Lowkick Studio Launches SHARDS Token on Top Tier Exchanges for WorldShards MMORPG

September 5th, 2025 – Abu Dhabi, UAE class=”ql-align-justify”>Lowkick Studio, the developer behind the upcoming MMORPG WorldShards, has announced the launch of its in-game token, SHARDS, on a number of globally recognized cryptocurrency exchanges. This marks a significant milestone in the game’s development, as it moves from its Early Access phase towards a full PC release, followed by a mobile launch in 2025. The introduction of the token is expected to enhance the game’s economy by providing players with new opportunities to earn, trade, and invest in digital assets within the…

Abu Dhabi Grants GFO‑X Approval to Launch Digital Asset Exchange and Clearing House

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has granted GFO‑X Group in‑principle approval to establish a digital asset exchange and clearing house, the two parties announced. The approval positions GFO‑X to offer regulated venues for trading, clearing and settlement of tokenized securities and digital assets under ADGM’s financial services framework. GFO‑X said the platform will support institutional […] Source

Banking Barriers Still Frustrate Crypto Users and Exchanges in Australia

Crypto users in Australia are still facing banking barriers when engaging with exchanges and other crypto businesses, according to a recent survey, while industry executives say clearer rules from the government could be the silver bullet that fixes the problem.  A Binance survey of 1,900 Australians released on Thursday found 58% of respondents wanted easy access to deposit funds into an exchange with no limit, while 22% had changed banks to make buying crypto easier. Matt Poblocki, general manager of crypto exchange Binance’s Australian and New Zealand operations, told Cointelegraph…

Ethereum exchange reserves fall 38% as ETFs and treasuries lock up ETH

Ether reserves on centralized exchanges have fallen to the lowest level in three years as demand grows from investment funds and corporate buyers. According to data from CryptoQuant, reserves have dropped by nearly 10.7 million ETH since peaking at around 28.8 million in September 2022. Holdings now stand at about 17.4 million ETH, with roughly 2.5 million ETH leaving exchanges in the past three months alone. The shrinking supply comes as new channels for Ether exposure have gained traction. Spot ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs), launched in July 2024, have since…

Curve Finance Debuts New Pool for Foreign Exchange Trading

Curve Finance has launched FXSwap, a new type of cryptopool specifically designed for foreign exchange and low-volatility trading pairs onchain. Curve’s New AMM Design Aims to Bring Forex Markets Onchain The implementation introduces a “refuel” mechanism where a stream of external funds maintains high liquidity density around the market exchange rate. This design ensures traders […] Source

Crypto Hacks Shatter $163,000,000 in Month of August As Digital Asset Exchange Suffers 2nd Hack in About a Year: PeckShield

New data from the cybersecurity firm PeckShield shows crypto hackers made off with more than $163 million in illicit gains last month. In a new post on X, PeckShield says that crypto hackers stole $21 million more in August than in July, after executing 16 major security breaches – with the top five totaling $161 million alone. “In August 2025, ~16 major crypto exploits were recorded, resulting in total losses of $163 million – a 15% increase from July’s $142 million. Notably, BtcTurk suffered its second major breach in just…

Despite Community Criticism, Ethereum Foundation Says It Will Convert 10,000 ETH via Centralized Exchanges

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) announced it will convert 10,000 ETH through centralized exchanges over several weeks this month to fund research and development, grants, and donations, saying the sales will be executed as multiple smaller orders rather than a single large transaction to reduce market impact. The transparency notice frames the conversions as part of […] Source

Gemini Targets $317 Million in IPO, Valuing Exchange at $2.2 Billion

Crypto exchange Gemini has filed plans for a U.S. initial public offering that could raise up to $317 million and value the firm at about $2.22 billion. The offering marks a significant step for the Winklevoss twins’ company as crypto businesses test renewed appetite in public markets. Gemini Moves Toward Nasdaq Listing Gemini Space Station, Inc. said it intends to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker “GEMI.” The firm will offer 16.67 million shares priced between $17 and $19 each. Underwriters…

Crypto Exchange Gemini Files S-1 For $317M IPO

Gemini, a crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, announced the launch of an initial public offering (IPO) of 16.67 million shares of Class A common stock. Gemini Space Station filed a Form S-1 for IPO on Tuesday, planning to sell the shares priced between $17 and $19 per share, to raise up to $317 million. Subject to completion, the filing comes weeks after the company filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the…

India Flags Hidden Crypto Practices That Mirror Global Exchange Failures

India’s financial watchdogs have reportedly uncovered a troubling trend in the cryptocurrency sector, where client deposits on exchanges are being redeployed without investor knowledge. According to the income tax department’s investigation, platforms routinely use customer tokens for lending, staking, or liquidity enhancement, retaining profits while granting users only the right to sell their holdings. Officials […] Source