UK’s Smarter Web Company raises $21M via Bitcoin-denominated bonds
UK-listed Smarter Web Company raised $21 million via Bitcoin-denominated bonds, backed by Tobam, offering a new model for crypto-aligned capital fundraising. Go to Source
Month: August 2025
Base Incident Report Reveals Infrastructure Weakness Behind Outage
Base has confirmed it experienced a 33-minute disruption on August 5, halting block production on its mainnet. The disruption occurred when Base’s active sequencer fell behind due to high onchain activity. Details of the 33-Minute Disruption Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Coinbase, confirmed that a disruption on Aug. 5, which lasted 33 … Read more
Crypto investor falls victim to phishing scam, loses $3M in a single click
Crypto scammers are switching from code to exploiting human vulnerabilities, which don’t require breaking through complex cybersecurity guardrails. Go to Source
UK u-turn on retail access to crypto ETNs signals push to become crypto hub
The Payments Association’s Riccardo Tordera told Cointelegraph that the ban’s reversal allows individual investors to make their own choices at their own risk. Go to Source
XRP custody goes live for Korean institutions via BDACS amid ‘strong interest’
South Korea’s BDACS has rolled out institutional custody support for XRP, following its partnership with Ripple and integration with top South Korean exchanges. Go to Source
Chinese Ministry of National Security Warns of Risks Associated With Biometric Recognition Technology
The Chinese Ministry of National Security has issued a warning regarding the potential risks associated with biometric recognition technology, highlighting concerns over data security and privacy. The ministry emphasized that while biometric systems, such as facial recognition, iris scanning, and fingerprint scanning, offer convenience in daily life, improper data management could lead to significant leaks … Read more
MARA, Riot Diverge on Bitcoin Mining Financing in Q2
Two of the largest U.S. Bitcoin mining giants took contrasting approaches to capital raising in Q2, with MARA ramping up equity issuance while Riot relied more on debt financing and Bitcoin sales. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin … Read more
Eye-scanning crypto projects pose national security risks, China warns
China’s security agency warns that biometric data collection by crypto firms, including iris scans, could endanger personal privacy and be exploited for espionage. Go to Source
Crypto Paychecks? 75% of Gen Z Say ‘Yes’ to Stablecoin Salaries
A recent study by Cryptoninjas shows that Generation Z leads in stablecoin usage, with 46% transacting monthly, compared to 30% of Millennials and 29% of Generation X. Current Adoption and Generational Divide Based on a new study by Cryptoninjas, about 53% of survey participants said they have already used stablecoins, while 39% were aware of … Read more
Backlash as ex-SEC chief of staff links liquid staking to Lehman Brothers
Former SEC chief of staff Amanda Fischer slammed the latest SEC guidance on liquid staking, sparking sharp backlash on social media. Go to Source
