Vietnamese authorities have dismantled what they claim is the nation’s largest-ever crypto fraud operation, following the arrest of the ringleader behind a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme built around the digital token Paynet Coin (PAYN).

A man in the US was hospitalised for three weeks after replacing table salt with sodium bromide, based on advice from ChatGPT. The swap caused rare bromide poisoning, leading to paranoia, hallucinations, and serious health problems.

According to BlockBeats, on August 15, an on-chain analyst known as Ai Yi reported that a particular address spent 8.264 million USDC to purchase 1,778.7 WETH, with an average cost of $4,646.4 per WETH. Since the beginning of August, this address has engaged in two trading cycles, resulting in a total profit of $930,000, with one successful trade and one unsuccessful trade.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has introduced new loanable and collateral assets to its Binance VIP Loan service. The newly added loanable assets include Towns (TOWNS) and Succinct (PROVE), while RWUSD has been added as a collateral asset. RWUSD is described as a principal-protected yield product offering flexible-term subscriptions and daily APR rewards. These rewards are derived from Binance’s ecosystem income and may be supported by innovative real-world assets such as US Treasury Bills. It is important to note that RWUSD is not a stablecoin nor a claim on any real-world assets, underlying security, token, or financial instrument. The APR is determined at Binance’s discretion. To utilize RWUSD as collateral, users are advised to follow a specific procedure. First, RWUSD should be enabled as collateral on the VIP Loan. Following this, users can subscribe to RWUSD directly, with the subscription process being instant and having no impact on the loan-to-value ratio (LTV). Users can refer to the VIP Loan section for the latest interest rates and a comprehensive list of loanable and collateral assets. For further inquiries, users are encouraged to contact the Binance VIP Key Account Coverage team via email. Binance VIP Loan is designed as a large personal and institutional over-collateralized loan service, offering competitive rates, terms, and services. It aims to provide users with enhanced liquidity for long-term investment funds, leveraged trading, and hedging strategies. The service is positioned to unlock greater potential for users' financial objectives.

TRM Labs, TRON, Tether, and Binance joined the T3 Financial Crime Unit that seized over $250 million in crypto from criminal proceeds. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/over-300m-seized-in-crypto-linked-to-fraud-schemes/

After hitting a new multi-month high, Cardano (ADA) has retraced alongside the rest of the market. Some analysts suggest that the cryptocurrency is ready to reclaim crucial resistance levels and hit new highs in the coming months. Related Reading: Ethereum Eyes ‘Final Boss’ Level, But Analyst Says Weekly Close Is Key For Price Discovery Run Cardano Holds Crucial Support Despite Pullback On Thursday, Cardano experienced an 11% drop after surpassing the $1. 00 barrier for the first time since March source: https://www.newsbtc.com/news/cardano-ada-remains-green-despite-market-pullback-is-it-ready-for-a-70-run/

We consider the tourism industry, where the desire to discover the world and the universe blends with the ways of its implementation. Here are some trends awaiting the tourist of 2028: from AI to new players in the market. source: https://ihodl.com/lifestyle/2025-08-15/future-tourism-tech/

The decline comes just days after a solid +3. source: https://coindoo.com/top-3-reasons-the-crypto-market-slipped-after-recent-gains/

The standards cover management responsibilities, cold wallet infrastructure, third-party wallet oversight and real-time threat monitoring. source: https://www.theblock.co/post/367085/hong-kong-regulator-tightens-custody-standards-crypto-exchanges?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

Czech authorities have arrested convicted drug trafficker Tomas Jirikovsky in a deepening probe into a $45 million Bitcoin donation to the Ministry of Justice. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/trafficker-linked-to-multi-million-dollar-bitcoin-scandal-arrested/

The crypto market roared to new heights this week, with the total market capitalization of digital assets hitting a new all-time high on Monday of almost $4.15 trillion, according to Coinmarketcap.  That number beats the previous all-time high set in July, and although the market cap has since fallen back slightly to $3.96 trillion as of the time of writing, overall sentiment remains strong, with the market bracing itself for fresh gains in the coming days source: https://finbold.com/crypto-market-cap-hits-new-all-time-high-but-instability-looms/

The Swiss stock exchange SIX welcomes iShares as the 20th issuer of exchange-traded products (ETPs) with cryptocurrencies as underlying. The article BlackRock launches Swiss Bitcoin ETP on SIX was first published on Crypto Valley Journal. source: https://cryptovalleyjournal.com/hot-topics/news/blackrock-launches-swiss-bitcoin-etp-on-six/?utm_campaign=rss_reader&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=feed_source&utm_content=BlackRock+launches+Swiss+Bitcoin+ETP+on+SIX

Does this open a new chapter of wealth appreciation for Americans' retirement future, or is it a reckless national gamble?

Scammers are targeting crypto investors again by pretending to be law firms that can recover lost funds. The FBI warns victims to be cautious, as these fake firms ask for payments in crypto or gift cards and use personal details from previous scams to appear credible.

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has re-enabled its complete suite of Binance Earn offerings for eligible UK Professional Users after receiving updated guidance from UK regulators.

How will USDT's native payment channel Stable capture the mainstream payment market?

Citigroup plans to offer custody services for assets backing stablecoins and cryptocurrency ETFs, aiming to meet new US rules. The bank is also developing stablecoin payment solutions for faster cross-border transactions.

Bitcoin experienced a sharp fall-dropping from its all time high of $214,457 to $118,730-after U.S Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the government would no longer be making additional purchases of Bitcoin for its strategic reserve and digital asset stockpile.

BTC, ETH, SOLANA, altcoins, Bitcoin is a separate beast, not what you think. Golden Finance, 99% of people have a completely wrong understanding of Bitcoin.

Economist Sumerlin believes a more aggressive rate cut is appropriate, potentially allowing for a 50 basis point reduction, while also emphasizing the importance of Fed independence. Jefferies market strategist David Zervos supports a significant rate cut, undeterred by unexpectedly strong U.S. producer price inflation data.