Key Highlights
- OKX Platform Upgrade: Users advised to complete advanced verification by August 21 (15:00 UTC+8) for uninterrupted access.
- Major Token Unlocks: Avalanche (AVAX) and Lido DAO (LDO) to release ~$100M and $14.2M worth of tokens respectively on August 26.
- PYUSD Trading: PayPal’s stablecoin debuts on Kraken starting August 21.
- NFT Collaboration: Adidas x BAPE限量版NFT sneakers auction begins August 22 via Adidas Collect.
August 21: Critical Deadlines and Launches
Exchange Updates
OKX KYC Enhancement:
"To comply with global regulations, OKX is streamlining verification. Complete advanced authentication by August 21 to avoid service disruptions."
👉 Complete KYC now- PYUSD Trading: Kraken lists PayPal’s PYUSD; trading goes live August 21.
Project Milestones
- Shibarium Relaunch: Ethereum L2 network reopens to the public post-security upgrades.
- Argent Wallet Upgrade: Starknet users must update wallets by August 21 to prevent asset loss.
Token Unlocks
- Injective (INJ): 2.86M tokens ($22M) unlocked at 08:00 UTC.
August 22: Auctions and Regulatory Moves
Notable Events
- Adidas x BAPE NFT Auction: 100限量版 sneakers with NFC chips auctioned via Adidas Collect.
- EigenLayer Caps Lift: LST staking limits increase for stETH, rETH, and cbETH.
Policy Watch
- UK DSS Consultation: Deadline for feedback on digital securities sandbox.
August 23–27: Hearings and Conferences
- FTX Dubai Hearing: Court reviews exclusion from U.S. bankruptcy proceedings (August 23).
- Gamescom 2023: Major gaming expo in Cologne, Germany (August 23–27).
August 24–26: Votes and Unlocks
Key Dates
- Celsius Voting: Creditors decide on asset sale plan (August 24–September 22), with 67–85% recovery expected.
- Avalanche & Lido Unlocks: $100M AVAX and $14.2M LDO tokens released August 26.
FAQs
Q: Why is OKX upgrading KYC?
A: To align with global compliance standards and enhance user security.
Q: How can I participate in Adidas’ NFT auction?
Register on Adidas Collect before August 22.
Q: What’s the impact of AVAX’s token unlock?
Historically, unlocks increase circulating supply, potentially affecting short-term price volatility.
Q: When will Shibarium fully reopen?
The network resumes public access on August 21 after stress tests.
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