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Ethereum [$ETH] has finally broken the long-standing resistance level at $2500 and was trading at $2,716.86 at press time after a hike of 5.7% in the past 24 hours. Going back to the levels last seen in the month of February 2026, $ETH marked an unusually strong Q3 performance. According to CoinGlass’ quarterly returns chart, Ethereum is up 67.57% in Q3 2026 with nine days still left for the September to end, making this the strongest third quarter since 2016. Source: CoinGlass This followed $ETH suffering two consecutive negative quarters in the first half of 2026, losing roughly 29% in…

RWA deposits across decentralized lending and trading platforms reached $7.4 billion during the second quarter of 2026, more than tripling from $2.3 billion one year earlier, according to an Aug. 6 CoinShares report produced with Token Terminal. The increase occurred as total DeFi deposits declined approximately 15% between the second quarters of 2025 and 2026. Spot trading in tokenized real world assets also rose about 220%, while aggregate decentralized exchange volume fell roughly 70%. CoinShares said the divergence supports its view that tokenization is becoming “structural, not cyclical.” The figures show stronger use of tokenized assets during a weaker period…

Artificial intelligence (AI) and the cryptocurrency ecosystem continue to collide. The former is a double-edged sword that serves as both a development and potential exploitative tool. Big tech players like Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Grok Founder Elon Musk have been persistently raising the alarm over the pace of their growth. However, US President Donald Trump has now rejected the calls for AI guardrails. He says all the industry needs is a “STRONG AND SMART PRESIDENT,” which it already has. He adds that his administration proactively regulates and prevents AI from “doing bad things.” Armodei’s warnings…

SwissBorg, a leading cryptocurrency platform based in Switzerland, has broadened its trading ambit by including Litecoin and Zcash, attributing this strategic move to a surge in customer requests. Users now enjoy the flexibility of converting these two digital currencies instantly against 12 different fiat currencies and over 400 tokens. How Does Compliance Shape SwissBorg’s Expansion? The expansion aligns with current European regulations, particularly focusing on the legal landscape that distinguishes Zcash from fully private cryptocurrencies like Monero. Unlike Monero, where privacy features are default, Zcash utilizes a versatile framework allowing for both transparent and shielded transactions. Emulating major European platforms…

Bitcoin price has fallen below $77,700, as traders prepare for the Federal Reserve’s FOMC interest rate decision tomorrow. The market is already seeing heavy pressure, with nearly 79,000 traders liquidated and total liquidations reaching $337.75 million in the past 24 hours. So, why is Bitcoin price down today, and could $BTC fall further or reclaim its next resistance level? Why Bitcoin Price Is Down Today? Bitcoin’s price is down by 1.28% as traders turn cautious ahead of two major U.S. events. The main pressure comes from today’s high stakes Senate procedural vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which…

Ethereum climbed steadily on Monday. The leading altcoin rose 6% over the past 24 hours and trades above $2,700 at press time. New data now suggest that $ETH is seeing a strong wave of accumulation. Quiet Accumulation Ethereum has rocketed by 80% from $1,510 in just three months. According to CryptoQuant, the rally has also changed the crypto asset’s recent market structure. It has moved above April’s high, showing stronger momentum. Bitcoin, meanwhile, has been struggling to hold firmly above its May high. One of the major signals is coming from Binance. The monthly average of $ETH withdrawal transactions from…

From a Stalled Fork to a Network With Several Bumps in the Road The minority chain is still not listed on a broad number of exchanges, and major market aggregators like Coingecko and Coinmarketcap do not list BTCB2 or XBT. For those who don’t know, Bitcoin BLAKE2b is a Bitcoin offshoot or fork that split away from the legacy chain in August. The network derived from BIP-110 proponents and Knots supporters who were dead set on restricting big chunks of non-monetary data on Bitcoin. The support was simply not there, and the minority chain forked away at block height 961632,…

Grayscale has announced its support for the CLARITY Act, emphasizing its potential impact on stablecoin regulation. The Senate is set to vote on this important legislation, which aims to clarify the regulatory framework surrounding digital assets. This move could enhance institutional adoption and provide clearer guidelines for exchanges and civil protections. For more details, visit the official tweet here. The Story So Far The broader crypto market is currently experiencing mixed signals, with various assets showing erratic movements. Grayscale’s recent commentary underscores the growing anticipation surrounding the CLARITY Act as the Senate prepares for a crucial cloture vote. Updated text…

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is expanding its crypto business into the US by planning to offer crypto perpetual futures to American institutions. The move comes as US regulators become more open to crypto derivatives, while President Donald Trump continues to support policies that promote the digital asset industry. SGX Targets US Institutions SGX has asked the US CFTC for permission to offer its Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures to US investors. Notably, SGX launched its Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures in November. It now wants to attract more US hedge funds, asset managers, and trading firms. Perpetual futures, also called “perps,”…

Bitcoin is showing signs of weakness after failing to hold the top of its recent price range. Traders are now watching whether $BTC drops below $76,000 before making another push toward $80,000 and eventually $90,000. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading around $76,990, down 1.28% over the past 24 hours. The broader crypto market was also falling ahead of two major U.S. events: the Senate’s vote on the CLARITY Act and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision. Bitcoin Is Heading Toward $75K Bitcoin’s 1H chart shows a liquidity zone between $75,000 and $76,400. A move into this area will…