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Following a testnet that captivated 200,000 users, Block Street transitions to mainnet with substantial liquidity. Its launch on BNB Chain aims to capture a massive retail user base eager for on-chain stock exposure. Summary Block Street launches a $10 million liquidity layer for tokenized stocks on BNB Chain. Mainnet follows a testnet that attracted over 200,000 users in one week. Platform enables borrowing, shorting, and hedging of equities like AAPL and NVDA on-chain. According to a press release shared with Crypto.News on August 21, Block Street has officially launched its unified liquidity layer on BNB Chain, initiating its mainnet phase…

Pudgy Penguins is on track to clock a record $50 million in revenue this year, according to its CEO Luca Netz—the culmination of a years-long play to plaster the popular IP across corners of the world typically unchartered by Web3 projects, including arcades, storybooks, and even major retailers like Walmart.  But Netz is already looking ahead to Pudgies’ march to an even larger and far more lucrative arena over the next two years: Wall Street.   In an interview with Decrypt, Netz said he would like to see shares of Pudgy Penguins trade on a public exchange by 2027.  “I would…

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Despite growing bipartisan efforts to bring clear regulation to the digital asset industry, one main issue that stands in the way of passing legislation in the U.S. is President Donald Trump and his family’s actions in the sector, according to Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) “It’s no secret that my side of the aisle would prefer not to see any sitting President — I won’t name one — participating in this market while a sitting president unless those assets are in a sealed trust,” Craig said on stage at the SALT conference in Jackson Hole on Wednesday.…

Solana’s token launch platforms continue to evolve as user demands shift. BonkFun’s recent introduction of a Dual Creator Rewards program draws attention to the ongoing push for better incentives. Platforms like Pump.fun have long dominated, but moves like this one raise questions about whether the landscape might change. This article examines the program’s details, compares it to competitors, and considers its broader effects. What is BonkFun’s Dual Creator Rewards Program? BonkFun announced the Dual Creator Rewards on August 20, 2025, through its official X account. Creators can now earn up to 0.10% of all swaps on the platform’s user interface,…

Trezor Suite now supports Walletconnect, enabling users to connect their hardware wallets securely to decentralized applications. The integration was announced by the company on Aug. 20. New Walletconnect Feature Lets Trezor Users Connect to Decentralized Applications Securely This feature allows Trezor users to interact directly with various decentralized applications (dApps) from the Trezor Suite interface. It maintains security by requiring all transaction confirmations to be physically verified on their Trezor device, ensuring private keys never leave the hardware wallet. The Walletconnect integration provides access to popular dApps across multiple blockchains. Users can now employ services like Uniswap for swapping tokens,…

The US Treasury is exploring whether identity checks should be built directly into decentralized finance (DeFi) smart contracts, a move critics warn could rewrite the very foundations of permissionless finance. Last week, the agency opened a consultation under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act), which was signed into law in July. The Act directs the Treasury to evaluate new compliance tools to fight illicit finance in crypto markets. One idea was embedding identity credentials directly into smart contracts. In practice, this would mean a DeFi protocol could automatically verify a user’s government ID, biometric…

In 2025, digital currency treasury reserves took center stage as some corporations filled their war chests with alternative crypto assets beyond bitcoin. The following highlights the top ten publicly traded bitcoin treasury companies and the top ten ethereum treasury firms. The Top Bitcoin and Ethereum Treasury Companies This year’s theme has revolved around institutional adoption of crypto assets. After Strategy, formerly Microstrategy, kicked off the wave of corporate bitcoin buying, a string of publicly traded companies began following suit with ethereum ( ETH) and other alternative crypto assets. For instance, as of Aug. 24, 2025, ten publicly traded companies hold…

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The Hidden Risk for Crypto KOLs: Running Afoul of CTA Rules As digital asset markets mature, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) oversight has expanded beyond traditional commodity markets to include certain cryptocurrency activities. While most market participants are aware of the rules governing Commodity Pool Operators (CPOs), fewer appreciate the parallel framework for Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) under…

RAKBANK now offers secure BNB trading, marking major progress in UAE’s crypto adoption. Customers gain seamless access to BNB via banking app without external crypto exchange dependency. BNB joins eight major coins on RAKBANK, expanding portfolio options for retail and institutions. Despite listing news, BNB price stays stable around $844, holding firm above support levels. BNB, the native coin of Binance, has just scored another big milestone in the Middle East. RAKBANK, one of the United Arab Emirates’ largest and most innovative banks, has announced that Binance Coin (BNB) is now officially tradable on its digital banking platform. The move…

Imagine investing in the next SpaceX before it goes public. For a long time, such opportunities remained exclusive to large institutions and accredited investors. However, a significant shift is now underway. Global investment platform Republic has officially announced its groundbreaking Republic Injective integration, aiming to democratize access to these once-exclusive private company investments. What Does This Republic Injective Integration Mean for You? This exciting development signifies a major leap towards making private markets more accessible. Republic, known for its crowdfunding and private investment offerings, is now leveraging Injective’s powerful blockchain infrastructure. This collaboration creates a new pathway for individual investors…