Eric Trump has taken a victory lap on social media after Ethereum’s (ETH) recent surge, revisiting his February call to buy the cryptocurrency at $2,900. “How am I doing now @AshleyDCan? You really ought to get out of this business…” Trump posted on August 13, 2025, alongside a screenshot of Ethereum’s price chart. The post was aimed at political and cypto commentator Ashley D. C source: https://finbold.com/if-you-invested-1000-in-ethereum-when-eric-trump-called-to-buy-youd-now-have-this-much/

Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, has unveiled a new custody service aimed at corporate and institutional clients. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/upbit-operator-dunamu-rolls-out-cold-wallet-custody-for-institutions/

According to PANews, U.S. President Donald Trump has heightened stakes ahead of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on the Ukraine conflict and his own credibility. Three individuals involved in Trump's summit discussions assert that he is not bluffing, marking a departure from previous 'exploratory meetings.' Trump privately informed the Ukrainian President and NATO leaders that his aim is a ceasefire, publicly warning Putin of 'very serious consequences' if he does not agree to halt the fighting. A senior U.S. official described Trump's stance as the most serious and direct he has ever taken, emphasizing his desire to demonstrate this to the world. The official stated, 'The responsibility now lies with Putin: agree to a ceasefire or face serious consequences.' Another U.S. official noted that Putin initiated contact with Trump and requested the meeting, now needing to fulfill his commitments. However, if the meeting fails without severe repercussions, Trump's threats may appear increasingly hollow in the future.

According to BlockBeats, BTCS, a publicly traded company on the U.S. stock market, has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company achieved a record revenue of $2.77 million, marking a 394% increase compared to the same period last year and a 64% rise from the previous quarter. The company attributed its performance largely to the robust growth of its Ethereum-first Builder+ business, which now constitutes the majority of the company's revenue. As of August 12, 2025, BTCS's Ethereum holdings have increased to 70,140 ETH, with a total value exceeding $321 million. This strategic accumulation of ETH is aimed at driving long-term revenue growth and supporting the company's scalable blockchain infrastructure.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has expanded access to its Earn products for qualifying UK Professional Users. This development follows recent changes in UK regulations, which now exempt staking from being classified as a collective investment scheme. As a result, Binance can offer a wider range of Earn products to UK Professional Users, including Simple Earn, Liquid Staking, Crypto Loans, On-Chain Yields, Super Earn, RWUSD, Soft Staking, and BFUSD. The newly available products aim to optimize asset utilization through flexible yield options and provide access to innovative real-world asset products like RWUSD, a reward-generating stablecoin. Additionally, users can manage liquidity with crypto loan options and participate in staking without intermediaries. These offerings are designed to empower UK Professional Users, who represent a high-net-worth and investment-experienced segment of Binance's user base. Binance's decision to restore access to these financial products aligns with its broader mission of enabling financial freedom while adhering to evolving UK regulatory guidance. The platform remains committed to maintaining a compliant and user-centric experience, with plans to introduce additional product access that meets the needs of users and local regulators. This move is part of Binance's ongoing efforts to expand its services and provide more options for managing digital assets. UK Professional Users can access these products by checking their eligibility and following the registration steps outlined in Binance's FAQ. Once registered, users can explore the full suite of Binance Earn products, select their preferred token and term, and subscribe to the offerings. Binance emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks involved in digital asset investments and encourages users to consult independent financial advisers before making investment decisions.

XRP Ledger powering institutional adoption shift source: https://u.today/ripple-exec-shares-insight-on-xrpl-strategic-shift-in-singapore-details

Coinbase has lost $300,000 in accumulated fees to an MEV bot after interacting with the 0xProject swapper smart contract. Pseudonymous security researcher deebeez disclosed this on X, noting that the exchange used the swapper incorrectly. According to Deebeez, the 0xProject contract, which can be used for executing swaps, is permissionless. This means anyone can use […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/coinbase-suffers-300k-loss-mev-bot-attack/

According to BlockBeats, CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr has reported that Bitcoin's volatility has compressed to its lowest level in two years. This observation is based on the 30-day high and low price indicators, which show a narrowing range between the highest and lowest prices over the period. The rolling high/low price range has confined the price within these limits. Such compression typically indicates a balance between supply and demand and low realized volatility. This situation arises when liquidity is concentrated around local highs, above $120,000, and lows, below $113,000. The likelihood of a price range expansion is increasing.

Tokenized stocks are booming — but just putting them on-chain isn’t enough. This op-ed explores how DeFi composability could unlock their true potential. source: https://cryptonews.com/exclusives/opinion-tokenized-equities-are-only-the-sum-of-their-parts/

The hackers behind Radiant Capital’s $58 million October 2024 exploit now hold over $102 million in Ether after the asset’s price more than doubled. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-53m-hacked-away-from-radiant-capital-become-102-5m-with-ether-rising?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss%3F_q%3D1755169868551%26_dc%3D1755169868551%26_ts%3D1755169868551&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

TradFi urgently needs to embrace blockchain technology as its core infrastructure

Elon Musk’s AI video tool, Grok Imagine, produced sexually explicit deepfake videos of Taylor Swift without being prompted for nudity. The controversy has raised legal, ethical, and regulatory concerns in the UK, especially over non-consensual content and insufficient age verification.

Federal prosecutors in New York have charged Richard Kim, former CEO of the crypto-powered casino startup Zero Edge, with securities and wire fraud, alleging he misappropriated millions in seed funding and gambled it away instead of building the company.

In the stablecoin market, which stablecoin chains are worth paying attention to? Why are these giants investing in stablecoin chains?

China's pork producer company, Blue Origin, has become the first company to adopt Dogecoin for its treasury.

Bitpanda has launched in the UK, offering over 600 crypto assets to British investors. The company also partnered with Arsenal FC to raise its profile and attract more users.

Fraudulent tactics have become extremely sophisticated. Even under pressure, make decisions calmly and rationally.

The Seoul Central District Court has issued an arrest warrant for Kim Keon Hee, wife of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, on multiple corruption-related charges including bribery, election interference, and stock manipulation.

At present, OKB is indeed more like an emotionally hyped meme, especially after it is no longer a platform currency but a public chain currency. Although 3/4 of the tokens have been destroyed, we can no longer price it using the platform currency.

Justin Sun has taken legal action against Bloomberg for publishing details of his crypto holdings that he says were meant to stay private. He argues the information is wrong and could put his safety at risk.