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Liquid Staking TVL Hits Record $86B amid ETH Rally and Growing Institutional Adoption

Liquid staking protocols surged to a record of over $86 billion in total value locked (TVL) yesterday, Aug. 14, according to DefiLlama, marking a new high for the sector as demand for staking grows. Today, the total liquid staking TVL stands at just over $81 billion, with over $62 billion on the Ethereum network. The new ATH figure represents over 50% of total decentralized finance (DeFi) TVL, which currently stands at around $164 billion, per DefiLlama. The record TVL comes after a period of volatility for both liquid staking and DeFi as a whole, following a sharp decline between December…

Ethereum

South Korean investors swap US Big Tech stocks for crypto-linked equities

South Korean retail investors are pivoting away from Big Tech stocks in the United States into high-risk, high-reward crypto-linked equities. A Yonhap News Agency report citing data from the Korean Center for International Finance (KCIF) said the percentage of crypto-linked stocks in the top 50 net-bought stocks by South Korean investors rose from 8.5% in January to 36.5% in June before declining to 31.5% in July. The report added that net purchases of the top US Big Tech companies dropped to $260 million in July, down 84% from a monthly average of $1.68 billion between January and April. The KCIF…

Regulation

Funton.ai Partners with Rocket IDO to Boost Web3 Gaming Ecosystem

Funton.ai has announced a partnership with Rocket IDO, which is the creator of a multi-chain launchpad that incubates and seeds blockchain projects. The partnership will enable faster development of the Web3 gaming industry through the integration of Funton.ai multi-game innovation and project launch onto the Rocket IDO platform. 🤝 https://t.co/UZaXmZlkwy is thrilled to partner with @Rocket_IDO! A next-generation Web3 launchpad powering high-quality blockchain projects, from fundraising to ecosystem expansion. 🔗 Through this partnership, we’re combining our expertise to accelerate growth of the #Web3… https://t.co/WJM1Eld1mc — Funton.ai (@funton_ai) August 15, 2025 Industry giants such as Mantle, Conflux, ChainGPT, UXLINK, AB, KuCoin…

Blockchain

Ethereum TVL Nears 2021 Peak as DeFi Inflows Push Capital Higher

Ethereum’s decentralized finance scene felt a little like deja vu this week as the network’s total value locked (TVL) crept back toward the heady days of late 2021. On August 14, DeFiLlama’s running tally briefly pushed Ethereum’s TVL past the $95 billion mark, peaking at roughly $97.5 billion before easing off. It is a reminder of how much capital is sitting inside smart contracts again and how quickly it can move. That headline number matters because it’s a visible signal: more money is being put to work across lending markets, liquid-staking products and the growing constellation of Layer-2 protocols that…

Ethereum

XRP and Solana futures ETFs see $1 billion inflows

The crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market continues to smash records, with unprecedented demand recorded in the past couple of months. Futures-based Solana (SOL) and XRP ETFs, for instance, have seen over $1 billion in total inflows since their debut in March and April, respectively, as suggested by recent data provided by FactSet. The milestone comes just months after the funds’ debut in the U.S., as speculations about a potential BlackRock XRP ETF continue to mount. Crypto futures ETFs beat all expectations The first U.S. Solana futures ETF was launched by Volatility Shares in March. XRP made its way to the…

Regulation

Bybit EU launches first MiCA-compliant Launchpool with XION

Bybit’s first launchpool on its EU exchange is going live, in collaboration with XION. Summary Bybit partners with XION to launch a MiCA-compliant staking pool in its EU exchange The rewards pool is worth about $110,000, with highest APR for XION stakers The exchange is making these rewards available to European Economic Area users Crypto exchanges are quickly adapting to greater regulatory clarity in Europe. On Thursday, August 14, Bybit EU launched its first Launchpool, a rewards program in cooperation with the XION project. Specifically, the Launchpool will allow users to lock up certain tokens and stake them for a…

Exchanges

WeNode and INTOverse Unite for the Next-Gen Web3 Ecosystem

WeNode and INTOverse have forged a strategic partnership to improve the advancement of a unified Web3 ecosystem. The partnership is aimed at the interaction of the WeNode infrastructure services with the identity and social interaction solutions at INTOverse and next-generation digital tools. This collaboration aims to offer users a comprehensive platform in which wallets are more than a storage of digital assets that act as a complete on-chain personality. 🤝 WeNode × @intoverse_ Your wallet can do more than hold assets – it’s your on-chain persona. INTOverse is crafting the Web3 super app: crypto wallets, SocialFi, SoulBound identity, AI tools…

Blockchain

Coinbase Slashes Low-Quality Account Restrictions by 90% With AI and Voice Support

Account restrictions are being crushed as Coinbase unleashes AI-powered compliance, voice support, and self-service tools to deliver faster resolutions and seamless control for crypto users. Coinbase Turns the Tide on Account Restrictions With Self-Service and Speed Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Aug. 14 that it is implementing a range of user experience and security upgrades focused on minimizing disruption caused by account restrictions. Outlined in a detailed roadmap on its engineering blog, the Q3 and Q4 2025 enhancements include automated in-app Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), AI-driven compliance automation, voice-based support with activity logs, and customizable security options such…

Exchanges

Arichain Teams Up with B² Network to Boost Bitcoin and AI Innovation

Arichain, a popular Web3 project offering scalable solutions, has partnered with B2 Network, a Bitcoin-native infrastructure platform. The collaboration endeavors to enhance Bitcoin’s ($BTC) role in decentralized finance (DeFi) as well as develop scalable solutions to drive AI-led economy. As announced by Arichain on its official X account, the development underscores a key move toward bridging Bitcoin as well as multi-VM ecosystems. Additionally, this initiative is anticipated to offer unique opportunities concerning Bitcoin beyond its role as a store of value by leveraging AI innovation. Announcing Arichain's Web3 Partnership Arichain X B² Network@BSquaredNetwork B² Network is a Bitcoin-native infrastructure securing…

Blockchain

Could ETH Rally to $15,000 in the Next Cycle?

Ethereum (ETH) had a difficult beginning to the year. From January to late April, the coin lost more than half its value, falling to around $1,300. However, according to Eric Jackson, founder of EMJ Capital, that sharp decline actually set the stage for Ethereum’s rebound. He explained that the drop showed “seller exhaustion,” as many traders were heavily shorting ETH while staying long on Bitcoin. Once that pressure eased, Ethereum started climbing again and has since regained strength. The Big Catalyst: Ethereum ETFs With Staking Jackson’s prediction is strongly tied to the possibility of Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with staking…

Ethereum