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At Tokyo’s WebX conference, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz predicted crypto applications and tokenized markets will gain real-world adoption within five years. He said this shift would move the industry from speculation to practical use. Ethereum’s Rally and the Coming IPO Wave Novogratz said Ethereum’s sharp price surge has been fueled by digital asset treasury firms (DATs) that purchased around $11 billion in tokens, creating powerful buying pressure. He expects $5,000 to serve as a near-term resistance level. He also expects a surge in crypto-related IPOs in 2025. Improved regulatory clarity after former SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s exit and wider…

Backpack’s crypto exchange will likely debut in the U.S. this year, starting with spot trading in several states, according to CEO Armani Ferrante. The firm established by employees of defunct crypto exchange FTX has been focused on establishing itself within Japan and the EU, but it’s getting closer to attaining money transmitter licenses needed to operate on American soil, he told Decrypt. “The U.S. has always been a priority for us,” the California native said from Japan. “It’s the biggest market. It’s my home market. It’s probably the one that I know best.” Backpack’s self-custodial wallet has been available in…

Plume has partnered with AI-powered security platform Octane to integrate automated, real-time vulnerability scanning directly into its blockchain ecosystem. Summary Octane’s platform scans code in CI/CD pipelines, detecting vulnerabilities in real time without slowing development. Initial audits of Plume protocols and ecosystem projects uncovered 192 issues, including a critical vulnerability in Mystic, that could’ve led to a loss of funds. Octane, an AI-powered security platform, has partnered with Plume, the first permission-less, open blockchain purpose-built for RWA finance, to provide institutional-grade security for its ecosystem. Plume 🤝 OctaneWe’re integrating the security platform trusted by @circle, @avax, @UniswapFND, and more to…

dForce, a prominent DeFi infrastructure entity, has released a new proposal. The new DIP070 proposal of dForce suggests the onboarding of the Chinese Yuan-pegged $AxCNH stablecoin of AnchorX, a fintech firm in Hong Kong, into its ecosystem. As disclosed by dForce in its official social media announcement, the integration will start on the Conflux blockchain with Unitus Finance. Additionally, the strategic move places dForce among the pioneers in CNH-associated DeFi, moving in line with its objective to serve as the entry point for on-chain compliant yield in CNH. 🗳 DIP070 – Onboarding AnchorX ($AxCNH) to dForceThis proposal recommends onboarding AxCNH…

Ethereum price today is trading at $4,333, consolidating near the lower end of its descending channel. Traders are weighing technical signals, on-chain inflows, and cycle-based breakout patterns against news that the Ethereum Foundation will sell 10,000 ETH to fund ecosystem development. Ethereum Price Holds Channel Support ETH Support and Resistance Levels (Source: TradingView) The 1-hour chart shows ETH pinned inside a falling channel since late August. Support remains clustered around $4,250–$4,280, where repeated defenses have stalled sellers. Overhead resistance sits near $4,420, aligned with the 200-hour EMA. Clearing this threshold could trigger upside momentum toward $4,600 and $4,700, the next…

Imagine a world where your cash deposits are not just numbers in an account, but secure, digital tokens that move with incredible speed and efficiency. This future is rapidly approaching, thanks to pioneers like VersaBank USA, which has just launched a groundbreaking pilot program for tokenized deposits in the United States. This initiative marks a significant step forward, aiming to test the stability and utility of these innovative financial instruments. As the U.S. subsidiary of Canadian digital bank VersaBank, this move positions them at the forefront of digital banking evolution, potentially reshaping how we view and utilize our money. What…

The cryptocurrency world is constantly evolving, bringing new and exciting opportunities for traders. One such development capturing significant attention is Binance’s recent announcement: the listing of LINEA perpetual futures. This move marks a crucial expansion for traders looking to engage with the innovative Linea network, offering a new avenue for price speculation and portfolio diversification. What Exactly Are LINEA Perpetual Futures? For those new to the derivatives market, understanding LINEA perpetual futures is key. Unlike traditional futures contracts that have a fixed expiry date, perpetual futures do not. This means traders can hold their positions indefinitely, as long as they…

NTH, a blockchain-driven Web3 entity, has begun a strategic partnership with MAGNE.AI, a next-gen Web3 smartphone firm. The collaboration is aimed at driving innovation in Web3 monetization with cutting-edge hardware solutions like decentralized smartphones. As mentioned by NTH and MAGNE.AI’s official X announcements, the partnership fortifies the global Web3 community growth. Hence, the main purpose of this endeavor is to expedite the expansion of decentralized technologies by providing a consumer-led and secure digital experience. 🚀 New Partnership Announcement: NTH x MAGNEAI!🌐 NTH is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with MAGNEAI, Web3 smartphone combined with AI, featuring a built-in cold…

The launch of the WLFI token by World Liberty Financial kicked off September with a surge in Ethereum fees: gas soared beyond 100 Gwei, briefly reaching 120 Gwei during peak congestion. Approximately 1.58 million transactions related to the event were recorded within 24 hours, with estimated volumes close to $1.8 billion — figures reported by Blockworks and KuCoin News — and a noticeable increase in costs for users (DEX swaps reached values up to about $145, while basic transfers exceeded $10). Meanwhile, the Solana network has maintained extremely low fees, with average fees around $0.004, as also highlighted by the…

US President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, raising questions about the reliability of the US dollar. In a Tuesday post, the White House Rapid Response X profile published a letter signed by Trump removing Cook from her role at the Federal Reserve. He accused her of having made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements and, addressing her directly, wrote: “I have determined that faithfully executing the law requires your immediate removal from office.“ According to a Tuesday Associated Press report, Cook said she would not step down. She said Trump was attempting…