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Crypto-linked stocks and digital assets surged on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that the central bank could begin cutting interest rates as soon as September. The tone marked a shift after weeks of growing investor doubt that the Fed would act before year-end. Bitcoin BTC$115,244.11 and ether (ETH) both moved higher following Powell’s remarks, as did the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Shares tied directly to the crypto sector posted some of the sharpest moves of the day. At the time of writing, Circle (CRCL) led the pack with a 7% jump. eToro (ETOR) and Marathon Digital (MARA)…

The evolution of cryptocurrency, from a niche libertarian tool for purchasing dark market goods to a trillion-dollar industry with ETFs and the largest frauds in generations, has been extraordinary to watch, but as Wall Street continues to pile in, sex toys get thrown at basketball players, and exchanges and centralized tokens partner with credit card companies, it might be time to ask: what are we even doing? Exchanges and coins have been bragging about credit card collaborations for years, and while there may be arguments for having credit cards and using them extensively—especially for the last decade-plus when rates have…

Blazpay, a well-known Web3 payment platform, has collaborated with Gmatrix, an on-chain game publisher. The partnership focuses on combining the AI-driven DeFi solutions and omni-chain game publishing infrastructure to redefine the Web3 landscape. As the platform disclosed in its official X announcement, the collaboration seeks to expedite the integration of DeFi, immersive gameplay, and NFTs across diverse chains. Keeping this in view, the development denotes a key step to bridge gaming and financial technologies within the Web3 ecosystem. We’re excited to announce our partnership with@Gmatrixs1 — the first omni-chain publishing platform transforming traditional gaming with blockchain integration, NFT marketplaces, and…

Blue-chip non-fungible token (NFT) collections had steep weekly declines as Ether pulled back from all-time highs. Data from decentralized finance aggregator DefiLlama showed that top projects saw their floor prices sink by double digits in the last seven days. Blue-chip NFT collections like Pudgy Penguins, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Doodles were among the hardest hit. Pudgy Penguins, the top NFT collection by 24-hour and 7-day volume, saw a 17.3% drop to a 10.32 Ether (ETH) floor price. BAYC shed 14.7% to 9.59 ETH, while Doodles recorded one of the sharpest corrections, dropping 18.9% to 0.73 ETH. Other major…

Ethereum hits a new all-time high of $4,885, surging over 15% in a day Peter Brandt calls ETH’s breakout “Powerful,” despite usually being critical of ETH ETH ETFs see $600M in inflows after four days of outflows Ethereum stole the spotlight yesterday, soaring to a record all-time high. The surge follows Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hint at a potential rate cut next month, a move that was widely anticipated by markets and investors. Let’s take a closer look at what drove this rally and how the experts reacted. Peter Brandt Reacts To ETH’s Record High Ethereum soared over 15% in…

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the overall crypto market remained calm ahead of a speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in Jackson Hole. Bitcoin Holds at $113,000 Ahead of Jackson Hole Bitcoin fell 0.74 percent in the last 24 hours to $112,018, while Ethereum fell 0.1 percent to $4,204. Vincent Liu, Investment Director at Kronos Research, stated that the market expects a “hawkish” message from Powell. “A dovish surprise could trigger a market rally, but hawkish rhetoric could increase selling pressure,” Liu said. He believes that if Powell doesn’t offer any guidance on interest rates, the market will enter a…

Hive Intelligence, a blockchain infrastructure platform that provides AI agents with integrated access to real-time on-chain data, today announced a strategic collaboration with KAJ Labs, a decentralized research company designed to advance AI and blockchain technology. With partnership, KAJ Labs is well-positioned to advance its vision of developing the Web3 world, where blockchain and artificial intelligence efficiently combine to power innovative enterprise tools. Hive Intelligence is a blockchain infrastructure network with expertise in enabling AI agents to interact with real-time, cross-chain blockchain data via an integrated API. On the other hand, KAJ Labs is an innovative research firm specializing in…

Cap Labs’ new stablecoin cUSD has seen rapid adoption since launch, climbing to $67.85 million in circulation over the past week, according to DefiLlama. Etherscan shows 2,735 holders of the token to date. The jump signals strong demand for Cap’s yield-layered digital dollar model, which combines regulated reserve assets with EigenLayer-powered credit underwriting. Built atop the newly launched Cap Stablecoin Network (CSN), cUSD is designed as a 1:1 redeemable stablecoin backed by assets like PayPal’s PYUSD, BlackRock-managed BUIDL, and Franklin Templeton’s BENJI. The yield-bearing version stcUSD — minted by staking cUSD — is enabled by a three-party system of lenders,…

-18% on the floor of blue-chip collections in the last week, withPudgy Penguins andBored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) among the most affected. Despite the sell-off ofEther, volumes remain sustained: Pudgy Penguins leads with over 2,100 ETH traded, as reported byNFT Price Floor and supplemented by data fromDefiLlama, with partial confirmations in the Web3 report byChainalysis and updated market data onCoinGecko. Update: analysis updated to August 26, 2025. The numbers reported refer to the week closed on August 26, 2023, unless otherwise indicated. In the weekly cross-monitoring between on-chain sources and market aggregators, we have verified consistent patterns of redistribution: list…

In the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency, maintaining the core principles of decentralization is absolutely vital. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared his insightful thoughts on safeguarding Ethereum base layer neutrality. He warned against the dangers of excessive centralization in block production, a topic crucial for the network’s future. Buterin’s vision emphasizes a robust defense strategy to keep Ethereum’s foundation fair and open for everyone. This isn’t just about preventing bad actors; it’s about building a system that can withstand future challenges and ensure true decentralization. Why is Ethereum Base Layer Neutrality So Important? The base layer of any blockchain is…