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Myriad Protocol Rolls Out Expansion to Ethereum L2 Linea

Myriad Protocol, the multichain protocol designed to power prediction markets, has launched on Ethereum Layer-2 network Linea. “Predictions now have a home on Linea,” said Loxley Fernandes, co-founder and CEO of Myriad’s parent company DASTAN. He added that, “The Linea team is about to really push hard on creating some more resources for Ethereum users, and making some noise, and we want to be a part of that.” USDC Prediction Markets on @LineaBuild are now live. Sign in, Bridge and Predict now!https://t.co/VXnRIxlvSq pic.twitter.com/9kaLhkVCtx — MYRIAD (@MyriadMarkets) July 31, 2025 The integration marks a “huge milestone” for Myriad, said DASTAN co-founder…

BlockchainAug 3

Bitcoin (BTC) Rebounds, New ATH Arrives! Will the Rise Continue? Analysts Explain!

Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) started the new week with a new record high. The price of BTC surpassed $120,000 for the first time in its history. According to Binance data, BTC briefly broke above $121,000, setting a new record. It is currently up 2.8%, reaching $121,500. While the main reasons for the rise in Bitcoin prices were seen as the continued institutional demand in the US and positive legal developments, this rise was also accompanied by Ethereum and altcoins. Ethereum (ETH) surpassed $3,000, while altcoins like XRP, Solana, and SUI also made significant gains. According to the data, ALGO, PENGU…

BitcoinAug 3

Billions in Institutional Money Bets Ethereum to Break $4,000 This Time

Ethereum (ETH) price has entered a key resistance range between $4,100 and $3,900, which has resulted in multi-week choppy markets since March 2024. The large-cap top-tier altcoin, with a market valuation of $469 billion, has set a new local high each week for the past five weeks. This has turned more crypto users bullish on the midterm perspective. The altcoin season index from Coinglass has also signaled an opportunity ahead for the wider market, a sentiment fueled by robust on-chain data. ETH/USD Analysis By Dan Gambardello According to crypto analyst Dan Gamberdello, the ETH price has led the wider altcoin…

EthereumAug 3

U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Plans Still Elusive as White House Touts Crypto Report

The long-awaited White House crypto strategy is out, but the 163-page report isn't likely to tell the crypto industry much that it doesn't already know — including about the federal bitcoin reserves, which remain a black box for a sector keen to learn anything new. The report offers the most comprehensive outline of President Donald Trump's crypto push to date, covering all the major and minor policy efforts underway this year. For an industry that's been following each of those closely, however, it doesn't offer revelations of new initiatives or go into a deep explanation of individual policy pursuits. Senior…

RegulationAug 3

GalaChain Becomes First Foreign Blockchain to Join China’s Trusted Copyright Chain

Gala has announced that GalaChain will become the first international blockchain to integrate with China’s Trusted Copyright Chain (TCC). This partnership opens a regulated path for Chinese users—estimated at around 600 million gamers—to access NFTs through GalaChain. Development of a cross-border blockchain bridge begins immediately, with a public release expected in the first quarter of 2026. The project follows Chinese legal and regulatory standards, including the registration of NFTs within China. It aims to allow digital assets from the game Shrapnel to move securely between China and other markets. These transactions will use the $GALA token, with an on-chain dashboard…

BlockchainAug 3

Bearish Bitcoin Trader Loses $92M as Surge Wipes Out $426M in Short Liquidations

More than $680 million in crypto positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours with short traders taking the bulk of the pain as a bitcoin breakout above $121,000 triggered a chain reaction across derivatives markets. Roughly $426 million of the total liquidations came from bearish bets, according to Coinglass data, making it one of the largest weekend liquidation events in recent months. The largest single order, a $92.5 million BTC short, was flushed on HTX. BTC alone saw $291 million in forced closures, with futures tracking ether (ETH) and XRP following at $68 million and $17 million, respectively. XLM…

BitcoinAug 3

Ethereum’s 10th Anniversary July 30, 2025, Goes Global With a Livestream and a Free NFT

The Ethereum network will celebrate its 10th anniversary on July 30, marking a decade since the launch of its Genesis Block. The Ethereum Foundation is spearheading a global decentralized campaign to recognize this milestone. The campaign includes online and in-person events to reflect on Ethereum’s progress and its impact on blockchain development. Community-Led Events and Global Participation Celebrations will take place in major cities such as Shenzhen and Hong Kong, alongside numerous community-organized meetups worldwide. The Ethereum Foundation is supporting these efforts through its Ecosystem Support Program, offering microgrants of up to $500 to fund grassroots activities. Related: Ethereum Turns…

EthereumAug 3

Trump’s crypto working group pushes for clearer rules as adoption grows

US President Donald Trump’s crypto working group has reportedly urged federal regulators to clarify trading rules for digital assets as part of a broader effort to ease the adoption of new financial products, highlighting the White House’s increasing focus on the blockchain economy following the passage of three separate crypto bills earlier this month. The policy proposals were introduced by the White House’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, which was established by executive order in January and is led by David Sacks. Among the recommendations were calls for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission…

RegulationAug 3

The Biggest Games Releasing in August 2025

August is the month of "Remember that Franchise?" Aside from the annual Madden game, a lot of the games we're looking forward to this month are returns to older franchises—one of which hasn't seen a new entry in almost 15 years. There are a few remake/remaster-type games on this list, but our first entry, Mafia: The Old Country, is a return to the series' roots. The new Dying Light game takes us back to the original protagonist, but in a new environment and with new powers. What's old is new again! Overall, things are a bit light as we enter…

GameFiAug 3

Oasys Blockchain Integrates Gaming DEX on BTCFi through Bifrost Network Partnership

Oasys Blockchain has announced a strategic collaboration with Bifrost Network. Oasys Blockchain is an open-source blockchain with a specialty in gaming. It aims to provide a quality blockchain gaming experience to users. On the other hand, Bifrost Network is a cross-chain Layer-1 platform that supports both EVM and non-EVM networks, designed to provide an enhanced infrastructure for decentralized applications. We’re excited to join forces with @Bifrost_Network , bringing BTC-native DeFi infrastructure to the Oasys ecosystem through BTCFi Boost! Users can now access up to 40% APY with $BtcUSD and $OAS Savings on GamingDEX. Join from here:https://t.co/H3cqHGcVIF https://t.co/1c29Af6ved — Oasys Blockchain…

BlockchainAug 3