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Digital Asset stocks split this week as spot prices stayed flat, with sharper signals emerging from public companies holding digital assets. Research firm 10x Research said the sector is dividing between constrained incumbents and new winners. Premiums that once fueled growth have compressed, raising stress risks as liquidity shifts. Treasuries Down, Businesses Rebound Bitcoin’s flat performance contrasts with widening splits, which 10x Research warned could precede a more dramatic rotation. “What appears as consolidation may, in fact, be the calm before a sharp rotation.” MicroStrategy, once the most aggressive buyer of bitcoin, now faces limits. Its net asset value (NAV)…

The UK and US have launched a joint regulatory task force for digital assets on Sept. 22, called the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future. The task force will report within 180 days to both finance ministries through the UK-US Financial Regulatory Working Group with recommendations on digital asset cooperation. Officials from HM Treasury and US Treasury will chair the initiative, which includes representatives from both nations’ capital markets and digital asset regulators. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Chancellor Rachel Reeves at Downing Street last week to formalize the effort. The announcement confirms reports by the Financial Times from…

Zypher Network has officially announced the launch of Alaya AI Social Quests, marking the platform’s latest innovation. This initiative is part of the Zypher AI Mining 2.0 campaign, which is now live on the campaign page and Galxe Quest. Through this update, Zypher Network is set to offer an upgraded AI-powered mining experience. This advancement aims to accelerate engagement, transparency, and community participation within the ecosystem of Zypher Network. 🚀Big Announcement! @Alaya_AI Social Quests are officially live in Zypher AI Mining 2.0 Campaign page and @GalxeQuest!Experience upgraded AI-powered mining and now you can:• Chat with POP AI Agents to generate…

Kraken is set to christen its new public-offering venue, Kraken Launch, with Yield Basis (YB), the protocol from Curve founder Michael Egorov that targets BTC-native, fee-driven yield while neutralizing AMM curvature risk. The sale will run in partnership with Legion, whose reputation-based access system has been used for prior token launches. The offering is slated to roll out in two phases: Phase 1 allocates up to 20% of the sale to users with a Legion Score on legion.cc; Phase 2 opens remaining tokens simultaneously on Kraken and Legion on a first-come, first-served basis. Legion says allocations are informed by verified…

Fabian Dori, the chief investment officer at digital asset bank Sygnum, says that banks offering crypto-backed loans prefer crypto collateral in the form of onchain assets rather than exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and using onchain collateral can benefit borrowers. Dori said that onchain assets are more liquid, allowing lenders to execute margin calls for crypto-backed loans on demand and offer higher loan-to-value (LTV) ratios to borrowers because the lender can liquidate the collateral in real-time. Dori told Cointelegraph: “It’s actually preferable to have the direct tokens as collateral, because then you can do it 24/7. If you need to execute a…

The U.S. and U.K. have established a joint Transatlantic Taskforce aimed at strengthening cooperation on capital markets and digital assets. The task force, announced on Sep. 22 by U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, will bring together officials from HM Treasury, the U.S. Treasury and market regulators across both jurisdictions. Two of the goals of the task force is to develop approaches to digital asset oversight and explore new opportunities in wholesale digital markets. The group will report within 180 days through the existing U.K.–U.S. Financial Regulatory Working Group, delivering recommendations shaped in…

Aria, an innovative story-based intellectual property (IP) tokenization platform, has just made a groundbreaking announcement. The company successfully tokenized a massive 140 billion won, equivalent to approximately $101.4 million, in K-pop intellectual property on the Story blockchain. This significant move is set to redefine how music rights are managed and invested in, marking a new era for K-pop IP tokenization. What is K-pop IP Tokenization and How Does Aria Lead the Way? At its core, K-pop IP tokenization involves converting music rights from global artists into digital tokens. These tokens can then be bought, sold, and traded, offering a novel…

The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with news of a significant event: a massive USDT transfer from Aave. Whale Alert, a prominent blockchain tracker, recently reported a colossal movement of 402,190,000 USDT from the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Aave to an unknown wallet. This single transaction, valued at approximately $403 million, has certainly caught the attention of market observers and raised questions about its potential implications. What Exactly Happened with This Massive USDT Transfer from Aave? Blockchain tracking service Whale Alert notified the crypto community about an enormous sum of Tether (USDT) on the move. Specifically, 402,190,000 units of USDT…

The US initial public offering (IPO) market was the busiest it has ever been since 2021, as six big deals raised more than $4 billion over the week. This surge in activity is a welcome change of pace after a slowdown earlier in the year due to market volatility influenced by Trump’s tariff policies. The week’s success is also proof of renewed investor appetite for tech, fintech, and crypto-related listings. Klarna, Figure, and Gemini led the charge Some of the notable IPOs involved Klarna, Figure, Gemini, Legence, Black Rock Coffee Bar, and Via Transportation. Among the newcomers are significant players…

Google is fighting to prevent the breakup of its advertising business as a major U.S. antitrust trial gets underway in Alexandria, Virginia. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and several states are pushing for the tech giant to sell its ad exchange, AdX, arguing that it has abused its dominance in online advertising. This high-profile case is part of a broader U.S. crackdown on Big Tech. Similar legal battles are underway against Meta, Amazon, and Apple, making Google’s trial a key test of how far courts will go to reshape the online advertising landscape. DOJ pushes Google to sell AdX in…