
Lido DAO drops 16% after Ethereum's new staking proposal – Can LDO recover?
LDO prices drop as Ethereum's staking proposal revives concerns while traders increase leveraged exposure.
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LDO prices drop as Ethereum's staking proposal revives concerns while traders increase leveraged exposure.

The new framework could significantly enhance Hong Kong's financial market efficiency and global competitiveness in tokenized securities. FORMS HK, Chainlink, Apex Group and CSpro launch tokenized securities framework in Hong Kong.

The mainstream adoption of XRP Ledger (XRPL), which uses XRP as its native token, has continued to grow as of August 5, following a recent catalyst from Ripple Labs' Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license.
Ethereum (ETH) price is up by 0.88% today, August 5, to trade at $1,876 at the time of writing. These slight gains come as several Ethereum developers submit an EIP proposal seeking to abolish validator rewards if the total amount of staked ETH exceeds 50% of the coin's supply.

Saylor's strategy hinges on Bitcoin's growth; a downturn or market shift could challenge sustainability and investor demand for STRC. Strategy's Michael Saylor outlines plan for perpetual Bitcoin buying.

Clayton's transition to US intelligence highlights the evolving intersection of regulatory actions and national security, impacting crypto's future. The man who sued Ripple now runs US intelligence, and XRP barely flinched.

Saylor's strategy could bolster market confidence in Bitcoin and $STRC, potentially influencing broader cryptocurrency investment trends. Strategy's Saylor plans indefinite Bitcoin buying with $STRC issuance.

MoonPay integrated the TRON network into its Trade infrastructure, enabling transactions without needing to hold TRX to cover network fees. The integration covers the entire TRON ecosystem, including SunSwap and JustLend, a network with over $22 billion in average daily volume.

Cantor sees positive read-through for crypto custody providers, while FRNT says the breach could drive some investors toward bitcoin ETFs.

The founder of the Eliza artificial intelligence project has described the associated AI token as “dead” and moved to shut down the project's foundation following a lawsuit settlement, in one of the more abrupt reversals to hit an AI-linked crypto venture.

Shiba Inu token continues to strengthen its position in the UAE's real economy. Following the introduction of cryptocurrency payments for airline tickets, the popular meme token has now officially entered duty-free shopping zones.

Hyperliquid closed the second quarter of 2026 with one of the strongest performances in the digital asset industry, according to its recent report.

Circle's USDC distribution deal with Coinbase has been renewed on existing terms, and Arc's testnet has processed half a billion transactions.

A quiet feature buried in the XRP Ledger's code has been catching developers off guard.

Senator John Kennedy urges a CLARITY Act vote before the August recess, boosting hopes for XRP, Ripple, and broader crypto regulation.