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Celsius has cautioned creditors from falling prey to rising phishing scams. The Celsius creditors are set to recover 67% to 85% of their holding through the stipulated recovery plan. The third Celsius distribution will happen via the same methods including PayPal, Coinbase, Venmo, and Hyperwallet. Celsius, a defunct cryptocurrency lending platform currently undergoing a court-approved reorganization plan, has announced the commencement of the third funds distribution to creditors. According to the announcement, Celsius will distribute $220.6 million to creditors through the approved methods. After distributing 93 percent of the funds owed to creditors last year, Celsius will begin distributing the…
The president fired the central bank governor on Monday evening, but Cook is fighting back with a lawsuit that will likely end up at the Supreme Court. Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s Lawsuit Against Trump to Be Reviewed Friday “I will not resign. I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy as I have been doing since 2022.” That was the defiant response of Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook in a written statement published by multiple media outlets on Tuesday, less than a day after U.S. President Donald Trump posted a letter on Truth Social,…
The cryptocurrency world is always buzzing with activity, and recent on-chain data has captured the attention of many. A notable Ethena ENA deposit, valued at nearly $9.64 million, has just landed on Binance. This significant movement by a multi-signature address linked to the Ethena project is certainly worth a closer look for anyone following the crypto space. What Exactly Was This Ethena ENA Deposit? Just a short while ago, an address identified as belonging to the Ethena (ENA) project team made a substantial transfer. They deposited a whopping 15 million ENA tokens, equivalent to approximately $9.64 million, directly to the…
Creditlink, an on-chain credit protocol, has announced its groundbreaking partnership with WLFI, a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol and USD1 issuer. The primary purpose of this strategic collaboration is to build a safer, more efficient, and accessible DeFi future for users. Both Web3 platforms decided to deal with the users’ issues while trading. 🔥 Creditlink x WLFI! We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with World Liberty Financial @worldlibertyfi, issuer of #USD1, a regulated, dollar-backed stable coin.With WLFI joining Creditlink, we’re building a safer, more efficient & accessible DeFi future. 🌐💳 pic.twitter.com/VhR9TIbi3R — Creditlink (@creditslink) August 28, 2025 WLFI, issuer of…
The cryptocurrency world is buzzing after a significant on-chain event: a large ETH withdrawal of 15,752 ETH, valued at an astonishing $68.24 million, from the FalconX platform. This massive transfer, reported by Onchain Lens on X (formerly Twitter) just hours ago, originated from a newly generated wallet, sparking considerable discussion among market observers and analysts. Such substantial movements often signal important shifts or strategies within the digital asset landscape, making this development particularly noteworthy. What Exactly Happened with This Large ETH Withdrawal? In the early hours, a fresh, previously inactive digital wallet initiated and completed a significant transaction. This wallet…
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. Hester Peirce’s Peanut Butter & Watermelon Speech SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s intriguing “Peanut Butter & Watermelon” speech—delivered on August 4, 2025, at U.C. Berkeley’s Science of Blockchain Conference—offers more than just a memorable culinary metaphor. Her reflections call attention to a foundational tension at the heart of digital finance: the promise of disintermediated technologies versus the traditional machinery of…
OKX’s Japan branch has officially obtained full regulatory approval from the Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA). The announcement was made by OKX founder and CEO, Star, highlighting the company’s compliance and commitment to the Japanese market. “This is a significant step for us. Japan is one of the most important markets for Web3 adoption,” Star said. He added that OKX Japan now ranks among the top three exchanges in the country. That reflects both user trust and the platform’s growing influence. Full FSA approval enables OKX Japan to operate with complete regulatory clarity. It offers local users confidence in trading,…
A truly remarkable milestone has been achieved within the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape! Navi Protocol (NAVX), recognized as the largest DeFi project in the dynamic Sui (SUI) ecosystem, recently announced a significant achievement. Its liquidity pools have seen Navi Protocol BTC deposits surpass an astounding 2,200 Bitcoin, translating to a value exceeding $244 million. This accomplishment not only highlights Navi Protocol’s robust growth but also firmly establishes it as the premier BTC liquidity hub within the entire Sui ecosystem. What Do These Astounding Navi Protocol BTC Deposits Mean for Sui DeFi? This surge in Navi Protocol BTC deposits represents more…
In recent months, Ethereum’s supply has seen a notable shift in how large amounts of ETH are distributed among wallets. Specifically, the number of addresses holding more than 100,000 ETH — often called “whales” — has dropped significantly. Surprisingly, this trend has not raised major concerns among ETH investors or analysts. The Decline of Ethereum Whales and the Rise of Sharks Recent data shows that the number of addresses with over 100,000 ETH has declined as ETH’s price surged. According to Alphractal, the number of whale addresses has fallen from more than 200 in 2020 to around 70 in 2025,…
Stablecoins are dominating the future of finance as billion-dollar IPOs ditch cash for blockchain, unlocking unmatched speed, savings, and global access. Stablecoins Power Historic $1.15B IPO, Reshaping Market Infrastructure Stablecoins are becoming an increasingly common tool in financial markets, viewed as faster, cheaper, and more globally accessible than traditional settlement systems. Coinbase reinforced this perspective on Aug. 19, 2025, posting on social media platform X: Stablecoins are just better. Faster, cheaper, and more global. The message was in response to Bullish’s announcement that it had completed a $1.15 billion initial public offering (IPO) and elected to receive the proceeds in…