Author: James Wilson

Maple Finance, the largest on-chain asset manager by assets under management, has introduced syrupUSDC as collateral for perpetual futures trading on Drift Protocol.  Summary Maple launches syrupUSDC as yield-bearing collateral on Drift, offering 7–8% APY. $100,000 in incentives and a $50M supply cap aim to boost adoption. Drift integration enhances capital efficiency and expands Solana DeFi use cases. According to a press release shared with crypto.news on Aug. 13, the integration enables traders on the Solana-based decentralized exchange to earn between 7% and 8% APY on margin collateral while actively trading. Boosting capital efficiency in DeFi trading Drift (DRIFT), the…

With Bitcoin dominance falling and altcoin market cap rising, are the conditions finally aligning for an altcoin season? Summary Ethereum has gained nearly 30% in a week, outperforming Bitcoin and nearing its all-time high, while pulling in record ETF inflows and institutional attention. Bitcoin Dominance has dropped below 60% for the first time in six months, ending a 1,020-day climb and hinting at a possible shift in market leadership. Despite growing signs, the Altcoin Season Index remains neutral at 51, suggesting the market hasn’t yet met the historical thresholds for a true altcoin season. Key metrics like ETF flows, trading…

Hey, have you heard about Rekt (REKT)? Just last week, on August 8, 2025, the Rekt cryptocurrency hit a new all-time high — so we figured it’s worth digging into what makes it tick. Summary Rekt is a meme cryptocurrency launched in late 2024, deeply connected to internet culture and the Rektguy NFT project. Rekt functions as an ERC-20 token blending digital culture, community rewards, and real-world products like Rekt Drinks. Since launch, REKT has shown significant volatility, reaching a new all-time high in August 2025, and continues to grow in popularity and community engagement. What is Rekt? When Rekt…

Shiba Inu is currently holding its higher time support and looking bullish. Investors are eager to see when this token will pump, and how far the pump can sustain itself and continue to move higher in the coming weeks. Let’s find that out in detail in this Shiba Inu price prediction. Summary SHIB is displaying a bullish mood and retaining higher-timeframe support; short-term projections indicate a climb to approximately $0.00001435 by mid-September 2025. The price range for 2025 is predicted to be between $0.0000120 and $0.00003614, yet the fact that Bitcoin is currently trading at $120k raises concerns about a…

FBI investigators say a disturbing new fraud tactic is spreading: con artists posing as attorneys are cold-contacting crypto scam victims, promising fund recovery before stealing even more. The scheme preys on desperation with alarming sophistication. Summary FBI warns of scammers posing as lawyers to target prior crypto fraud victims, using fake agencies, forged documents, and phony bank sites to steal more funds. Victims are pressured to pay upfront in crypto or gift cards, often after being added to staged WhatsApp chats with fake “bank processors.” In an alert issued August 13, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation exposed an elaborate…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Pepeto’s $0.000000146 presale raises $6m, eyeing Binance listing with SHIB-like 1000x potential. Summary Pepeto blends meme hype with real utility, $6m raised, $0.000000146 presale price. It is in talks for Tier 1 exchange and has a 100k+ community, zero-fee swap, and cross-chain bridge. Early buyers eye SHIB-like gains as whales join Pepeto’s pre-listing accumulation. Think back to 2021, when Shiba Inu (SHIB) vaulted more than 26,000% and turned small stakes into outsized wins. Many treated that kind of moonshot…

Google Play introduces new rules that require crypto developers to obtain banking licenses in several major jurisdictions. Summary Google Play will require crypto apps to obtain licenses. U.S., the EU, and Japan, among several jurisdictions affected. DeFi apps could suffer under these rules, as they typically don’t have licenses. Google has taken a step that could significantly impact access to DeFi apps and wallets. On August 13, Google Play released new requirements for crypto exchange and wallet apps. To remain available on its app store in several major jurisdictions, apps will have to obtain the appropriate licenses. The U.S., the…

The crypto bull run is here, with Bitcoin and Ethereum hovering near their all-time highs and the market capitalization of all coins hitting $4.13 trillion. Summary Bitcoin and Ethereum are near all-time highs, with the crypto market cap hitting $4.13 trillion. Altcoins like Tron, Maple Finance, and Stellar Lumens are showing strong fundamentals and bullish technicals. TRX leads in Tether volume, SYRUP boasts $2 billion in DeFi TVL, and XLM signals a breakout with a golden cross. It is likely that the rally will continue for a while as the Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates and the Securities and…

As tokenized real-world assets surpass $25 billion in value, a new accelerator backed by Galaxy, OKX, and Anchorage aims to prepare startups for institutional scale. Summary As tokenized RWAs top $25.5 billion, a new accelerator backed by Galaxy, OKX, and others is launching to support early-stage startups building for institutional scale. Called Ascend, the program offers funding and guidance to teams with live products as traditional finance ramps up on-chain adoption. Backed by major crypto and fintech players, a new accelerator is setting out to identify the builders turning real-world assets (RWAs) into the backbone of institutional-grade on-chain finance. A…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Pepeto’s presale at $0.000000146 tops $6m, stealing 2025’s memecoin spotlight from XRP, SHIB, and ADA. Summary Pepeto presale hits $6m, and eyes Binance listing as XRP rebuilds strength in 2025. XRP offers stability, Pepeto brings high upside meme momentum for 2025 investors. Pepeto’s $0.000000146 presale fuels buzz as memecoin breakout candidate of the year. Entering 2025, blue-chip tokens and fresh contenders are battling for capital and attention. Market mainstays like XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Cardano (ADA) are rebuilding…