Category: crypto

Binance resumed futures trading on August 29 after a temporary suspension related to USD-margined contracts. The issue was resolved within 24 minutes, with the company confirming that all futures trading was fully operational. The cause of the problem was not disclosed, but the focus was on Futures UM contracts. Trading on other stacks was not…

In the second quarter of 2025, Solana blockchain saw a 44.2% decrease in application revenue, dropping from $1 billion in Q1 to $576.4 million in Q2. Despite this, the DeFi sector saw a 30.4% increase in total value locked (TVL) to $8.6 billion, making Solana the second-largest DeFi network after Ethereum. Leading contributors to Solana’s…

Borrowing activity in crypto markets surged in Q2 of 2025, reaching a record $26.47 billion in DeFi loans. Total crypto collateralized loans hit $44.25 billion, with Tether dominating the CeFi lending market. Rising crypto prices and demand for leverage are driving the increase, with Tether maintaining its sector leadership.

On August 28, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs purchased 1,620 BTC, significantly more than the 450 BTC generated daily by miners. This marked the fourth consecutive day of positive net inflows totaling $178.9 million. Protocol changes in 2024 fixed the supply side, with demand measured by coins purchased by ETF vehicles.

The stablecoin supply has reached $280 billion following the GENIUS Act in the US. The market is now questioning if it can grow to $500 billion by 2026. The Treasury has opened a public comment window for rule development. X plans to launch X Money with Visa. DeFiLlama data shows growth in stablecoin market cap.…

The Tron blockchain is set to reduce fees by 60% following a community vote by Super Representatives. This change aims to lower transaction costs and increase on-chain activity. Despite an initial revenue decline, it is expected to attract more users and drive adoption. Tron remains one of the busiest ecosystems in the industry.

The Ethereum Foundation has paused new grant applications to its Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) as it reconsiders its funding model to focus on strategic needs. While the open grants channel is temporarily paused, existing grantees will continue to be supported. A detailed roadmap outlining new funding priorities is expected in the fourth quarter of 2025.

An international consortium, led by Sora Ventures and others, met with former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Bangkok to position Thailand as a hub for Bitcoin in ASEAN. The group aims to integrate Bitcoin into corporate and national finance strategies across the region, with a focus on treasury management.

Wolf Token ($WOLF) is now trading on BitMart Exchange and listed on CoinMarketCap. Byrrgis, a Solana-native DeFi platform, aims to provide a “command center” for traders with AI-driven research and execution tools. The $WOLF token serves as an access key and rewards mechanism for the community. The listing enhances liquidity and global reach for Byrrgis.

Tether confirmed the issuance of its USDT stablecoin directly on the Bitcoin network via the RGB protocol. This move aims to create a native, lightweight, private, and scalable stablecoin on Bitcoin. RGB allows for asset issuance on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, reducing congestion and enabling instant payments. This integration could lead to stablecoins becoming…