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Runesoul ARPG Integrates Imagen Network to Empower Players With Advanced Web3 AI-driven Games

Imagen Network, a decentralized AI platform that combines blockchain technology with AI, today announced a strategic alliance with Runesoul ARPG, a Web3 gaming platform. With this partnership, Runesoul wants to improve the capability of its gaming ecosystem by integrating Imagen Network’s advanced AI capabilities into its real-time combat games. Imagen Network is a decentralized AI platform operating to improve Web3 user engagement through personalized insights, content curation, and high-speed on-chain processing. Its platform focuses on transparency, flexibility, and user-focused engagements. On the other hand, Runesoul is a crypto gaming platform that integrates real-time strategy executions, dramatic, emotional battles, and endless…

BlockchainAug 24

Wormhole Tops LayerZero With 120M USDC DeFi Acquisition

Wormhole’s $120 million USDC offer for Stargate changes the conversation around DeFi acquisition strategy. By topping LayerZero’s $110 million ZRO token-swap proposal with an all-cash deal, Wormhole’s bid ensures STG holders immediate access to liquidity, eliminating the uncertainty and conversion risk that comes with token swaps. This kind of certainty matters, especially when staked rewards and ongoing protocol performance are on the line. Need for Fair DeFi Acquisition Process The cash offer isn’t just about outbidding LayerZero. Wormhole bid is pushing for a more deliberate process, requesting a five-day pause on the Snapshot vote to review Stargate’s financials, bridge volume,…

DeFiAug 24

DOJ to back off developer prosecutions, what does this mean?

The United States Department of Justice has signaled its intent to scale back enforcement actions against developers, marking a shift from its years-long approach that has targeted several industry members. Summary The DOJ will no longer target software developers for the misuse of their applications by bad actors, provided the developers have no criminal intent. Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Galeotti confirmed that neutral, non-custodial software will not trigger prosecution under money transmission laws. The policy shift responds to concerns raised by the industry over past cases, such as Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet. Speaking at the American Innovation Project…

LegalAug 24

Cache Wallet and Web3 Decision Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Web3 Security

Cache Wallet has signed a strategic partnership with Web3 Decision; the collaboration is designed to transform the way users and institutions access blockchain security, recovery, and intelligence. We’re happy to announce a groundbreaking collaboration between @CacheWallet_HQ and @web3decision two innovators redefining the future of security, recovery, and intelligence in Web3. Why this matters: Billions in crypto are lost every year due to forgotten seed phrases,… pic.twitter.com/LYeTwQUujC — Cache Wallet (@CacheWallet_HQ) August 22, 2025 The strategic alliance will focus on a market losing billions of dollars annually in digital assets due to forgotten seed phrases, compromised keys and outdated custody frameworks.…

BlockchainAug 24

Private DeFi is also about market efficiency

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Believe it or not, DeFi has a transparency problem. Transparency is one of the cornerstones of decentralized finance, but radical transparency also comes with unintended costs. While it may be fine for pseudonymous retail users, it creates strategic friction for capital allocators, institutional players, and protocol builders. Summary Transparency has hidden costs: In DeFi, wallet doxxing, alpha leakage, and MEV extraction turn “openness” into a disadvantage, compromising privacy, safety, and competitiveness. Unfair market dynamics: Public mempools enable…

DeFiAug 24

Hong Kong Launches World’s First Stablecoin Ordinance

Although the Stablecoin Ordinance was initially introduced in Hong Kong on the first of August 2024, it became officially enacted on August 1 2025. Given that it is the first major financial center to launch a framework specific to stablecoins, the city seeks to enhance investor protections and consistency as well as establishing itself as a frontrunner in this field compared to other cities such as Singapore, and Dubai. The ordinance binds that only licensed issuers are capable of operating in the region, with 100 percent reserves of high quality liquid assets in the form of cash or short term…

LegalAug 24

ULTILAND Partners with SecondLive to Merge AI, RWAs, and Culture

ULTILAND, a popular Web3 firm for creative and art-related real-world assets (RWAs), has partnered with SecondLive, a Web3 metaverse platform. The collaboration aims to merge cultural RWAs with the AI-led immersive environments. As ULTILAND asserted in its official announcement on social media, the mutual endeavor highlights a shared vision to combine art, AI, and digital assets in a unified ecosystem. Thus, this development is set to bridge digital and physical culture to unlock new opportunities benefiting creators and communities. 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with @SecondLiveReal — the first AI-powered world modeling platform with 4.7M+ users worldwide. By…

BlockchainAug 24

Aave tumbles following rumors regarding World Liberty token allocation

The price of the Aave (AAVE) token tumbled by over 8% on Saturday, following rumors that the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol would receive a different token allocation from World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi platform backed by members of US president Donald Trump’s family. “The WLFI team told WuBlockchain that the claim that ‘Aave will receive 7% of the total WLFI token supply’ is false and fake news,” blockchain reporter Colin Wu said, sparking a debate about the rumor and the token arrangement on social media. Wu was referencing a WLFI community proposal from October 2024, outlining an arrangement in…

DeFiAug 24

BlockFi Judge Urged to Approve $13 Million Settlement as Last Objector Withdraws

A $13.2 million class action settlement for BlockFi investors moved closer to approval after the sole remaining objector abandoned his challenge. That could remove the final hurdle for compensation to thousands who lost access to funds when the crypto lender imploded in 2022. Attorneys for lead plaintiffs filed a letter on Wednesday with U.S. District Judge Claire Cecchi, confirming that Yacov Baron had withdrawn both his motion to intervene and his objections to the proposed deal. “Rapid resolution of the Preliminary Approval Motion will allow Plaintiffs to commence issuing notice to class members and will reduce the potential for complications…

LegalAug 24

Umy Collaborates with WebKey to Transform Web3 Travel and Lifestyle

Umy, a platform for Web3 travel booking and lifestyle, has announced its trailblazing collaboration with WebKey, a Web3 smart terminal for consumer-facing. The core purpose of this strategic collaboration is to revolutionize the Web3 travel experience and lifestyles. This partnership aims to empower global users by building an effortless and rewarding travel experience employing DePIN, blockchain technology, and AI within the Web3 sector. 👏 Umy × WebKey Officially Announce Strategic Partnership! We’re excited to share that #Umy is joining forces with #WebKey to deliver a more seamless and rewarding Web3 travel experience for users worldwide ✈️🌍@WebKey01 is the first consumer-facing…

BlockchainAug 24