Ripple report: Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs & Japan’s SBI Group are top investors in blockchain startups (2020-2024). Banks participated in 345 deals, mainly early-stage funding. Citigroup & Goldman Sachs led with 18 investments each. #blockchain #fintech #investing #crypto #news

ant fun, an on-chain trading platform, raised a Series A round led by Zheng Zhigang’s Folkman Venture. Funds will boost tech & user experience. Platform features intelligent signals & scan-chain trading (App & Web). #onchaintrading #web3 #crypto #blockchain #news

FTX bankruptcy update: SBF's appeal hearing is set for Nov 3, 2025. He was convicted Nov 3, 2023 & sentenced to 25 years on March 28, 2024. Appeal filed 9/13/24, reply 1/31/25. - via creditor Sunil #crypto #blockchain #news

Hong Kong’s new stablecoin rules will target *issuers* – not big players like Tether & Circle. They don’t issue HKD-pegged stablecoins locally, so aren’t directly affected. OTC trading of USDT/USDC is also separate & currently unregulated, but future licensing is possible. #crypto #blockchain #news

Trump Media (TMTG) is launching a “Truth” token & digital wallet! 🪙 Initially for Truth+ subscriptions, it could expand across their platform. SEC filing hints at blockchain tech, marking a key part of TMTG’s crypto plans. (via DL News) #crypto #blockchain #news

Hong Kong’s stablecoin boom may slow as regulations arrive. Strict ID verification rules could deter firms like JD.com & Ant Group. However, Citic Group & potentially Bank of China (HK) are pushing ahead with license applications. #stablecoins #HongKong #fintech #crypto #blockchain #news

Satoshi Nakamoto statue stolen in Lugano, Switzerland! @Satoshigallery is offering 0.1 BTC reward for info leading to its recovery. They remain committed to installing statues in 21 cities worldwide, stating “You can steal our symbol, but you can never steal our spirit.” #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Linea has announced details of its token model. Meanwhile, LetsBONK saw significant price increases in July following the creation of its token on the Pumpfun platform. In other news, the Pudgy Penguins team has been appointed as advisors to the U.S. government. #crypto #blockchain #news

Hong Kong launches an RWA registration platform Aug 7th, via the Hong Kong Web3.0 Standardization Association. It will streamline RWA tokenization – data, creation & finance. (via *科创板日报*) #crypto #blockchain #news

Arkham Intelligence data reveals a whale address starting with “0xdf” accumulated $300 million worth of ETH through Galaxy Digital over the past three days, currently facing unrealized losses of $26 million, representing an approximately 8.7% decline. #crypto #blockchain #news