16 Aug 202314:10
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Crypto Events Recap, August 15-16

Crypto Events Recap, August 15-16

Sei

Announced a cross-chain airdrop for users who participated in Atlantic 2 testing and Sei Ambassador Program.



Circle

Announced the launch of Ecosystem Grant Program provide funding up to $100,000 in USDC to developers.



Adidas

Partnered with BAPE to launch limited-edition sneakers, which will be auctioned off and paired with a “digital twin” NFT version.



Compound

Announced its launch on Base allowing users to utilize ETH and cbETH as collateral to borrow the bridged USDC.



Take-Two Interactive

Developers of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) gaming franchise, is releasing Sugartown, a Web3 game built on Ethereum.



Stellar

The Stellar Development Foundation made a strategic investment in money transfer firm MoneyGram.



ZTX

Initiative of the prominent South Korean metaverse platform Zepeto raised $13M in a Seed funding round led by Jump Crypto.



Coinbase

Obtained regulatory approval to operate as a futures commission merchant and offer eligible U.S. customers access to crypto futures.



Gitcoin

Announced a year-long collaboration with Shell to support the development of open-source climate solutions.



Binance

Announced ceasing trading on all trading pairs of Sonm (SNM), Serum (SRM), and DFI.Money (YFII) on August 22nd.



SwirlLend

Deployer has rugged the project, dropping the TVL from $784K to $50 and deleted its social media presence + official website..



RocketSwap

DEX built on Base network, was hacked — losing 471 ETH (~$870,000). Hacker transferred stolen assets to Ethereum and created LoveRCKT memecoin.