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41.04% of Shiba Inu (SHIB) Supply Held By Single Whale, Who’s Behind It?

Over the years, Shiba Inu has experienced impressive growth in its on-chain activity as the token has been relentlessly controlled by large holders. Nonetheless, on-chain data from IntoTheBlock shows that the largest wallet on Shiba Inu is carrying the largest share of the token’s total supply. While the price of the popular dog-themed cryptocurrency remains pretty low compared to major altcoins and memecoins like Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Dogecoin (DOGE), it appears that its price performance is greatly dependent on its large holders, as they seem to have higher control over the token’s market movement than smaller traders. 410,043,000,000,000 SHIB…

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India Ramps Up Crypto Tax Enforcement with International Data Sharing and AI

India's tax authorities are deploying artificial intelligence and international>The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is strengthening its pursuit of crypto tax evaders through enhanced data analytics and cross-border information exchange, Chairman Ravi Agrawal revealed in an interview with the Economic Times. The department now has access to over 6.5 billion domestic digital transactions and is actively participating in the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) to ensure automatic sharing of tax-related information on crypto assets between countries, according to Agarwal. CARF is a global standard by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that mandates crypto platforms collect and share…

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VitaminAI and Renta Network Join Forces to Enhance Web3 and RWA Management

VitaminAI, a popular marketplace for AI agents, has unveiled its new strategic collaboration with Renta Network, a next-generation rental ecosystem. The primary objective of this partnership is to redefine the approach to Real World Assets (RWA) and its management. This partnership will unfold a new era of efficiency, transparency, and innovation in the rental industry. 📢 Announcing our partnership with @RentaNetwork — a next-gen rental ecosystem merging blockchain, Web3, and AI to revolutionize Real World Assets (RWA). With a strong focus on decentralization, transaction security, and minimal fees, Renta Network is creating a transparent and… pic.twitter.com/zvzGY2PFXp — VitaminAi | AI…

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LQWD’s $10 Million ATM Program Could Support Increased Bitcoin Purchases and Lightning Network Growth

Canadian fintech company LQWD has announced a $10 million At-The-Market (ATM) Program to strategically enhance its Bitcoin holdings and support the Lightning Network infrastructure. This innovative financing approach offers LQWD flexibility and cost-efficiency, allowing continuous capital access to fuel growth in the digital asset ecosystem. According to COINOTAG, LQWD’s initiative signals a mature capital management strategy, emphasizing the importance of Bitcoin and Lightning Network expansion in crypto financing. LQWD launches a $10M ATM Program to boost Bitcoin purchases and Lightning Network capacity, marking a strategic move in crypto financing and infrastructure growth. LQWD’s $10 Million ATM Program: A Flexible Capital…

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Is Ethereum Price About to Skyrocket?

Ethereum price is once again in the spotlight. Not just because of its price action, but because institutional investors are finally showing their cards. The U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs have started pulling serious weight, and the charts are responding. So, what's the Ethereum price prediction? Ethereum Price Prediction: Why is Ethereum Price Heating Up? ETH/USD Daily Chart- TradingView Let’s look at the chart first. ETH price has been on a sharp uptrend since late June. The Heikin Ashi candles are clean, consecutive, and mostly bullish green. More importantly, the Ethereum price has stayed consistently above the mid-Bollinger Band, a sign…

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House recess over Epstein standoff stalls crypto policy push until September

The House of Representatives adjourned a week ahead of schedule on July 24, initiating its August recess early and effectively halting all floor activity until after Labor Day. Speaker Mike Johnson announced the break during a floor session, ending votes and procedural work until at least the week of September 8. This recess comes amid an intensifying debate over a proposed amendment to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein amendment to GENIUS Act Last week, eleventh-hour maneuvering over an Epstein-related amendment first threatened to stall House proceedings but was ultimately contained. Rep. Ro Khanna attempted to attach a measure…

Regulation

Hold Me Secures Deal With Synthetic Darwin for AI Integration

In a move that signals regulatory confidence, Hold Me Ltd., a Tel Aviv-based technology company, has signed a binding letter of intent (LOI) to acquire Synthetic Darwin LLC, a US-based firm focused on autonomous, self-improving AI agents. The deal, announced July 24, points to growing confidence in AI technologies designed to evolve without human oversight and their expanding role within blockchain ecosystems. The proposed share-based transaction awaits regulatory clearance and definitive agreements. AI Agents Designed to Evolve Best known for its innovative platform, DarwinsLab, an AI ecosystem, Synthetic Darwin has been focused on recursive self-improvement. Notably, the system would allow…

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Korea’s Bold Leap into Corporate Crypto Dominance

In a significant move poised to reshape the landscape of institutional crypto adoption in South Korea, Bitmax, a publicly listed Korean company, has announced a substantial increase in its Bitmax Bitcoin holdings. This strategic accumulation underscores a growing trend among corporations globally to embrace digital assets as a core component of their treasury management. With an additional purchase of 51.06 BTC, Bitmax’s total Bitcoin reserves now stand at an impressive 400.25 BTC, solidifying its position as the leading publicly listed company in South Korea by Bitcoin holdings. This bold step has drawn immediate comparisons to MicroStrategy, the U.S. software firm…

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Ethereum validator exit queue pushes all-time high as profit taking extends

The Ethereum validator exit queue grows by the day, reaching all-time high levels. As ETH rallied, the network experienced its biggest outflow of validators. Validators are leaving the Ethereum network, with a record number of unstaking requests as of July 25. In the past 10 days, the Ethereum network started an unprecedented withdrawal, as traders attempted to free up ETH. The validator exodus comes as ETH trades around $3,465.55. The sudden increase in requests to free ETH from the Beacon Chain contract started on July 16, and initially looked like regular validator turnover. Soon, the queue grew to 688,356 ETH…

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Virtuals Protocol updates Genesis emissions to favor ACP-integrated agents

Virtuals Protocol is rolling out changes to its Genesis point emissions system, shifting rewards to better reflect agent utility and participation quality. The update, set to go live by the end of the week, introduces two key refinements focused on aligning emissions with actual onchain activity. First, agents integrated with the Agent Coordination Protocol (ACP) will receive increased weighting across staking and trading categories. This adjustment aims to reward agents that are actively deployed and contributing to real economic coordination across the protocol’s growing ecosystem. Second, trading activity will now carry higher weight in the Genesis scoring system. The team…

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