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Crypto equities, which had strongly outperformed Bitcoin over the past 18 months, are now showing signs of fatigue. Amidst a broader market pullback, investors appear to be fleeing riskier corners of the market. No IPO, No Catalyst After a stellar 18-month run, crypto equities are beginning to lose momentum relative to Bitcoin, according to the latest report shared by Matrixport. The 10x Research Crypto Stocks Index surged as much as 500% during the period, far outpacing Bitcoin’s 117% gain. However, recent corrections in key names like Strategy, Coinbase, and Metaplanet have pushed the index lower, which is now resting at…

The “Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins of 2025”, also known as the GENIUS Act, might pave the way for yet another boom for crypto. Could it also spell a flurry of venture capital investments in the stablecoin space? A New Age of Stablecoin Treasuries? GENIUS, passed in July 2025, provides a framework for the larger adoption of stablecoins. And stablecoins could become the rails for a Cambrian explosion of new crypto applications. That’s because instead of relying on old, slow, and fee-heavy payment banking rails, stablecoins are new, fast and cheap. However, it’s new territory, and there…

Alchemy Pay, a prominent fiat-crypto payment platform, has integrated the $SPK token of $SparkFi, a well-known DeFi firm for lending. By launching the $SPK token of SparkFi, Alchemy Pay intends to widen fiat-crypto accessibility across the world. As the platform revealed in the official social media announcement, the development intends to streamline access to the $SPK token by utilizing its efficient infrastructure for on and off ramps. Hence, the initiative highlights Alchemy Pay’s endeavors to broaden its payment ecosystem apart from bolstering Web3 adoption. 🌍 From stablecoin yields to on-chain lending, @sparkdotfi does it all—now it’s even easier to get…

SharpLing Gaming, one of the largest Ether corporate treasuries, authorized a $1.5 billion stock buyback program. In a Friday announcement, SharpLink Gaming said it authorized the repurchase of $1.5 billion worth of shares as part of its “disciplined capital markets strategy.” No repurchases have been made so far. The firm’s Co-CEO Joseph Chalom said the firm will consider buybacks when its stock trades at or below the net asset value of its Ether (ETH) holdings. “This program provides us with the flexibility to act quickly and decisively if those conditions present themselves,” Chalom added. SharpLink’s strategy focuses on accumulating and…

A new report suggests that tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) could help resolve structural inefficiencies in Latin American capital markets and accelerate investment flows. Bitfinex Securities El Salvador’s Latin America Market Inclusion Report, released on August 20, said RWA tokenization can cut issuance costs for capital raises by up to 4% and reduce listing times by as much as 90 days. RWA Expected to Break Market Inefficiencies The report highlights the main hurdles for regional markets. High fees, complex bureaucracy, and limited investor participation have slowed capital flows and restricted access for both entrepreneurs and investors. According to the report, these…

Kraken has opened a new round of dialogue with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force, focusing on how tokenization could be integrated into regulated financial markets. An internal agency memo confirmed that the exchange met with the task force on Aug. 25 to present ideas on how tokenized trading systems might function under existing US law. During the session, Kraken’s presentation outlined the architecture of such a system, explained the lifecycle of various transaction types, and examined the legal obligations tied to securities regulations. The crypto exchange also pressed for clearer regulatory guidance, stressing that constructive…

Webull Corp. (BULL) reintroduced cryptocurrency trading for U.S. users, integrating the feature directly into its core investment app, the company said Monday. The move means traders no longer need to access Webull Pay separately to buy or sell cryptocurrencies. Instead, they can open and manage accounts and trade digital assets alongside stocks and options in one place. The Nasdaq-listed company said the revamped service supports 24/7 trading of more than 50 tokens, including bitcoin BTC$111,413.52, ether (ETH) and solana SOL$197.10. Crypto trading was available on Webull until 2023, when the Webull Pay digital asset business became a separate entity. “Now,…

Following its strong rally and rejection at the all-time high, Ethereum has shifted into a corrective phase. Both daily and lower timeframes suggest that the next decisive move hinges on whether buyers can maintain key support zones or whether bears will drive the market into deeper retracements. ETH Price Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily chart, Ethereum has been retracing after its parabolic advance stalled at the $4.8K ATH. The price recently found support around the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement ($4,070), a zone that aligns with the ascending channel’s midline and prior demand levels. If this support…

The Council on Foreign Relations warns that USD stablecoins could reshape global finance and weaken Beijing’s control. China is preparing to counter with tightly monitored digital money designed to reinforce, not reduce, state authority. USD Stablecoins and US Policy The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a prominent US think tank on diplomacy and international politics, has raised alarms about stablecoin geopolitics. In a recent article, CFR scholar Zongyuan Zoe Liu argued that Washington’s new GENIUS Act transforms dollar-backed tokens into credible, regulated money. With banks guaranteeing one-to-one redemption, stablecoins could soon sit alongside deposits and commercial paper as cash equivalents.…

Calls are growing for Hong Kong to establish itself as a world leader in stablecoin issuance. The proposal comes from Yao Zhisheng, a member of the CPPCC National Committee. He argued that the city is uniquely positioned to build a global hub for digital finance. In his recent article, published in Ta Kung Pao, he stressed that stablecoins can combine the transparency of blockchain with the price stability of traditional currencies. Yao’s suggestions arrive just weeks before Chief Executive John Lee delivers his next Policy Address on September 17. The address is expected to outline long-term strategies for the city’s…