38804
CryptoDiffer.com https://twitter.com/CryptoDiffer Contact @makscryptodiffer 🗣CHAT https://t.me/joinchat/Brbs51k5cWoRBKtsgmb6Ew
MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN AUGUST!
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
Rise Chain will hold its Public Sale on Kaito's Capital Launchpad
The subscription period begins on August 18 at 12:00 PM UTC. Diluted valuation is fixed at $200M, with a hard cap starting at $2M (potentially rising to 4% of total supply). Vesting - 50% at TGE, remaining 50% after a 6-month cliff.
👉 x.com/KaitoAI/status/1956327658683555894
Monthly Trading Volume Breakdown of Leading CEXs
Binance continues to lead CEX trading volumes, with Bybit, OKX, and Coinbase battling for the next spots. Monthly shifts show notable surges in May and July, highlighting changing market activity.
Latest Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Acquisitions by Public Companies
In recent weeks, demand for Ethereum has risen sharply amid increasing institutional interest. Moreover, ETF inflows have surpassed Bitcoin for the third consecutive day, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics.
Payments infrastructure firm Mesh secures additional funding from PayPal & Coinbase Ventures
The new funding comes just five months after $82M Series B round led by Paradigm. This brings Mesh’s total funding to over $130M. Notably, the Series B was settled in PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin, using Mesh’s own tech for instant transfers.
👉 x.com/meshconnectapi/status/1955965507472867697
Perpetual DEXs by volume growth in the last 30 days
Top decentralized perpetuals like Orderly and LogX are seeing explosive growth, reflecting a surge in onchain derivatives trading. Explore the leading protocols by monthly volume growth.
Top Ethereum Ecosystem projects without a token (yet)
Ethereum’s rally toward its ATH is shining a spotlight on leading projects still without tokens. From privacy rollups and restaking to infrastructure, these protocols could play a key role in the next cycle.
Sapien (SAPIEN) One-Pager. TGE is set for August 20
Sapien uses a decentralized data foundry and Points-to-Token rewards to power AI model training at scale. The project’s TGE is scheduled for August 20 with support from top investors like Animoca Brands and Variant.
OKX announced massive token burn, OKB token surges 100%+
OKX will permanently burn 65,256,712 OKB ($6B+) from buybacks and reserves. The OKB smart contract will be updated to remove minting and manual burns, fixing the supply at 21 million.
👉 okx.com/help/announcement-on-the-pp-upgrade-of-x-layer-and-optimisation-of-the-okb-gas
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has entered the top 20 U.S. ETFs
IBIT has reached $86B+ in AUM, ranking 20th among all U.S. ETFs—just 1.5 years after launch. With all other top 20 ETFs being over 12 years old, IBIT's rapid rise signals growing institutional demand for Bitcoin exposure, and it may still be early in its growth curve.
Momentum (MMT) Spotlight. Recent News and Updates
Momentum has recently shown strong growth, surpassing $160M in Total Value Locked (TVL).
Explore the Momentum Spotlight below for key updates, ongoing developments, and partnerships.
Cherry AI (AIBOT) will hold its TGE event on Binance Wallet on August 14 at 8:00 UTC
Alpha Points requirements to be announced later. 30M AIBOT is reserved for upcoming campaigns. Cherry AI is a Web3-native Telegram bot platform that streamlines group moderation, boosts engagement, and integrates token features directly into chats.
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/1955200860256080299
ALT5 Sigma unveiled plans to establish a WLFI treasury
ALT5 Sigma will raise $1.5B via a registered direct offering and private placement at $7.50/share, with proceeds split between cash and WLFI tokens from World Liberty. Funds will be used to acquire WLFI, launch a crypto treasury strategy, and cover corporate needs.
👉 x.com/worldlibertyfi/status/1954878956055716088
Top Blockchains by DEXs volume growth in the last 30 days
Over the past 30 days, DEX trading volumes have surged across various blockchains. Among the top performers are Celo, IoTeX, and Katana, underscoring increased activity within their ecosystems.
Linea (LINEA) has introduced its new product roadmap
The roadmap targets performance, Ethereum compatibility, trust minimization, and capital efficiency via phased upgrades. Linea, a zkEVM Layer 2 by Consensys, is expected to hold its TGE this month.
👉 x.com/goinfrexeth/status/1953801792380178888
Cryptomarket Check-In. Major Events and Headlines
Catch up on the latest in crypto — from listing on major exchanges to project updates. This snapshot covers key highlights, including OKB token burn, Deribit acquisition, mUSD stablecoin teaser, and other news.
RICE AI (RICE) will hold its TGE event on Binance Wallet
Alpha Points requirements to be announced later. 40M RICE is reserved for upcoming campaigns. RICE AI is a decentralized AI foundry designed to turbocharge robotics development through a crowdsourced data-sharing protocol (DePIN).
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/1956302380393435220
XION (XION) becomes the first ever Bybit EU launchpool project
The prize pool of 100,000 XION is up for grabs as the launch brings regulated XION access to 450M+ users. XION is the L1 purpose-built for mainstream adoption through Generalized Abstraction.
👉 x.com/burnt_xion/status/1955947636953055300
Wormhole opens WL for Portal Earn Campaign with 10,000 Early Points Boost
Users can now join Portal Earn Whitelist to earn XP, tier upgrades, and multipliers by using Portal Bridge, with rewards for moving assets across chains, staking W, exploring new networks & more.
👉 x.com/wormhole/status/1955991663312343393
Turkish crypto exchange BtcTurk witnesses $48M of suspicious outflows
Cyvers Security has flagged $48 million in abnormal transfers spanning ETH, AVAX, ARB, BASE, OP, MANTLE, and MATIC networks. The majority of funds were consolidated into two addresses, with indicators suggesting a coordinated exploit.
👉 coindesk.com/business/2025/08/14/turkish-exchange-btcturk-witnesses-usd48m-of-outflows
MetaMask is reportedly set to unveil stablecoin this week
Stablecoin is backed by major partnerships — including Bridge for payments infrastructure, M^0 for issuance and Blackstone for custody & treasury management. MetaMask aims to leverage this move to tap into reserve-based yield & expand its footprint in DeFi.
👉 coindesk.com/business/2025/08/13/ethereum-wallet-metamask-said-to-unveil-its-own-musd-stablecoin-this-week
❗️Bitcoin has reached a new ATH, now trading around $122K
In the past 24 hours, BTC price surged by 2.05%, pushing its market cap to $2.42 trillion. Market dominance stands at 57.3%.
Latest Launches on Binance Alpha. FDV, Points Requirements & Airdrop Highlights
Succinct and Fireverse offered the highest airdrop value relative to points spent. Meanwhile, the largest airdrops recently came from GameBuild and Towns Protocol.
Upcoming airdrops on Binance Alpha are scheduled for Overlay Protocol on August 14 and PublicAI on August 15.
Top 15 Ethereum protocols by 30-day TVL growth
With Ethereum approaching its ATH, DeFi activity is accelerating, with Rumpel Labs and DODO AMM topping the charts at 474% and 394% TVL growth. Triple-digit growth in Dolomite, Ekubo, and Whales Market signals broad momentum in Ethereum’s DeFi sector.
PublicAI (PUBLIC) will hold its initial listing on Binance Alpha
PUBLIC trading kicks off on August 15, with the exact time to be announced later. Alpha point requirements to be released soon. PublicAI is a platform where anyone can earn real income by contributing to and validating data used to train AI systems.
👉 x.com/binance/status/1955464326443057348
Top-10 Decentralized Exchanges by 30 days revenue
In the past month, Hyperliquid has generated over $93M in revenue, topping the DEX market. Axiom Trade, PancakeSwap, and Raydium trail behind but still post strong earnings.
Five-year Ripple vs. SEC case ends as both drop appeals
The SEC has granted Ripple a special waiver to bypass a Regulation D restriction that previously blocked private fundraising. With the legal cloud cleared, Ripple signaled a return to business, while the crypto industry eyes this as a turning point in regulatory clarity.
👉 x.com/SECPaulSAtkins/status/1954972386358362158
Cryptomarket Check-In. Major Events and Headlines
Catch up on the latest in crypto — from major exchange listings to key project updates. Highlights include Ethereum growth, Zora and Succinct hitting ATHs, the 0G Node KYC window, Heaven’s listing, and more.
LayerZero (ZRO) proposes a $110M acquisition of Stargate (STG)
The acquisition proposal comes amid sharp decline in the STG token’s price and aims to streamline operations while enhancing LayerZero’s cross-chain infrastructure. Both tokens rallied following the publication, bringing the deal size higher in dollar terms.
👉 x.com/LayerZero_Core/status/1954592339789500518
Projects expanding Bitcoin’s utility trading below $100M FDV
From scaling solutions to cross-chain trading, these projects are broadening Bitcoin’s reach beyond its base layer. All currently trade under $100M FDV, offering potential upside if adoption accelerates.
