Tech

August, 2025

• 2 August

  XRP Surges Past Ethereum on Coinbase: Is a Price Boom Coming?

  

  In a stunning turn, XRP has eclipsed Ethereum (ETH) in trading volume on Coinbase, the U.S.’s leading crypto exchange, sparking buzz across the crypto sphere. This unexpected shift has traders and analysts asking: Could XRP be gearing up for a massive rally? XRP’s Breakout Moment XRP’s trading surge follows a wave of optimism tied to progress in Ripple’s SEC lawsuit. …
• 2 August

  Bitcoin’s SegWit Turns 8: Is a New Bull Run Looming?

  

  Eight years ago, on August 1, 2017, Bitcoin’s Segregated Witness (SegWit) ignited a revolution. More than a technical upgrade, SegWit was a defiant stand in Bitcoin’s scaling wars, slashing transaction costs and boosting speed. It also sparked the epic 2017 bull run, propelling BTC to $20,000. As we mark SegWit’s 8th anniversary in 2025, could this milestone unleash Bitcoin’s next …
• 2 August

  Mill City Ventures Bolsters Sui Treasury with $500M Equity Line

  

  Nasdaq-listed Mill City Ventures III (MCVT) has secured a $500 million equity line with Alliance Global Partners to expand its Sui token treasury, following a $450 million private placement closed on July 31, 2025. The earlier raise, backed by institutional giants like Pantera Capital, Galaxy Asset Management, and the Sui Foundation, allocated 98% of funds to acquire 76.2 million SUI …
• 2 August

  Tata, Mahindra, and the New Players: Who’s Winning India’s EV War?

  

  India’s electric vehicle (EV) market has become a hotbed of competition, innovation, and strategic maneuvering, reflecting broader global shifts towards sustainable mobility. The current landscape presents a fascinating rivalry dominated by Tata Motors, rapidly challenged by Mahindra, and now complicated further by the official entry of international EV giant Tesla. Tata Motors: Defending the Pole Position Tata Motors is currently …
• 1 August

  From Bihar to the World: The TirhutWala.com Story

  

  Abhinav Jha, founder of TirhutWala.com, shares how his journey from a village in Bihar led to building a globally-reaching rural startup. In this exclusive conversation, he discusses the inspiration behind the brand, the challenges of building from the grassroots, and how TirhutWala is transforming the makhana industry. Q1: What inspired you to start TirhutWala.com? Can you tell us about the …
• 1 August

  Metaplanet Eyes $3.6B for BTC Buys Through Preferred Stock Offering

  

  Metaplanet Inc., the Japanese tech and investment firm often dubbed “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” has announced plans to raise $3.6 billion through a preferred stock offering, with the goal of significantly expanding its Bitcoin treasury holdings. The move underscores Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, positioning the firm as one of the most prominent BTC-focused corporate investors outside the U.S. BTC at the …
• 1 August

  $142M Vanishes: July Crypto Hacks Jump 27%, CoinDCX and GMX Targeted

  

  The crypto industry has been hit hard once again, with hack-related losses surging 27% in July, totaling $142 million in stolen digital assets. Major victims include Indian exchange CoinDCX and decentralized trading platform GMX, both of which suffered significant breaches, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in the sector. CoinDCX Suffers Major Hot Wallet Breach CoinDCX, one of India’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, confirmed …
• 1 August

  Crypto Scrutiny: Warren Probes Trump Family Links, Pressures Regulator

  

  Senator Elizabeth Warren is turning up the heat on federal banking regulators, demanding answers about the Trump family’s alleged involvement in cryptocurrency ventures. In a letter sent to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Warren raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and regulatory gaps involving digital assets and high-profile political figures. Pressing Questions on Crypto Influence …
• 1 August

  $1M Bond Secures Release of Crypto Torture Suspect John Woeltz

  

  In a case that has stunned the crypto world, John Woeltz, a man accused of orchestrating a violent scheme to extort cryptocurrency, has been released from custody after posting a $1 million bond. The controversial release follows his arrest on charges related to an alleged crypto torture and extortion plot that targeted a high-profile digital asset investor. Shocking Allegations Authorities …
• 1 August

  Crypto Urgency: Rep. French Hill Calls on Senate After White House Report

  

  Following the release of a high-profile White House report on digital asset risks and regulation, Rep. French Hill, Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, is urging the U.S. Senate to act swiftly and pass long-awaited crypto market legislation. Hill’s push comes amid growing concern that regulatory uncertainty is stifling innovation in the U.S. crypto industry while …