Stablecoins are the next step in the evolution of money. Like traditional fiat currencies, they rely on the trustworthiness of sovereigns.

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According to BlockBeats, the Ethereum Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network is witnessing a significant increase in both exit and entry queues. Data from validatorqueue indicates that the current exit queue has reached 1,075,268 ETH, valued at approximately $4.95 billion, with withdrawal delays extending to 18 days and 16 hours. Simultaneously, the queue for ETH waiting to join the network has risen to around 738,733 ETH, worth about $3.4 billion, with the entry queue now experiencing a wait time of 12 days and 20 hours. This situation reflects two opposing market forces. On one hand, some stakers may be opting to secure profits following Ethereum's substantial rise since its April low, leading to a surge in the exit queue. On the other hand, new deposits driven by regulatory benefits and institutional demand are increasing the entry queue. Companies like SharpLink Gaming and BitMine Immersion have been acquiring and staking more ETH, contributing to this trend.

According to PANews, K33's financial report for the second quarter of 2025 reveals a substantial revenue increase, reaching 399 million Swedish kronor, marking a 108% rise compared to the previous year. Despite a general market trading volume decline of approximately 25%, K33 managed to limit its own trading volume decrease to 3% by expanding its market share. The report also highlights a significant acceleration in trading activities during the third quarter, with expectations for trading volume to double. K33 has submitted an application for a MiCA license to the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority, aiming for approval within the year to ensure compliance with the European framework. Additionally, the company has initiated a Bitcoin reserve strategy, currently holding 126 BTC, with plans to expand this reserve to 1,000 BTC to strengthen its financial position and product platform.

According to BlockBeats, Canadian publicly traded company LQWD has deployed 19.75 BTC from its treasury onto the Lightning Network. This strategic move has reportedly generated an effective annualized yield of up to 24% through routing fees.

According to the announcement from Binance, the Tier 1 promotion under the USDⓢ-Margined Futures Liquidity Provider Program will continue indefinitely. This extension aims to enhance liquidity and market depth for Binance's USDⓢ-margined futures. The promotion includes updated maker fee rebates, which will be revised weekly. The promotional Tier 1 maker fees are set at -0.001% for USDT-M pairs and -0.004% for USDC-M pairs. The Binance USDⓢ-Margined Futures Liquidity Provider Program outlines specific criteria for participation. Users must achieve a minimum futures trading volume of $100,000,000 or a spot trading volume of $20,000,000 over a 30-day period on Binance or other platforms to apply. Successful applicants will receive a four-week grace period with Tier 2 maker fee rebates on USDT-margined futures contracts, exempting them from weekly reviews. Participants can qualify by achieving a weekly USDⓢ-M futures maker volume percentage of 0.10% or higher, either including or excluding BTC and ETH pairs. Maker fee rebates are awarded based on these calculations. Binance will provide daily and weekly performance reports to all participating liquidity providers. Weekly reviews will occur from Monday 00:00 UTC to Sunday 23:59 UTC, with fee tier adjustments made every Tuesday around 04:00 UTC. Participants failing to meet qualifications for three consecutive weeks will be removed from the program, with reapplication possible after one month. New participants will initially receive Tier 2 rebates, with potential for higher rebates based on performance. The program's primary goal is to support liquidity in the USDⓢ-margined futures market, with periodic adjustments based on market conditions. Binance reserves the right to amend or terminate the promotion due to regulatory changes, technical issues, or other significant reasons.

According to BlockBeats, the merger between American Bitcoin, supported by the Trump family, and Gryphon Digital Mining is expected to finalize soon, with plans to begin trading in early September. U.S. President Donald Trump's sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, along with mining company Hut 8, will collectively own 98% of the new entity. The merged company will retain the name American Bitcoin and trade under the stock symbol ABTC. American Bitcoin is actively seeking acquisition targets in Asia to build its Bitcoin asset reserves. The company is currently in discussions with investors regarding potential acquisitions and is planning to acquire a publicly listed company in Japan, with possible expansion into the Hong Kong market. Sources indicate that the company aims to emulate the MicroStrategy model by acquiring publicly listed companies to establish a cryptocurrency reserve platform.

According to PANews, a recent report by AI infrastructure company Anthropic has revealed that its AI chatbot, Claude, is being used by cybercriminals to conduct large-scale cyber attacks, with ransom demands reaching up to $500,000. The report highlights that despite Claude's "complex" security measures, criminals are bypassing restrictions through a social engineering technique known as "vibe hacking." This method manipulates human emotions, trust, and decision-making, enabling attackers with limited technical skills to execute sophisticated cyber crimes. One case involved a hacker using Claude to steal sensitive data from at least 17 organizations, including medical, government, and religious institutions, demanding ransoms in Bitcoin ranging from $75,000 to $500,000. Additionally, Claude has been utilized to assist North Korean IT workers in falsifying identities, passing technical tests, and securing remote positions at leading U.S. tech companies. The income generated from these positions is reportedly used to support the North Korean regime. In related news, sources indicate that Anthropic is in discussions to raise up to $10 billion in new funding.

Binance Blog published a new article, highlighting a significant collaboration between Binance, Chainalysis, stablecoin issuers, and law enforcement agencies in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to combat financial scams. This joint effort led to the freezing of nearly $50 million in illicit funds linked to 'pig butchering' scams, a form of investment and romance fraud that has been increasingly involving cryptocurrencies. In June 2024, APAC-based law enforcement successfully froze these funds following a comprehensive investigation supported by Binance, Chainalysis, and other industry partners. The term 'pig butchering' describes a scam where victims are gradually 'fattened' through trust-building before being defrauded. These scams often start with casual online interactions that evolve into relationships, eventually leading victims to invest in fraudulent schemes. Despite their recent association with cryptocurrencies, such scams have long existed in traditional finance. The use of blockchain technology, however, provides new methods to counter these threats. In a notable case in late 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice, along with industry participants, managed to freeze $225 million in stablecoins, marking the largest seizure in U.S. Secret Service history. In the 2024 case, Chainalysis utilized blockchain analytics to trace the flow of funds linked to a scam network active across Southeast Asia. Their tools tracked transactions from numerous victims between November 2022 and July 2023, eventually connecting them to consolidation wallets controlled by scammers. The criminals pooled victim funds into a primary wallet, then distributed them to intermediary addresses before moving them to five final wallets, which collectively held nearly $47 million in USDT. Scammers also sent small amounts back to victims to create the illusion of legitimate investment returns, prolonging the fraud. The intelligence gathered was shared with APAC law enforcement, who directed stablecoin issuers to freeze the funds in June 2024, preventing the conversion of illicit proceeds into fiat currency. Binance's involvement in these efforts underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in disrupting criminal operations and compensating victims. Erin Fracolli, Binance Global Head of Intelligence and Investigations, emphasized the role of such collaborations in enhancing the security of the blockchain ecosystem. The ability of stablecoin issuers, like Tether, to freeze funds at law enforcement's direction is a crucial safeguard. Chainalysis highlighted that blockchain intelligence supports every stage of an investigation, from identifying addresses to mapping wallet relationships and providing actionable leads for law enforcement. While illicit activity remains a small fraction of overall crypto transactions, it poses significant harm to victims. Each successful disruption demonstrates progress in protecting users, returning funds, and building a safer ecosystem. As pig butchering scams continue to evolve, the growing use of blockchain intelligence and cross-industry partnerships is narrowing the opportunities for perpetrators.

According to Foresight News, Guotai Junan International has announced the launch of its cryptocurrency trading services. Clients can now open crypto accounts to trade various digital currencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Avalanche (AVAX), Chainlink (LINK), and Solana (SOL). Those with professional investor qualifications can also trade additional currencies such as XRP, Tether (USDT), and USD Coin (USDC). In addition to cryptocurrency trading, clients can utilize Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) for securities trading services. For instance, they can allocate idle funds not invested in the cryptocurrency market to the Guotai Junan International 'Wealth Management' plan. The company plans to introduce more advanced digital asset services in the future. In June of this year, Guotai Junan International received approval from the Securities and Futures Commission to upgrade its Type 1 (securities trading) regulated activity license. This upgrade allows the company to offer virtual asset trading services, enabling clients to directly trade cryptocurrencies and stablecoins on the Guotai Junan International platform.

According to Foresight News, Shuntai Holdings Group Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has announced plans to expand its cryptocurrency investment portfolio. The company intends to include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), Filecoin (FIL), and stablecoins such as USDT and USDC. Shuntai Holdings plans to allocate approximately HKD 70 million from its internal financial resources for cryptocurrency trading. A portion of these funds has already been used to purchase Filecoin tokens, with transactions occurring at a price range of USD 2.1 to 2.3 per unit. Additionally, Shuntai Holdings has revealed its intention to consider using cryptocurrencies for payment settlements. The company disclosed that stablecoins will constitute no less than 5% of its investment portfolio.

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