According to PANews, TRON DAO has announced a partnership with MetaMask, integrating TRON directly into the MetaMask wallet. This collaboration will enable users to utilize TRON assets through MetaMask, facilitating more convenient cross-chain operations. TRON has established a significant presence in Asia, South America, Africa, and Europe, and this partnership aims to make blockchain technology more accessible to users globally. The two entities will also collaborate on promoting decentralized technology worldwide, with further details to be revealed in the future.

According to Foresight News, Nasdaq-listed VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) has announced a $2 billion partnership with digital asset holders to establish a sovereign-level crypto infrastructure joint venture. The project will be supported by 18,000 BTC, currently valued at approximately $2.16 billion. VCI Global will hold a 70% stake in the venture and will be responsible for commercialization and infrastructure management, while the partner will retain custody of the BTC assets. The initiative aims to advance the institutional application of cryptocurrencies, including the tokenization of real-world assets backed by BTC, the monetization of crypto storage, and the integration of AI computing.

According to Cointelegraph, Concordium, a layer-1 proof-of-stake blockchain, has introduced a mobile application designed to verify users' age without disclosing their identity. The app, available for iOS and Android, employs zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) to enable users to confirm their age while maintaining privacy. This innovative solution creates an encrypted ID for age verification on third-party services, presenting a privacy-friendly alternative to traditional ID-based systems amid growing concerns over government-mandated verification. Concordium CEO Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki emphasized the lack of effective age verification systems on the web, highlighting the privacy risks associated with existing solutions. ZK-proofs, a cryptographic method allowing information verification without disclosure, are popular among privacy-focused cryptocurrency developers. Concordium's app allows users to verify attributes such as name, date of birth, nationality, and document type without exposing this information to service providers. Instead, ZK-proofs confirm compliance with requirements like being over 18. The launch of Concordium's app coincides with the UK's controversial mandatory online ID checks for age verification to access adult content, which includes a broad range of sites such as Wikipedia. Privacy advocates have criticized these measures, leading to increased VPN usage in the UK. The local communication regulator, Ofcom, has stated that reusable digital ID wallets sharing an "adult/over-18" attribute are valid implementations, potentially allowing ZK-proof-based services if they meet Ofcom's standards and UK data protection duties. Concordium is actively engaging with Ofcom regarding their age verification solutions. Interest in ZK-proofs extends beyond cryptocurrency projects. Google Wallet, the search giant's payment and digital card management application, integrated ZK-proofs for age verification in April, enabling speedy verification across various mobile devices, apps, and websites. This development underscores the growing adoption of privacy-focused technologies in digital services.

According to Foresight News, DeFi Dev Corp. (DFDV) has introduced the Fee Stability Ratio (FSR) metric to assess the reliability and affordability of blockchain transaction fees. The FSR is calculated as FSR = 1 / (median fee × median fee volatility), with higher values indicating lower and more stable fees, benefiting users and decentralized applications (dApps). In the latest rankings, Solana tops the list with an FSR of 160.74, offering the most stable and economical transaction fees, which rarely hinder user engagement due to high costs. In contrast, Ethereum's five-year average transaction fee stands at $4.11, peaking at $196, with an FSR of only 0.15, indicating high and volatile fees. DFDV emphasizes that consistently low fees are crucial for blockchain technology to achieve global scalability, and the FSR metric clearly shows Solana's significant lead over other blockchains in this aspect.

The Bank of Korea’s Governor has voiced his support for a won-denominated stablecoin, but only if it is issued by banks. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/bank-of-korea-gov-backs-bank-stablecoin/

Defi’s Dirty Secret: The Missing Layer of Anonymity. DeFi has been touted as a financial revolution poised to change the financial landscape. You’re probably familiar with major selling points of DeFi such as transparency, immutability, and trustlessness. But there’s a dirty secret festering beneath the surface of this transparent utopia: the missing layer of anonymity source: https://medium.com/pivx/defis-dirty-secret-the-missing-layer-of-anonymity-14199bf84c51?source=rss----430d9242e45e---4

Can traders expect test of Bitcoin (BTC), $112,000-$113,000 area, this week? source: https://u.today/bitcoin-btc-price-prediction-for-august-19

US Treasury seeks 60-day public input on AI and blockchain monitoring tools to detect crypto money laundering following GENIUS Act requirements as criminals stole $3B in 119 incidents during first half of 2025 with hackers moving funds in just 4 seconds. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/us-treasury-seeks-public-input-on-tools-to-detect-crypto-money-laundering/

WazirX restructuring plans got a 95. 7% creditor approval following a successful revote on the Amended Scheme of Arrangement. Out of 149,559 participating creditors holding $206. 9 million in claims, 143,190 voted in favor. The plan now awaits Singapore Court sanction before WazirX can restart operations within 10 business days of scheme effectiveness. Creditor voting results exceed […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/wazirx-creditor-approval-awaits-court-nod/

From January 2021 to July 2025, Ethereum-based flows in Latin America reached $45. 5 billion, accounting for around 75% of all flows. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/latam-crypto-exchange-flows-27b-bitso-dominates?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

OKX's new pre-market futures product introduces HMSTR, offering early trading opportunities amid regulatory concerns and market speculation risks.