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Metaverse & NFT

Plasma’s XPL token trades above $4.5 billion fully diluted valuation in pre-markets

August 22, 2025, 7:37AM EDT • Markets

Kraken deploys distributed validator tech across its Ethereum staking infrastructure using SSV Network

August 22, 2025, 5:33AM EDT • Crypto Infrastructure

Starknet to enable bitcoin staking for network consensus alongside STRK

August 21, 2025, 9:08AM EDT • DeFi

MetaMask set to launch mUSD stablecoin on Ethereum and Linea, issued by Stripe-owned Bridge

August 21, 2025, 8:00AM EDT • Stablecoins

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Aave launches on Aptos in first non-EVM deployment as part of multichain strategy

August 21, 2025, 8:00AM EDT • DeFi

Crypto token buybacks hit $40 million weekly as protocols mimic corporate repurchase playbook

August 20, 2025, 5:15PM EDT • The Block

Wormhole counters LayerZero's $110 million bid to buy Stargate, asks to pause voting period

August 20, 2025, 4:31PM EDT • Governance

VanEck and Brevan Howard Digital lead $5 million round into startup Legion looking to revamp ICOs

August 20, 2025, 12:28PM EDT • Venture Capital

Binance rolls out Plasma USDT 'locked product' with daily stablecoin yield and XPL airdrop; initial $250 million quota fills fast

August 20, 2025, 11:12AM EDT • Crypto Ecosystems

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Bitcoin DeFi protocol Lombard launching BARD token community sale at $450 million valuation on Buidlpad

August 19, 2025, 7:55PM EDT • Deals