Week after week, we collect for you the most interesting and discussed topics related to Web3 and blockchain for 7 days in one place – in our crypto news digest. Of course, today will be no exception!
Bitcoin and Ethereum are changing prices in the market again, Kanye West is once again proving that he is a marketing genius, and stablecoins are becoming more popular among Asian countries. These and even more news are waiting for you in today’s article.
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South Korea and Japan Enter the Stablecoin Race
Starting with the global adoption of stablecoins. Two of Asia’s largest economies, South Korea and Japan, are now advancing their own stablecoin initiatives.
Governments and local financial institutions are exploring regulatory frameworks to support this move. According to local media, South Korea is preparing a new bill, and Japan is close to approving the first token pegged to the yen.
As a result, huge crypto leaders see that as a move to reshape the crypto market in Asia, making regional Web3 adoption even stronger. For businesses, this is a signal to consider stablecoin integration within wallets and payment solutions.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Market Correction
Going next to our well-known tokens. Ahead of the much-anticipated speech by the U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman, both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experienced price corrections this week.
The prices of the first and second largest cryptocurrencies have declined, while traders are taking profits after the recent rally and preparing for important macroeconomic events.
On Wednesday, during the day, the Bitcoin exchange rate fell by 1.3% to $113,638, according to CoinGecko. At the moment, the price of BTC rose again to $116,789. Ethereum fell by 1.4% to $4,179, but now it has stopped at the position of $4,647.
Still, market volatility remains high as investors weigh potential macroeconomic signals. For users and developers of crypto wallets and DeFi platforms, this underlines the importance of building systems that can handle fluctuations while maintaining trust and usability.
Monero Community Boosts Network Security
Heading next to the security topic. On the 21st of August, the Monero (XMR) community proposed new methods to defend against possible attacks. The goal is to protect the network from a 51% attack after the Qubic project claimed to gain control over most of the hashrate.
The participants suggested several options. Among them are the localization of equipment, the transition to combined mining for XMR mining along with other cryptocurrencies, and the implementation of the ChainLocks solution from the Dash project.
Again, we need to keep in mind that strengthening network security is vital for privacy-focused tokens, ensuring decentralization and reliability. These updates demonstrate how community-led governance in blockchain projects continues to evolve, keeping user trust at the forefront.
Kanye West’s Yeezy Token Faces Sharp Drop
Also, this week, the launch of a new meme coin on Solana stood out and was particularly memorable. After its hyped debut, Yeezy (YZY), a meme coin tied to rapper Kanye West, has already plunged by 60%.
YZY is launched on the Solana blockchain. The total supply is 1 billion tokens with a circulating supply of 300 million.
In addition, the YZY Money ecosystem was presented, including Ye Pay and YZY Card, a payment system and a bank card. They are intended to be used by third-party merchants when accepting payments. The card supports payments in YZY and USDC stablecoin.
On-chain analysts also link the token’s mechanics to Facebook’s abandoned Libra project, raising questions about sustainability.
Final Thoughts
To sum it up shortly, from stablecoin innovation in Asia to security updates in Monero, the crypto market shows how fast priorities shift: from regulation and infrastructure to volatility and trends. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue tracking the evolving crypto landscape.
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