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White Whale tops hyperliquid leaderboard with over $50 million in profits

A new high-profile whale has emerged on Hyperliquid. White Whale was extremely successful, topping the leaderboards for the past 30 days with over $50M in profits. Hyperliquid has a new high-profile whale with big social media influence. White Whale was successful in the past month, topping the leaderboards with over $50M in gains. While not being the most masterful trader when it comes to returns on the position, White Whale had the biggest retained profit. The top trader known as the White Whale showed his prowess on Hyperliquid with over $50M in gains for the past 30 days. | Source:…

Exchanges

Orbler Partners with Veltrixa AI to Redefine Trading and Blockchain Rewards

Orbler is excited to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with Veltrixa AI to revolutionize the landscape of digital finance. Through this partnership, Orbler aims to introduce an all-in-one platform to integrate AI-powered trading into blockchain-powered financial services and gamified reward systems. This partnership strives to empower novice traders and seasoned investors, providing them with innovative tools. This incentive is set to ensure decentralization and transparency across the ecosystem. 🌐 @veltrixaai partners with Orbler! 🤝 Unlock AI-powered trading, blockchain finance & gamified rewards in a single platform built for everyone. Embrace transparency & decentralization. 🌐 Explore Veltrixa: https://t.co/PBa7B2m6gU#Web3 #AI #Trading #Blockchain #Finance……

Blockchain

Stocks extend gains as S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs

Wall Street was upbeat at Wednesday’s open as stocks climbed to extend their winning streak, with the S&P 500 hovering at record highs and top altcoins leading the latest crypto rally. Summary Stocks rose on Wednesday to extend gains, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq edging higher after hitting record highs. Wall Street is bullish on Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in September. Cryptocurrencies are also bullish as top altcoins rally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 150 points, while the S&P 500 rose 0.3% to new highs above 6,400. The Nasdaq Composite added 0.4%, breaking above 21,795. Wall Street’s positive…

Regulation

Kraken Launches Crypto Services Across 30 EEA Countries Under MiCA License

Kraken has officially launched its services across all 30 countries in the European Economic Area under its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license. This license allows Kraken to offer crypto services to millions of customers across Europe within a unified regulatory framework. Other crypto exchanges such as Coinbase and Bybit have also secured MiCA licenses, enabling them to operate across the EEA under the new rules. Crypto.com has received an in-principle MiCA license, indicating preliminary approval subject to final confirmation. Kraken’s MiCA-regulated entity is authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland. It now serves all EEA clients directly. The activation of…

Exchanges

Solayer unveils SVM Bridge to connect Solana and SVM chains

Solayer launched SVM Bridge, an interoperability protocol to connect Solana and the Solana Virtual Machine. Summary Solayer unveils SVM Bridge to boost interoperability in the Solana ecosystem SVM Bridge will connect Solana with InfiniSVM and other SVM chains. Network boasts low latency, security, and efficient asset bridging Solana (SOL) ecosystem’s interoperability could soon get a boost. On Friday, August 15, Solayer, the company behind InfiniSVM, announced the launch of SVM Bridge. The bridge will serve as an interoperability solution for networks using the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM). The bridge will connect the Solana network with InfiniSVM and other SVM chains.…

Blockchain

BlackRock-backed RWA boom spurs new accelerator for on-chain finance

As tokenized real-world assets surpass $25 billion in value, a new accelerator backed by Galaxy, OKX, and Anchorage aims to prepare startups for institutional scale. Summary As tokenized RWAs top $25.5 billion, a new accelerator backed by Galaxy, OKX, and others is launching to support early-stage startups building for institutional scale. Called Ascend, the program offers funding and guidance to teams with live products as traditional finance ramps up on-chain adoption. Backed by major crypto and fintech players, a new accelerator is setting out to identify the builders turning real-world assets (RWAs) into the backbone of institutional-grade on-chain finance. A…

Regulation

VivoPower taps Crypto.com as custodial partner for XRP treasury strategy

Nasdaq-listed VivoPower has selected crypto exchange Crypto.com as the custodial partner for its XRP treasury strategy. Summary VivoPower has integrated Crypto.com as a custody provider to power its XRP treasury asset strategy. Nasdaq-listed VivoPower teamed up with BitGo in June. XRP is one of the top cryptocurrencies in the market and continues to attract institutional interest. VivoPower International PLC, the sustainable energy solutions firm transitioning into an XRP (XRP)-focused digital asset enterprise, announced that it had struck a strategic partnership with Crypto.com, with the crypto exchange set to become VivoPower’s crypto custody partner. The company will use Crypto.com Custody, the…

Exchanges

Hive Digital reports record Q1 revenue, driven by Bitcoin and HPC

Hive Digital, a Bitcoin miner turned data center infrastructure provider, reported record revenue and earnings in its fiscal first quarter, driven by strong growth in high-performance computing (HPC) hosting services alongside its core mining business. In its fiscal Q1 2026, Hive generated $45.6 million in total revenue. Digital currency mining contributed $40.8 million, up 44.9% from the previous quarter, as the company mined 406 Bitcoin (BTC) — a 34% increase quarter-over-quarter. Bitcoin’s rising value further supported the company’s performance. Revenue from its HPC division, operating under the Buzz HPC brand, rose 59.8% sequentially to a record $4.8 million. On an…

Mining

India’s Central Bank Endorses Enterprise Blockchain Use in Supply Chain Finance

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has cleared a blockchain-based MSME financing solution developed by Indian Banks’ Digital Infrastructure Company (IBDIC) Pvt Ltd for broader adoption. The approval comes after successful completion of testing under the Fifth Cohort of RBI’s Regulatory Sandbox (RS), which featured a theme-neutral approach to fintech innovation. RBI confirmed the product’s viability in a press release today, August 15, 2025. It says the solution had met predefined testing benchmarks. It is now eligible for adoption by entities such as banks and NBFCs pending compliance with applicable regulations. Blockchain Solution for MSME Credit Access…

Blockchain

Donald Trump, Who Once Called Bitcoin a “Scam,” Now Says Crypto Is the “Solution”

In a stunning reversal, President Donald Trump who once called Bitcoin a “scam” has delivered one of his most direct endorsements of cryptocurrency yet. He is now calling the traditional financial system “broken” and arguing that digital assets offer a “solution.” This dramatic change of heart coincides with a flurry of pro-crypto policy actions and new revelations about his personal holdings, and legislative debates that could redefine the role of crypto in the U.S. economy. It’s come to this. Even with a lawsuit threat from the President, Fed Chair Powell holds firm on the economy. Here’s our analysis. Backing Up…

Regulation