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Lido cuts staff, Curve rethinks L2s

Two of the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector’s best known platforms, liquid staking protocol Lido and decentralized exchange Curve Finance, are considering slimming down. Despite a recent resurgence in DeFi markets, Lido co-founder Vasiliy Shapovalov announced a 15% cut of contributors, and a fresh Curve governance proposal suggests cutting development on Layer Two (L2) networks. Read more: DeFi is paying big to accumulate USDC A drop in the ocean Lido is the second largest DeFi protocol by total value locked (TVL) at $32 billion according to DeFiLlama, the sector’s leading data dashboard. While it’s active on other chains, 99.9% of its…

DeFiAug 2

Pixel Vault Removes CEO Following Self-Dealing and Rug Pull Accusations

Non-fungible token (NFT) company Pixel Vault is under fire for its involvement in what appears to be a roughly $3.5 million rug pull scheme involving its founder and former CEO. In the latest turn of events, the company announced on Wednesday that it has removed Sean Gearin, also known as GFunk, from his position as CEO. The project did not provide details about the alleged rug pull, but stated that the now ex-CEO’s “actions are under review.” GFunk has been accused by multiple NFT community commentators and former partners on X of misleading investors for personal profit. Specifically, GFunk allegedly…

NFTAug 2

The Most Searched Cryptocurrencies of the Last Days Have Been Revealed! "Ethereum and These Five Altcoins Are at the Top!"

Tensions surrounding the Fed's interest rate decision have been building in Bitcoin and altcoins for the past few days. While the Fed is expected to leave interest rates unchanged barring any major surprises, Bitcoin and altcoins are experiencing pullbacks. At this point, while sudden fluctuations are experienced in BTC and altcoins, cryptocurrency analysis company Santiment said in its latest post that investors showed intense interest in six altcoins named Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH), Vine (VINE), Omni (OMNI), Tron (TRX) and Stellar (XLM) on social media. Solana: Key factors contributing to the escalation of discussions around SOL include ARK Invest’s significant…

EthereumAug 2

'No One Needs Bitcoin,' Peter Schiff Downplays BTC Price Surge

Longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has once again drawn the ire of Bitcoin proponents, this time downplaying Bitcoin’s latest price surge while praising silver's climb to a 12-year high. In a recent tweet, Schiff wrote, "The silver train keeps on quietly chugging along. This morning it's above $39, its highest since Feb. 2012. The rise in silver is far more significant to the real world than Bitcoin's new high. Industries that need silver will now have to pay more to buy it. No one needs Bitcoin." The silver train keeps on quietly chugging along. This morning it's above $39, its…

BitcoinAug 2

Alchemy Pay Integrates into Solv Protocol to Bridge Fiat with Bitcoin DeFi

Alchemy Pay is excited to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with Solv Protocol to transform Bitcoin-native finance. This partnership aims to support $BTC-native assets with on-ramp fiat, including BSC-SOLV, SolvBTC, and xSolvBTC. This integration represents a remarkable step in connecting traditional finance with decentralized finance (DeFi). 🌐Thrilled to partner with @SolvProtocol, #AlchemyPay now supports fiat on-ramp for its BTC native assets BSC-SOLV, SolvBTC & xSolvBTC! Users can buy these assets with local currencies via fiat payments—bridging Bitcoin-native yield with real-world accessibility.⚡… pic.twitter.com/KAhm0gwAWY — Alchemy Pay|$ACH: Fiat-Crypto Payment Gateway (@AlchemyPay) August 1, 2025 The initiative strives to introduce high-yield Bitcoin financial products…

DeFiAug 2

The top corporate ETH holders as Wall Street eyes crypto

Corporations and Wall Street entities are starting to recognize Ether as the next emerging treasury asset as the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency and blockchain network celebrates its 10th anniversary on Wednesday. Ethereum went live on July 30, 2015, introducing smart contract functionality and laying the foundation for the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The network has maintained 10 years of uninterrupted uptime. To mark the milestone, Cointelegraph reviewed the five largest corporate Ether (ETH) holders, underscoring Ether’s rising status as a strategic reserve asset among public companies. Publicly-listed Bitcoin (BTC) mining company, BitMine Immersion Technologies, is the largest ETH treasury firm, holding…

EthereumAug 2

Bitcoin's next 3 price levels to watch after record high

After hitting a new all-time high above $123,000, a cryptocurrency trading analyst has identified three key price levels that could help Bitcoin sustain its upward momentum. According to Ali Martinez, the current bull run was fueled by Bitcoin breaking out of a months-long parallel trading channel, a move that sets the stage for further gains, he said in an X post on July 14. Martinez explained that the breakout represents a major shift in market structure. Specifically, Bitcoin’s surge past the crucial resistance zone near $113,000 confirmed the ongoing bullish trend that’s been forming since April. After spending weeks consolidating…

BitcoinAug 2

Blazpay Joins Forces with CryplexAI to Drive AI DeFi with DePIN Storage

Blazpay, an India-based DeFi platform, announced a strategic alliance with CryplexAI, an AI decentralized storage platform. By integrating its crypto platform with Cryplex’s decentralized AI computing proficiencies, Blazpay aims to advance its DeFi capabilities. This collaboration will allow Blazpay to develop new, advanced solutions that integrate AI with crypto assets, providing people with improved DeFi possibilities. We’re excited to announce our partnership with @CryplexAI – an innovative AI-driven platform reshaping the future of decentralized intelligence. 🤝 Together, Blazpay x Cryplex are bridging AI and DeFi – enabling smarter decision-making, enhanced user experiences, and… pic.twitter.com/uct9cNUjqS — Blazpay (@blazpaylabs) August 1, 2025…

DeFiAug 2

Ethereum Most Important Macro Trade for Next Decade: Tom Lee

Fundstrat’s partner, Tom Lee, has commented on the staggering most recent Bitcoin purchase made by Saylor’s Strategy. Curiously, he has also once again confirmed his bullish stance not only on BTC but on the second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum. Tom Lee on Strategy's huge Bitcoin purchase Tom Lee quoted Michael Saylor’s tweet, in which the Strategy’s executive chairman announced the acquisition of a massive 21,021 Bitcoins for $2.46 billion. Saylor also bragged about his company achieving a BTC yield of 25% year-to-year in 2025. As of now, Strategy holds a total of 628,791 BTC worth roughly $74.2 billion. Tom Lee commented on…

EthereumAug 2

JPMorgan Chase’s Plans for Charging Fintechs for Customer Account Data Raising Concerns With at Least One CFPB Official: Report

One official at a federal consumer protection agency is reportedly raising concerns over JPMorgan Chase’s plan to charge fintech fees for customers’ account data. An unnamed politically appointed official with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) believes the agency’s efforts to kill in court an open banking rule enacted under former US President Biden may be giving JPMorgan Chase the opportunity to charge the fees, reports Bloomberg. The same official is discussing the issue with concerned fintech firms, according to multiple sources who asked to remain anonymous to talk about the controversial matter. The CFPB open banking rule, which was…

MarketsAug 2