DeFi Soars with Tokenized Stocks, But User Activity Shifts to NFTs

DeFi Soars with Tokenized Stocks, But User Activity Shifts to NFTs

Locked liquidity on decentralized finance (DeFi) applications reached a record $270 billion in July, partly driven by tokenized stocks growth.  DappRadar’s data shows the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols jumped 30% month-over-month, while active wallets for tokenized stocks soared from roughly 1,600 to more than 90,000, pushing their market cap up 220%. Meanwhile,…

Harvard Reports $116M Stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF in Latest Filing

Harvard Reports $116M Stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF in Latest Filing

Harvard Management Company, which oversees the university’s $50 billion endowment, disclosed a $116 million position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in its latest quarterly filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The stake, reported in a Form 13-F on Friday covering holdings as of June 30, 2025, represents one of the largest…

Breaking Even: Calculating Your Bitcoin Mining Breakeven Price

Breaking Even: Calculating Your Bitcoin Mining Breakeven Price

Introduction Bitcoin mining is the process involved in creating new Bitcoins and keeping the Bitcoin network up and running. This task utilizes advanced computers to solve complex mathematical problems. For each solved problem, a new “block” is created and added to the blockchain, and miners then receive payment in Bitcoin. However, Bitcoin mining is not…

Ozak AI Presale Raises $1.6 Million

Ozak AI Presale Raises $1.6 Million

A new project, Ozak AI, is currently in its presale phase and has attracted attention by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (DeFi). The project has raised over $1.6 million, indicating early investor interest. Cardano (ADA) Cardano has built its reputation on academic research, rigorous governance, and long-term value propositions. With smart contract functionality stabilized…

The New Bybit Web3 is Here--Fueling On-Chain Thrills with $200,000 Up for Grabs

The New Bybit Web3 is Here–Fueling On-Chain Thrills with $200,000 Up for Grabs

Advertisment DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced another chapter in Web3 infrastructure with the brand new Bybit Web3. Returning from the hiatus in May this year when the restructuring commenced, Bybit Web3 is back and better on a mission to unlock access for millions…

Roman Storm Verdict Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent’

Roman Storm Verdict Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent’

The conviction of Tornado Cash co-founder and developer Roman Storm could set a “dangerous” precedent for developers and privacy, legal observers in the crypto space say. Storm was found guilty of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The crime carries a maximum sentence of five years. The jury could not reach a…

Hong Kong’s IVD Medical Adds Crypto to Treasury With $19M ETH Buy

Hong Kong’s IVD Medical Adds Crypto to Treasury With $19M ETH Buy

Another Hong Kong company is adding crypto to its treasury, but it wants to do more than passively hold it. IVD Medical Holdings has purchased $19 million (HK$149 million) of ether (ETH), positioning the asset at the center of its real-world asset tokenization strategy. The company is building ivd.xyz, a platform for tokenizing pharmaceutical intellectual…

Bitcoin Banks Set to Launch in El Salvador,

Bitcoin Banks Set to Launch in El Salvador,

El Salvador has affirmed that it will launch Bitcoin banks, marking the next stage in its effort to make its economy crypto-based.  The government’s decision supported President Nayib Bukele’s existing strategy of using Bitcoin; however, a regulatory framework remains unannounced. The news indicates that special banking institutions are likely to work with Bitcoin soon. Should…