Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS), a cellular semiconductor company that has adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset, announced an “at the market” equity offering program under which it may offer and sell American Depositary Shares (each representing ten ordinary shares) for up to $200 million. The ATM program will be conducted under a […] Original
Key Notes The venture arm offers comprehensive support beyond funding, including product development and institutional client access. Anchorage Digital achieved a 516% valuation growth since founding, raising $487 million across multiple funding rounds. Priority areas include Bitcoin DeFi, real-world assets, and decentralized identity solutions for institutional adoption. Anchorage Digital, valued at $3 billion from its December 2021 Series D funding round, is stepping into venture investing, looking specifically at early-stage onchain protocols. Applications are already open, with a review planned for September, and approved candidates are expected to present a…
US-based crypto exchange Gemini is launching a co-branded credit card with Ripple that puts XRP at the center of everyday payments. According to a new Gemini press release, the XRP edition of the Gemini Credit Card pays 4% back in XRP on fuel, EV charging, rideshare and transit; 3% on dining; 2% on groceries; and 1% elsewhere. Partner merchants can push rewards up to 10%, and early applicants approved by June 30, 2025, qualify for a $200 XRP bonus after $3,000 in spending within 90 days. Issued by WebBank and…
Lombard announced the upcoming pre‑launch Community Sale of its native token, BARD, on Buidlpad, a compliant token access platform that connects protocols with verified communities. The sale will distribute BARD to users as part of Lombard’s effort to broaden participation in its bitcoin-focused decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol and allow community members to engage in staking, […] Original
Key Notes Early supporters of World Liberty Financial (WLFI) will receive an immediate 20% unlock of their allocations, with the remaining 80% subject to a community governance vote. All WLFI claims will be processed through the audited WLFI Lockbox smart contract. Users must first activate the Lockbox between August 25 and 31. WLFI, the native token of Donald Trump’s native project World Liberty Financial, has finally launched on the Ethereum mainnet. This launch comes following months of waiting as the project seeks to build an entire ecosystem, also comprising the…
Jessie A Ellis Aug 22, 2025 09:11 Sui Foundation introduces SuiHub Taipei, aiming to boost blockchain development in Asia’s tech ecosystem with a focus on digital ownership, gaming, and community initiatives. Sui Foundation has announced the opening of SuiHub Taipei, a strategic addition to its global network of community hubs dedicated to fostering blockchain and hardware innovation. Taipei is the fifth city to join this expanding network, following the establishment of hubs in Dubai, Ho Chi Minh City, Athens, and Lagos, according…
Aave, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol with $70 billion in net deposits, has launched on Aptos, a layer-1 blockchain founded by former Meta employees. The move may deepen stablecoin and liquid staking token liquidity on the blockchain, two asset classes subject to regulation in 2025. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, Aave will support four coins native to the blockchain at launch: stablecoins USDC (USDC) and USDt (USDT), Aptos (APT), and Ethena Staked USDe (sUSDe). The Aptos Foundation will provide users with rewards and liquidity incentives to promote the…
Nexo launched its new artificial intelligence (AI)-based a conversational tool designed to deliver real-time crypto insights, personalized portfolio data, and seamless product access. Privacy and Data Sources Nexo, a digital assets wealth platform, announced on Aug. 20 the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to offer users a “conversational” experience that combines real-time insights, […] Source CryptoX Portal
A group of crypto industry figures has launched a nonprofit lobbying arm to engage US policymakers and the public on digital asset issues. A nonprofit organization headed by significant figures in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry has launched with the goal of educating policymakers and encouraging public advocacy. On Tuesday, the American Innovation Project (AIP), a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, DC, debuted planning to “connect policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to build understanding of emerging technologies,” including AI and blockchain. Kristin Smith, president of the Solana Policy Institute, will…
Key Notes The partnership allocates VCI Global a 70% management stake while the partner retains custody of the substantial Bitcoin reserves. QuantVault platform will store the cryptocurrency using hardware encryption and quantum-resistant security measures for institutional protection. VCIG shares surged 17.6% following the announcement despite accumulating 99.98% losses since its April 2023 NASDAQ debut. The company will manage commercialization with a 70% stake, while its partner maintains custody of the Bitcoin reserves. Focus areas include tokenizing real-world assets, offering vault services, and linking encrypted systems with AI computing. According to…