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BTCS will provide its shareholders a one-time “Bividend” of $0.05 per share in ETH. Those that transfer their shares to book entry and keep them until January 26, 2026, will also get an Ethereum loyalty bonus of $0.35 per share. The program offers investors a unique option to get Ethereum exposure while holding BTCS shares by combining regular stockholding with cryptocurrency rewards.
Kraken has received 4,460 ETH (~$19M) from an early Ethereum ICO investor, increasing the wallet’s seven-day total deposits to 9,803 ETH (~$43.9M). The fact that ETH whales are still moving big quantities in spite of Monday’s market decline indicates that portfolio changes are ongoing. Because they can come before big price fluctuations or calculated market moves, these movements frequently attract traders’ attention. The surge in whale activity shows that big investors are still actively involved in Ethereum even when the market is cooling.
Bahrain is making more of an attempt to establish itself as a major force in the Middle East’s digital asset market. In an effort to draw in new companies and investment, regulators are reportedly in discussions with investment managers and cryptocurrency companies. Bahrain is trying to establish a niche for itself by providing a regulated, innovation-friendly environment to international fintech and cryptocurrency companies, as its neighbours, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, are already making significant strides in the field.
According to Kaiko’s most recent Blockchain Ecosystem Ranking, the XRP Ledger, which underpins the XRP token, finished bottom out of 15 blockchains examined with a security score of just 41 out of 100. Ethereum was in the lead at 83, followed closely by Polygon and Stellar, with scores of 44 and 45, respectively. The results show that XRP Ledger’s security framework is causing increasing worries, particularly since blockchain ecosystems are being scrutinised more and more for their dependability and robustness in managing financial transactions.
With activity 79% higher than on centralised exchanges, Solana ($SOL) demonstrated its strength over the weekend by managing the majority of liquidations on-chain. SOL dropped to $182.60, wiping out $20.9M on centralised platforms and $37.4M in on-chain positions. Another $29.7 million was liquidated on centralised markets on Monday. By demonstrating Solana’s capacity to sustain intricate financial operations even in the face of market volatility, the transition of derivatives trading to on-chain strengthens trust in the network’s resilience.
In order to facilitate investors’ access to regulated Bitcoin exposure, Dutch cryptocurrency business Amdax intends to establish a Bitcoin treasury company on Euronext. The action demonstrates the slow integration of digital assets into traditional finance. With the help of a public exchange and crypto innovation, Amdax hopes to provide investors with an easy-to-use and transparent option to get involved in the expanding Bitcoin market.
Faraday Future is pushing the envelope in both cryptocurrency and electric vehicles. In order to provide consumers with a whole new method of owning and financing automobiles, the business announced intentions to launch tokenised car sales and establish a crypto treasury. By combining Web3 and electric mobility, Faraday hopes to attract a new generation of tech-savvy investors and car consumers while also igniting interest in its brand.
Authorities in Jeju City, South Korea, are freezing and seizing cryptocurrency holdings from non-paying individuals. The move comes amid increasing efforts to combat tax evasion. Regulators are increasingly treating digital assets like any other taxable property. As part of a larger investigation, police looked into 2,962 people who owed 19.7 billion won ($14.2 million) in arrears to see if they had cryptocurrency assets that may be taken to pay the remaining amount owed.
After a strong climb, Bitcoin has cooled off a little, falling 2.22% to $115,420.86 as traders lock in profits. Although there is some general market concern associated with the decline, long-term optimism is maintained because Bitcoin is still safely over the crucial $110,000 support level. Investors are currently observing whether the cryptocurrency behemoth can stabilise at this level before attempting to rise higher once more.
Metaplanet just added 775 more BTC worth around $93 million to its balance sheet. As of August 18, 2025, the Japanese public company now holds 18,888 BTC, worth roughly $1.94B. The average buy price at present stands at $102,653 per BTC. It’s a clear signal they’re not just dipping their toes in, they’re all in on Bitcoin as a long-term asset.
