Today's news tips:
Li Xiaolai's "Seven-Year Agreement" has expired, EOS's price has plummeted by nearly 90% and it has been renamed Vaulta (A)
Joint Statement of the China-US Stockholm Economic and Trade Talks: China and the United States suspend some tariffs on each other for 90 days
The US CPI data for July will be released at 8:30 tonight. The market expects the overall CPI to increase by 2.8% year-on-year.
Coingecko Co-founders are optimistic about Moonbirds' next target price of 10 ETH. Moonbirds has risen 24.7% in the past 24 hours.
Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon may plead guilty, with a US court hearing scheduled for August 12.
Ethereum spot ETFs saw a record high net inflow of $1.019 billion yesterday, with BlackRock receiving $640 million.
Ethereum ETF holdings total approximately 6 million ETH, and 70 Ethereum reserve entities hold over $15 billion worth of ETH.
Peter Thiel acquires 7.5% stake in ETHZilla to boost Ethereum investment
Uniswap Foundation to Adopt Wyoming's DUNA Framework to Promote Protocol Fee Mechanism
Macro
Joint Statement of the China-US Stockholm Economic and Trade Talks: China and the United States suspend some tariffs on each other for 90 days
According to Jinshi Data, citing information from the Ministry of Commerce, taking into account the London talks on June 9-10, 2025 and the Stockholm talks on July 28-29, 2025, the two sides recalled the commitments made under the Geneva Joint Statement and agreed to take the following measures before August 12, 2025: 1. The United States will continue to modify the implementation of the additional ad valorem tariffs on Chinese goods (including goods from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region) stipulated in Executive Order No. 14257 of April 2, 2025, and will suspend the implementation of the 24% tariff again for 90 days from August 12, 2025, while retaining the remaining 10% tariff imposed on these goods in accordance with the provisions of the executive order. 2. China will continue to (i) amend the implementation of the ad valorem tariffs on U.S. goods as provided for in Tax Commission Announcement No. 4 of 2025, suspending the 24% tariff for another 90 days starting on August 12, 2025, while retaining the remaining 10% tariff on these goods; and (ii) take or maintain necessary measures to suspend or cancel non-tariff countermeasures against the United States, as agreed in the Geneva Joint Declaration.
The US CPI data for July will be released at 8:30 tonight. The market expects the overall CPI to increase by 2.8% year-on-year.
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July will be released at 8:30 PM Beijing time tonight. Market expectations are for a 2.8% year-on-year increase in the overall CPI, up from 2.7% in June, with the core CPI expected to rise to 3.0% annualized. Chicago Mercantile Exchange data indicates investors are pricing in a near 90% probability of a September Fed rate cut. Earlier news and analysis: High open interest in BTC and ETH options suggests the market is cautiously reacting to the US CPI data.
Hong Kong-listed Fosun International plans to apply for a Hong Kong stablecoin license
According to Tencent News (First Line), Fosun International, a Hong Kong-listed company, has formed a team to apply for a Hong Kong stablecoin license. Founder Guo Guangchang personally led the team to visit Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and Financial Secretary Paul Chan on August 6th. The application process for the Hong Kong stablecoin license has commenced, and applicants must submit their materials by September 30th. Fosun's wealth management division has already entered the Web3 business and is developing a tokenized RWA product through Star Road Technology. Fosun Wealth also recently submitted trademark applications for "Star Coin" and other trademarks.
Li Xiaolai's "Seven-Year Agreement" has expired, EOS's price has plummeted by nearly 90% and it has been renamed Vaulta (A)
Seven years ago, on August 10, 2018, renowned angel investor Li Xiaolai publicly stated, "I'll see what happens to EOS in seven years." Now, that seven-year deadline has arrived, and EOS has not only plummeted nearly 90% but has also been renamed Vaulta (A). According to Binance market data, on the day Li Xiaolai made these remarks (August 10, 2018), the price of EOS was $5.23. Seven years later, on August 10, 2025, its price was approximately $0.5357, a drop of 89.7%, representing a significant decrease in market value. Li Xiaolai was reportedly one of the most prominent early supporters and investors of the EOS project. He began following the EOS team as early as 2013 and participated in the project's ICO in 2017. Earlier, on May 29th, OKX announced that it had completed its EOS token swap and would list a new asset, Vaulta (A), supporting a 1:1 swap and undergoing a rebranding process.
Viewpoint
Analysis: If the CPI data is higher than expected, it may affect the market's expectations of the Fed's two interest rate cuts this year.
According to Matrixport analyst Markus Thielen, Bitcoin has broken out of a triangle pattern, demonstrating a clear upward trend. The performance was strong during the Asian trading session, while some selling occurred in the European and US markets. As long as Bitcoin remains above $116,817, this breakout remains viable, and the overall trend is upward. The report notes that unexpectedly higher-than-expected CPI data may impact market expectations for two Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, but given the seasonally weak period, prices are likely to rise slowly rather than rapidly. Furthermore, continued inflows into cryptocurrencies suggest long-term investors may reap rewards this year.
Coingecko Co-founders are optimistic about Moonbirds' next target price of 10 ETH. Moonbirds has risen 24.7% in the past 24 hours.
Bobby Ong, co-founder and COO of Coingecko, said he recommended the NFT project Moonbirds to the team when it was priced at 0.7 ETH and set the first target price at 2.5 ETH. He believes that Moonbirds will see a turnaround under the leadership of its new leader Spencer, and said it could become a successful community takeover case on par with Pudgy Penguins. Ong pointed out that Moonbirds once peaked at nearly 40 ETH, and if the NFT market recovers and Spencer is committed to surpassing historical highs, the project has great potential. He expects the next target price to be 10 ETH and believes that if the team begins to launch tokens, the price may rise further. According to Coingecko data, Moonbirds' floor price is currently 2.88 ETH, with a 24-hour increase of 24.7%, ranking it among the tenth largest NFT projects by market capitalization.
Trader Eugene: The market may be approaching its top, with increased volatility and more opportunities to make quick money.
Trader Eugene recalled the two consecutive months of market gains following Trump's inauguration and the launch of $TRUMP, which generated a significant wealth effect. He believes the market may be nearing its peak, with increased volatility and opportunities for quick profits. However, he cautioned that while investors should seize these opportunities, they should also be mindful of the risk of a market reversal.
Project News
MANTRA Chain testnet achieves EVM compatibility, mainnet launch targeted for September
MANTRA announced that its testnet has achieved full EVM compatibility, becoming the first MultiVM Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for real-world assets. The blockchain plans to launch its mainnet in September, supporting projects such as Dubai's electric bicycle fleet financing through the MANTRA.finance platform. From Q4 2025 to Q1 2026, the blockchain will expand its ecosystem, introducing more dApps and partners. After Q2 2026, the blockchain will launch a yield token backed by real-world assets and establish a secondary liquidity market.
Upbit to Launch CYBER Korean Won and USDT Markets
According to an announcement from Upbit, the digital asset Cyber (CYBER) will be listed on the Korean won (KRW) and USDT trading markets on August 12, Beijing time, based on the Ethereum network.
Hold at least 200 Binance Alpha Points to receive an airdrop of 800 WAI tokens
Binance announced the official launch of World3 (WAI) trading on the Binance Alpha platform at 4:00 PM Beijing Time on August 12, 2025. Upon launch, users holding at least 200 Binance Alpha Points will be eligible to claim an airdrop of 800 WAI tokens on a first-come, first-served basis. If the reward pool is not fully distributed, the point threshold will automatically decrease by 15 points every hour.
Binance Wallet will launch the Bitlayer (BTR) pre-sale event on August 13th
Binance Wallet's third presale is about to begin, listing the Bitlayer Labs (BTR) token. The subscription period will be from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (UTC) on August 13, 2025. Eligible users must use Binance Alpha Points to participate. Previously, Binance Wallet launched exclusive incentives and a pre-TGE promotion for Bitlayer (BTR).
Hyperliquid Assistance Fund Has Acquired $1.2 Billion in HYPE Tokens Since Its Inception
HYPE Engine has officially launched. As the first autonomous treasury prototype, it aims to leverage Hyperliquid's production capacity and convert it into continuously growing value. The Hyperliquid Assistance Fund has acquired $HYPE worth $1.2 billion on the open market, achieving a 140% return. It has also pledged to allocate 97% of the protocol's revenue to a perpetual, deflationary buyback program, with an estimated annualized value exceeding $1.5 billion. HYPE Engine generates excess returns by deploying on-chain infrastructure and unlocking $HYPE's productivity, including the NestExchange decentralized exchange, HIP-3 perpetual contract deployment, validator nodes, and on-chain DeFi opportunities. It captures ecosystem growth through smart contracts, creating a continuous flow of funds that drives the value of the $MEGA (MEGAHYPE) token while attracting global capital to participate in on-chain returns in a transparent and efficient manner. Previous news and analysis: The Hyperliquid Assistance Fund already holds 5.62% of the circulating supply of HYPE.
Filecoin's first batch of ProPGF grants over $3.6 million to 14 teams
Filecoin has successfully completed its first Public Goods Grant (ProPGF), awarding $3.6818 million to 14 teams to build infrastructure, develop tools, and provide key services to drive the next generation of Filecoin applications. Grant recipients include Curio Dashboard, Fil Note, Filecoin Developer Tooling (FIL-B), Filecoin EconoLens MCP Server, Game Theoretic Programmable Fil+ Allocator, Titan Network (SP Bandwidth), IPNI, FIL Ponto, Chainfee, CIDgravity Gateway, Curio Storage, EverMedia Vault, Lynx, and Filecoin Retrieval Checkers (FilCDN) as FWS Services. This grant covers a wide range of areas, from high-performance data retrieval to programmable transaction allocation. Initial funding will begin this week. The second round of grants is expected to begin in October 2025. Teams not selected may apply in the fall or explore other funding avenues.
Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon may plead guilty, with a US court hearing scheduled for August 12.
According to Coindesk, Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon may change his previous plea of "not guilty" at a hearing scheduled for 10:30 pm on August 12th. Kwon reportedly faces multiple charges of fraud and market manipulation related to Terraform's operations and the collapse of the Terra/Luna stablecoin network, and has been ordered by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to pay $4.5 billion in fines and restitution in a civil case. The case was originally scheduled to go to trial in January of next year, and prosecutors will need to review 6TB of data. Kwon was extradited to the United States from Montenegro last year and was previously detained for attempting to leave the country with a false passport. Before the trial, the judge required the defense attorney to review any plea agreements or related documents with the defendant.
Stripe partners with Paradigm to develop Tempo blockchain
According to Fortune, fintech giant Stripe is collaborating with crypto venture capital firm Paradigm to develop a blockchain called Tempo. The project is positioned as a high-performance, payment-focused Layer 1 blockchain compatible with the Ethereum programming language. Tempo is currently in stealth development with a team of five. Previously, Stripe acquired stablecoin infrastructure company Bridge for $1.1 billion and crypto wallet developer Privy, furthering its stablecoin technology development.
Uniswap Foundation to Adopt Wyoming's DUNA Framework to Promote Protocol Fee Mechanism
According to The Block, the Uniswap Foundation has proposed establishing a Wyoming "DUNA" legal entity for its DAO governance organization to meet compliance and tax requirements. It also plans to allocate $16.5 million worth of UNI to settle past tax and legal defense budgets. This move will pave the way for the Uniswap protocol to activate its fee mechanism, with a portion of LP fees flowing into the DAO treasury. The new entity will not alter the Uniswap protocol, token, or governance structure, and fee revenue will not be directly distributed to UNI holders. Cowrie Advisors will serve as the administrator of DUNI.
Important data
Fosun International's stock price rose by 20.6% in a short period of time and is now quoted at HK$6.44.
According to the relevant website, Fosun International, a Hong Kong-listed company, saw its share price surge 20.6% to HK$6.44. Earlier news reported that Fosun International, a Hong Kong-listed company, plans to apply for a Hong Kong stablecoin license.
Ethereum spot ETFs saw a record high net inflow of $1.019 billion yesterday, with BlackRock receiving $640 million.
According to SoSoValue data, Ethereum spot ETFs saw a total net inflow of $1.019 billion yesterday (August 11th, EST). The Blackrock ETF (ETHA) saw the largest daily net inflow, with $640 million, bringing ETHA's total net inflow to $10.488 billion. The second largest daily inflow was the Fidelity ETF (FETH), with a net inflow of $277 million, bringing FETH's total net inflow to $2.652 billion. As of press time, the Ethereum spot ETF's total net asset value (NAV) was $25.712 billion, with a 4.77% ETF NAV ratio (market capitalization as a percentage of Ethereum's total market capitalization), and cumulative net inflows to $10.835 billion.
Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net inflow of $178 million yesterday, marking the fourth consecutive day of net inflow.
According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net inflow of $178 million yesterday (August 11th, EST). The Blackrock IBIT ETF saw the largest single-day net inflow yesterday, with a net inflow of $138 million. IBIT's total net inflow has now reached $57.924 billion. The next largest daily inflow was the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC), with a net inflow of $14.2357 million, bringing its total net inflow to $1.700 billion. As of press time, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs was $154.418 billion, with a net asset value ratio (market capitalization relative to the total Bitcoin market capitalization) of 6.48%, and cumulative net inflows to date reaching $54.605 billion.
Ethereum ETF holdings total approximately 6 million ETH, and 70 Ethereum reserve entities hold over $15 billion worth of ETH.
According to the latest data from StrategyEthreserve, the current holdings of the Ethereum ETF have reached approximately 6 million ETH, accounting for 4.96% of the current circulating supply of ETH, and the market value of the holdings is approximately US$25.82 billion; in addition, 70 Ethereum reserve entities currently hold approximately 3.49 million ETH, accounting for 2.89% of the circulating supply of ETH, and the market value of the holdings reaches US$15.02 billion.
Data: Over $40 million in SOL flowed into CEX in 9 hours
According to Lookonchain monitoring, SOL whales have recently been frequently depositing large amounts of SOL into exchanges. Among them, address CMJiHu deposited 96,996 SOL (worth approximately $17.45 million) nine hours ago, address 5PjMxa deposited 91,890 SOL (worth approximately $15.98 million) into Kraken three hours ago, and address HiN7sS deposited 37,658 SOL (worth approximately $6.73 million) into Binance eight hours ago, generating a profit of $1.63 million.
The address that has accumulated over 293,000 ETH in the past 8 days is suspected to belong to Bitmine
Ember's monitoring reveals that addresses recently created and accumulating large amounts of ETH through BitGo are suspected to belong to Bitmine. Over the past eight days, these addresses have accumulated a total of 293,186 ETH, valued at approximately $1.24 billion, through platforms such as FalconX, Galaxy Digital, and BitGo. Bitmine previously announced that it had increased its holdings by 317,000 ETH within a week, bringing its total holdings to 1.15 million.
Since the beginning of last year, more than 1,300 ETFs have been launched globally, with 10 of the top 20 being cryptocurrency-related.
According to Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, more than 1,300 ETFs have been listed since the beginning of last year, with 10 of the top 20 being cryptocurrency-related, including the top four products. These crypto-related ETFs include five spot Bitcoin ETFs, two spot Ethereum ETFs, two MSTR-related ETFs, and one leveraged Ethereum ETF.
South Korean retail investors have seen a net inflow of $259 million into BitMine stock since July
According to Bloomberg, US-listed BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. has become the most popular overseas stock among South Korean retail investors, with net inflows reaching $259 million since July. BitMine, which has transitioned to a digital asset vault, reportedly holds $3.6 billion worth of Ethereum, making it the world's largest holder of the precious metal. BitMine's stock price surged over 3,000% in July, driven by Ethereum's price exceeding $4,300, but subsequently retreated 62%. Approximately one-third of South Korea's population is active in the digital asset market, favoring high-risk, high-return investment opportunities.
CME Ethereum futures trading volume hit a record high of $118 billion in July, an 82% increase from the previous month.
According to data from The Block, CME Ethereum futures trading volume reached a record high of $118 billion in July, an 82% increase from the previous month. Open interest jumped 75% from $2.97 billion in June to $5.21 billion. Furthermore, global Ethereum futures trading volume reached $2.12 trillion in July, a 38% year-over-year increase, surpassing the all-time high of $1.87 trillion reached in May 2021. Ethereum prices surpassed $4,300 on August 9, reaching their highest level since December 2021, and Google searches for the cryptocurrency reached their highest level since June 2022.
FTX/Alameda redeemed and transferred out $34.09 million of SOL 6 hours ago, leaving approximately $829 million of SOL staked.
According to Ember monitoring, an FTX/Alameda staking address redeemed and transferred out 190,000 SOL six hours ago, worth approximately $34.09 million, distributed to 29 addresses. Historical records show that most of these recipients subsequently transferred the SOL to Coinbase or Binance. Since November 2023, FTX/Alameda has redeemed and transferred out a total of 8.788 million SOL, worth approximately $1.159 billion, at an average transfer price of $132 per coin. Currently, 4.727 million SOL (approximately $829 million) remains staked in its staking addresses.
USDC Treasury minted 250 million new USDC on Ethereum in the early morning
According to Whale Alert monitoring, USDC Treasury minted 75,000,000, 100,000,000, and 75,000,000 USDC on the Ethereum network at 00:59, 02:01, and 02:23 Beijing time in the early morning of August 12, with a total value of approximately US$250 million.
An institution/whale added nearly 60,000 ETH, currently holding $1.24 billion in ETH
According to Onchain Lens, a whale or institution recently added 59,998 ETH from FalconX, Galaxy Digital, and BitGo, with a total value of approximately $254 million. The whale currently holds a total of 293,184 ETH, with a total value of $1.24 billion, distributed across nine different wallets.
Financing/Acquisition
Zoth Receives $15 Million in Strategic Investment from Bolts Capital to Promote RWA on-chain
Blockchain protocol Zoth announced it has received a $15 million strategic funding commitment from Bolts Capital to accelerate the development of its real-world asset (RWA) on-chain ecosystem through token purchases. With compliance and innovation at its core, Zoth will focus on developing the RWAFi protocol, initially focusing on tokenizing government bond products, with plans to expand into emerging markets and alternative assets. Following a previous security incident involving its ZeUSD token, Zoth officials stated they are prioritizing strengthening security and trust. Zoth is currently preparing for its Token Generative Advancement (TGE) and will subsequently announce details on its token economics, ecosystem incentives, and project roadmap.
MARA to acquire 64% stake in French data company Exaion for $168 million
According to Bloomberg, Bitcoin mining company MARA plans to acquire a 64% stake in French data company Exaion for $168 million, becoming a majority shareholder. MARA may also invest an additional $127 million to increase its stake to 75%, while EDF will remain a minority shareholder. Exaion reportedly specializes in data center construction and cloud and AI infrastructure. This move marks MARA's expansion into AI reasoning and accelerates its Bitcoin strategy. In the second quarter of this year, MARA's adjusted EBITDA increased by over 1,000% year-on-year to $808 million.
Peter Thiel acquires 7.5% stake in ETHZilla to boost Ethereum investment
According to SEC filings, PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and his investment team hold a 7.5% stake in 180 Life Sciences (now renamed ETHZilla), a company focused on building Ethereum-based enterprise treasuries. ETHZilla plans to use the proceeds for Ethereum purchases, yield farming assets, and its iGaming business. ETHZilla's stock rose 11% after the market closed on Monday, having surged approximately 57% overnight. Prior to this, on July 16, Thiel's team also held over 9% of BitMine Immersion, the largest Ethereum-based enterprise treasury holder with reserves valued at nearly $5 billion. Furthermore, on July 29, the publicly listed company 180 Life announced plans to raise approximately $425 million in a private placement and transform itself into an Ethereum treasury reserve company.
Blockchain payment company Riva completes $3 million seed round of financing, led by Project A and participated by J.P. Morgan and others
Riva Money, a global payments company, announced the completion of a $3 million seed round led by Project A, with participation from individual investors from Revolut, Monzo, and J.P. Morgan. Riva leverages blockchain technology and stablecoins to optimize cross-border payments, addressing the high costs and slow settlement times of existing systems while offering more favorable exchange rates. Co-founded by former Revolut and Wise executives Niklas Hoejman and Mahendra Katoch, the company is applying for UK and EU Payment Institution Authorizations, as well as MICA and VASP licenses, to further its global regulatory expansion.
Institutional holdings
Exodus, a publicly listed company, holds 2,058 BTC and 2,729 ETH, with a total value exceeding $227 million.
According to Globenewswire, Exodus Movement, a self-custodial cryptocurrency platform listed on the New York Stock Exchange, released its quarterly financial and operating results report ending June 30, 2025, disclosing that the company held 2,058 BTC (worth US$220.5 million), 2,729 ETH (worth US$6.8 million), and US$58.1 million worth of USDC, cash and cash equivalents, and US Treasury bonds, bringing its asset size to US$291.2 million.
Mill City Ventures purchases another $20 million in SUI tokens
According to The Block, Nasdaq-listed company Mill City Ventures purchased 5.6 million SUI tokens from the SUI Foundation at a discounted price of $3.65 per token, totaling over $20 million. Mill City currently holds nearly 81.9 million SUI tokens and plans to earn returns by staking them. The company previously raised $450 million in private placements and has secured a maximum purchase quota of $500 million. Mill City will dynamically increase its SUI holdings, including from foundations, the secondary market, and other investors.
FG Nexus announced that it has purchased 47,331 ETH at a cost of $200 million
According to GlobeNewswire, Fundamental Global Inc. (NASDAQ: FGNX, FGNXP) announced that it has acquired a total of 47,331 ETH at a current price of $4,228.40 per ETH. The company has fully utilized its $200 million private placement funding to purchase ETH and plans to increase ETH yield through staking and re-staking, becoming one of the world's largest corporate ETH holders. FG Nexus will collaborate with Anchorage Digital and Galaxy to promote the global adoption of ETH as a corporate reserve asset and accelerate its development of tokenized physical assets and stablecoin yield businesses within the Ethereum ecosystem.
Safety Shot announces strategic partnership with BONK and receives $25 million in BONK tokens
According to StockTitan, Safety Shot (NASDAQ: SHOT) announced a strategic alliance with the founding team of BONK. The company will receive $25 million worth of BONK tokens in exchange for $35 million in convertible preferred stock. Safety Shot has paid off all debt and holds $15 million in cash. The partnership aims to incorporate BONK into the company's balance sheet and diversify its assets. BONK, the fourth-largest memecoin on the Solana blockchain, has a market capitalization exceeding $2 billion and over 980,000 on-chain holders. Dominari Securities served as exclusive financial advisor for the transaction.
SharpLink Completes $400 Million Private Placement and Holds Nearly 600,000 ETH
According to SharpLink, the company completed a $400 million private placement at $21.76 per share, led by five global institutional investors. As of August 11, 2025 (Beijing time), the company holds approximately 598,800 Ethereum (ETH) and has approximately $200 million in ATM proceeds remaining undistributed. Once fully invested as planned, the market value of its ETH holdings is expected to exceed $3 billion.
BitMine holds over 1.15 million ETH, with a market capitalization of nearly $5 billion
According to PR Newswire, BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) announced that its Ethereum (ETH) holdings have exceeded 1,150,263. At $4,311 per ETH, this represents a total market value of approximately $4.96 billion, making it the world's largest ETH vault and the third-largest cryptocurrency vault. The company increased its holdings by approximately 320,000 ETH in a single week, increasing its holdings by $2 billion. BitMine, backed by ARK, Founders Fund, and Pantera, aims to hold 5% of all ETH. BMNR is currently the 25th most liquid stock in the United States, with an average daily trading volume of $2.2 billion.
ALT5 Sigma Announces $1.5 Billion Private Placement and Private Placement, Launching WLFI Token Treasury Strategy
According to BusinessWire, ALT5 Sigma Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTS) announced that it has signed an agreement to issue and sell 200 million shares of its common stock at $7.50 per share, raising an estimated $1.5 billion. The private placement will be subscribed to by World Liberty Financial (WLFI) in WLFI tokens. Upon completion of the transaction, ALT5 will hold approximately 7.5% of the total WLFI token supply and initiate its cryptocurrency treasury strategy. WLFI co-founder and CEO Zach Witkoff will serve as Chairman of the ALT5 Board of Directors, and Eric Trump will become a director. Proceeds will be used to acquire WLFI tokens, fund company operations, repay debt, and settle litigation.
Sequans purchased 13 bitcoins for approximately $1.5 million, bringing his total holdings to 3,171.
According to Sequans' website, Sequans Communications announced the purchase of 13 Bitcoins for approximately $1.5 million, at an average price of $117,012 per coin. As of August 8th, the company's total Bitcoin holdings increased to 3,171, representing a total investment of approximately $370 million at an average purchase price of $116,709 per coin. Sequans maintains Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset and continues to increase its holdings through equity, debt financing, and business income.
Thumzup Media completes pricing of $50 million IPO, plans to increase investment in cryptocurrency assets
According to PRNewswire, Thumzup Media Corporation (Nasdaq: TZUP) announced the completion of a $50 million public offering priced at $10 per share, raising an estimated $46.5 million before expenses. The company plans to use the proceeds for cryptocurrency and mining equipment asset allocation, working capital, and general corporate purposes. Thumzup has expanded its digital asset strategy to include major cryptocurrencies such as Dogecoin, Litecoin, Solana, Ripple, Ether, and USD Coin. The offering was exclusively underwritten by Dominari Securities LLC and is expected to close on August 12.
Story and Heritage Distilling partner to launch $360 million in strategic IP reserves, marking a16z's first participation in a listed company's token treasury allocation.
Story Protocol, a blockchain company specializing in AI-native infrastructure and programmable IP, announced on the X platform the launch of a $360 million $IP token reserve program with Nasdaq-listed Heritage Distilling (NASDAQ: CASK). This program is backed by top institutions including a16z Crypto, Selini Capital, Amber Group, Arrington Capital, dao5, and Hashed. Heritage will acquire 52.4 million $IP tokens and lock them up for the long term; the Story Foundation will use $82 million to repurchase the equivalent amount of $IP within 90 days, potentially providing strong support to the market. This transaction is highly similar to the 30-fold surge in BitMine's stock price following the announcement of its Ethereum digital asset reserve strategy. This is notable as a16z's first involvement in a listed company's digital asset strategic allocation and marks the first time a company with the smallest market capitalization on Nasdaq has introduced a digital asset reserve. Story's native token, $IP, was listed on Upbit, South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, last Friday. Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset management company, selected it as one of its "Top 20 Crypto Assets to Watch," launching the "Grayscale Story Trust" to provide direct investment opportunities for institutional investors. Over the past 30 days, $IP has seen a 135.9% increase in value, currently trading at $6.77.
The Smarter Web Company added 295 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 2,395
The Smarter Web Company announced that it has added 295 Bitcoins to its holdings, according to its 10-year plan, at an average purchase price of £89,000 per coin, for a total investment of approximately £26.255 million. As of now, the company's total Bitcoin holdings have reached 2,395, at an average purchase price of £82,399 per coin, for a total investment of approximately £197.3 million. The company's BTC return year-to-date has reached 55,069%, with a 30-day return of 76%. In addition, the company has approximately £700,000 in cash available for further Bitcoin purchases.
El Salvador has purchased 1 Bitcoin every day for 1,000 consecutive days and currently holds 6,266 BTC
According to The Bitcoin Historian on the X platform, El Salvador has implemented an investment strategy of purchasing one Bitcoin daily for 1,000 consecutive days. On-chain data shows that the Salvadoran government currently holds a total of 6,266 BTC, worth approximately $745.9 million at current prices.
Metaplanet holds a total of 18,113 bitcoins, with a total investment of approximately US$1.85 billion
According to Metaplanet President Simon Gerovich, as of August 12, 2025, Metaplanet held a total of 18,113 bitcoins, representing a total investment of approximately $1.85 billion, at an average purchase price of approximately $101,911 per bitcoin. The company recently purchased 518 bitcoins at approximately $118,519 per bitcoin, spending approximately $61.4 million. Metaplanet's Bitcoin investment has generated a 468.1% return since the beginning of 2025.
