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Avalanche has pulled ahead of every other blockchain in the race to tokenize traditional stocks, adding $252.1 million to its tokenized stock market capitalization over the past month alone. The figure, tracked by data platform Token Terminal, marks one of the clearest signs yet that tokenized stock market growth is accelerating across the crypto industry, with several networks now competing for a slice of a segment that barely existed a year ago. Key takeaways Avalanche added $252.1 million in tokenized stock market cap over the past month, leading all chains tracked by Token Terminal. $BNB Chain followed with a $122.2…

The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, made a significant jump in August, climbing from around $62,000 to over $80,000. While this rise increased expectations that July’s $58,000 level was the bottom for $BTC, the recent drop has reignited debates about whether $58,000 was the bottom of the current market cycle. According to a seasoned analyst, on-chain data indicates that investors made far fewer purchases than expected during the decline. Bitcoin Cycle Bottom Uncertainty and Willy Woo’s Critical Assessment! At this point, on-chain analyst Willy Woo, referring to the HODL Waves indicator, said that relatively few investors bought during the July decline and…

Visa released the results of a survey signaling that bank-level fraud protection and insurance could drive adoption in stablecoins for cross-border transactions among US users. In a survey of 2,192 US-based customers published on Wednesday, Visa said that the “adoption intention” of stablecoins among US users could climb from 36% to 56% “in a hypothetical scenario with bank-level fraud protection and deposit insurance.” The findings conducted by Morning Consult between February and March showed that Americans who were asked about financial terms like stablecoins were looking for faster and cheaper methods to send money abroad. “Nearly two-thirds (64%) [of respondents]…

Ethereum Classic node operators have been urged to avoid a disputed Core Geth v1.13.0 release after several mining pool nodes briefly adopted the software before returning to the maintained Argos client. Classix said in a Sept. 16 incident report that the ethereumclassic/core-geth repository released v1.13.0 on Sept. 14 before the @$ETC_Network account promoted it as an Ethereum Classic security update and told node operators to migrate. Similar messaging appeared on CoinMarketCap, while mining pools received emails from an ethereumclassic.com address. The report described the release as a rogue version because the existing Core Geth maintainers had not reviewed it and…

A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives wants to draw a hard line between the White House and the crypto market. The Stop $TRUMP in Crypto Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Maxine Waters, would bar the President, the Vice President, Members of Congress, and their immediate families from owning, promoting, or trading digital assets while in office — a proposal that, if it becomes law, would reshape how top government officials can interact with crypto altogether. Key takeaways Rep. Maxine Waters introduced H.R.3573, the Stop $TRUMP in Crypto Act of 2025, on May 21, 2025. The bill…

KuCoin has officially announced the listing of 4Stock, a new tokenized stock product, as detailed in a recent tweet by the exchange. This addition allows investors to access popular stocks that lack a corresponding bStock, significantly broadening the trading landscape. The implications of this move could lead to increased activity on the platform as trading begins today. Inside the Move As part of enhancing its offerings, KuCoin has introduced 4Stock, a tokenized stock product that targets popular stocks without existing bStock counterparts. Trading for 4Stock is set to commence at 08:00 UTC today, while deposits are already open via the…

In a significant development, Solana’s share of memecoin trading volume has surged to 80%, marking its highest level in four weeks. This notable increase comes as Robinhood’s share has declined to 12%, suggesting a shift in market dynamics. According to a tweet from influencer @SolanaFloor, this trend highlights Solana’s growing influence within the memecoin sector, which could have implications for traders moving forward. Breaking It Down Solana’s resurgence in memecoin trading volume is particularly noteworthy against the backdrop of a mixed broader crypto market. As of now, Solana commands a significant lead in the memecoin category, while Robinhood’s waning influence…

CoinShares stated that the latest US consumer price index (CPI) data was not supportive for Bitcoin, adding that the persistence of inflation could limit the upside potential of the cryptocurrency market in the short term. In an assessment shared by CoinShares Head of Research James Butterfill, it was stated that headline inflation was generally in line with expectations, while core inflation remained slightly above forecasts. According to the company, this picture increased the likelihood of a Fed interest rate hike in September, while also strengthening the risks that monetary policy may remain tight for a longer period. CoinShares stated that…

Crypto’s downturn over the last year has done little to slow stablecoins at the border, with cross-border stablecoin flows rising 77.5% in the year to June 2026 as the broader market lost more than a third of its value, according to new research from Chainalysis. In its newly released 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, Chainalysis said cross-border stablecoin flows rose 77.5% to $220.3 billion in the 12 months ending June 2026, from $124.2 billion in the previous 12-month period, despite total crypto market capitalization falling 37% to $2.1 trillion over the same period. “The bear market hit the price-sensitive half…

In a recent post, the Swell official X account said the agenda for the much-anticipated Ripple event, which brings together executives and leaders from some of the biggest names in traditional finance and crypto, is now live. Swell 2026 is a three-day event on October 27–29 that will combine Ripple’s Swell and Apex conferences for the first time and is scheduled to feature more than 100 speakers and 80 sessions. The Swell 2026 agenda is live.Join us in New York, October 27–29, with Brad Garlinghouse, Terrence Duffy of CME Group, Tom Farley of Bullish, Matt Damon of @Water, leaders from…