Nexo has enhanced its partnership with the DP World Tour by introducing a new prize for players who set course records during tournaments, starting with the Nexo Championship. The prize incentives include a base award and NEXO Tokens, rolling over if no record is set.

UK digital asset firm Vaultz Capital has purchased 47.85 BTC for £4.27 million, increasing its corporate treasury holdings to approximately 117.85 BTC worth over £10 million.
Vaultz Adds More BTC to Its Corporate Stash
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Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm was convicted of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, but the jury deadlocked on money laundering and North Korea sanctions charges. This case raises important questions about developer liability in decentralized finance.

Recent positive developments in corporate earnings and regulatory clarity have boosted both stock and crypto markets, particularly Bitcoin, which rebounded to $115K following significant investments and favorable SEC guidance.

Governments are considering revaluing national gold reserves to generate funds without raising taxes or borrowing, as detailed by a Federal Reserve report. Historical precedents exist, but the approach offers only temporary relief and modest amounts relative to GDP.

Bakkt Holdings is acquiring 30% of MarushoHotta Co., Ltd., becoming its largest shareholder to enhance its bitcoin treasury strategy. The deal aims to integrate digital assets into MHT’s operations, rebranding it to reflect a bitcoin focus.

3IQ's newly launched XRP ETF in Canada has quickly surpassed $50 million in assets due to zero fees and strong regulatory support, attracting both retail and institutional investors. Its rapid growth highlights a shift toward cost-efficient and transparent crypto investment options.

Vanguard's $9 billion investment in bitcoin proxy Strategy Inc. contradicts its long-standing anti-crypto stance, sparking criticism over its messaging versus actual portfolio exposure. This inconsistency raises concerns about institutional strategies in the crypto market.

A Cryptoninjas study reveals Generation Z leads in stablecoin transactions, with 46% using them monthly. Motivations include better yields and inflation hedging, but barriers such as limited acceptance and volatility hinder mainstream adoption.

Verb Technology will rebrand as TON Strategy Co. after raising $558 million to create a public toncoin treasury. This positions the company as a major institutional holder of TON, leveraging its ties to Telegram's ecosystem for long-term growth.

Ray Dalio suggests a potential reanchoring of the U.S. dollar to gold amid declining confidence in fiat currencies. He outlines a historical cycle in which fiat systems collapse, leading to calls for a gold standard as a measure to restore trust and stability in monetary policy.

The CFTC is advancing towards regulating spot crypto trading on U.S. futures exchanges, inviting public feedback to create a framework for crypto asset contracts, enhancing federal oversight and seeking collaboration with the SEC.

Flare's Luminite wallet streamlines access to XRP's DeFi services by eliminating seed phrases and integrating fiat onramps, making it user-friendly. It facilitates staking, bridging, and swaps, aiming to enhance DeFi adoption among XRP holders.

CEA Industries Inc. successfully closed a $500 million private placement to advance its BNB treasury strategy and will rebrand to BNB Network Company with a new Nasdaq ticker BNC. The effort highlights a strategic shift towards BNB as a key asset, supported by a new CEO and management team.

The SEC's new initiative, "Project Crypto," aims to clarify regulations and support U.S. leadership in digital asset markets, fostering innovation while ensuring consumer protection. This shift has garnered bipartisan support and signals a transformative era for the crypto industry.

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler has resigned, effective Aug. 8, prompting discussions about her replacement and the future of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Trump supports the change and suggests potential candidates for the positions.

A long-time bitcoin holder recently moved 1,100 BTC, worth $125.23 million, for the first time in over eight years. This event follows a wave of dormant activity and highlights the coin's significant value increase and the consolidation of assets into more secure wallet formats.