Author: John Smith

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.…

Crypto exchange Bitpanda just posted its strongest financial year on record, more than doubling revenue as partnerships and regulated offerings drive growth. Summary Bitpanda reported €393 million, around $426 million, in 2024 revenue, up 162% from the year before. The exchange’s growth is driven by regulated product offerings, market expansion, and institutional partnerships. According to a press release shared with crypto.news, the Vienna-based crypto platform reported $426 million in operating revenue for 2024, up from the $163 million recorded the year prior.  The company said the figure marks a milestone in profitability and scalability, making 2024 its most successful year…

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission will allow spot crypto contracts to trade on federally registered exchanges, a landmark step to bring digital asset markets under direct federal oversight. Summary The CFTC will allow trading of spot crypto contracts on federally regulated exchanges under its new “Crypto Sprint.” Contracts will settle in actual digital assets like BTC and ETH, improving market transparency and compliance. The initiative complements SEC efforts and could shift volumes from offshore venues to U.S. platforms. The announcement, published Aug. 4 on the CFTC’s website, is part of the agency’s new “Crypto Sprint” initiative and aligns with…

MemeCore has surged 24.14%, confirming a breakout above a key range high. The move signals an active bullish Elliott Wave count with further upside in play if key levels hold. Summary MemeCore is in Wave 3 of a bullish Elliott Wave sequence targeting $0.77. $0.62 is the key resistance to flip for continuation. $0.52 serves as the ideal corrective support if Wave 4 begins. After trading sideways for weeks, MemeCore has now confirmed a structural breakout with strong impulsive momentum. The price held a critical support zone before launching into a rally that now challenges major resistance. Technical confluence supports…

As RWAs cement themselves as crypto’s second-fastest-growing sector, a who’s-who of fintech and blockchain heavyweights are launching Ascend, a hyper-selective program designed to turn startups into the standard-bearers of institutional adoption. Summary Ascend is a new elite accelerator for real-world asset (RWA) startups with live products and institutional goals. Backed by Odisea, Plume, Galaxy Ventures, and Anchorage Digital, it will admit only 6–8 teams per cohort. According to a press release shared with crypto.news on August 4, Odisea has teamed up with an all-star roster of backers, including Plume, Galaxy Ventures, and Anchorage Digital, to launch Ascend, an accelerator exclusively…

OpenMind plans to create a decentralized operating system for smart machines. Summary OpenMind obtained $20M in funding, led by Pantera Capital Other backers include Coinbase Ventures, DCG, and more The startup plans to create an open-source OS for robotic intelligence Crypto and robotics may soon become a powerful synergy. On Monday, August 4, Pantera Capital led a $20 million funding round in OpenMind. Other investors include Coinbase Ventures, DCG, Ribbit, Lightspeed Faction, Pebblebed, Topology, among others. The firm, whose CEO is Stanford professor Jan Liphardt, is working on FABRIC, creating a decentralized operating system for robots. “If AI is the…

Grayscale Investments has announced the return of founder Barry Silbert as board chairman in  a move that also saw the digital asset manager expand its management team with new board hires. Summary Grayscale founder Barry Silbert has rejoined the company as board chair. The company has also hired four other members to join the management team. Barry Silbert’s return comes as Grayscale prepares for the company’s next phase of growth, according to an announcement.  As well as Silbert, Grayscale has added four new faces to its C-suite team, with Diana Zhang as chief operating officer, Ramona Boston as chief marketing…

Ethena is holding strong above structural support after a sharp 11.23% rally, showing signs of bullish continuation. With volume rising and price holding key levels, the next stop could be $0.96. Summary ENA confirmed a bullish retest of the $0.47 support with strong volume influx. Price is forming a higher low, maintaining bullish market structure. $0.96 is the next major resistance and upside target if momentum continues. Ethena’s (ENA) recent price action confirms strength as it trades firmly above a critical technical region near $0.47. This level has previously acted as resistance but has now flipped into support, a textbook…

Bullish, an institutionally focused crypto exchange backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, is looking to go public in the United States at a valuation of $4.23 billion. Summary Bullish is offering 20,300,000 ordinary shares at between $28 and $31 per share. The Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange joins top crypto companies already listed or seeking U.S. IPO Bullish has launched its initial public offering in the United States and seeks to offer 20,300,000 ordinary shares. According to a filing on Monday, Bullish expects to tap into growing interest in digital assets to raise up to $629 million at a valuation of $4.23…

The social media rumor mill once again started circulating news of a supposed fresh Chinese ban on all crypto assets. Summary Rumors on social media suggest that China bans crypto Similar rumors circulated in the past There were no notable changes in Chinese crypto policy If you follow the crypto community on X, it seems like China bans crypto every few months. On August 3, several social media accounts reported a supposed Chinese ban on crypto assets. These accounts claimed that the ban applies to both crypto trading and mining, as well as “related services.” X post suggesting that China…