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Aylab Joins CreataChain to Advance Web3 Sports

Aylab, the group at the back of the GameFi experience of Gamifly, has collaborated with a popular blockchain entity CreataChain. The main purpose of this collaboration is to combine the immersive gaming experience with the robust blockchain technology to enable a cutting-edge esports and sports ecosystem. The official announcement of Aylab reveals that the development will use the advanced architecture of CreataChain to bolster interoperability, gameplay innovation, and scalability for the consumers. Thus, this move is anticipated to redefine how the esports and sports enthusiasts play, connect, and earn in a wider multi-chain Web3 ecosystem. We’re thrilled to partnership with…

GameFiAug 12

Hex Trust adds institutional custody for tokenized Uranium

Digital asset custody firm Hex Trust has integrated Etherlink, the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible layer 2 built on Tezos, to add institutional custody for xU3O8, a tokenized uranium asset issued on the network. The integration is backed by Trilitech, the research and development (R&D) adoption hub for Tezos and developer of Etherlink, which is working with Hex Trust to connect institutional clients to xU3O8 and other Etherlink-based assets, according to a Tuesday announcement shared with Cointelegraph. “Tokenized commodities like uranium are gaining institutional interest as more real-world assets move onchain,” said Giorgia Pellizzari, head of custody at Hex Trust. Listed…

BlockchainAug 12

Half Billion Wiped Out Last Week

The recent upsurge in the Ethereum (ETH) price — which added a magnificent 50% in just 30 days — caught bears off guard. Liquidity seems to be flowing into the second largest crypto as it surpasses major rivals on almost all time frames. $500 million in shorts erased: Brutal week for Ethereum (ETH) bears In the last seven days, Ethereum (ETH) bears lost almost half a billion due to short liquidations. The last three sessions were particularly merciless, CoinGlass data says. As Ethereum (ETH) jumped above the $4,000 level for the first time in 2025, the trend only gains steam.…

EthereumAug 12

Japan’s crypto paralysis is cultural; tax cuts won’t fix it

The following article is a guest post and opinion of Maksym Sakharov, Co-founder and CEO of WeFi. Last month, Japan’s Financial Services Agency proposed a wholesale reclassification of cryptocurrencies that would introduce a flat 20% tax on digital asset income and help introduce crypto exchange-traded funds. For a long time, the country’s progressive tax system has imposed levies on crypto gains at rates of up to 55%, a factor many feel makes investing in crypto quite unattractive. Institutionalized Inertia However, this is not the only obstacle in the path of a potential Bitcoin ETF approval in Japan; it’s not even…

LegalAug 12

CDARI and Audiera Unite to Bring Fitness, Dance, and Rewards to Web3 Gaming

CDARI, a well-known blockchain platform, has collaborated with Audria, a notable Web3-based rhythm game. The partnership is set to revolutionize Web3 gaming as well as social experience by integrating the elements of fitness, dance, and rewards. Hence, as CDARI’s official social media sentiment mentions, this move endeavors to combine the blockchain and the entertainment technologies. Hence, the joint effort focuses on establishing an engaging and robust social experience. 🚨 PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 We’re excited to team up with @Audiera_web3 — the Web3 rhythm game reinventing Audition with dance, fitness, AI characters, and tokenized rewards in a vibrant social world! 💃🎵⚡️…

GameFiAug 12

Aleo Network Foundation Teams Up With Fintech Unicorn Revolut

One of the leading tech companies in Europe is uniting with a framework focused on security and confidentiality. Anonymity With a Worldwide Reach Shared to CryptoPotato via a news release, the Aleo Network Foundation, the non-profit organization responsible for the health of the Aleo Network has announced a partnership with Revolut today. The former develops infrastructure focused on privacy and compliance that powers secure and programmable payments. The fintech firm has over 60 million customers worldwide and will feature the ALEO token on its app. Revolut is currently one of Europe’s more crypto-friendly corporations, offering a platform to trade and…

BlockchainAug 12

Ethereum Transaction Activity Rockets to Historic Highs

While ethereum ( ETH) prices have been climbing lately, the network’s daily transaction count has shifted into high gear over the past two weeks. In fact, August alone has delivered five of the ten busiest single days for transfers since the ledger started on July 30, 2015. August Turns Into a Record-Breaking Month for Ethereum Transfers This month, Ethereum has shattered half of its all-time top ten records, handling an impressive wave of transfers in recent days. The climb started in early to mid-July, with the seven-day average jumping from 1.38 million (around July 9–14) to 1.73 million daily by…

EthereumAug 12

FaZe CEO Ricky Banks Steps Down Amid MLG Crypto Scandal

The cryptocurrency community went aghast after Ricky Banks, CEO of FaZe, stepped down amid the MLG scandal. The meme coin was highly promoted in early 2025 by Banks along with streamer Adin Ross and other FaZe members. Though the coin experienced a rapid surge in value, fueled by influencer hype and a rush of retail investors, the spike was short-lived. The value of MLG plummeted after a wave of sell-offs, leaving many investors with significant losses. Allegations of a coordinated “rug pull” soon surfaced, with fans accusing Banks and his associates of misleading them and orchestrating an exit scam. Blame…

RegulationAug 12

Uniswap Proposal to Give DAO Legal Certainty, Says Foundation's Counsel

The Uniswap Foundation published a proposal on Monday to establish a new legal entity in Wyoming for Uniswap Governance, the decentralized exchange’s governing body of members, delegates, and token holders. Under the proposal, Uniswap Governance would become structured as a Wyoming Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association (DUNA), allowing the group to operate with greater legal certainty, according to Uniswap Foundation General Counsel Brian Nistler. “Uniswap Governance [has] never had a legal organization,” Nistler told Decrypt. “By adopting the DUNA, Uniswap Governance would be electing a particular structure that would be in the U.S., within Wyoming, that protects participation in all of…

LegalAug 12

Lessons in Web3 Game Finance from Mihee Park’s Journey — Zilliqa, Big Time, and Open Loot

As Web3 gaming continues to evolve from an experimental frontier to an investable category, few voices carry the cross-functional credibility of Mihee Park, CFO at Big Time Studios – the creator of Open Loot, the leading Web 3 game distribution platform, and Big Time, the flagship AAA ARPG Web 3 game, and formerly CFO at Zilliqa. Having led at protocol-layer platforms like Zilliqa, transitioned to studio-level operations at Big Time Studios, Park has developed a rare perspective on how operational leadership must adapt at each layer of the stack. Her journey across these vastly different organizational models has reshaped how…

GameFiAug 12