Author: James Wilson

Roman Storm’s trial ended with a partial victory for prosecutors, but not the sweeping condemnation they sought. Convicted of running an unlicensed money transmitter, he avoided a more damning outcome as jurors couldn’t agree on whether Tornado Cash was a tool for criminals or simply privacy-conscious code. Summary Roman Storm was convicted of operating an unlicensed money transmitter in connection with Tornado Cash. A Manhattan jury deadlocked on more serious charges, including money laundering and sanctions violations. The split verdict underscores legal ambiguity around developer liability for open-source crypto tools. The verdict came down on August 6, as Inner City…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Pepeto is shaking up the memecoin scene with real utility, zero trading tax, and a $5.7m presale, positioning itself as a strong 2025 contender against SHIB and DOGE. Summary Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, Bonk, and PEPE struggle to sustain growth, opening the door for utility-driven memecoins. Pepeto offers a zero-fee trading platform, cross-chain bridge, and transparent presale priced at $0.000000145. Backed by organic community growth and a $5.7m raise, Pepeto blends meme culture with long-term infrastructure. While legacy tokens like…

Marex will leverage JPMorgan’s Kinexys blockchain for faster and more efficient settlements. Summary Marex to leverage JP Morgan’s blockchain infrastructure Kinexys blockchain enables instant, 24/7 settlement Leveraging blockchain helps Marex reduce settlement risk and increase efficiency J.P. Morgan is boosting its crypto credentials with a new partnership. On Wednesday, August 6, financial firm and clearing house Marex became the first to leverage J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys blockchain. The partnership, in collaboration with Brevan Howard Digital, will enable Marex to reduce settlement risk and facilitate more efficient payments. The firm will use blockchain to settle trades instantly with clients, eliminating the need…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BlockSack has officially launched its crypto presale on the Base network, just as Coinbase rolls out its much-anticipated SocialFi application. Summary BlockSack launches on Base network with a presale starting at $0.006969, targeting a 9.9x gain at listing. Features include a memecoin trading bot with limit orders, low fees, copy trading, and rug pull detection. Ecosystem spans staking, a DEX, gaming, NFTs, and a metaverse, blending meme culture with real utility. The growing demand for utility-driven meme coins continues…

Nasdaq-listed BIT Mining has taken its first real step into the Solana ecosystem, buying millions worth of SOL and launching its first validator node. Summary BIT Mining has acquired 27,191 SOL, worth $4.89 million. The company launched an in-house Solana validator as part of its long-term strategy. Public companies now hold an estimated 3.4 million SOL, signaling growing institutional interest. On August 5, the company announced that it acquired 27,191 Solana (SOL), valued at approximately $4.89 million. The purchase comes less than a month after BIT Mining revealed plans to fully transition into a Solana-focused treasury and raise $300 million…

Multiple countries, including Indonesia and Brazil, are now exploring the creation of strategic Bitcoin reserves to strengthen economic resilience and modernize financial infrastructure. Summary Bitcoin Indonesia met with the Vice President’s office to present proposals outlining a Bitcoin reserve strategy. Brazil’s Congress will hold a public hearing on Aug. 20 to debate a bill allowing Bitcoin to be held in national reserves. Will Indonesia establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve? Bitcoin Indonesia, a local crypto advocacy group, recently met with officials from the office of Indonesia’s Vice President, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, to present a national Bitcoin strategy. Indonesia is currently assessing…

As Q4 2025 nears, five cryptocurrencies are gearing up for breakout runs, with one still under $0.002 drawing Ethereum‑era comparisons. #partnercontent Source link

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has asked a U.S. bankruptcy court to dismiss FTX’s $1.76 billion clawback lawsuit, claiming the court lacks jurisdiction over a foreign resident involved in offshore transactions.  Summary CZ seeks dismissal of FTX’s $1.76B clawback suit, citing lack of U.S. jurisdiction. The disputed 2021 share deal involved offshore entities and foreign transfers. Motion claims U.S. bankruptcy law doesn’t apply; ruling is still pending. The request was filed on Aug 4 in the Delaware bankruptcy court, according to a report by Bloomberg Law. The lawsuit centers on a July 2021 share repurchase deal between FTX and Binance, in which…

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…

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…