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Five Public Companies Now Hold the Largest Corporate Solana Stashes
Several publicly traded companies are significantly increasing their holdings of Solana (SOL), with some now possessing over $1 billion in the cryptocurrency. Forward Industries leads this trend with over 7 million SOL tokens, indicating a broader corporate shift towards diversifying digital asset treasuries beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Four Months In, Dango Blockchain Pulls the Plug and Winds Down Its Perp DEX
Dango, a blockchain protocol and decentralized exchange, is shutting down after only four months of operation due to cash flow problems, legal issues, and departing team members. Trading on its perpetual DEX will cease on Wednesday, and the network will be completely switched off by August 13. The platform experienced a significant drop in total value locked and struggled to compete with larger rivals in the perpetual DEX market.
Pixels Turns On USDC Checkout as “Just-in-Time” Purchasing Ends Stored Store Balances
The game Pixels has implemented USDC checkout, a change that ends its previous "just-in-time purchasing" system which relied on player balances stored within the game. Founder Luke Barwikowski stated this overhaul allows players to purchase vPIXEL directly with USDC, streamlining the process between earning rewards and spending them. This update is part of a larger financial system rebuild for the game.
Samsung Commits Galaxy Wallet to Stablecoins Without Naming a Partner or a Launch Window
Samsung has announced that its Samsung Wallet will soon support stablecoins, making it one of the first major mobile brands to do so. While a specific launch window, issuer, or blockchain were not disclosed, a mockup showed Circle's USDC. This move integrates digital value transfers into the default wallet for Galaxy devices, which already facilitates crypto purchases through Coinbase for millions of users.
Sui Launches Hashi Testnet, Bringing Bitcoin-Backed Lending Closer to Mainnet
Sui has launched its Hashi testnet, enabling developers and institutions to trial Bitcoin-backed lending applications before the mainnet release. This system allows native Bitcoin to be used as collateral on the Sui network without leaving the Bitcoin blockchain, governed by smart contracts and secured by a new Guardian Layer for enhanced safety. Over 25 partners, including major custody and trading firms, are testing the infrastructure, with legal analysis suggesting deposits and redemptions may not be taxable events in the U.S.
Treeverse Launches In-Game Shop, Offering $END-Priced Cosmetics at 25% Off
Treeverse has launched its in-game store, offering exclusive cosmetic items like skins, emotes, pets, and mounts for purchase using the $END cryptocurrency token. All items are discounted by 25% when bought with $END and will transfer to the game's official release. The store's launch integrates the $END token, issued by Endless Clouds Foundation, as the primary currency for cosmetic transactions.
KuCoin Brings Trust, Music and Community Together During an Unforgettable First Weekend at Tomorrowland Belgium
KuCoin partnered with Tomorrowland Belgium for its first weekend, featuring the debut of the Celestia Stage. The collaboration highlighted shared values of curiosity and trust, with KuCoin acting as the Exclusive Crypto Exchange and Payments Partner for the festival series. The event showcased electronic music artists and immersive community activations, aiming to connect Web3 with global culture and entertainment.
Vulcan Forged’s Jamie Thomson to Step Back From CEO Role as PYR Struggles Under Binance Monitoring Tag
Jamie Thomson, CEO of Vulcan Forged, is stepping back from day-to-day leadership and plans to restructure the company due to ongoing monthly losses and the impact of Binance placing a monitoring tag on its PYR token. The company has faced significant financial strain for over two years, including a major security breach in 2021, and Thomson cited personal reasons and the need for a sustainable business model as factors in his decision.
Stake Alternatives: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Crypto Platforms
This guide explores alternatives to the popular crypto casino Stake, which is not available in all regions. It examines key considerations for choosing a crypto casino, such as accepted currencies, customer service, user reviews, game library diversity, and new player bonuses. The article highlights several alternative platforms like Bombastic, Metaspins, and Casino Punkz, emphasizing that the best choice depends on individual player priorities.
The FBI has arrested a 21-year-old alleged to have stolen $220,000 through Steam using malware-ridden games
The FBI has arrested a 21-year-old Florida man accused of stealing approximately $220,000 in cryptocurrency using malware embedded in eight games distributed on Steam. The malware was designed to steal passwords and access cryptocurrency wallets. The games have since been removed from the platform.
Grayscale Seeks SEC Approval for America’s First Worldcoin ETF
Grayscale has submitted an S-1 registration statement to the SEC for the first US exchange-traded fund backed by Worldcoin's WLD token, aiming to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker GWLD. The proposed passive fund would directly hold WLD and track its price via the CoinDesk Worldcoin Benchmark Rate, minus expenses. While details like management fees are still to be determined, the filing marks a significant step in Grayscale's expansion into single-asset cryptocurrency funds.
FIFA’s Onchain Ticket Experiment Hits the NYSE, One Day After the World Cup Final
FIFA's blockchain ticketing experiment, utilizing Ava Labs' Avalanche technology, was showcased at the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the World Cup final. The system issued over 100,000 'Right-to-Buy' tokens, processing more than $25 million in transactions, with resale value flowing back to FIFA. This innovative approach to ticketing is currently under examination by regulators in Switzerland, New York, and New Jersey.
Yooldo Commits $1 Million to Second ESPORTS Buyback as First Round Wraps Up
Yooldo Games has announced a second $1 million buyback for its ESPORTS token, following the conclusion of the first round. The company aims to stabilize its ecosystem after a significant value collapse, which it attributes to a breach of contract by an external market-making partner. The timing of future buybacks will be kept secret to prevent market manipulation.
FBI accuse Steam user of stealing over $220,000 via malware-infected games like BlockBlasters, Lunara and Dashverse
The FBI has arrested Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, a student accused of stealing over $220,000 in cryptocurrency using malware-infected games distributed on Steam. Games like BlockBlasters, Lunara, and Dashverse allegedly infected around 8000 PCs over two years. The investigation involved tracking crypto transactions and linking them to Uber gift cards purchased by Wilkins.
Best Poker Sites Not on Gamstop in 2026 — Where UK Players Find Real Traffic, Bigger Bonuses and Faster Withdrawals
This guide ranks the top 5 online poker sites not registered with Gamstop, focusing on real player traffic, bonus mechanics, withdrawal speeds, and game variety for UK players. It emphasizes that sites operating outside the UK Gambling Commission's purview are accessible to UK residents, while cautioning those who have used Gamstop for self-exclusion to seek help before playing. Key platforms like GGPoker and Americas Cardroom are highlighted for their liquidity and tournament offerings.
Enjin debuts Envoys program, rewarding creators with as much as 4,000 ENJ
Enjin has launched its Envoys program, a tiered initiative designed to reward content creators with ENJ grants, Beam credits, NFTs, and early access. The program aims to compensate streamers, writers, artists, and community builders for creating content related to Enjin and its ecosystem, with rewards scaling based on contribution level and consistency rather than audience size.
Amid FBI investigation into Steam malware, Florida man arrested and charged with stealing crypto currency as part of…
A Florida man, Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, has been arrested and charged in connection with an FBI investigation into a Steam malware scheme that allegedly stole at least $220,000 in cryptocurrency. The malware was embedded in several games on Steam, which have since been removed. Wilkins faces up to 10 years in prison under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Steam Malware Allegedly Helped Florida Man Steal Over $220,000 In Crypto
A 21-year-old man, Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, has been arrested for allegedly distributing malware disguised as Steam games to steal over $220,000 in cryptocurrency. The malware infected approximately 8,000 devices, harvesting login credentials and draining crypto wallets. Wilkins reportedly used stolen funds to purchase gift cards, with investigators tracing transactions to his home address.
KuCoin and Tomorrowland Unveil the Celestia Stage, Bringing a Shared Vision of Trust, Discovery and Transformation to Tomorrowland Belgium 2026
KuCoin and Tomorrowland have unveiled the Celestia Stage for Tomorrowland Belgium 2026, marking a multi-year partnership. The stage, inspired by a celestial butterfly, symbolizes transformation and trust, reflecting the shared philosophies of both brands. KuCoin will serve as the Official Exclusive Crypto Exchange and Crypto Payments Partner, aiming to create an immersive experience that blends music, culture, and technology.
Gigaverse Brings ROM Trading to the Gigamarket, Now Backed by GIGABIT
Gigaverse has launched ROM trading within its in-game Gigamarket, allowing players to buy and sell NFTs using either ETH or the game's native currency, GIGABIT. This update aims to enhance the in-game economy and reduce reliance on external marketplaces. ROMs are the game's core collectible assets, functioning as resource factories and feeding into strategic play and breeding systems.
