On August 19, 2025, Bullish Global received $1.15 billion from its IPO, paid entirely in stablecoins, highlighting a new trend in crypto fundraising.
This week’s crypto news covers major funding, regulatory updates, technological advancements, and market volatility. Trump-backed WLFI raises $590M, Ethereum's Dencun upgrade cuts gas fees by 95%, Ripple expands in Dubai, and new OCC guidelines ease US bank entry into crypto. Kraken gains FCA approval in the UK amid widespread market liquidations.