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Retail XRP Holders Can Now Tap DeFi on Flare, No Seed Phrase Needed

Flare Network has introduced Luminite, a non-custodial, seedless wallet designed to make decentralized finance (DeFi) accessible to XRP holders as part of a broader push to give smart contract functionality to assets that historically lacked it. “By removing complex barriers of entry, we’re enabling anyone - from first-time users to seasoned crypto holders - to access the full power of the Flare ecosystem,” the team said in a prepared statement. “This is about making DeFi approachable, not just for the crypto-native, but for the next wave of users discovering blockchain through real utility,” the statement added. Built with Turnkey’s embedded…

DeFiAug 6

$372,000,000 in BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Stuns Coinbase Prime, More Sell-off?

BlackRock has sparked speculation in the broader cryptocurrency space after it moved a sizable volume of Ethereum (ETH) into Coinbase Prime. In a move spotted by Lookonchain, the data analytics platform, BlackRock transferred 101,975 ETH into the crypto platform. Ethereum dips amid ETF outflows According to the update, the value of the transfer is placed at $372 million. The massive movement has left many guessing the motive behind the transfer. Usually, such development often signals a possible intention to sell or custody reshuffling. BlackRock (ETHA) deposited 101,975 $ETH($372M) and 2,544 $BTC($292M) into #CoinbasePrime 3 hours ago.https://t.co/qmuDIrPHc6 pic.twitter.com/BTThuI4mot — Lookonchain (@lookonchain)…

EthereumAug 6

Billionaire Ray Dalio Calls for Overhaul of US Government Economic Data Estimates Amid BLS Controversy

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio says the US government needs to rethink how it comes up with its economic data. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer, because of a large downward revision of job numbers. On Friday, the BLS revised down the job growth figures for June from 147,000 to 14,000, a 90% drop. Figures for May were also revised down from 144,000 to 19,000, bringing the combined two-month downward revision to 258,000 jobs. Some analysts at US banks began citing the data as possible evidence suggesting the economy…

RegulationAug 6

SEC Chief Paul Atkin's Project Crypto Flying Under Radar Amid Market Selloff: Bernstein

As crypto markets plunged Friday, a potentially historic regulatory shift flew under the radar, Wall Street broker Bernstein said in a research report Monday. In a speech that Bernstein analysts called “the boldest and most transformative crypto vision ever laid out by a sitting SEC chair,” U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins unveiled 'Project Crypto', a sweeping initiative to modernize the country’s outdated securities rules for the digital age. The initiative aims to overhaul U.S. securities laws to accommodate digital assets, continuing a broader push to make the U.S. a global hub for crypto innovation. Central to…

LegalAug 6

Blockchain technology can help decentralize the US energy grid — VC

Blockchain technology can help modernize the US electrical grid by marshaling human labor and stranded resources to create decentralized energy infrastructure, according to Cosmo Jiang, a general partner at venture capital firm Pantera. “All of civilization from the beginning of time has been built on the coordination of incentives, and blockchain is just a new way to incentivize people in a decentralized way that wasn't possible before,” Jiang told Cointelegraph in an interview. The VC explained that companies in the gig economy have devised ways of allowing people to monetize their free time and resources outside of their normal working…

BlockchainAug 6

MYX’s Price Surges 477% amid $9.9 Million Short Liquidations and Broader Token Bullishness

MYX (MYX Finance) has experienced substantial market activity today, making it a focal point of analysis by market analysts. According to data posted today by Satoshi Club, MYX is up 477% today, now trading at a $200 million market cap. MYX, the native asset behind the derivatives exchange MYX Finance, reached a new ATH of $1.72 yesterday, 4th August, 2025. Besides, the token is currently trading at $1.39, its price has been up 1302% and 1590.8% over the past week and 30 days, respectively, making it one of the best-performing assets on the virtual currency market. $MYX (@MYX_Finance) is up…

DeFiAug 6

Ethereum price prediction 2030: Is $10K realistic?

On July 30, 2025, Ethereum marked its 10-year anniversary — a decade of pushing Web3 forward with breakthroughs like smart contracts and decentralized finance. And it’s still going strong. Thanks to its mature developer ecosystem, ongoing scalability improvements, and growing institutional adoption, Ethereum’s influence isn’t fading anytime soon. So what’s next for Ethereum over the next five years? And what could the ETH price in 2030 look like? Let’s explore the possibilities in our Ethereum price prediction 2030. Table of Contents ETH price right now What’s behind ETH’s future value? An interesting take: expert’s opinion Ethereum price prediction 2030 Should…

EthereumAug 6

Semler Scientific Stock SMLR Rises After Bitcoin Gains Fuel Q2 Results

Today, Semler Scientific (Nasdaq: SMLR) shares rose over 2.64% to $35.37 after the company released its second quarter 2025 financial results, reporting an increase in net income driven by unrealized gains from its Bitcoin holdings. Semler Scientific Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results, BTC Holdings of 5,021 and BTC Yield of 31.3% YTD through July 31, 2025. $SMLR — Joe Burnett, MSBA (@IIICapital) August 4, 2025 The company posted net income of $66.9 million, up from just $11,000 in the same period last year. The increase came despite a 43% drop in revenue, which fell to $8.2 million. Operating expenses…

RegulationAug 6

Plume Recognized in White House Digital Asset Policy Report

Plume, a blockchain platform focused on tokenizing real-world assets, was featured in the recent report by the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. The company contributed insights on how tokenization can support capital markets, which were included in the national policy roadmap. The report highlights key areas such as the use of public blockchain infrastructure, the development of tokenized financial products, and the need for updated regulations to support innovation in digital finance. These ideas reflect Plume’s recent policy memo, where the company recommended a new approach to capital markets regulation to better match advancements in stablecoins and decentralized…

LegalAug 6

Base’s Jesse Pollak Rallies Support to Back On-Chain Creator Coin Index

Base creator Jesse Pollak is calling on crypto funds to seize a “no-brainer” opportunity to take a $5 million+ long position in a diversified index of on-chain creator coins. The interest comes amid growing interest in the on-chain economy at both institutional and political levels. On-Chain Creator Coins as a New Investment Frontier Jesse Pollak’s remarks, shared on X (Twitter), kicked off a discussion about the financial infrastructure needed to back what some see as the next frontier of crypto, the on-chain creator economy. “Who is going to be the first fund to take a scaled (e.g. $5m+) long hold…

BlockchainAug 6