Author: James Wilson

OpenPad AI’s OPAD token—backed by high-profile investors like Basics Capital, Avalon Wealth Club, Tezos Foundation, and Sei—is listing today on KuCoin and MEXC alongside its TGE. Summary The token of OpenPad AI (OPAD) is listing for spot trading on KuCoin and MEXC today, August 18. OpenPad AI is building a decentralized AI-powered investment ecosystem, and is backed by investors including Basics Capital, Avalon Wealth Club, Tezos Foundation, and Sei. KuCoin will list the OpenPad AI (OPAD) token for spot trading against Tether (USDT) today, with trading starting at 13:00 UTC and withdrawals opening at 10:00 UTC tomorrow. Trading bots will…

Metaplanet is not slowing down on its accumulation of Bitcoin, boosting its portfolio with fresh funds. Summary Metaplanet has purchased an additional 775 BTC for $93 million at an average price of $120,006 per coin. The company now holds 18,888 BTC, valued at $1.94 billion at current market prices. CEO Simon Gerovich reaffirmed Metaplanet’s commitment to its Bitcoin strategy, hinting at more buys ahead. According to an August 18 disclosure, Metaplanet has purchased an additional 775 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $93 million. The acquisition was made at an average price of $120,006 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 18,888…

Qubic’s community has voted to make Dogecoin its next target, days after the group claimed majority control of Monero’s network. Summary Qubic took over Monero’s network and reorganized six blocks. Its community voted Dogecoin as the next proof-of-work target. A 51% attack could raise risks for Dogecoin’s security and users. Project founder Sergey Ivancheglo shared the update on Aug. 17 after a successful attack on Monero (XMR). Qubic (QUBIC) had announced last week that its mining pool had achieved a 51% attack on Monero. The group reorganized six blocks, effectively proving it could rewrite blockchain history. Shortly after, Ivancheglo asked…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. DOGE struggles to break $1, while LILPEPE and XLM under $1 show stronger 2025 growth potential for bigger profits. Summary DOGE stalls near $0.24, while LILPEPE and XLM show stronger growth potential. LILPEPE presale tops $17m, offering real utility and 12,000% upside in 2025. With Layer-2 speed and DeFi use, LILPEPE could outpace DOGE in the next bull run. The most popular cryptocurrency is arguably Dogecoin (DOGE). This is due to an active fan base and star appearances, particularly…

North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group has been blamed for a $22.8 million crypto heist that crippled UK-registered exchange Lykke, forcing its shutdown and triggering investor lawsuits. The British Treasury’s sanctions office linked the state-backed hackers to thefts of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other assets from Lykke, a Swiss-based platform once celebrated for its zero-fee trading model. The collapse adds to a global trail of Lazarus-led raids that have netted Pyongyang billions to fund weapons programs and evade sanctions — and leaves Lykke’s founder Richard Olsen facing bankruptcy, liquidation proceedings, and ongoing legal scrutiny in Switzerland. British Treasury officials named the hermit…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Solana eyes $250, investors turn to XRP and Little Pepe as explosive crypto opportunities this cycle. Summary Solana eyes $250, but XRP and LILPEPE show greater millionaire-making potential. LILPEPE combines meme power, low entry, and presale momentum for explosive gains. XRP gains clarity, Solana climbs, but LILPEPE could be the bull run’s hidden gem. With the 2025 bull run shaping up, crypto investors are re-evaluating where the next big wave of wealth will come from.  While Solana (SOL)…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. While eyes are on Ethereum, a rising memecoin shows breakout signs that could deliver bigger gains much sooner. Summary XYZVerse unites sports fans in crypto, presale surges with 100x potential. The sports-backed memecoin targets mass adoption through partnerships. XYZVerse presale nears $0.10 goal, offering early buyers massive upside. A fast-rising memecoin has been drawing attention while many focus on Ethereum’s price path. The digital asset quietly outpaces bigger names and could offer much larger gains.  Few have taken notice,…

Kraken suspended Monero deposits after detecting that a single mining pool gained majority control of the network’s hashrate. The exchange cited security concerns following what appears to be a successful 51% attack on the privacy-focused blockchain. “As a security precaution, we have paused Monero (XMR) deposits after detecting that a single mining pool has gained more than 50% of the network’s total hashing power,” Kraken announced Friday. The exchange added that the concentration of mining power poses a potential risk to the network’s integrity. Source: Kraken announcement Qubic, an AI-focused blockchain and mining pool, claimed it achieved 51% hashrate dominance…

IOTA’s Rebased upgrade is paying off. Just months after launch, the layer-1 network has hit an all-time high $36 million in total value locked, fueled by double-digit staking yields and rising transaction activity — momentum that has chart watchers betting on a bullish breakout toward $0.50. Summary IOTA price token was flat on Sunday, Aug. 17.  Its monthly network transactions jumped by over 30%. The total value locked rose to a record high of $36 million. IOTA transactions and TVL jumps IOTA (IOTA) token was trading around $0.2125 at last check on Aug. 17, up by 50% from its lowest…

Tether’s latest reserves report reveals a stablecoin issuer operating on a scale typically reserved for nations. According to its Q2 2025 attestation from BDO, the company holds $162.57 billion in assets, surpassing its liabilities of $157.11 billion, resulting in a $ 5.46 billion surplus. This cushion, above what’s needed to redeem all tokens, is rare in the stablecoin market—and almost unheard of in crypto. Recent data from Messari highlights Tether’s scale: with $127 billion in U.S. Treasuries, it now holds more than South Korea, Germany, and the UAE, ranking as the 18th largest holder of U.S. government debt globally. Tether…