According to BlockBeats, Aptos Labs' Chief Business Officer, Solomon Tesfaye, is set to participate in an online roundtable hosted by the independent international financial think tank, OMFIF. The event will focus on central banking, economic policy, and public investment. The meeting will bring together key representatives from the global asset management and blockchain sectors, including Franklin Templeton, Stellar Development Foundation, and R3. Participants will engage in in-depth discussions on the integration of public blockchains with regulated finance, aiming to advance the convergence of traditional financial infrastructure with decentralized technology. This initiative seeks to accelerate the implementation of on-chain asset management and the tokenization of funds.

According to Cointelegraph, cybersecurity firm SentinelLABS has uncovered a widespread scam involving aged YouTube accounts used to promote a crypto trading bot that conceals a malicious smart contract. This scam, active since at least 2024, spreads through YouTube videos shared on social media, offering tips and smart contract code to deploy a crypto trading bot. Alex Delamottea, a senior threat researcher with SentinelLABS, detailed the scam in a report released on Tuesday. The scam operates by adding the attacker's wallet to the smart contract, disguised as a trading address. Once the victim funds the contract, the scammer gains access to drain the funds. Victims are encouraged to deposit at least 0.5 Ether (ETH), valued at $1,829, to cover gas fees and ensure substantial profits. Delamottea's investigation revealed varying degrees of success for the scammers, with one wallet receiving 7.59 ETH, another 4.19 ETH, and a third holding 244.9 ETH, collectively worth over $939,000. The same wallet was observed across multiple weaponized smart contracts, although many unique addresses are in use, making it unclear how many actors are involved. The YouTube accounts used in the scam are older, with a history of posting crypto news, investing tips, or pop culture content to enhance credibility. It remains uncertain whether the bad actors created these channels or purchased them, as old YouTube channels are available for sale online. Delamottea noted that several videos appear AI-generated, facilitating the creation of multiple scam videos without adopting new identities. Negative comments are deleted, and testimonials in the comments section falsely claim personal profits from the bot. Savvy users are turning to platforms like Reddit for additional context. Delamottea emphasized the increasing prevalence of such scams, urging crypto users to exercise caution with trading tools promoted through unverified social media or video content. To defend against these scams, traders are advised to avoid deploying code promoted through influencer videos or social media posts, especially those promising quick, easy profits. Thorough research and validation of the tool's functionality are crucial before deployment, and anything promising effortless gains should be approached with skepticism.

Galaxy Digital reveals major XRP holdings and a $97M Ripple Labs stake in its latest SEC filing, signaling strong institutional belief in XRP's long-term value. <p>The post Galaxy Digital Makes Bold XRP Bet With $34M Token Holding and $97M Ripple Stake first appeared on Ecoinimist. </p> source: https://ecoinimist.com/2025/08/07/galaxy-digital-xrp-ripple-bet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=galaxy-digital-xrp-ripple-bet

In a recent social media post, Krueger reaffirmed his belief in Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory, suggesting it has a “clear roadmap” […] The post Top Analyst Predicts Bitcoin at $1M, Says Solana Will Dominate Stablecoins appeared first on Coindoo. source: https://coindoo.com/top-analyst-predicts-bitcoin-at-1m-says-solana-will-dominate-stablecoins/

Standard Chartered says ETH treasury stocks are a better buy than Ethereum ETFs, but the ETH chart tells a story of hesitation at key resistance levels. <p>The post Standard Chartered Backs Ethereum Treasury Stocks—But Here’s What ETH’s Price Is Actually Doing first appeared on Ecoinimist. </p> source: https://ecoinimist.com/2025/08/07/standard-chartered-ethereum-treasuries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=standard-chartered-ethereum-treasuries

According to Cointelegraph, sentiment among cryptocurrency market participants has shifted to a more optimistic outlook following a modest increase in the prices of several major cryptocurrencies over the past 24 hours. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, a popular measure of market sentiment, rose to the "Greed" level on Thursday, scoring 60 out of 100. This marks a recovery from a "Neutral" position the previous day, reflecting the market's volatile nature as Bitcoin (BTC) recently fell to $112,000 over the weekend, just weeks after reaching an all-time high of $123,100 in mid-July. The return to "Greed" on the index coincided with a 1% rise in Bitcoin's price over the past 24 hours, with the cryptocurrency trading at $114,298. This slight price increase, coupled with the improved sentiment, suggests that market participants are viewing the modest gains as a potential sign of stability in the near term. Onchain analytics firm Glassnode reported on Wednesday that profit-taking among Bitcoin Short-Term Holders, defined as those holding for less than 155 days, has "cooled off," indicating a possible shift in market dynamics. The broader cryptocurrency market also experienced upward movement. Ether (ETH) saw a 2.37% increase over the past 24 hours, trading at $3,664, while XRP (XRP) rose by 2.14% to $2.97, and Solana (SOL) gained 3.26% to reach $167.38. Analysts have expressed optimism about Bitcoin's potential for a "bullish breakout." Michael van de Poppe, founder of MN Trading Capital, commented on social media platform X that Bitcoin is "back to resistance and consolidates here," suggesting that this phase could lead to a bullish breakout. Crypto trader Galaxy noted that the last time Bitcoin experienced similar volatility was in November, prior to its climb from around $70,000 to $100,000 by December 5, following U.S. President Donald Trump's election victory. Meanwhile, another crypto trader, Ted, predicted that Bitcoin could soon reach new highs of $125,000, which would trigger $18 billion in liquidations. This article does not provide investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading decision carries risk, and readers are encouraged to conduct their own research before making any decisions.

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Crypto analysts have echoed the positive sentiment around Bitcoin, with some speculating it could jump to $125,000 in the near term. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-sentiment-greed-bitcoin-ether-xrp-solana-price-bump?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

According to PANews, Easou Technology, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has announced a strategic investment of $5 million in Lightnet, a fintech company under the Charoen Pokphand Group. This investment aims to bolster Lightnet's efforts in Web3 technology and cross-border payment services. Additionally, Easou Technology revealed plans to deepen its strategic focus on real-world assets (RWA).

According to BlockBeats, OpenAI announced on social media platform X that it will host a livestream event on Thursday at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (1 a.m. Friday UTC+8). Analysts from CaiLian News Agency suggest that the replacement of the letter 'S' with the number '5' in the word 'LIVESTREAM' in the official tweet may indicate the unveiling of the GPT-5 model during this event.

A phishing attack on a cryptocurrency investor led to the theft of 95.3 million GIGA tokens, worth over $6 million, through a fake Zoom link. The hacker quickly sold the stolen tokens, converted them into Solana and stablecoins, and moved the funds to obscure wallets, while the investor is now working with law enforcement to recover the assets.

Gigachad (GIGA) saw a significant increase in value after endorsements from fitness celebrities and the meme model himself, highlighting the powerful influence of internet culture on cryptocurrency markets.