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2025-08-18 20:00:00

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August 18 News Overview

Organizer: Jerry, ChainCatcher

Important News:

BTCS: Will distribute a one-time blockchain dividend to shareholders in the form of ETH, up to $0.4 per share
Binance will launch the Mitosis (MITO) exclusive Booster event and TGE on August 19
Binance HODLer airdrop launches Plume (PLUME)
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission's Yip Chi-hang: Beware of speculation on stablecoin benefits, high risks on unlicensed trading platforms
Binance Alpha will launch DecentralGPT (DGC) on August 20
Binance HODLer airdrop third round launches Solayer (LAYER)
South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to submit stablecoin regulatory bill in October
Binance: Users holding 230 or more Alpha points can participate in RICE AI TGE
RootData calendar feature is now officially launched
Binance: BAS token will be available for circulation on August 19 at 14:00

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BTCS: Will distribute a one-time blockchain dividend to shareholders in the form of ETH, up to $0.4 per share
BTCS Inc. announced on social media that the company will distribute a one-time blockchain dividend to shareholders in Ethereum (ETH), at $0.05 per share. Additionally, shareholders who convert their holdings to book-entry form and maintain them until January 26, 2026, will receive an additional Ethereum loyalty reward of $0.35 per share.

Eligible shareholders can receive a total of $0.40 in ETH dividends per share (including dividends and loyalty rewards).

The official statement indicates that this innovative dividend aims to reward long-term shareholders by reducing the likelihood of shares being lent to malicious short sellers, allowing shareholders to truly control their investments. This is not just a dividend, but a response to shareholders' trust in BTCS, a testament to mutual loyalty, and a demonstration of shared belief in BTCS's future development.

Binance will launch the Mitosis (MITO) exclusive Booster event and TGE on August 19

Binance will kick off the Mitosis (MITO) exclusive Booster event on August 19, 2025, at 08:00, where users can share a total reward of $1,000,000 worth of MITO tokens and participate in the token generation event (TGE).

The event will last until August 26, 2025, at 07:59. Participants must hold a Binance-backed non-custodial wallet, and only users outside the European Economic Area can participate in the related activities.

Binance HODLer airdrop launches Plume (PLUME)

According to the official announcement, the Binance HODLer airdrop has launched its 32nd project -- Plume (PLUME), a blockchain compatible with EVM built for real-world assets (RWA).

From July 24, 2025, 08:00 to July 28, 2025, 07:59 (UTC+8), users who use BNB to purchase principal-protected earning products (fixed and/or flexible) or on-chain earning products will receive airdrop allocations. HODLer airdrop information is expected to be available within 24 hours, and new tokens will be distributed to users' spot wallets at least 1 hour before trading begins.

Binance will list PLUME on August 18, 2025, at 23:00 (UTC+8), and open trading pairs against USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD, and TRY, subject to seed label trading rules. The PLUME deposit channel will open on August 18, 2025, at 19:30 (UTC+8).

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission's Yip Chi-hang: Beware of speculation on stablecoin benefits, high risks on unlicensed trading platforms

According to Jinshi Data, Yip Chi-hang, Executive Director of the Intermediaries Division of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, stated that some companies have recently inflated their stock prices under the guise of applying for stablecoin licenses, and investors should remain rational and beware of related scams.

He revealed that 265 complaints regarding virtual asset trading were received in the first half of this year, mainly involving overseas fraud, platform infringements, or frozen funds, and warned of the risks of trading on unlicensed platforms.

Binance Alpha will launch DecentralGPT (DGC) on August 20

According to the official announcement, Binance Alpha will launch DecentralGPT (DGC) on August 20. Eligible users can claim airdrops using their Binance Alpha points on the Alpha event page after trading opens. More details will be announced soon.

Binance HODLer airdrop third round launches Solayer (LAYER)

According to the official announcement, Binance is launching the third round of HODLer airdrop as part of the 18,000,000 LAYER airdrop plan. A total of 6,000,000 LAYER will be distributed in this third round of HODLer airdrop. The airdrop distribution will be completed within 24 hours after this announcement is made.

Eligible users: Users who use BNB to purchase principal-protected earning products (fixed and/or flexible) or on-chain earning products from July 20, 2025, 08:00 to July 24, 2025, 07:59 (UTC+8) will receive airdrop allocations.

South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to submit stablecoin regulatory bill in October

According to The Block, South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to submit a stablecoin regulatory bill to the legislature in October, covering issuance, collateral management, and risk control requirements. This bill will be included in the second phase of the digital asset legal framework.

The four major banks in South Korea are expected to meet with Circle President Heath Tarbert next week to discuss stablecoin cooperation. Japan is also expected to approve the issuance of the first yen stablecoin in the fall.

Binance: Users holding 230 or more Alpha points can participate in RICE AI TGE

Binance announced that users holding 230 or more Binance Alpha points can participate in the RICE AI TGE through the Alpha event page, with a deduction of 15 points for participation.

RootData calendar feature is now officially launched

The Web3 asset data platform RootData has officially launched its calendar feature, allowing users to track significant upcoming events in the cryptocurrency space—from product launches and testnet launches to major conferences and token unlocks—all information will help you make better research and investment decisions.

By the end of this month, we will also integrate major global macro and political economic calendars to further enrich your insights.

Binance: BAS token will be available for circulation on August 19 at 14:00

Binance announced that the BAS token will be available for circulation on August 19 at 14:00. At that time, users who participated in the BAS Pre-TGE will be able to trade this token on Binance Alpha; winners of the BAS Booster event in the first and second weeks can claim and trade BAS within 8 hours after the circulation starts.

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