Dow Protocol bags $10.5M to bring RWA financing to e-commerce merchants

Dow Protocol has completed a $10.5 million seed funding round to expand its blockchain-based financing model that advances working capital to e-commerce merchants against pending receivables.  SummaryDow Protocol has raised $10.5 million in a seed funding round led by crypto focused investors.The company provides working capital to e commerce merchants against pending receivables using a PayFi RWA model.Merchant repayments are collected automatically through integrations with e commerce platforms.The funding comes as tokenized real world assets continue expanding across blockchain based financial markets.  Dow Protocol announced the funding round on X, saying the investment was backed by MH Ventures, Mapleblock, Animoca Brands, Arcane Group, HSKChain, Essentia Partners, and Quartet Group. The company said it is building a PayFi real-world asset (RWA) structure that lets merchants receive financing before online marketplaces release their sales proceeds.  We are thrilled to announce Dow Protocols $10.5 Million Seed Round, backed by @mhventures, @Maple_block, @animocabrands, @ArcaneGrp, @HSKChain, Essentia Partners, and Quartet Group.  Dow Protocol builds the novel PayFi RWA structure for e-commerce working capital to reach… pic.twitter.com/Z9NA2O67nJ  — Dow Protocol (@DowProtocol) August 7, 2026  Unlike conventional merchant financing, which often requires businesses to wait for platform settlements or lengthy underwriting, Dow Protocol said its asset servicing partners provide funding based on merchants‘

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BNB Hits 80 Million Holders, Overtakes Tron as Biggest Stablecoin Network

BNB Chain has surpassed Tron to become the largest blockchain in terms of stablecoin holders, marking a significant milestone in the stablecoin ecosystem. BNB Chain currently has about 79.3 million stablecoin-holding addresses, just overtaking Trons 76.1 million, according to the most recent data from Token Terminal.  The accomplishment signifies a significant change in the use of blockchain technology over the previous 12 months. The number of stablecoin holders on BNB Chain has increased from about 42 million addresses to almost 80 million since late 2024, a roughly 54.5 percent increase.  The new home for Stablecoins  While Trons user base grew during that time, it did so much more slowly, which allowed BNB Chain to close a significant gap and take the lead. Since stablecoin holder growth reflects actual wallet adoption rather than just speculative trading volume, it is one of the best measures of blockchain activity.  BNB/USDT Chart by TradingView  Since stablecoins are the main settlement asset in centralized exchanges, decentralized finance, and payments, their distribution is a crucial indicator of network utility.  According to the most recent rankings, Ethereum has about 26 million stablecoin holders, with Celo coming in second with 24.5 million and Polygon with 21.7 million. Despite consistent growth throughout 2026, Base, Solana,

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Ripple CLO says 67M Americans defy crypto stereotype

Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty pushed back on the idea that cryptocurrency remains a niche dominated by young men, pointing to survey data showing 67 million Americans now hold digital assets.  SummaryAlderoty says 67 million American crypto holders show digital assets have moved beyond niche stereotypes.NCA research found 42% of recent crypto purchasers were women, compared with 34% earlier adopters.28% of recent holders were 55 or older, versus 18% aged between eighteen and twenty-four.The Senate delayed its CLARITY Act floor vote until September as bipartisan negotiations remain unresolved.Ripple funded the National Cryptocurrency Association with $50 million, while Alderoty serves as its president.  His Aug. 7 comments responded to a Wall Street Journal editorial that referred to supporters of crypto regulation as “the crypto boys.”  Alderoty argued that the label mischaracterizes a group of users. He cited Americans working in education, construction, health care and small business. His argument comes as Washington debates the CLARITY Act, giving the demographic question a dimension rather than leaving it as a dispute over industry image.  Ripple CLO challenges crypto stereotypes, source: X  You might also like:  Ripple invests in 2 firms to scale XRPL tokenization  Survey data supports a broader crypto demographic  The 67 million estimate comes from the National Cryptocurrency

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Zoomex Officially Launches Demo Trading

Zoomex, a global cryptocurrency trading platform focused on derivatives trading, has officially launched Demo Trading, a new feature that lets users practice the complete futures trading process, placing orders, managing positions and closing trades, using demo funds instead of real capital. The launch is part of Zoomexs ongoing effort to deliver a clearer and more efficient trading experience, built on user-friendly design, transparent balance and rule mechanisms, and fair access to legitimate earnings for every trader on the platform.  Demo Trading is now live and accessible to all Zoomex users on both the web platform and mobile app, with full setup guidance available through the Zoomex Help Center.  Easy to Use, From the First Trade  Sponsored  Sponsored  Zoomex has built its reputation on being easy to use, and Demo Trading extends that philosophy to the part of the trading journey that historically carries the steepest learning curve: derivatives. Rather than asking new users to learn margin, leverage and order execution with real funds on the line, Zoomex now gives them a fully functional practice environment that mirrors the live trading interface. Users can place orders, manage open positions and close trades exactly as they would in live markets, with zero financial risk while they do

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Wyoming reveals indirect HYPE exposure in second quarter 13F filing

Wyoming has disclosed an indirect investment in HYPE through Hyperliquid Strategies ($PURR) in its second-quarter 13F filing, adding another digital asset-linked position to the states crypto-related portfolio.  SummaryWyoming disclosed indirect exposure to HYPE through Hyperliquid Strategies in its second quarter 13F filing.The filing shows the state invested in Hyperliquid Strategies rather than purchasing HYPE tokens directly.The disclosure adds to Wyomings growing blockchain initiatives, including its state backed FRNT stablecoin and digital asset policies.Wyoming is set to host the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium later this month with senior policymakers and crypto industry leaders expected to attend.  According to Blockworks analyst Shaunda Devens, Wyoming‘s second-quarter 13F filing shows the state gained indirect exposure to Hyperliquid’s HYPE token through an investment in Hyperliquid Strategies ($PURR). Devens shared the filing on X, describing it as Wyomings latest indirect crypto investment disclosed through its public securities holdings.  The State of Wyoming just disclosed that it made an indirect investment in HYPE through Hyperliquid Strategies ($PURR) in its Q2 13F filing. pic.twitter.com/eep8NJ7hCM  — shaunda devens (@shaundadevens) August 6, 2026  While the filing does not indicate that Wyoming purchased HYPE tokens directly, the disclosed position gives the state indirect exposure through Hyperliquid Strategies, a publicly traded vehicle linked to the Hyperliquid ecosystem. The

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MARA Bitcoin holdings fall 29% as Q2 loss hits $611M

MARA Holdings reported weaker second-quarter 2026 financial results on Aug. 6. Revenue fell 27% year over year to $174.9 million, while the Nasdaq-listed company recorded a $611.3 million net loss and negative adjusted EBITDA of $360.9 million, according to its official presentation.  SummaryMARAs Bitcoin holdings fell 29% year over year to 35,577 BTC at June quarter-end 2026.Q2 revenue fell 27% to $174.9 million while net losses widened sharply to $611.3 million.Bitcoin production increased 3% to 2,422 BTC as energized hashrate reached 70.3 EH/s during Q2.MARA sold 2,213 BTC during Q2 after selling 20,880 BTC in the preceding first quarter.Post-quarter financing pledged 18,750 BTC as collateral while MARA continued expanding its AI infrastructure strategy.  The company ended June with 35,577 BTC, down 29% from 49,951 BTC a year earlier. However, that headline decline masks a small sequential increase from 35,303 BTC at March 31. MARAs presentation also showed approximately $2.5 billion in combined cash and Bitcoin holdings at quarter-end. Shares closed Aug. 6 at $10.65, down 5.25%, according to Google Finance data.  Source: Google Finance  You might also like:  MARA bets big on Texas AI hub as shares outperform crypto peers  MARAs Bitcoin holdings fell after heavy first-quarter sales  The annual decline in MARAs Bitcoin treasury largely reflects

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Microsoft flags ClickFix malware using BNB Chain to fetch attack instructions

Microsoft has warned of ClickFix attacks using BNB Chain smart contracts to infect thousands of devices every day.  According to Microsoft Threat Intelligence, a cluster of compromised websites has been using ClickFix lures together with the EtherHiding technique to deliver malware, with campaigns targeting thousands of enterprise and consumer devices worldwide each day.  Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a cluster of compromised websites displaying ClickFix lures and using EtherHiding, a technique associated with the ClearFake campaign.  An injected Base64-encoded JavaScript contacts a BNB Smart Chain RPC gateway to query a smart… pic.twitter.com/FOivGuUxVV  — Microsoft Threat Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) August 6, 2026  The security team said attackers inject Base64-encoded JavaScript into compromised websites. Instead of retrieving payload instructions from a traditional server, the script connects to a BNB Smart Chain RPC gateway and queries a smart contract previously linked to the ClearFake campaign.  Because only the owner of the cryptocurrency wallet that deployed the contract can modify its contents, the instructions remain difficult to remove using conventional takedown or sinkholing methods.  Microsoft said victims are shown a fake CAPTCHA asking them to verify they are human. Instead of completing a normal verification step, users are instructed to open the Windows Run dialog, paste clipboard content, and press Enter, executing

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Anthony Scaramucci Predicts Invisible Crypto Adoption

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci believes cryptocurrency is approaching a stage where mainstream users will interact with blockchain technology without even realizing it.  Digital Currencies  The prominent Bitcoin advocate claims that cryptos success will depend on whether or not the underlying technology will manage to become practically invisible to customers.  An X user claimed that normal people would never use crypto, which is rather common sentiment. In response, Scaramucci countered that ordinary users “will soon use crypto/blockchain without even realizing it.”  Many developers see a future where crypto infrastructure quietly powers payments, identity systems, loyalty programs, tokenized assets, and so on. However, it remains to be seen whether or not crypto will be able to offer the same level of convenience.  Mirroring internet evolution  This concept has become increasingly popular among industry executives in recent years. Several major crypto firms have changed their focus toward improving user experience by abstracting away technical complexities. The goal is to make blockchain as seamless as internet protocols that billions of people use daily, without even a basic level of understanding of how these processes work.  Digital Currencies  The idea of “invisible crypto” mirrors the evolution of the internet itself. Most people today rely on technologies such as TCP/IP, HTTPS, or cloud

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A bitcoin pattern taking shape right now could send prices soaring to $76,000

SummaryBitcoins price is tracing out a potential bullish inverse head-and-shoulders patter on the daily chart.Prices could rise to $76,000 if the pattern is triggered.The pattern isnt confirmed yet. Chart reading remains subjective, and the Clarity Act uncertainty is a reason to watch for renewed weakness below the 50-day average.  Bitcoins recent price action has been unremarkable and boring, the kind that sends traders looking for excitement elsewhere.  But look closer, through a technical analysts lens, and the token appears to be hammering out a bullish pattern, which, if confirmed, could suggest a rally to $76,000.  That pattern is the popular inverse head-and-shoulders (Hs daily chart: a low near $60,000 in early June formed the left shoulder, a deeper trough near $57,700 in late June or early July marked the head, and the recent bounce from around $62,500 formed the right shoulder. Each trough was followed by a rebound toward a similar resistance zone.

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Bitcoin whales load up on $1.2 billion in BTC as ETFs attract $750 million

The U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds have pulled in $754.69 million in investor funds this week, according to data source SoSoValue. That puts these funds on track for their best week since April.  “The clearest shift has come in institutional flows,” Liya Kalchev, Analyst at Nexo, said, explaining the ETF inflows.  “Spot Bitcoin ETFs have taken in more than half a billion dollars so far in August, with inflows building through the week and Wednesday alone contributing over $240 million — a sharp reversal from June, when the funds recorded their worst month on record,” Kalchev added.  Note that despite the on-chain and ETF accumulation, BTCs spot price has not yet been able to chalk out a meaningful rally. That, according to Kalchev, is a telltale sign of the kind of buyer stepping into the market right now.  “That the reversal has not yet lifted price meaningfully is itself informative: some desks argue the marginal buyer looks more tactical than convicted, and that a genuine recovery narrative likely needs a decisive close above $65,000 to take hold,” Kalchev explained.  BTCs price chart patterns point to a potential for a notable price rally. At the same time, the fact that the U.S. Senate is unlikely to

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