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Memecoins Lead Solana’s DEX Volume for the First Time Since July 2025

ExchangesAug 7

Today, Solana’s ecosystem experienced a notable shift as memecoins reclaimed the top spot in daily DEX trading volume. This marks the first time since July 2025 that memecoins have led in this sector, according to a tweet from SolanaFloor. The increasing popularity of memecoins could signal a shift in trader sentiment and market dynamics on the Solana network. The Key Development The recent announcement from SolanaFloor highlights a significant change in the trading landscape on Solana’s decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Memecoins, known for their volatility and speculative nature, have surged to become the largest sector by daily spot DEX volume. This…

Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone Says Bitcoin Will Hit $10,000 Before It Sees $100,000 Again

BitcoinAug 7

Bitcoin has put investors through one of its most dramatic stretches in years. After trading near $120,000 in late 2025, the token has lost nearly half its value and now trades around $65,000. A brief bounce followed Trump’s announcement of a US-Iran peace deal, but contentious claims from both sides have kept uncertainty elevated. Whether the recovery holds or more downside follows is the question defining crypto markets right now. Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone has an answer, and it is not what most Bitcoin holders want to hear. Bitcoin Price: The $10,000 Call In an exclusive interview…

Uniswap-Backed Launchpad Pools.trade Makes Strong Debut on Robinhood Chain

DeFiAug 7

Uniswap’s UNI-backed launchpad, pools.trade, recorded a robust first day on Robinhood Chain, minting approximately 6,000 tokens, according to data from Entropy Advisors. This initial issuance volume surpasses the daily figures seen on established launchpads like Pons, Flap, and Bankr, signaling a competitive entry into the token launch ecosystem. Launchpad Performance and Market Context The debut of pools.trade on Robinhood Chain marks a notable expansion for Uniswap’s incubation efforts. The platform’s ability to generate significant token minting activity on day one suggests strong user interest and technical readiness. Entropy Advisors, a data analytics firm, reported the figures, which indicate that pools.trade…

Japan wants GPIF to raise alternative investments from 1.7% toward 5%

RegulationAug 7

Japan is preparing to let the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) put far more money outside regular stock and bond markets, according to Reuters and Nikkei on Sunday. GPIF, the world’s biggest pension fund, managed about $1.8 trillion and held only 1.7% of its portfolio in alternative investments in March. Officials want that share to rise gradually toward the 5% ceiling. The recommendation will be incorporated in the government’s next report regarding the policy of the GPIF. The officials believe in the need for a diversification in investment so as to minimize risk and increase profitability. The private equity, private…

XRPL is building what it refused. Xahau built it first

AltcoinsAug 7

In 2023 a group of developers forked the $XRP Ledger because its validators would not adopt smart contracts. Three years later the parent chain is shipping its own programmability layer, and the drafted specification names the fork’s technology as an inspiration. Here is what actually happened, what it means for XAH, and why three competing architectures now answer the same question. Forks in crypto usually happen over money or ideology. This one happened over a feature. In 2023, after years in which the $XRP Ledger’s validators declined to adopt Hooks, a lightweight smart-contract system that would let small pieces of…

$7 Trillion Investment Giant Fidelity Backs New Crypto Clarity Act

LegalAug 7

Investment giant Fidelity is the latest big player to back the latest version of the long-awaited Clarity Act. The Boston-based firm’s “Public Policy” account on X said Friday that it was urging the Senate to pass the bill. BREAKING: $7.1 trillion Fidelity officially endorses the Senate to pass the Clarity Act. pic.twitter.com/X8xncZtPzA — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) July 24, 2026 Lawmakers have been hashing out the crypto market structure bill since last year. A new improved draft circulating the Senate this week bans officials and their families from issuing or promoting crypto — a sticking point for opposition politicians. “The time…

Raydium Launches Permissioned AMMs for KYC-Gated Tokenized Assets

ExchangesAug 7

Raydium has launched Permissioned AMMs, allowing issuers to create KYC-gated tokenized assets on the Solana blockchain. This significant development was highlighted by a recent tweet from SolanaFloor, which also noted Superstate as the first partner to integrate this infrastructure for tokenized equities. You can find more details in the original tweet here. The Story So Far The broader crypto market continues to exhibit mixed signals, but Raydium’s latest announcement stands out as a notable advancement in decentralized finance. By launching Permissioned AMMs, Raydium aims to facilitate compliant on-chain secondary markets for tokenized assets. This move is particularly relevant as it…

Bitcoin Whales Complete Sell-Off as Price Bounces Back From $65,000

BitcoinAug 7

Bitcoin is back above the crucial $65,000 level, all thanks to the rising accumulation from whales as they complete multiple months of persistent selling. As of Monday, June 15, the latest data from crypto analytics platform, Cryptoquant, shows that large Bitcoin holders have finished a major selling phase and are once again accumulating the leading crypto asset. Bitcoin supply shock brewing The data shows that the Bitcoin Inflow Coin Days Destroyed (CDD) has dropped massively from 2.16 million to just 33,000, signaling a significant slowdown in selling from Bitcoin whales. Typically, the data suggests that older coins that had been…

RWA deposits triple to $7.4B despite DeFi slump: CoinShares

DeFiAug 7

RWA deposits across lending platforms and decentralized exchanges reached $7.4 billion in the second quarter of 2026, more than tripling from $2.3 billion a year earlier, according to a report published Aug. 6 by CoinShares. Over the same period, total DeFi deposits fell about 15% as investors withdrew funds and crypto prices weakened. The data marks a shift from token issuance toward active financial use. CoinShares said the onchain market value of tokenized funds, stocks and commodities had already passed $40 billion. The $7.4 billion figure covers assets deployed in lending and trading venues, rather than the sector’s entire issued…

Berkshire is badly trailing the S&P 500 in 2026

RegulationAug 7

Warren Buffett’s grip on Wall Street looks less secure in 2026 because Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, NYSE: BRK.B) is badly trailing the market. The company’s Class B stock is down 1.8% this year, while the S&P 500 has gained 10.7%. Once dividends are counted, the index is up 11.4%. That puts Berkshire behind by 12.4 percentage points on price and 13.1 points on total return. The disparity looked even worse on June 1. Berkshire was trailing the benchmark by 17.5 percentage points, the largest underperformance of the year. The recovery of June almost closed a third of the gap. However,…