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Binance Taps Mitosis to Launch $1M $MITO Booster Campaign

Binance, the leading crypto exchange, has announced the introduction of Season 1 of the Mitosis Booster Campaign, which is scheduled to start on August 19, 2025, at 00:00 UTC. The program will provide the participants with 1,000,000 $MITO tokens as prizes. All eligible users can access the event via Binance Wallet (Keyless). Participation is enabled by a minimum 0.03 BNB or 25 $USDT deposit into Simple Yield Mitosis vaults. Participate in an Exclusive Binance Wallet Booster Campaign with @MitosisOrg! 15M MITO tokens are up for grabs across multiple phases. Season 1 Booster Campaign will go live on Aug 19, 2025…

ExchangesAug 20

Ronin Returns to Ethereum as TVL Remains 95% Below 2022 Bridge Hack Level

Blockchain gaming project Ronin Network said it will migrate from a standalone sidechain back to Ethereum as a Layer 2, calling the move a “homecoming." Meanwhile, the network's total value locked (TVL) remains far below the billion-dollar levels seen before its April 2022 bridge exploit. In a blog post on Friday, Aug. 15 Sky Mavis — the team behind Ronin Network — described the migration as a path to stronger security and lower costs. The project also cited the Ethereum Foundation’s restructuring, as well as the recent surge in institutional interest in the largest altcoin. “Ethereum is winning the war…

BlockchainAug 20

Estonian Banker's Lost Ethereum Wallet Now Holds Over $1 Billion in ETH

Two years ago, Estonian banker Rain Lõhmus told Estonia’s public radio he had lost access to a massive stash of Ethereum bought from the 2014 presale. “It's no secret that I have a wallet with 250,000 Ethereum units; anyone can calculate for themselves what it's worth,” Lõhmus said at the time. He said he would consider credible help to recover it. A specific address was later linked to him by Coinbase product director Conor Groga. With Ethereum briefly topping $4,700 on Wednesday and surging back to its 2021 highs, Lõhmus’ lost holdings are now valued at roughly $1.2 billion, almost…

EthereumAug 20

Ex-Ripple CRO Greg Kidd Acquires Know Labs in $100M Deal

Greg Kidd closes the $100 million deal with 81% control of Know Labs. Goldeneye contributes to 1,000 Bitcoin plus approximately $15 million in cash for the purchase. The Know Labs and the former Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Ripple, Greg Kidd, announced the successful closing of the $100 million strategic acquisition with Mr. Kidd’s affiliate, Goldeneye 1995 LLC. Upon closing the transaction on August 6, Mr. Kidd was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Know Labs Will Be Renamed As USBC The deal closed with Goldeneye contributing 1,000 Bitcoin plus approximately $15 million in cash…

RegulationAug 20

XRP Added to €2B Futures Market at Dutch Firm One Trading

One Trading has expanded its regulated crypto derivatives lineup with the launch of XRP/EUR perpetual futures. The new contracts allow traders in Europe to take leveraged positions on XRP against the euro, offering both long and short strategies. The XRP/EUR listing follows the exchange’s earlier rollout of BTC/EUR and ETH/EUR perpetual futures. According to the company, those products have already opened up to nearly €2 billion in positions since launch. Regulated Market Offering “This new market allows traders across Europe to take positions on XRP against the Euro with leverage, enabling both long and short strategies to capture opportunities in…

ExchangesAug 20

SentrAI Collaborates With WeNode to Power AI Agents, Web3 Growth Opportunities with DePIN

SentrAI, an AI agent platform, today announced a strategic partnership with WeNode, a DePIN network powered by AI. This partnership is a major milestone for the two tech organizations to drive advancement in AI and DePIN ecosystems. SentrAI is not just riding the AI trend; it is developing a system that integrates artificial intelligence with DePIN in a manner that redefines things. SentrAI is an AI-powered social network operating to empower Web3 users, enabling them to create, grow, and monetize their digital utilities. On the other hand, WeNode is an AI-driven DePIN platform that allows people and entities to contribute…

BlockchainAug 20

Ethereum ETF Inflows Outperform Bitcoin for the Third Day Straight

Institutional investors are flooding into Ethereum funds at nearly triple the rate of Bitcoin, providing a glimpse at how Wall Street may be positioning this year for the second-largest crypto. Ethereum exchange-traded funds clocked $704 million in inflows on Wednesday compared to Bitcoin ETFs' $86.7 million, the third consecutive day of Ethereum’s dominance over the alpha coin, according to Farside Investors data. The three-day lead has delivered $2.2 billion to ETH ETFs following Monday's record $1 billion single-day inflow, versus just $330.9 million for Bitcoin products. "Institutions are playing a key role," Peter Chung, head of research at Presto Labs,…

EthereumAug 20

GENIUS Act Triggers $9 Billion Stablecoin Surge, USDe & USDT Lead

The Genius Act, signed by President Trump, has added $9.11B to the stablecoin market in just 23 days. Yield-bearing stablecoins like USDe are driving most of the growth despite US restrictions Analysts predict the stablecoin market could hit $300B by year-end as corporate interest rises. The GENIUS Act has sparked a big boost in the stablecoin market. On July 18th, US President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, marking a big step to make stablecoins official financial products. Backed by strong bipartisan support, the legislation sets clear rules for the industry, including a requirement that all stablecoins must…

RegulationAug 20

Wazirx Awaits Court Green Light to Restart Platform After Massive Creditor Approval

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is moving closer to a full relaunch after securing strong creditor backing and awaiting final court approval to implement its restructuring plan. Wazirx Eyes Platform Restart as Court Sanction Becomes Final Missing Piece Indian crypto exchange Wazirx announced on Aug. 18 that 95.7% of voting creditors approved its amended restructuring plan, clearing a major step toward the platform’s relaunch following a security breach. The vote, organized by parent company Zettai Pte Ltd., was held through Kroll Issuer Services from July 30 to Aug. 6 and was open only to account holders with positive balances as of…

ExchangesAug 20

Bowmore To Launch Limited Edition Tokenized Whisky Bottles on Avalanche

Today, Bowmore, one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, is launching its first-ever line of tokenized whisky bottles directly through nft.suntory.com, in collaboration with Avalanche, the decentralized, open-source Layer 1 platform. Available for presale starting today, this special collection will debut on September 30, 2025, during TOKEN2049 Singapore. The partnership brings together heritage, innovation and a new era of ownership. Through Avalanche’s high-performance C-Chain, each uniquely numbered bottle is minted as a digital NFT, seamlessly linking physical rarity with digital proof and access. Leading the inaugural drop is the Collector’s Edition series (US$5,500). With only 8 NFTs available, it includes Bowmore 30-Year-Old…

BlockchainAug 20