alongside other types such as real estate and private equity. Summary 401k crypto Trump’ has allowed for cryptocurrency and other digital assets to be added to American retirement accounts. President Trump’s executive order could unlock part of the nearly $9 trillion invested by U.S. citizens, injecting long-term capital into the market Although the order is still fresh, the executive order managed to boost the overall crypto market cap by 2.7% On August 7, President Donald…

Key Notes OpenEden’s airdrop allocates 2% of total supply through a three-phase program requiring 61+ Binance Alpha Points. The real-world asset tokenization company founded in 2022 specializes in tokenized US Treasury Bills partnerships. Eden Network’s dormant EDEN token surged 251% from confusion despite being completely separate from OpenEden’s project. OpenEden and Binance Wallet have launched a six-week airdrop campaign for the EDEN token. The program allocates 20,000,000 EDEN tokens, equivalent to 2% of the token’s total supply, to Binance Wallet users who complete specific tasks. The campaign starts on August 18, 2025. Also, the token price of a crypto project…

Introduction A large majority of people in the cryptocurrency market use centralized exchanges to buy and sell coins or to perform trades. On these exchanges, transactions follow the order books and exchanges charge fees when the orders are filled. This is not the case on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap, PancakeSwap, etc. There is no concept of order books on these exchanges. Buying and selling occurs through Automated Market Makers (AMMs). Transactions are charged for a fixed amount, which is called the gas fee. What is Gas Fee? Gas fee is the amount of cryptocurrency you pay to a blockchain network…

The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with recent large-scale movements from a wallet believed to belong to HashKey Capital. Just hours ago, a significant Ethereum transfer caught the attention of market observers. This particular wallet moved 7,300 ETH, valued at a staggering $33.86 million, directly to Binance. Such substantial ETH movement often signals potential shifts in market dynamics, prompting many to wonder about the underlying intentions behind these transactions. What Triggered This Significant HashKey Capital Wallet Activity? According to blockchain analytics firm EmberCN on X, the latest transaction involved a wallet strongly suspected of being linked to HashKey Capital. This single…

Binance, the leading crypto exchange, has announced the introduction of Season 1 of the Mitosis Booster Campaign, which is scheduled to start on August 19, 2025, at 00:00 UTC. The program will provide the participants with 1,000,000 $MITO tokens as prizes. All eligible users can access the event via Binance Wallet (Keyless). Participation is enabled by a minimum 0.03 BNB or 25 $USDT deposit into Simple Yield Mitosis vaults. Participate in an Exclusive Binance Wallet Booster Campaign with @MitosisOrg!15M MITO tokens are up for grabs across multiple phases.Season 1 Booster Campaign will go live on Aug 19, 2025 00:00 UTC.Deposit…

Blockchain gaming project Ronin Network said it will migrate from a standalone sidechain back to Ethereum as a Layer 2, calling the move a “homecoming.” Meanwhile, the network’s total value locked (TVL) remains far below the billion-dollar levels seen before its April 2022 bridge exploit. In a blog post on Friday, Aug. 15 Sky Mavis — the team behind Ronin Network — described the migration as a path to stronger security and lower costs. The project also cited the Ethereum Foundation’s restructuring, as well as the recent surge in institutional interest in the largest altcoin. “Ethereum is winning the war…

Two years ago, Estonian banker Rain Lõhmus told Estonia’s public radio he had lost access to a massive stash of Ethereum bought from the 2014 presale. “It’s no secret that I have a wallet with 250,000 Ethereum units; anyone can calculate for themselves what it’s worth,” Lõhmus said at the time. He said he would consider credible help to recover it. A specific address was later linked to him by Coinbase product director Conor Groga.  With Ethereum briefly topping $4,700 on Wednesday and surging back to its 2021 highs, Lõhmus’ lost holdings are now valued at roughly $1.2 billion,…

Greg Kidd closes the $100 million deal with 81% control of Know Labs. Goldeneye contributes to 1,000 Bitcoin plus approximately $15 million in cash for the purchase. The Know Labs and the former Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Ripple, Greg Kidd, announced the successful closing of the $100 million strategic acquisition with Mr. Kidd’s affiliate, Goldeneye 1995 LLC. Upon closing the transaction on August 6, Mr. Kidd was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Know Labs Will Be Renamed As USBC The deal closed with Goldeneye contributing 1,000 Bitcoin plus approximately $15 million in cash…