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PI coin surges amid August Binance debut speculation

  • Pi Network (PI) coin spiked today on Binance listing rumours for August 15.
  • Price hit $0.4697 before pulling back to around $0.4449.
  • No official listing confirmation from Binance or Pi Network.

Pi Network’s native token, PI, saw a notable price surge following mounting speculation about a potential listing on Binance this coming August.

Although there is no official confirmation from either Pi Network or Binance, growing investor excitement has temporarily lifted the coin’s price and revived bullish sentiment within the community.

Rumours of Binance listing drove an intraday spike

The coin rose to a daily high of $0.4697 early Monday, following waves of social media chatter that Binance might list PI on August 15.

Shortly after hitting its peak, PI pulled back to $0.4449, reflecting a natural cooling off after speculative buying.

Nonetheless, the brief price spike sparked renewed attention from traders who have been monitoring Pi’s long-term viability and listing prospects.

Interestingly, comparisons are already being drawn to PI’s previous listing on OKX. In that case, similar rumours had circulated for weeks before the token finally appeared on the exchange.

The Pi Network community is now watching closely to see whether history will repeat itself on Binance.

Transparency and tokenomics still cloud the outlook

While the buzz continues to build, analysts have been quick to urge caution.

According to experts like Dr. Altcoin, Binance and other top-tier exchanges typically require clear regulatory and operational documentation before approving new listings.

This includes undergoing Know Your Business (KYB) verification and publishing a detailed roadmap, neither of which Pi Network has fully completed.

Furthermore, Pi Network’s mainnet transition is still not accompanied by comprehensive tokenomics or a transparent release plan.

This ongoing lack of clarity continues to pose a major hurdle for institutions that are bound by compliance standards and investor protection policies.

Despite these concerns, third-party platforms such as Onramper have listed Binance as an available payment option within the Pi Wallet interface.

However, this does not equate to a direct integration or listing, as Onramper is a standalone payment gateway and not affiliated with Binance’s exchange listing procedures.

Pi coin eyes $0.493, but caution remains key

Over the past few days, PI has managed to maintain a key support level at $0.440, even amid increased volatility.

After declining by nearly 10% earlier in the week, the coin has rebounded steadily, now trading slightly above the $0.450 mark.

This movement suggests that buying pressure may be gradually returning, driven largely by renewed optimism surrounding the Binance speculation.

Technical indicators also show signs of stabilisation. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) has shown a bullish crossover, while the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) has spiked upward, signalling a fresh inflow of capital.

Although CMF values remain below zero, the current trend indicates that PI may be attracting serious accumulation from retail investors.

In addition, the daily trading volume has reached $82.6 million, reinforcing the idea that the market is paying attention.

While it remains unclear whether Binance will list PI on August 15, Pi Network’s price remains in a fragile but promising position.

If it successfully turns $0.450 into solid support, further rebounds toward the $0.493 level may be possible.

However, should sentiment shift or selling pressure increase, the token could once again test its all-time low of $0.400, which is still within reach.

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Starknet v0.14.0 mainnet launch moved to August 18, STRK drops

  • Starknet v0.14.0 mainnet launch delayed to August 18, 2025.
  • The upgrade will add decentralisation, faster blocks, and EIP-1559 fees.
  • STRK price has dropped over 11% in a week amid launch uncertainty and market pressure.

Starknet has officially postponed the mainnet launch of its highly anticipated v0.14.0 upgrade to August 18, 2025.

This marks a slight delay from the previously expected date of July 28, as confirmed by updated version notes on the Starknet ecosystem’s developer channels.

Despite the excitement surrounding this significant technical milestone, the network’s native token, STRK, has seen a noticeable dip in price, leaving traders and investors wondering about the broader implications.

Mainnet launch date adjusted again

Initially, Starknet had communicated through its official social media channels that v0.14.0 would go live on mainnet by July 28.

The testnet version had already been released by the end of June, signalling that the rollout was progressing on track.

However, the most recent update indicates that the mainnet deployment will now happen on August 18.

While no specific reasons were given for the delay, industry observers suggest it could be part of additional testing or stability enhancements.

For a network transitioning to decentralised sequencing, getting things right is crucial.

Starknet’s move toward decentralisation isn’t just symbolic; it’s a foundational shift that alters how blocks are built, validated, and confirmed across the protocol.

Decentralisation takes centre stage in Starknet v0.14.0

Starknet v0.14.0 is being described by developers and community members alike as a technological leap forward.

One of its cornerstone upgrades is the introduction of distributed sequencers.

Instead of relying on a centralised block builder, three independent sequencers will now take turns producing blocks, reaching consensus through the Tendermint protocol.

This change not only enhances resilience but also aligns Starknet with the ethos of trustless systems.

Alongside decentralisation, the upgrade reduces block times dramatically, from about 30 seconds to just six seconds.

This makes Starknet significantly more competitive in the crowded Ethereum Layer 2 space, where fast and cheap transactions are increasingly non-negotiable for users and developers.

Beyond decentralisation and faster blocks, Starknet v0.14.0 brings several under-the-hood improvements aimed at creating a more robust and efficient ecosystem.

It introduces a new fee market based on Ethereum’s EIP-1559 model, providing more predictability in transaction costs.

V0.14.0 will also support pre-confirmed transactions, which should drastically improve the user experience for DeFi apps by reducing confirmation uncertainty.

The STRK token price slides

Although the technology is improving, STRK has struggled in the market.

Over the past 24 hours, the token dropped by 2.6% to $0.1322, with a 7-day loss of 11.7%.

Starknet price chart

This decline coincides with uncertainty around the launch timeline and broader bearish sentiment in the crypto market.

On-chain data shows STRK is now down 75% from its all-time high of $4.41 reached in February 2024.

However, the drop in price may not entirely reflect the strength of the network upgrade.

Historically, major protocol improvements tend to spark renewed investor interest after the upgrade successfully goes live.

If the launch on August 18 proceeds smoothly, a shift in sentiment could follow shortly after.

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BNB sets altcoin market abuzz amid major Wall Street treasury bets

  • BNB price rallied to new all-time highs amid major institutional interest.
  • After Nano Labs earlier in the day, CEA Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: VAPE) and 10X Capital are eyeing up to $1.25 billion to buy BNB.
  • Initiative could see BNB price explode in coming days.

BNB price soared to a new all-time high of $859 on Monday as an unprecedented institutional interest and strategic corporate investment bet in the digital asset emerged.

With Nano Labs doubling down on BNB earlier in the week, it was another Wall Street firm that added to the frenzy of publicly traded companies eyeing BNB.

That initiative is the plan to raise up to $1.25 billion for BNB by CEA Industries Inc. and 10X Capital – backed by Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s YZi Labs.

BNB price hovered around $847 at the time of writing.

CEA Industries and 10X Capital’s takes bold BNB bet

On Friday, CEA Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: VAPE) and 10X Capital, backed by YZi Labs, announced a $500 million private placement.

The companies are looking to establish the largest publicly-listed BNB treasury company in the U.S.

The deal, which could reach $1.25 billion with exercised warrants, aims to acquire substantial BNB holdings, and will offer institutional and retail investors exposure to the BNB Chain ecosystem.

Led by David Namdar, co-founder of Galaxy Digital, and Russell Read, former chief investment officer of CalPERS, the initiative comes as BNB stands out.

The coin’s surge to a new all-time high puts these plans into sharper focus, bringing more attention to the cryptocurrency.

“Treasury companies have proven to be the cleanest, most transparent gateway for institutions to access digital assets. With BNB powering hundreds of millions of users globally, this marks the right time for a well-capitalized BNB treasury company to enter the U.S. market,” said Hans Thomas, founder and CEO of 10X Capital.

The PIPE has attracted over 140 subscribers, with both institutional and crypto-natives joining in.

Apart from YZi Labs, others are Pantera Capital, GSR, Borderless, Arrington Capital, Blockchain.com, Kenetic, and Protocol Ventures.

BNB, SOL, and XRP gains amid treasury strategies

BNB’s price surge aligns with broader market enthusiasm for digital asset treasuries.

Trading at $847 with a 4.6% daily gain and $3.9 billion in trading volume, BNB is eyeing a potential breakout to $1,000 or higher.

Much of the upside comes amid a surge in BNB treasury commitments- efforts also seen across Solana, XRP and Ethereum.

For BNB, such efforts include Nano Labs and Windtree Therapeutics, which recently revealed a $700 million commitment towards a BNB treasury strategy.

Elsewhere, VivoPower International has launched an XRP-focused treasury, while Upexi and DeFi Development Corp have its eyes on SOL as a treasury asset.

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