Author: John Smith

SharpLink Gaming, once known as a sports betting affiliate technology provider, has rebranded itself to become the world’s largest corporate holder of Ether. SharpLink today is perhaps the most recognizable publicly traded Ethereum (ETH) treasury vehicle. In one of his first ever interviews since becoming Sharplink’s co-CEO, Joseph Chalom discusses the rationale behind this strategic overhaul, why Ethereum was chosen over other assets, and how the company plans to activate its ETH beyond simple buy-and-hold. The pivot was led by a $425 million private placement led by ConsenSys, founded by Ethereum co-creator Joseph Lubin, who also chairs SharpLink’s board of…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Pepeto raises $5.9m in presale, blending meme power with real utility, echoing SHIB’s explosive early days. Summary Pepeto raises $5.9m in presale, offers SHIB-like gains with real utility. With 100k+ backers and Binance listing talks, Pepeto targets 1,000x breakout. PepetoSwap and cross-chain tools set new standard for meme token growth. In 2021, Shiba Inu (SHIB) skyrocketed over 26,000%, turning small investments into life‑changing fortunes. Many believed that kind of rally would never happen again, but the memecoin market is…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Pepeto gains early momentum with $5.9m raised and $1b market cap projections, echoing Shiba Inu’s breakout path. Summary Pepeto raises $5.9m, aims for Binance listing at $0.000000145 presale. Experts say Pepeto could hit $1b market cap, echoing SHIB’s early trajectory. Backed by audits and utility, Pepeto targets 6,900x gains post-launch. The crypto buzz is back, with attention on giants like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Yet, away from the spotlight, a new memecoin is quietly gaining traction, and experts say Pepeto…

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is launching a new, powerful open-source AI model. Summary OpenAI is launching an open-source AI model, gpt-oss gpt-oss will have similar capabilities to o3-mini and o4-mini This model enables developers to run their own applications locally The race for dominance in artificial intelligence has resulted in another major win for small developers and consumers. On Tuesday, August 5, OpenAI released a new open-source large language model, gpt-oss—the first since GPT-2. Notably, the new model is expected to have performance on par with some of OpenAI’s latest releases. OpenAI’s cloud and open-source models benchmarked against a…

Coinbase is launching CDP Embedded Wallets, which use email login instead of seed phrases. Summary Coinbase launched seedless CDP Embedded Wallets. Users will be able to log in with just an email. Developers can embed these on their websites. Crypto apps may get much simpler to use after the latest launch by Coinbase. On Tuesday, August 5, the largest crypto exchange in the U.S. launched CDP Embedded Wallets to make the crypto wallet experience easier. CDP Embedded Wallets are a developer toolkit that lets crypto apps and websites create wallets for their users easily. These wallets support email, phone login,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Meet the top 1% in web3; from  industry leaders, visionaries and innovators of the Blockchain industry all under one roof at Abu Dhabi. Following the resounding success of past two editions, VAP Group in association with  Times of Blockchain are set to host The Global Blockchain Show on 10-11th December, 2025 in Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. The event will bring together 5,000+ attendees, 200+ global expert speakers, 300+ leading investors, and 150+ media representatives on one dynamic platform to…

Coinbase, still reeling from its Q2 revenue slide, plans to sell $2 billion in convertible debt to institutional buyers. The private placement, split between 2029 and 2032 maturities, lets the exchange tap Wall Street’s deep pockets without inviting a retail investor revolt. Summary Coinbase plans to raise $2 billion through a private convertible debt offering after a weak Q2 performance triggered a 15% drop in shares. Proceeds will fund capped call hedges and broad corporate purposes, possibly including further Bitcoin purchases. According to a press release on August 5, Coinbase plans to offer $1 billion in convertible senior notes due…

Will Kaito do another airdrop to hedge against the upcoming token unlock? The community is buzzing with speculation as the August 20 unlock looms. Here’s what you need to know. Summary On August 20, 9.67% of Kaito’s circulating supply is set to unlock, stirring concerns about potential sell pressure. Rumors suggest a second airdrop may accompany the unlock, possibly tied to Yaps or staking participation. Some say an airdrop is unlikely now as Kaito may want to reserve incentives for slower periods. Regardless of an airdrop, the unlock is likely to increase volatility, with downside risk possibly reaching the $0.80…

MNT has broken above key resistance for the first time in months, but technicals suggest it could be a fakeout. Still, strong fundamentals support the case for longer-term growth, making subsequent pullbacks a potential buy-the-dip opportunity. Summary MNT price surged over 20%, breaking above the $0.82–$0.85 resistance zone for the first time since February. Bearish RSI divergence suggests the rally may be losing momentum and this could be a fakeout. Fundamentally, Mantle’s large ETH-backed treasury and recent institutional partnerships may support continued growth despite near-term volatility. Mantle (MNT) price is in the middle of a bullish breakout, surging over 20%…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Frustrated by Cardano’s slow growth, many holders are shifting focus to Little Pepe, a meme‑driven Layer 2 project aiming for a $1 target in 2025. Summary Little Pepe combines meme appeal with real utility, offering ultra‑fast, bot‑proof transactions on its own Layer 2 chain. Presale buyers enjoy 0% tax, deep liquidity, and a potential 500x upside if $1 target is hit. This new project is already on CoinMarketCap, with top‑tier listings and a $770k giveaway fueling rapid community growth.…