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Kyrgyzstan Appeals to US, UK Leaders Over Sanctions on Crypto Networks

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Thursday appealed to the leaders of the U.S. and UK, after the UK imposed sanctions on Kyrgyz crypto networks it said were being used by Russia to evade Western restrictions. The UK on Wednesday targeted eight individuals and entities, including four Kyrgyz firms, accused of facilitating sanctions evasion through cryptocurrency transactions. SANCTIONED: financial and cryptocurrency networks funnelling money to the Kremlin ⬇️https://t.co/y8wWmogtHI — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) August 20, 2025 "There is no need to politicize the economy," Japarov told state news agency Kabar. Kyrgyzstan's role in Russia’s sanctions evasion strategy has become…

LegalAug 24

Crypto.com Custody Lets Institutions Use Staked Assets as Margin Collateral

Crypto.com Custody, the institutional-grade custody arm of Crypto.com, is giving staked crypto a new job: collateral. The service now allows eligible clients to use staked assets, including $CRO, $ETH and $SOL, as margin collateral when trading products on the Crypto.com Exchange, while those assets continue to earn yield in secure custody. The move effectively doubles the utility of yield-bearing positions, letting institutions and high-net-worth clients keep earning from staking while unlocking additional trading capacity. Staked assets remain held in Crypto.com Custody’s hardened storage environment, which the company highlights as an end-to-end solution built with safety and compliance at its core.…

ExchangesAug 24

RWA Inc. Partners with Online+ to Drive Creator Economy in Web3

RWA Inc. has teamed up with Online+ by Ice Open Network. Online+ is the upcoming decentralized social network powered by Ice Open Network (ION). The partnership looks to bridge the gap between investors, creators, and fans as part of one of the largest creator-driven communities in the Web3 space. New partnership announcement! We’re excited to partner with Online+, the soon-to-launch decentralized social network built by @ice_blockchain, a fast, privacy-focused Layer-1 blockchain empowering scalable and secure Web3 experiences. With 1500+ content creators already onboard… pic.twitter.com/jqJthprk7F — RWA Inc. (@RWA_Inc_) August 21, 2025 Online+ will launch on ION, a privacy-enabled Layer-1 blockchain,…

BlockchainAug 24

Houdini Swap Integrates SushiSwap’s DEX Aggregation for Best Cross-Chain Crypto Swaps, Liquidity Routing

Houdini Swap, a non-custodial DEX aggregator, today announced a strategic collaboration with SushiSwap, a multi-chain decentralized exchange. This partnership led to the integration of SushiSwap into Houdini Swap’s network, spearheading a new trend in the DEX (decentralized exchange sector). This coalition is set to provide Houdini Swap with some of the most competitive transaction routing for native assets in the DeFi market. Houdini is a cross-chain liquidity aggregator that allows crypto users to trade and transact across any chain with optional privacy features. On the other hand, SushiSwap is a DEX providing several features, including yield farming, asset transfer, and…

ExchangesAug 24

HashKey Chain and GF Securities Launch Hong Kong’s First On-Chain Corporate Note

HashKey Chain, a cutting-edge Ethereum L2 chain, has partnered with GF Securities, a licensed financial services platform operating in Hong Kong. The partnership aims to redefine conventional finance with the provision of corporate bonds on-chain. As HashKey Chain mentioned in its social media announcement, the development underscores a milestone for digital finance sector within the jurisdiction. Overall, this move could reshape the bond market of Hong Kong by advancing transparency, efficiency, and a robust basis for advanced financial products. 🔔We are thrilled to announce our landmark partnership with GF Securities (Hong Kong)! ✅ Successfully issued Hong Kong’s FIRST corporate paper…

BlockchainAug 24

Tether, Circle to Meet South Korea’s Top Banking CEOs as Stablecoin Momentum Mounts

Following reports that South Korea is preparing to launch a legal framework for stablecoins in October, top executives from some of the country's biggest financial groups are set to meet with executives from stablecoin giants Tether and Circle Internet Group this week. Tether issues USDT, while Circle issues USDC, the world’s two largest stablecoins by market capitalization. According to Korean news agency Yonhap, the executives will discuss the potential distribution and use of dollar-pegged stablecoins in South Korea. The meetings will also cover the issuance of stablecoins backed by the country’s currency, the won. The CEO of Shinhan Financial Group,…

LegalAug 24

Hyperliquid grabs 80% of perp DEX market in just one year, analysts say

Hyperliquid now controls roughly 80% of the decentralized perpetual futures market, highlighting its rapid dominance over competitors. However, this concentration raises concerns about sustainability and potential risks if trading volumes decline. Summary Hyperliquid has quickly become the leading decentralized perpetual futures platform, handling up to $30 billion in daily trades. Its lean, self-funded team built a fast, execution-focused blockchain with fee-sharing incentives that attract traders and developers. Despite rapid growth, risks like validator concentration, transparency gaps, and reliance on high trading volumes leave its future uncertain. In just over a year, Hyperliquid has grown into the dominant player in decentralized…

ExchangesAug 24

Telegram NFT Gifts Hit $57M in Sales as Users Rush In

Telegram NFT gifts have surpassed $57.7 million in primary sales, reflecting massive user demand across the TON ecosystem. Over 357,000 unique wallets have traded these gifts, showing strong community adoption of Telegram’s NFT marketplace. Who would have thought that cute digital stickers on Telegram could become a multi-million dollar commodity? But that’s exactly what happened. According to Dune, the popular messaging platform has now recorded total primary sales of Telegram NFT Gifts exceeding $57 million. In fact, as we highlighted earlier this August, this figure had only reached $49 million. This represents a multi-million dollar surge in just a matter…

NFTAug 24

TouristDigiPay Moves Forward as Five-Year Tax Relief Sets the Stage

Since early 2025, Thailand has advanced its digital asset strategy with a steady series of policy shifts. Each month has seen a new development, from eased regulations to recognition of crypto exchanges and tax reforms. In one of the recent developments, the country has officially launched TouristDigiPay, a program allowing foreign visitors to convert cryptocurrency into Thai baht for local spending. TouristDigiPay Launches Under Regulatory Sandbox On August 18, Thailand introduced TouristDigiPay, a regulated scheme enabling tourists to convert crypto into baht for payments across the country. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that the program would operate for…

LegalAug 24

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) May Have Set an Unbelievable Target for the BNB Price

BNB, the altcoin linked to cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has set a new all-time high price record. According to Binance data, the record $900 price was a result of the recent surge in Ethereum and other altcoins. Interestingly, some other exchange-linked tokens also experienced similar increases. BNB is not currently directly associated with the Binance exchange, but it is known that the coin was developed by the exchange and has serious support. However, a tweet by Changpeng Zhao (CZ), Binance's founder and former CEO, during a time when the BNB price was breaking records, caused a stir on social media platforms.…

ExchangesAug 24