Solana lobby group adds $500K to Roman Storm’s defense war chest
Through community fundraising, the free Roman Storm defense fund has raised nearly $5.5 million to aid with his legal defense. Go to Source
Month: August 2025
OKX Launches $100 Million Ecosystem Fund for X Layer
OKX has unveiled a $100 million ecosystem fund to accelerate the adoption of its X Layer chain, aiming to support builders across DeFi, payments, real-world assets (RWAs), and beyond. X Layer Ecosystem Fund to Back Global Onchain Builders OKX is putting serious weight behind its Layer-2 ambitions. Founder and CEO of the exchange, @star_okx, announced … Read more
US banks moved $312B in dirty money, but critics still blame crypto
Chinese money launderers have been moving billions through US financial institutions to aid Mexican drug cartels, yet lawmakers still point the finger at crypto. Go to Source
Hashgraph Association: Hackathon Aims to Build Blockchain Infrastructure, Attract Investment to Africa’s Web3
Amid a decrease in Web3 investment in Africa, the Hashgraph Association says its recently launched hackathon aims to help build a blockchain infrastructure that supports crypto businesses and decentralized finance projects. The Hackathon: A Permanent Platform for Growth Despite a vibrant and young population—with 60% of Africans under the age of 25—the continent’s share of … Read more
Crypto execs team up for $200M Bitcoin Infrastructure Acquisition SPAC
A team of crypto executives has banded together to raise $200 million for a special acquisition company, which will look for a crypto business to take public. Go to Source
Former PBOC Chief Warns Stablecoins May Threaten Financial Stability in China
A former governor of the People’s Bank of China warned against calls for the Chinese government to allow yuan‑based stablecoins, citing potential risks to financial stability. Geopolitical Context and U.S. Stablecoin Bills The former governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), Zhou Xiaochuan, has cautioned against parties urging the Chinese government to allow the … Read more
Failed your crypto job interview? 4 mistakes you likely made
Standing out in a crowd of job applicants is already tough, and recruiters say crypto applicants are making simple mistakes that hurt their chances even further. Go to Source
Hester Peirce: Rethinking Financial Surveillance and Privacy in Crypto
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Hester Peirce’s Peanut Butter & Watermelon Speech SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s intriguing “Peanut Butter … Read more
Legal Showdown Set: Court to Hear Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s Suit Against Trump on Friday
The president fired the central bank governor on Monday evening, but Cook is fighting back with a lawsuit that will likely end up at the Supreme Court. Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s Lawsuit Against Trump to Be Reviewed Friday “I will not resign. I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy … Read more
21Shares files to launch SEI ETF, joining race with Canary Capital
SEI is the native token of the Sei network, a layer-1 blockchain specializing in trading infrastructure for decentralized exchanges and marketplaces. Go to Source