Tech

August, 2025

• 5 August

  CFTC Greenlights Crypto Spot Trading on Futures Exchanges

  

  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled a groundbreaking proposal to allow spot cryptocurrency trading on regulated futures exchanges, a move set to reshape the U.S. crypto landscape. Announced by Acting Chair Caroline Pham, the initiative enables Designated Contract Markets (DCMs) like CME Group and Cboe to offer spot trading for assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum alongside existing futures, …
• 4 August

  ECB Champions Cash Amid Digital Euro Push

  

  As digital payments surge across Europe, the European Central Bank (ECB) has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping cash a cornerstone of the financial system. On July 31, 2025, ECB President Christine Lagarde declared that euro banknotes and coins will remain widely available, emphasizing cash’s role in financial inclusion, privacy, and consumer choice, particularly for rural communities and the elderly. The …
• 4 August

  Russia’s A7A5 Stablecoin Surpasses $41B in Transactions After July Surge

  

  Russia’s rouble-pegged stablecoin A7A5 has processed over $41.2 billion in transactions since its February 2025 launch, with a significant spike in July, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. Launched in Kyrgyzstan by sanctioned Russian entities Promsvyazbank and A7, A7A5 facilitates cross-border payments, bypassing Western sanctions imposed after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Its market capitalization tripled to $521 million in …
• 4 August

  France’s National Rally Pushes Bitcoin Mining with Nuclear Power in Policy Shift

  

  France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party, led by Marine Le Pen, has proposed a bold bill to mine Bitcoin using surplus nuclear energy, marking a sharp reversal from its 2016 anti-crypto stance. Announced on August 4, 2025, the plan, spearheaded by MP Aurélien Lopez-Liguori, aims to launch a five-year pilot at Électricité de France (EDF) nuclear plants like Flamanville. France, …
• 4 August

  Crypto Funds Lose $223M as Federal Reserve Signals Unsettle Investors

  

  Digital asset investment products saw $223 million in outflows last week, ending a 15-week inflow streak, driven by uncertainty over U.S. Federal Reserve policies, according to CoinShares. Hawkish Fed signals, including robust U.S. economic data and potential rate hike concerns, sparked a risk-off sentiment, with Bitcoin leading the exodus at $404 million in outflows, while Ethereum saw $133 million in …
• 4 August

  Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Stolen and Vandalized in Lugano, Switzerland

  

  A life-sized statue honoring Bitcoin’s enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, was stolen from Lugano’s Parco Ciani on August 2, 2025, and later found vandalized in Lake Lugano, sparking outrage in the crypto community. Unveiled in October 2024 by Tether and Lugano’s Plan B initiative, the stainless steel and corten block sculpture, designed by Valentina Picozzi, featured a fading figure symbolizing Nakamoto’s …
• 4 August

  Trump Media Unveils Truth Token and Crypto Wallet in SEC Filing

  

  Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), parent company of Truth Social, announced plans to launch a Truth-branded utility token and digital wallet in an August 2025 SEC filing, signaling a bold pivot into cryptocurrency. The Truth Token, part of a rewards program, will facilitate subscription payments for Truth+ streaming and other services within the Truth ecosystem, with the wallet enabling …
• 4 August

  Bitcoin Rebound Looms as 10x Research Flags Stealth Catalyst

  

  Bitcoin could be on the cusp of a significant rally, with 10x Research identifying a “stealth trigger” that may reverse its recent 7% dip to $58,000, as reported on August 4, 2025. The crypto analytics firm’s latest insights suggest that hidden market dynamics could spark a sharp rebound, catching bearish traders off guard. Despite macroeconomic uncertainty from Federal Reserve policies …
• 4 August

  Coinbase CEO Slams UK Crypto Ad Ban as Innovation Stifler

  

  UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned Coinbase’s TV advertisement “Everything Is Fine,” prompting sharp criticism from CEO Brian Armstrong. The satirical ad, highlighting flaws in traditional finance with imagery of leaking homes and rising prices, was deemed misleading for lacking risk disclosures and portraying crypto as a safe investment. The ASA cited its potential to mislead viewers, reflecting the UK’s …
• 4 August

  UK Risks Crypto Lag, George Osborne Warns of Global Competition

  

  Former UK Chancellor George Osborne warned on August 4, 2025, that Britain is losing its edge in the global cryptocurrency race due to delayed regulations and inconsistent government support. Speaking via the Financial Times, Osborne, now a Coinbase Global Advisory Council member, criticized Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey for a cautious approach, risking the UK’s …