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DeFi eliminates intermediaries by using smart contracts on blockchains to provide financial services like lending, borrowing, and trading. In 2026, the "DeFi 3.0" era is defined by Institutional DeFi and the integration of Real-World Assets (RWA). From liquidity provisioning on Uniswap to advanced lending on Aave, this tag tracks the evolution of autonomous financial systems, yield optimization, and the rise of AI-driven portfolio management in the decentralized economy.

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Strategy Inc. Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings with $51.4M Purchase

Strategy Inc. Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings with $51.4M Purchase

The post Strategy Inc. Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings with $51.4M Purchase appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Strategy Inc. boosts Bitcoin holdings with $51.4M buy, signaling strong institutional confidence amid rising prices and regulatory clarity. Strategy Inc., the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has made another bold move. The company recently purchased 430 BTC for $51.4 million, paying about $119,666 per Bitcoin. Michael Saylor, the company’s chairman, announced the acquisition on X on August 18, 2025. As a result, Strategy currently possesses 629,376 BTC which is valued at around 46.15 billion dollars and purchased at an average price of 73,320 dollars per Bitcoin. The acquisition helps Strategy to become a major institutional investor of Bitcoin. Strategy Reports 25.1% Bitcoin Yield in 2025 SEC Filing The new purchase by the company takes place as corporate Bitcoin investments grow. Strategy is one of the firms whose aggressive purchasing is closely watched by investors to determine whether others will emulate them. For example, corporate accumulation has become a topic of interest with Bitcoin price jumping almost 32% in 2025. Such an upward movement, and more clearly defined rules has made Bitcoin more attractive to institutions. The shift of Strategy may, therefore, be a sign of a wider adoption of the corporate adoption. In addition, Strategy verified the acquisition in a report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing also outlined the company year to date Bitcoin yield of 25.1% in 2025, a high yield. The purchases made by the company are consistent with its strategy of viewing Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, the trend that becomes increasingly popular across the world. Besides, the increasing Bitcoin holdings of Strategy imply a larger market trend. Other companies including H100 Group have also included Bitcoin in its balance sheet. Part of the trend is based on the limited correlation of Bitcoin to traditional assets, which provides some hedge against…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/19

Expert Says Chainlink Outshines XRP for Multi-Chain Adoption: Here’s Why

Expert Says Chainlink Outshines XRP for Multi-Chain Adoption: Here’s Why

The post Expert Says Chainlink Outshines XRP for Multi-Chain Adoption: Here’s Why appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TLDR: Chainlink secures $92B+ across 60+ blockchains, far ahead of XRPL’s $100M DeFi TVL. LINK’s oracles enable cross-chain transfers, compliance, and legacy system integration for institutions. XRP adoption relies on being a bridge currency, while Chainlink benefits across all blockchains. Institutions like J.P. Morgan, Mastercard, and UBS are already using Chainlink’s tech stack. Chainlink is emerging as a major force in institutional blockchain adoption, overshadowing XRP in the process.  Analysts point out that LINK provides essential services that make tokenized assets usable across multiple blockchains. Unlike XRP, which relies on ledger adoption, Chainlink offers a chain-agnostic platform supporting data, compliance, and cross-chain operations.  Experts note that financial giants are actively integrating Chainlink technology into their systems. This positions LINK to capture broader value as blockchain adoption scales across industries. The Chainlink Institutional Edge Over XRP Industry observers, including Zach Rynes of CLG, argue LINK’s platform solves critical problems for tokenizing real-world assets.  Chainlink delivers oracles for market data, compliance checks, and cross-chain interoperability. XRP, by contrast, only functions as a ledger and bridge currency, limiting its utility. Rynes highlights that Chainlink already works with major financial institutions like Swift, DTCC, Euroclear, and J.P. Morgan. This establishes a proven adoption track record, rather than speculative interest. The platform’s ability to connect legacy infrastructure with blockchain networks gives LINK a unique advantage over single-ledger networks. $LINK is in a better position than $XRP to the benefit from the coming wave of institutional blockchain adoption and trillions in assets being tokenized onchain A common response to this is "but Chainlink and XRPL don't compete 1:1 on product basis!!" That's true but also… pic.twitter.com/b18Bm0vMrU — Zach Rynes | CLG (@ChainLinkGod) August 17, 2025 Chainlink secures over $92 billion across 60+ blockchain networks, while XRP’s DeFi total value locked sits near $100 million. This discrepancy…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/19

Stellar’s XLM Token Drops 6% as Institutional Selling Intensifies

Stellar’s XLM Token Drops 6% as Institutional Selling Intensifies

The post Stellar’s XLM Token Drops 6% as Institutional Selling Intensifies appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Stellar’s XLM token came under heavy institutional selling pressure between August 17 at 3:00 PM and August 18 at 2:00 PM, sliding from $0.43 to $0.41 in a 6% decline. Trading volumes during the 24-hour period topped $30 million, representing roughly 7% of daily turnover. The most notable liquidation event occurred between 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM on August 18, when institutional sellers offloaded more than 60 million tokens. This selloff forced XLM down from $0.42 to $0.41, creating strong resistance at the $0.42 level and defining new support near $0.41. Despite attempts at recovery, the asset consistently failed to breach the resistance zone, signaling persistent institutional bearishness and leaving XLM vulnerable to further downside. The final trading hour on August 18 added fresh pressure, as XLM registered a 1% drop between 1:21 PM and 2:20 PM. Institutional selling accelerated between 1:31 PM and 1:42 PM, with corporate liquidations pushing prices from $0.41 to $0.41 on volumes exceeding 2.7 million units. This flurry of activity confirmed resistance at $0.41 and set a short-term support floor at the same level. Multiple recovery attempts throughout the hour were met with renewed selling pressure, culminating in a stagnant close around $0.41 with minimal volume in the last 20 minutes. The lack of buying interest highlights the possibility of further weakness should sellers regain momentum. XLM/USD (TradingView) Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk’s full AI Policy. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/18/stellar-s-xlm-token-drops-6-as-selling-pressure-intensifies

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/19

ETH Strategy announces staking partnership with Ether.Fi

ETH Strategy announces staking partnership with Ether.Fi

PANews reported on August 19th that ETH Strategy announced a partnership with DeFi staking protocol Ether.Fi , deploying a portion of its STRAT treasury funds to Ether.Fi for ETH re-staking.

Author: PANews

2025/08/19

With over 97% support, who will be the biggest beneficiary of LayerZero's acquisition of Stargate?

With over 97% support, who will be the biggest beneficiary of LayerZero's acquisition of Stargate?

Original article from matt Compiled by Odaily Planet Daily Golem Editor's Note: On the morning of August 18th, voting began on the LayerZero Foundation's proposal to acquire Stargate, with support

Author: PANews

2025/08/19

Hackers Unleash Devious Malware That Steals Crypto Wallet Data Via Fake Captcha: Report

Hackers Unleash Devious Malware That Steals Crypto Wallet Data Via Fake Captcha: Report

A new research brief published by DNSFilter indicates a rising threat to cryptocurrency users from fake CAPTCHA pages, which use deceptive “I’m not a robot” prompts to deliver malware targeting crypto wallets. According to DNSFilter, the malicious activity was first identified by one of its managed service provider (MSP) customers. What initially appeared to be a routine CAPTCHA verification was, in fact, an attempt to deploy Lumma Stealer, a fileless malware strain capable of exfiltrating browser-stored credentials and wallet information. While DNSFilter’s content filtering successfully blocked the attack, its researchers traced the infrastructure to reveal broader patterns of coordinated phishing efforts. Fake CAPTCHA Scam Targets Greek Bank Users, Delivers Lumma Stealer via PowerShell Trick The incident began when users encountered a CAPTCHA overlay on a Greek banking site. The page mimicked a legitimate CAPTCHA but displayed a message claiming a DNS “network error,” instructing users to press Windows + R, paste a command from the clipboard, and hit Enter. Following these steps would silently execute the Lumma Stealer payload via PowerShell outside the browser while performing a DNS lookup. Source: DNSFilter DNSFilter linked the campaign to two other domains: human-verify-7u.pages.dev, a Cloudflare Pages site that returns an error after the user clicks the button, and recaptcha-manual.shop, which executes commands outside the browser after users follow the prompts. Further investigation, detailed in DNSFilter’s case study , revealed that the campaign was a sophisticated blend of phishing and malware delivery. Attackers relied on fileless execution techniques, using legitimate browser processes to deliver payloads without writing to disk. DNSFilter deployed its content filtering and domain-blocking controls across the MSP’s network, preventing infections before any credentials or wallet data were compromised. Alerts and blocking policies were updated in real time, and the MSP conducted end-user education sessions to reinforce the dangers of interacting with suspicious CAPTCHA. “The malware in this event was Lumma Stealer, delivered through a fake CAPTCHA in a deceptive malvertising chain. Had the analyst’s device been infected, the PowerShell payload could have disabled Windows AMSI and loaded Lumma DLL,” the report explains. “The stealer immediately sweeps the system for anything it can monetize—browser-stored passwords and cookies, saved 2FA tokens, cryptocurrency-wallet data, remote-access credentials, and even password-manager vaults.” Analysis showed that the fake CAPTCHA was accessed 23 times across the DNSFilter network in just three days. More troubling, 17% of users who encountered the page followed its copy‑and‑paste instructions, triggering the malware payload attempt. While DNSFilter prevented successful infections in this case, researchers noted the potential scale if left unchecked. Rapid Laundering Leaves Scam Victims Powerless to Recover Stolen Crypto Reports have revealed that cybercriminals are laundering stolen cryptocurrency at unprecedented speeds. At these rates, victims of fake CAPTCHA schemes are left with virtually no chance of recovering their funds. As per the previous report, crypto hackers can now transfer stolen digital assets through laundering networks in under three minutes. 🚨 Hackers are stealing more crypto and moving it faster. One laundering process took only 2 minutes 57 seconds. Can the industry cope? #CryptoSecurity #Web3 #Blockchain #DeFi https://t.co/lGwutYsT6Q — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) August 12, 2025 Elliptic’s data shows that by using automated laundering tools and decentralized exchanges (DEXs), hackers are executing the entire laundering process in a matter of minutes. Source: Elliptic “This new speed makes real-time intervention nearly impossible,” the report warned. Cybersecurity experts warn that the fake CAPTCHA scams are not just a concern for big firms but also for regular users, as they are often disguised as part of login portals or app installations and target ordinary internet users who may not suspect foul play until their wallets are drained. “Bad actors take advantage of both the highs and lows of life,” said Ken Carnesi , CEO and co-founder of DNSFilter. “Any person at any organization has the same chance of encountering a malicious link. The standard cyber hygiene tips apply: use unique passwords, verify who you are ‘talking’ to before handing over credentials, and think before you click.” The rapid laundering process worsens the impact. Victims often discover the theft too late. Law enforcement agencies find it hard to trace the stolen funds across multiple blockchains. Experts note, however, that when cybersecurity firms intervene promptly, all or some of the stolen funds can still be recovered. “Speed is critical. Funds often can be recovered in whole or part if proper actions are taken within 24 to 72 hours,” Cameron G. Shilling, a cybersecurity expert, said in a publication . As hackers continue to shorten laundering times, the risks for victims are expected to grow. “The arms race between cybercriminals and defenders is accelerating,” Elliptic concluded. “Speed is now the hackers’ greatest weapon.”

Author: CryptoNews

2025/08/19

GENIUS Act Triggers Treasury Request for Anti-Money Laundering Tech Feedback

GENIUS Act Triggers Treasury Request for Anti-Money Laundering Tech Feedback

The U.S. Treasury Department is soliciting public input until Oct. 17, 2025, on cutting-edge technologies to combat money laundering and sanctions evasion involving digital assets like stablecoins, fulfilling a mandate of the recently enacted GENIUS Act signed by President Trump. Treasury Opens Public Feedback on Fighting Crypto Crime Under New Stablecoin Law Published on Aug. […]

Author: Bitcoin.com News

2025/08/19

ETHZilla’s NASDAQ relaunch puts $419m Ethereum treasury in the spotlight

ETHZilla’s NASDAQ relaunch puts $419m Ethereum treasury in the spotlight

The rebranded firm, now holding 94,675 ETH, is betting big on Ethereum’s long-term value, with backing from Polychain, Founders Fund, and key DeFi founders. According to a press release dated August 18, ETHZilla Corporation has officially completed its rebranding and…

Author: Crypto.news

2025/08/19

As Bitcoin strengthens, Strategy faces a test of relevance

As Bitcoin strengthens, Strategy faces a test of relevance

What explains the growing disconnect between Bitcoin’s strength in 2025 and Strategy’s lagging stock, once the market’s favorite equity proxy for the asset? Bitcoin sets records while Strategy shares stumble Bitcoin (BTC) has pushed into record territory in 2025, briefly…

Author: Crypto.news

2025/08/19

SEC delays Truth Social Crypto ETF decision as political undertones loom

SEC delays Truth Social Crypto ETF decision as political undertones loom

While the SEC’s extended review of Truth Social’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF is procedural, it can be seen as a high-stakes balancing act for an agency caught between crypto innovation and politics. With Trump’s financial interests in the mix, the…

Author: Crypto.news

2025/08/19

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