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China-based e-commerce giant JD.com has reportedly registered entities tied to a potential stablecoin rollout just days ahead of Hong Kong’s new stablecoin regulations going into effect. JD.com, often referred to as China’s Amazon, has registered two potential stablecoin-linked entities, Jcoin and Joycoin, through its fintech subsidiary, JD Coinlink Technology, according to a report by Hong Kong news outlet Ming Pao on Tuesday. JD Coinlink is one of the official participants in the stablecoin issuer sandbox program by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), which launched last year. JD stablecoin description on the JD Coinlink website. Source: JD Coinlink According to…

The family of a former OpenAI researcher found dead in his San Francisco apartment in November 2024 is using Solana-based meme coins to help finance their legal battle with the city. While the medical examiner ruled Suchir Balaji’s death a suicide and found no evidence of foul play, Balaji’s parents have rejected that conclusion, calling the scene “staged” and have launched their own investigation into what they allege was a botched and allegedly covered-up probe. Balaji, who had publicly criticized OpenAI for allegedly training ChatGPT on copyrighted material without permission, had been an outspoken figure in the AI ethics debate.…

NOTE leads DeFi with 56.3% weekly TVL surge, reaching $11.3M despite small market cap. Large-cap protocols like LDO and ETHFI maintain dominance with multi-billion TVL holdings. Smaller-cap projects post faster growth, signaling rising capital in emerging DeFi platforms. The decentralized finance (DeFi) market recorded a total value locked (TVL) growth in the week ending August 10, 2025, with several protocols posting double-digit percentage increases, according to DeFiLlama data. Gains were spread across a range of categories, from liquidity pools to staking platforms, indicating increased locked capital in both large-cap and smaller-cap projects. Phoenix Group’s NOTE token registered the largest weekly…

The cryptocurrency world is always buzzing with intriguing movements, and recently, an anonymous Ethereum whale has truly captured attention. Since June 22, this mysterious entity has amassed a staggering 68,000 ETH, valued at approximately $120 million. This significant ETH accumulation highlights a powerful conviction in Ethereum’s future, sending ripples through the market. Who is This Mysterious Ethereum Whale? According to diligent on-chain analysis by crypto observer @ai_9684xtpa on X, a specific address has been consistently adding to its Ethereum holdings. This large-scale acquisition began on June 22, with the average purchase price hovering around $2,597 per ETH. Such focused buying…

JPMorgan (JPM) set its 2026 price target for trading platform Robinhood (HOOD) to $98, up from $47 in 2025, citing new product launches and acquisition of European crypto exchange Bitstamp. Robinhood reports second-quarter earnings Wednesday. JPMorgan, which maintains a neutral rating on the stock, said it expects the company to post earnings per share of 31 cents, up from 21 cents in the year-earlier period and in line with estimates by FactSet and transaction-based revenue reaching $515 million. Crypto trading revenue is expected to double to $169.3 million from $81 million the year before, according to FactSet estimates. Still, that’s…

Customers of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX are looking to update their lawsuit against Fenwick & West, one of the law firms once contracted by the company, claiming new information shows it was central to FTX’s collapse. The criminal trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and investigations in the exchange’s bankruptcy proceedings “produced specific evidence supporting that Fenwick played a key and crucial role in the most important aspects of why and how the FTX fraud was accomplished,” FTX customers wrote in a court filing to amend their suit on Monday. “Simply put, the FTX Fraud was only possible…

Ekox, a popular platform to redefine restaking and modular finance, has partnered with Arichain, a multi-dimensional L1 blockchain. The partnership aims to advance community growth by providing unified liquidity along with smart modular restaking. As the platform mentioned in its latest X announcement, the development underscores a key move to enhance user experience, increase blockchain interoperability, and bolster technical synergy. Keeping this in view, the initiative could contribute crucially in revolutionizing liquidity management and cross-chain cooperation in the DeFi sector. Partnership Announcement 🤝🚀 Ekox × @Arichain_ — stronger together!This partnership is all about mutual community growth and deepening collaboration.Ekox, the…

A truly remarkable event has unfolded in the cryptocurrency market, capturing the attention of analysts and investors alike. A significant player, identified as an institutional or crypto firm address, has recently engaged in a substantial institutional ETH accumulation, adding hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Ethereum to its holdings. This kind of movement often sparks curiosity and speculation about the future trajectory of digital assets. What’s Driving This Massive ETH Investment? On-chain analysis, provided by reputable analyst @EmberCN on X, revealed a single address’s impressive activity. In just nine hours, this entity acquired a staggering 49,533 ETH, valued at…

Earlier this month, NPR ran a headline, “Why there’s so much excitement around a cryptocurrency called stablecoin.” If you want to understand where crypto stands with legacy media in 2025, start there. The piece was a basic primer on a decade-old innovation that settles nearly $27 trillion annually, surpassing the combined annual transaction volume of Visa and Mastercard. Stablecoins are not new, and neither is the media’s incuriosity about them. It was the most recent proofpoint that in the eyes of legacy media, crypto remains suspended in a state of perpetual novelty. The gap between crypto’s market performance and the…

The legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken yet another twist, and this time, it’s not about price charts but about legal procedure. A few days ago, reports surfaced claiming that SEC Gov v. Ripple was officially over after both parties filed a Joint Dismissal of the Appeals. Social media posts quickly went viral with the headline “The case is over.” However, not everyone bought the news. Many in the crypto community dismissed the claims as premature or outright fake, leading to heated debates across X (formerly Twitter). Analyst: “No Judge’s Signature Needed”…