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According to BlockBeats, Bitcoin asset management firm K33 has released its financial report for the second quarter of 2025, revealing a revenue of 399 million Swedish Krona, marking a 108% increase compared to the same period last year. Additionally, K33 has applied for a MiCA license with the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority and anticipates approval within the year to ensure compliance with the European regulatory framework. As of July 29, K33 holds a total of 126 Bitcoins.

According to Foresight News, data from DefiLlama indicates that the total market capitalization of stablecoins has surpassed $280 billion, currently standing at $280.4 billion. This marks a new all-time high for the stablecoin market.

According to Foresight News, Sota Watanabe, CEO of Web3 infrastructure company Startale, highlighted significant changes in regulatory interactions at the BITCOIN ASIA 2025 conference. He noted that in the United States, regulators are now engaging directly with the industry, marking a substantial shift from previous practices. In Japan, swift governmental actions have integrated Web3 into national policy, attracting large enterprises to its ecosystem. Watanabe emphasized the need for startups to innovate boldly, as remaining in their comfort zones will not yield the necessary products for the industry.

According to Foresight News, Solana's new consensus protocol proposal, Alpenglow (SIMD-0326), has entered the community voting phase. The voting period is set from Epochs 840 to 842, with each epoch lasting approximately two days. For the proposal to pass, it requires a two-thirds majority of the total votes, combining both approval and disapproval votes. Currently, the approval rate stands at about 9.84%, while the disapproval rate is approximately 0.12%. The Alpenglow proposal aims to reduce block finalization time from 12.8 seconds to nearly 150 milliseconds.

On Aug 28, 2025, 05:06 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has crossed the 870 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 870.099976 USDT, with a narrowed 0.96% increase in 24 hours.

On Aug 28, 2025, 04:52 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 113,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 113,060 USDT, with a narrowed 1.29% increase in 24 hours.

According to BlockBeats, data shared by Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart reveals that investment advisors have become dominant holders of Ethereum ETFs, with investments exceeding $1.3 billion in the second quarter, equivalent to 539,000 Ethereum. This marks a 68% increase from the previous quarter. A similar trend is observed in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, where advisors now hold 161,000 Bitcoin, valued at over $17 billion. Vincent Liu, Chief Investment Officer at Kronos Research, commented that these figures indicate a shift from speculative to long-term, portfolio-driven allocations. As the largest holders, their strategic positioning provides deeper liquidity and a lasting foundation for cryptocurrencies in global markets. Additionally, with more advisors adopting Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, cryptocurrencies are increasingly being recommended and recognized as long-term diversification tools within traditional investment portfolios, complementing stocks, bonds, and other mainstream assets. The report highlights that the number of financial advisors involved in cryptocurrency ETFs may surge as regulatory frameworks come into effect. In July, Fox Business News predicted that trillions of dollars could flow into the market through financial advisors.

According to Foresight News, Clarence Shen, the fintech policy manager at the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, stated at the Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference that Hong Kong's goal is to establish itself as a reliable hub for Bitcoin liquidity.

According to PANews, recent data from CryptoQuant indicates a slowdown in stablecoin liquidity growth, with the market capitalization expansion reducing to approximately $1.1 billion weekly. This marks a significant decrease compared to the $4 to $8 billion weekly growth observed during the Bitcoin surge at the end of 2024. Additionally, the 60-day growth of USDT has reached around $10 billion, which is lower than its previous peak of over $21 billion. Despite the deceleration in issuance, the total stablecoin reserves on exchanges hit a record high of $68 billion on August 22, with USDT accounting for $53 billion and USDC comprising $13 billion. While the growth in stablecoin market capitalization remains positive, the reduced pace suggests a weakening in market liquidity support. This trend may indicate a shift towards a consolidation phase rather than a continued parabolic rise.

On Aug 28, 2025, 03:59 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 112,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 112,003.992188 USDT, with a narrowed 0.53% increase in 24 hours.

According to BlockBeats, VanEck CEO and President Jan F. van Eck recently shared insights during an interview with FOX, describing Ethereum as the 'Wall Street token.' He emphasized the impact of stablecoins on the financial sector, noting that every bank and financial service company must adapt to handle stablecoin transactions. Van Eck explained that if a customer wants to transfer stablecoins, their bank must find a way to accommodate this, or the customer will seek another institution that can. He suggested that Wall Street professionals will eventually question which blockchain to develop on, with Ethereum being the answer. Van Eck also remarked on Ethereum's fluctuating perception earlier this year, when it faced criticism for various reasons. He mentioned that VanEck maintains a list of 'actively managed ETFs,' indicating the company's strategic approach to navigating the evolving financial landscape.

On Aug 28, 2025, 03:29 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has crossed the 860 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 860.299988 USDT, with a narrowed 0.29% increase in 24 hours.

According to PANews, South Korea's Gyeonggi Southern Police Agency's Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit has announced the resolution of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme, resulting in the arrest and transfer of three suspects. The group allegedly used a worthless cryptocurrency named 'GCV (Golf Cart Victoria)' as bait, falsely claiming that purchasing the tokens would grant golf membership privileges in Asia. This deception led to 129 victims being defrauded of approximately 5.7 billion Korean won, equivalent to around 4.3 million USD. After a year-long investigation, the police successfully apprehended the suspects and gathered pertinent evidence. Authorities have stated their intention to trace the illicit gains to assist victims in recovering their losses.

According to BlockBeats, South Korea's central bank governor, Lee Chang-yong, announced that discussions have been initiated with the finance minister and regulatory bodies regarding stablecoins. This move highlights the country's focus on addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by digital currencies.

According to Foresight News, the DeFi Education Fund, along with 115 crypto builders, investors, and advocates, has submitted a joint letter to the Senate Banking and Agriculture Committees. The letter calls for protections for software developers and non-custodial service providers in market structure legislation, emphasizing that without such protections, they cannot support any related market structure bills. The letter highlights the need for U.S. digital asset legislation to recognize and protect the historical rights of open-source software development. It stresses that developers and non-custodial service providers should not be subjected to traditional financial intermediary regulations simply for creating, developing, releasing, and maintaining blockchain networks or providing user access interfaces where users manage their own funds. The aim is to prevent non-intermediary activities from being wrongly classified as money transmission businesses. The letter also notes that regulatory uncertainty has led to a decline in the proportion of open-source software developers in the U.S., dropping from 25% in 2021 to 18% in 2025.

According to PANews, Arthur Cheong, CEO and CIO of DeFiance Capital, recently expressed dissatisfaction on social media regarding how some Web3 startups handle business closures. Cheong criticized the lack of communication with investors when these companies shut down, describing the practice of "quietly disappearing" as unacceptable. He emphasized that even in failure, companies should at least send an email to investors with apologies and gratitude. Cheong referenced a post analyzing current venture capital models, highlighting issues such as lack of oversight, weak accounting foundations in startups, minimal decision-making power for investors, and a tendency for investors to focus on successful projects while neglecting failed ones. The model relies heavily on the ethical conduct of founders, but in a bullish market with abundant capital, founders might benefit personally through high salaries, bonuses, luxury travel funded by the company, renting personal office space to the company, or paying fees to affiliated companies. The post pointed out that these practices not only benefit founders significantly but also enhance their professional profiles, while investors' returns may decrease substantially or even become negative. Cheong agreed with these observations, stating that such situations remain unacceptable.

According to BlockBeats, Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Executive Director Yeh Wai-ching and Legislative Council member Ng Kit-chung have been removed from the guest list of the Bitcoin Asia Summit, scheduled for August 28-29. Initially listed as speakers, both officials withdrew after receiving advice against interacting with Eric Trump, a guest at the event. Eric Trump, the second son of U.S. President Donald Trump, is an Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization and is involved in several U.S. cryptocurrency projects. The SFC stated that Yeh's absence is due to a business trip, while Ng cited family reasons for his cancellation. The South China Morning Post, citing informed sources, reported that the withdrawal was prompted by instructions to avoid engagement with Eric Trump. The summit, taking place on August 28-29, lists Eric Trump as a keynote speaker. An expert with ties to Beijing suggested the directive aims to prevent any collaboration or flattery towards Trump.

According to Foresight News, Paul Lee, co-founder and managing partner of Lobo Ventures, announced at the Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference that Bitplanet intends to establish a Bitcoin treasury company. The company plans to purchase $40 million worth of Bitcoin.

According to PANews, German publicly traded company Nakiki SE has announced that its management board is assessing the interest of professional investors in a planned share issuance. The company aims to raise "tens of millions of euros" through this securities offering, with the proceeds earmarked for strategic investments in Bitcoin. Nakiki SE previously declared its intention to fully adopt a Bitcoin treasury strategy, aspiring to become the first publicly listed company in Germany to implement a pure Bitcoin reserve asset business plan.

According to BlockBeats, despite some analysts forecasting Bitcoin's price to reach $200,000 by 2026, most Polymarket investors are betting that it will fall below $100,000 by the end of this year. As of Wednesday, traders wagering on whether Bitcoin will drop below $100,000 this year estimate a 61% likelihood of this outcome. This figure is slightly lower than Monday's prediction, where 72% of bettors anticipated Bitcoin's trading price would again fall below $100,000. Presto Research analyst Min Jung noted that so far, the large-scale sell-off by whales and long-term holders has been met with sufficient buyer demand, particularly from corporate bonds and institutional allocators. However, if these major players begin to close positions more aggressively, the key issue will be whether there are enough new entrants to absorb this supply. If demand fails to keep pace, the likelihood of falling below $100,000 increases. David Hernandez, a cryptocurrency investment expert at 21Shares, commented that Bitcoin's sell-off is a sign of market maturation. Paradoxically, while a significant pullback might dampen short-term enthusiasm, it could also catalyze a healthier market by redistributing supply from concentrated whales and corporations to a broader base of retail and institutional holders, ultimately strengthening Bitcoin's long-term foundation.