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Argentina Fails to Find Key Actor Linked to Libra Memecoin Launch

Argentina has failed to identify one of the key individuals linked to the launch of Libra, the meme coin promoted by President Javier Milei on social media. Interpol Singapore was unable to pinpoint any individuals identified as Julian Peh, the CEO of KIP Protocol, who has ties to the Libra token. Libra Case Watch: Authorities in Argentina Cannot Confirm Kip Protocol’s Julian Peh’s Identity The case of Libra, the memecoin promoted by President Javier Milei in Argentina, continues to raise questions as authorities have been unable to locate some of the key masterminds behind its launch. According to local media,…

LegalAug 15

Binance Earn products now accessible to qualifying UK users following regulatory clarification

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the expansion of its Binance Earn product suite to qualifying UK Professional Users, as per information shared with Finbold on August 14. The move follows UK regulatory clarifications confirming that staking is exempt from collective investment scheme classification, plus a review of exemptions under the Financial Promotions Order and Promotion of Collective Investment Scheme Order. Staking demand rises Binance can now offer UK professional users its full range of earning products, including Simple Earn (Flexible and Locked), Liquid Staking (WBETH and BNSOL), Crypto Loans, RWUSD, Super Earn, On-Chain Yields, and Soft Staking.…

ExchangesAug 15

Unpacking the Crucial 8,062 ETH Transfer to Coinbase Prime

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with the latest on-chain activity: a significant Grayscale wallet has just completed a substantial ETH transfer. Arkham data reveals that a wallet, strongly linked to Grayscale, recently deposited 8,062 ETH to Coinbase Prime. This movement, valued at approximately $29.04 million, occurred mere minutes ago, drawing immediate attention across the cryptocurrency market. Such large-scale Ethereum movement from a major institutional player like Grayscale always sparks questions about its potential implications for digital asset prices and broader market sentiment. What Just Happened with This Grayscale Wallet? Just recently, a wallet identified by Arkham data as associated with…

EthereumAug 15

Bitcoin, Ethereum Fall as PPI Shock Squashes Hopes for Jumbo Rate Cut

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies slipped on Thursday after rising producer prices blunted rate-cut hopes, and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government wouldn’t start cutting checks to flesh out its strategic Bitcoin reserve. Bitcoin changed hands around $118,000 on Thursday, a 2.9% decrease over the past day, according to crypto data provider CoinGecko. Ethereum also fell 2.9% to $4,560, while Solana and XRP dropped 2.4% to $194 and 5.7% to $3.07, respectively. The PPI report snapped a strong trading week for Bitcoin, with the asset’s price setting a new all-time high above $124,000 on Wednesday, while Ethereum surged toward…

RegulationAug 15

a16z, DeFi Education Fund Want SEC Safe Harbor for DEX, Crypto Wallet Devs

Andreessen Horowitz and the DeFi Education Fund, two powerful forces in D.C.’s crypto policy scene, formally asked the SEC Wednesday to create a safe harbor that would shield developers of decentralized apps—even those who work at centralized businesses with control over said apps—from legal risk of violating securities laws. The proposal, if enacted, would ensure that companies and developers creating popular types of decentralized apps (also known as dapps), like decentralized exchanges, self-custodial wallets, and NFT marketplace protocols, are exempt from being labeled broker-dealers by the SEC. Crucially, even if the apps themselves dealt in the trading of tokenized securities…

LegalAug 15

Robinhood July Crypto Volume Soars 110% to $16.8B, Assets $298B

Robinhood Markets, Inc. delivered a strong performance in July 2025. It records sharp gains across customer accounts, assets, and trading activity. Cryptocurrency trading volume surged to $16.8 billion, more than double June’s figure. That signaling renewed investor appetite for digital assets. By the end of July, the platform had 26.7 million funded accounts, adding about 160,000 new customers in one month. Year-on-year, Robinhood expanded its customer base by roughly 2.5 million accounts. Total assets rose to $298 billion, up 7% from June and 106% higher than last year. Net deposits reached $6.4 billion in July, an annualized growth rate of…

ExchangesAug 15

Cosmos Health Secures $300M for Bold Strategy

In a surprising yet significant development, Nasdaq-listed global healthcare company Cosmos Health (NASDAQ: COSM) recently announced a landmark crypto investment. The firm secured up to $300 million to establish an Ethereum treasury, marking a bold step into the evolving landscape of institutional crypto adoption. This strategic move highlights a growing trend among traditional companies embracing a diversified digital asset strategy. What Does This Bold Move Mean for Cosmos Health? Cosmos Health, a prominent global healthcare company, entered into an agreement with a U.S. institutional investor. This deal involves issuing up to $300 million in senior secured convertible notes. Such notes…

EthereumAug 15

Hong Kong’s HKMA and SFC warned investors against speculative hype around stablecoin licensing

Hong Kong’s top financial regulators have warned investors to exercise restraint amid a flurry of speculation surrounding stablecoin licensing and the expansion of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the city. In a joint statement on Thursday, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said they had observed “abrupt market movements” linked to the stablecoin sector in recent days. The volatility, they said, appeared to follow “corporate announcements, news reports, social media posts or speculation” about applications to become licensed stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong. The warning comes as two new spot cryptocurrency ETFs, the…

RegulationAug 15

Bank Groups Urge US Senate to Close Gaps in Country's New Stablecoin Law

The American Bankers Association, the Bank Policy Institute, and over 50 state banking groups are demanding that Congress close "several loopholes" in the recently enacted GENIUS Act, warning that the nation's first major stablecoin legislation contains gaps that could trigger a massive deposit flight and undermine the traditional banking system. In a letter addressed to Senate Banking Committee leaders on Tuesday, the coalition warned that even while the GENIUS Act prohibits stablecoin issuers from paying interest directly, "the restriction is easily bypassed because exchanges or other third parties can still offer rewards to stablecoin holders." This loophole could incentivize Americans…

LegalAug 15

Bitpanda debuts in the UK with over 600 crypto assets, announces multi-year partnership with Arsenal...

Key Takeaways Bitpanda has launched in the UK, offering over 600 crypto assets including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitpanda has partnered with Arsenal FC as their Official Crypto Trading Partner to boost digital asset awareness. Vienna-based crypto asset platform Bitpanda has launched its services in the UK market, offering British investors access to more than 600 crypto assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and other tokens, the companies announced on Thursday. The platform serves over 7 million users in Europe and is licensed in multiple jurisdictions outside the UK, offering institutional-grade infrastructure along with curated crypto indices, market analysis, and investor education.…

ExchangesAug 15