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TCP Weekly Crypto Report

  • Aug 24
  • 2 min read
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Crypto Weekly Roundup for August 17-24, 2025

Digest of the most important developments in crypto markets, policy, partnerships, and protocols.


📰 Market Overview


Crypto markets surged midweek following dovish signals from the Federal Reserve, with Ethereum hitting a new all-time high of $4,885 and BNB climbing to $900. Legislative clarity in the U.S. gained traction, while Wyoming launched the first state-backed stablecoin. Institutional adoption and ETF developments continued to shape sentiment, despite early-week ETF outflows.


🤝 Partnerships & Corporate Moves


  • DBS Bank announced plans to tokenize structured notes on Ethereum, signaling deeper institutional integration.

  • Thumzup, backed by Donald Trump Jr., acquired Dogehash (a Dogecoin mining firm) in an all-stock deal, highlighting meme coin infrastructure expansion.

  • SBI Holdings (Japan) partnered with Startale to launch tokenized stock trading, pushing forward Japan’s Web3 ambitions.


🏛️ Legislative Announcements

  • The GENIUS Act (stablecoin regulation) and CLARITY Act (token classification) gained bipartisan momentum in the U.S. Congress, with both expected to reshape digital asset policy this fall.

  • SEC Chair Atkins stated that “very few” crypto tokens qualify as securities, advocating for a clearer regulatory framework.

  • The CFTC launched the next phase of its “Crypto Sprint,” inviting public feedback on digital asset oversight by October 20.


📅 Events & Protocol Updates

🛠 VIC Atlas Hard Fork (August 21)

  • Theme: Governance & Token Standard Evolution

  • Introduced VRC-404, a new token standard enabling dynamic metadata and composability.

  • Revamped validator incentives to prioritize uptime and community engagement.

  • Added support for cross-chain staking, laying groundwork for interoperability with Cosmos and Polkadot.

  • Early adoption by DeFi protocols like AtlasSwap and MetaYield signals strong developer alignment.

🚀 Casper Token Launcher Release (August 25)

Theme: Accessibility & Onboarding

  • Rolled out a no-code token creation platform, targeting small businesses and creators.

  • Integrated compliance modules for KYC/AML, making it attractive for regulated environments.

  • Supports ERC-20 and ERC-721 standards, with future plans for native Casper token formats.

  • Early traction from gaming and loyalty startups suggests growing mainstream interest.

🌐 Rare Evo Conference Wrap-Up (August 6–10)

Theme: Ecosystem Collaboration & Governance

  • Panels from Cardano, Polkadot, and Hedera focused on interoperability and decentralized governance.

  • Announced RareChain, a new Layer 1 focused on decentralized identity and event ticketing.

  • Strong turnout from DAOs and protocol founders highlighted a shift toward community-led innovation.

  • Charles Hoskinson’s keynote emphasized regenerative finance (ReFi) and sustainability in blockchain design.


🧨 Major News & Market Trends


  • Ethereum Treasuries now exceed 4.1M ETH (~$20B), reflecting rising institutional confidence.

  • Wyoming launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first U.S. state-backed stablecoin.

  • MetaMask debuted its own stablecoin, mUSD, with Linea integration and plans for a debit card by year-end.

  • VanEck filed for the first spot Solana ETF, backed by liquid staking token JitoSOL.

  • XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin ETF decisions were delayed by the SEC, though amended filings suggest growing approval interest.


📊 Market Snapshot (via CoinMarketCap, August 24, 2025)

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