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How Does Chainlink Plan to Become the "Operating System" for Tokenized Finance?

AltcoinsAug 8

Chainlink is working to become the operating system for tokenized finance by supplying the data feeds, cross-chain messaging, and settlement tools banks need to move real securities onchain. A November 2025 Messari report found Chainlink powers more than 80% of data feeds and interoperability tools used across real-world asset (RWA) markets, a lead that has held through 2026. What Does "Operating System For Tokenized Finance" Mean? An operating system is the base layer other software runs on. Chainlink applies that idea to finance. It started as a decentralized oracle network feeding offchain data into smart contracts, and has since grown…

What could drive a breakout above $2,000?

EthereumAug 8

Ethereum [$ETH] was trading just below the $2,000 psychological resistance level. It has previously traded above this level in May. In recent weeks, repeated attempts to clear this level have been met with rebuttals from the sellers. On August 4, the U.S. spot ETF Ethereum flows measured $53.75 million in net inflows. If this investor appetite continues, it could help usher $ETH back above $2,000. Developers recently proposed EIP-8361. The draft introduces a mechanism called tapered issuance burn, which would automatically burn a growing share of those rewards as the share of $ETH staked increases. It is still an open…

Nuffle Labs Transforms from NEAR Modular After $13 Million Funding — What This Means for Development

RegulationAug 8

In a recent announcement, Nuffle Labs revealed it has secured $13 million in funding, transitioning from its previous identity as $NEAR Modular. This significant move comes amid a wave of renewed interest in blockchain projects, as highlighted in a widely shared post from @nufflelabs, amplified by Electric Capital. The Latest The broader crypto market is currently exhibiting mixed signals, with varying momentum across major assets. Nuffle Labs’ rebranding and funding could play a pivotal role in this landscape. The announcement has already gained traction, accumulating 848 likes and 227 retweets, indicating strong community support. This funding is expected to enhance…

How Does Hedera's Council Model Differ From One Coin One Vote Blockchains?

AltcoinsAug 8

Hedera does not let token holders vote on network decisions the way many blockchains do. Instead, a fixed group of up to 39 global organizations, called the Hedera Council, makes governance decisions through equal voting rights, regardless of how much $HBAR each member holds. This is the opposite of "one coin, one vote" systems, where voting power scales directly with token holdings. The two models solve the same problem, who controls a network, in fundamentally different ways. What Is The Hedera Council Model? The Hedera Council is a governing body that operates network nodes, manages the $HBAR treasury, and sets…

Coinbase enables AI agents to pay businesses and execute crypto trades

ExchangesAug 8

Coinbase has introduced three products designed to support payments, trading and development across the emerging AI agent economy. The company said agent traffic exceeded human traffic on Base documentation pages for the first time last month, reflecting growing use of AI systems to access services and operate online. The new releases include support for agent payments through Coinbase Business, expanded trading capabilities within Coinbase for Agents and a new x402 software development kit from Coinbase Developer Platform. Coinbase Business users will be able to accept $USDC payments directly from AI agents beginning this week. The feature is powered by Coinbase…

Bitcoin’s 48-hour macro test – Will BOJ, Fed push BTC below $60K?

BitcoinAug 8

The next 48 hours could be one of the most volatile periods for risk assets this year, starting Monday. Between the 15th and 16th of June, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will release its much-anticipated interest rate outlook. This will be followed by the FOMC meeting on the 16th and 17th of June, where the Federal Reserve will announce its policy decision. In essence, two of the world’s most influential banks will take center stage. Market expectations are fairly one-sided. Why could this week move crypto? According to CME FedWatch, over 97% of participants are pricing in no change in…

Can Ethereum price break $2,000 as EIP-8361 divides builders?

EthereumAug 8

Ethereum price traded near $1,868 on Aug. 5 as it compressed below a descending trendline, while debate over EIP-8361 added a new variable to the market outlook. Ethereum price struggles below $1,900 According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum ($ETH) price was trading at $1,868 at the time of writing, little changed over the previous 24 hours. The price has repeatedly failed to hold above $1,900 since late July, leaving the psychological $2,000 level out of reach. The daily chart shows $ETH trading below its 20-day simple moving average at $1,887.53. The 100-day SMA at $1,918.22 creates another resistance level, while…

Meta insiders sold 150 times and bought zero in the last six months

RegulationAug 8

Meta (Nasdaq:META) executives and directors have unloaded roughly $130 million of company stock over the past six months. Across the same half year, they have bought exactly zero shares. That selling might have been more palatable if they had, as executives and directors, helped the stock price go up over that time period. They did not. META, trading on the Nasdaq, is worth less today than it was six months ago. Worse, their stock sales clustered near the higher range of 2026, months before an AI spending spree knocked the stock down. Since the start of the year, the company…

$1,000 invested in XRP on Ripple’s first major SEC win is now worth

AltcoinsAug 8

A $1,000 investment in $XRP made on the day of Ripple’s first major victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would now be worth about $1,358. On July 13, 2023, $XRP traded at $0.81 after the landmark court ruling that delivered a major legal win for Ripple. With $XRP changing hands at $1.11 at press time, the same $1,000 investment would have grown by about 35% over the period. $XRP seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold Notably, Ripple secured its first major court win when U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres issued a partial summary judgment in the SEC’s case…

HashKey Cloud, BitGo Launch Non-Custodial Staking for Institutions

ExchangesAug 8

For institutional crypto holders, the choice between security and yield has long been a binding constraint. Custody providers keep assets safe but limit earning potential. Staking services require moving tokens off-platform, introducing counterparty risk. HashKey Cloud and BitGo are now dismantling that barrier. The two firms are integrating HashKey Cloud’s validator operations directly into BitGo’s custodial environment, letting fund managers, exchanges, and corporate treasuries stake assets without ever releasing them from cold storage. According to a report from WuBlockchain, the partnership creates an institutional-grade non-custodial staking infrastructure. Clients can authorize on-chain validation and earn rewards while BitGo continues to safeguard…