Corporate Action - BTCS to issue a one-time blockchain dividend ('Bividend') of $0.05 per share in ETH [1] - BTCS offering a $0.35 per share loyalty payment for shareholders who transfer shares to the BTCS book and hold until January 26, 2026 [1]

Ethereum MicroStrategy Company BTCS announced today it will pay shareholders a one-time blockchain dividend, or “Bividend,” of $0.05 per share in Ethereum to become the first publicly traded company in the world to issue a dividend in ETH. In addition, BTCS will offer a one-time $0.35 per share Ethereum loyalty payment to shareholders who move their shares to book entry with BTCS transfer agent and hold them there through January 26, 2026. https://t.co/CfUQmVGhFL ...

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Project Launch - Binance HODLer Airdrop launches its 32nd project, Plume (PLUME), an EVM-compatible blockchain for Real World Assets (RWA) [1] Listing Information - Binance will list PLUME at 23:00 (UTC+8) on August 18, 2025 [1] Trading Pairs - Trading pairs with USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD, and TRY will be available, subject to Seed Tag trading rules [1]

Core Insights - Citigroup is exploring involvement in stablecoins, including providing stablecoin-powered payments and custody services for assets backing stablecoins and crypto-related investment products [2] - The bank is considering issuing its own stablecoin, indicating a serious commitment to digital assets [2][3] - Citigroup's CEO highlighted the bank's blockchain-based solution for transfers using tokenized U.S. dollars, emphasizing its potential for corporate clients [3][4] Group 1: Citigroup's Stablecoin Strategy - Citigroup is looking to integrate stablecoins into the mainstream economy, potentially serving as the cash leg for tokenized financial assets and payments for SMEs and large corporates [6] - The bank's Citi Token Services (CTS) platform aims to provide real-time treasury and liquidity management using tokenized fiat currency on blockchain [4] - Citigroup expressed excitement about the new U.S. stablecoin law, which could enhance their ability to compete in the stablecoin market [5] Group 2: Industry Context - Other banks, such as JPMorgan, are also focusing on stablecoin infrastructure as part of their long-term strategies for cross-border payments and corporate treasury modernization [6][7] - JPMorgan's CEO indicated the necessity for the bank to engage more fully in the stablecoin industry due to the competitive landscape created by FinTechs [7]

Blockchain & Tokenization - BlackRock's BUIDL fund is tokenized on 7 blockchains [1] - The average BUIDL AUM (Assets Under Management) per chain is approximately $36 million, excluding Ethereum [1]

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Fund Overview - BlackRock's BUIDL fund is tokenized on 7 blockchains [1] - The average BUIDL AUM per chain is approximately $36 million, excluding Ethereum [1]

Market Trends & Regulatory Environment - Bitcoin experienced volatility, erasing weekly gains after reaching a record high [1] - The US regulatory environment is becoming more favorable for crypto [3] - Stablecoins are booming, with over half of the total stablecoins on the Ethereum network, exceeding all other chains combined [3] - Institutional investment is increasing in Bitcoin and ETH, primarily from the US, with potential for significant growth from Japan and Korea due to regulatory changes [4][5] Ethereum Treasury Companies - The industry sees an opportunity in creating digital asset treasury companies beyond Bitcoin, specifically for Ethereum [8] - Bitmain and Sharp Link are accumulating Ethereum using financial engineering tools and DeFi to generate yield [12] - The industry anticipates the emergence of multiple large accumulation companies or digital asset treasuries for major crypto assets [11] - While Ethereum treasuries can drive Ether's price, the stablecoin boom and tokenized real-world assets also play a significant role [13][15]

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