Wyoming Launches First State-Issued Stablecoin FRNT

The Wyoming Stable Token Commission, a body authorized by the US state to issue a stablecoin, announced the mainnet launch of the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) stablecoin. The FRNT stablecoin is a fully-collateralized digital token backed by short-duration US Treasury bills and US dollars, with a statutorily mandated 102% reserve requirement, the commission said in an announcement on Tuesday. According to CryptoAmerica host Eleanor Terrett, the FRNT is now live on seven blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Polygon, Optimism and Base. “However, due to lingering regulatory hurdles, the token…

China Merchants Bank Subsidiary Launches Licensed Crypto Exchange in Hong Kong

Key Notes CMB International received official licenses from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission in July for compliant trading. The exchange offers Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT trading exclusively through its mobile app in Hong Kong territory. China Merchants Bank ranks among the world’s top 25 banks with over $18 billion in assets under management. CMB International, a subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, launched an officially licensed, bank-affiliated cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong on Aug. 18. According to a report from Weixin Official Accounts Platform, CMB International has begun conducting cryptocurrency…

CMB Subsidiary Launches Crypto Exchange in Hong Kong

CMB International Securities Limited, a subsidiary of the China Merchants Bank (CMB) — one of China’s top banks — has launched a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong. According to a Monday CMB WeChat announcement, the bank has started offering virtual asset trading services. The launch comes after the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission approved the bank’s application for a virtual asset service provider license in mid-July. CMB’s Hong Kong-based crypto exchange allows for 24/7 trading of Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Tether’s USDt (USDT) for eligible investors. Documentation provided…

EV Startup Faraday Future Launches $10 Billion Crypto Strategy

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced on August 17, 2025, the launch of its “EAI + Crypto” Dual-Flywheel & Dual-Bridge Ecosystem Strategy, aiming to integrate artificial intelligence (AI)-driven electric vehicles (EVs) with Web3 technologies and cryptocurrency investments. The initiative includes the introduction of the C10 Index, a diversified crypto asset basket, and the C10 Treasury […] Source CryptoX Portal

WiseLink Launches Taiwan’s First Bitcoin Treasury

Key Notes WiseLink backs Top Win with $2M convertible debt in a $10M funding round. Top Win will rebrand as AsiaStrategy and expand into Bitcoin holdings. Convertible debt offers WiseLink flexibility to convert to shares later. A Taiwan-listed firm has taken an unusual step into the world of Bitcoin BTC$117 09224h volatility:0.8%Market cap:$2.33 TVol. 24h:$51.00 Breserves. WiseLink has become the main backer in a $10 million funding effort for Top Win International, a Hong Kong luxury watch seller now moving into digital assets. This marks the first known case of…

Bitpanda Launches in UK, Sets Two-Year Growth Target

Austria-based crypto platform Bitpanda has entered the United Kingdom, aiming to make the country one of its top three markets within the next two years. The expansion includes its retail investment app along with its corporate arm, Bitpanda Technology Solutions, which allows banks and fintech companies to offer crypto trading through white-label services. The company says its app provides access to more than 600 crypto assets for British investors. Bitpanda Co-CEO Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad told Cointelegraph the company plans to “rapidly grow our direct retail presence” while working with UK financial…

Maple launches yield-bearing collateral for perps on Drift

Maple Finance, the largest on-chain asset manager by assets under management, has introduced syrupUSDC as collateral for perpetual futures trading on Drift Protocol.  Summary Maple launches syrupUSDC as yield-bearing collateral on Drift, offering 7–8% APY. $100,000 in incentives and a $50M supply cap aim to boost adoption. Drift integration enhances capital efficiency and expands Solana DeFi use cases. According to a press release shared with crypto.news on Aug. 13, the integration enables traders on the Solana-based decentralized exchange to earn between 7% and 8% APY on margin collateral while actively…

Trump Family Launches $1.5 Billion Treasury Company For World Liberty WLFI Token

The Trump family’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, recently announced a plan to raise $1.5 billion through a partnership with ALT5 Sigma Corporation, a publicly listed company in the US.  According to a report by Fortune, the funds will be utilized for the acquisition of WLFI, the native token of World Liberty Financial. ALT5 Sigma revealed that it intends to sell a combination of 200 million new and existing shares, directing the proceeds toward this purchase. Trump Family Ventures Deeper Into Crypto This initiative is part of a broader strategy…