Author: James Wilson

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…

Summary Kraken listing adds to XYO’s existing CEX portfolio, which includes Coinbase, KuCoin, MEXC, Bithumb, and Gate.io. Listing comes after XYO reported $8.8 million in revenue for 2024. XYO is a DePin project that recently launched XYO Layer One, its own Layer-1 blockchain. According to a press release shared with crypto.news, XYO (XYO), the token of a pioneering DePIN project, will be listed on Kraken Exchange today, joining its existing lineup of major centralized exchanges, including Coinbase, KuCoin, MEXC, Bithumb, and Gate.io. The listing on Kraken, ranked among the top 20 exchanges by spot trading volume on CoinMarketCap, is expected…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As memecoins heat up for the 2025 bull run, investors are weighing Dogecoin’s legacy appeal against Little Pepe’s low-cost entry and real blockchain utility. Summary Dogecoin offers brand strength and stability but has limited innovation, making its upside more modest. Little Pepe is CertiK-audited, building a Layer 2 chain for meme projects, and selling at just $0.0018 in presale. With strong utility, zero transaction tax, and major exchange listings ahead, Little Pepe shows higher growth potential for a $500…

Tech billionaire Peter Thiel has acquired a 7.5% stake in ETHZilla, marking his second investment into an Ethereum treasury company in recent weeks. Summary Thiel and related entities purchased a 7.5% stake in ETHZilla (formerly, 180 Life Sciences) ETHZilla’s stock jumped 207%, closing at $10.24 from $3.34 after the investment news. This follows Thiel’s recent 9.1% stake in BitMine Immersion Technologies last month. Peter Thiel, a PayPal and Palantir co-founder, has made a significant investment in ETHZilla, a company formerly known as 180 Life Sciences that recently pivoted from biotech research to Ethereum (ETH) treasury management. According to a recent…

Altcoin season calls are heating up across the industry as the crypto market flips green, and some tokens are already stealing the spotlight. Summary Ethereum has surged nearly 10% in the past 24 hours, trading above $4,623, its highest levels since November 2021. OKB, the native token of OKX, has gained approximately 189% in one day after a major supply cut reduced its total supply from 300 million to 21 million tokens. Solana (SOL) is up about 13% to $197, supported by increased institutional investment and a 94% jump in daily trading volume. Google Trends data shows global search interest…

Chainlink’s price rallied over 50% in the past week amid ongoing whale accumulation and growing adoption of its ecosystem by more institutions. Summary LINK is up over 50% this week and has hit a 7-month high of $24.28 today. Chainlink has recently partnered with Intercontinental Exchange to provide onchain pricing data for FX and precious metals. According to data from crypto.news, Chainlink (LINK) surged to a 7-month high of $24.28 on Wednesday, Aug. 13, morning Asian time. The recent surge brought its weekly gains to over 50% and 123% from its lowest point this year, while bringing its market cap…

Circle Internet Group, Inc., the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has posted its first quarterly results since going public in June. Summary Circle posted $658M in Q2 revenue but reported a $482M net loss from IPO-related costs. USDC’s market share grew to 28% as adjusted EBITDA hit $126M. A secondary stock offering has pressured Circle’s share price. According to its Q2 earnings report released on Aug. 12, the business reported strong revenue growth and a spike in USD Coin (USDC) adoption. However, it also saw a significant net loss as a result of accounting charges related to its recent initial…