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The Smarter Web Company has signed a fresh subscription agreement covering 21 million new ordinary shares. The agreement, announced through a regulatory filing. It mirrors the terms of a similar deal signed on June 19, 2025. Management noted that the June subscription agreement had been effective in raising capital. With most shares from that deal already placed. The company believes the renewed arrangement will further strengthen its financial position as it pursues expansion. Trading in the new shares on the Aquis Stock Exchange is expected to begin around September 9. This is subject to admission becoming effective. Once issued, the…

Avalanche and Toyota Blockchain Lab are planning the future infrastructure necessary for self-deployed, autonomous robotaxi fleets, highlighting another emerging use case for blockchain technology in the future of transportation. Avalanche and Toyota are researching the creation of a new blockchain layer to “orchestrate trust and unlock mobility’s value” through a blockchain-based intermediary network called the Mobility Orchestration Network (MON). Built on Avalanche’s multichain infrastructure and Interchain Messaging (ICM), the proof-of-concept aims to enable secure data sharing for vehicle financing, ride sharing, insurance and carbon credit tracking, while streamlining ownership transfers for secondary markets. Avalanche and Toyota’s forthcoming MON network will…

Tokenized assets are emerging as a blockchain-based trust layer for institutional investors targeting sustainable market opportunities, signaling a potential influx of capital onto blockchain rails. Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization refers to financial and tangible assets minted on a permanent blockchain ledger, offering benefits such as fractional ownership, wider investor access and 24/7 liquidity. According to Corey Billington, co-founder and CEO of tokenization infrastructure firm Blubird, tokenized RWAs offer a tamper-proof trust system that is absent in traditional finance and climate finance. “The old system is very slow, very broken, and unfortunately, that’s where most of the market looks at the…

Officially licensed NFT collectibles platform NFL All Day is revamping its platform ahead of the start of the new football season, releasing autographed collectibles and adding a real-life presence at NFL stadiums. Built by Dapper Labs on the Flow blockchain, the NFL All Day platform will boast in-stadium activations via partnerships with the New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans, connecting fans with free digital collectibles in the process. Fans will also be able to collect digital ticket stubs, which the NFL has previously done outside of the NFL All Day platform. This Thursday: history in the…

The world of traditional finance is buzzing with a remarkable development: global investment giant Goldman Sachs has made a significant foray into the digital asset space. Reports confirm that Goldman Sachs now holds an astounding $721 million in spot Ethereum ETFs, marking the largest institutional position recorded to date. This bold move signals a powerful shift in how established financial players view cryptocurrency, particularly Ethereum. Goldman Sachs Leads the Charge in Spot Ethereum ETFs Recent U.S. 13F securities filings, brought to light by Cointelegraph via X, reveal Goldman Sachs’ substantial commitment to the Ethereum ecosystem. Their $721 million holding in…

At the Asia Bitcoin Summit in Hong Kong, Eric Trump, the son of U.S. President Donald Trump, spoke about his father’s role in supporting cryptocurrency. In his speech, reported by Wu Blockchain, Eric said Donald Trump brought a “180-degree change” in the way America viewed digital assets. America’s Shift Toward Crypto Eric explained that before his father entered office, the U.S. government was doubtful about cryptocurrencies. A lot of leaders saw them as risky, and some ignored them as a passing trend. But Donald Trump, he said, looked at the technology differently. According to Eric, his father understood that blockchain…

Shares of bitcoin miner American Bitcoin (ABTC) have dropped below its initial IPO price after falling 15% on Thursday, the day after its debut on the Nasdaq. ABTC was trading at $6.83 a share, down from its IPO price of $6.90. The company, which is 80% owned by Hut 8 and 20% by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, opened for trading on Wednesday after completing its merger with Gryphon Digital Mining (GRYP). On the same day, the company filed for an at-the-market equity raise of up to $2.1 billion, with which it plans to continue building its bitcoin holdings.…

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have launched new legal services that integrate public blockchains, a major development for the real-world asset (RWA) sector. The new framework, launched under a new Dubai law, will use the Hedera network and Ethereum’s ERC20 standard to verify and secure official documents. Breakdown of the New Blockchain-Powered Services The new offerings are designed to expand access to justice and provide high-tech solutions for businesses and residents operating under the DIFC’s English common law framework. What is the new Notary Service? The “first-of-its-kind” Notary Service in the UAE for English-language documents will allow for…

Ethereum price today is trading around $4,561 after a volatile week that saw the token reject near $4,800 resistance. The move follows a powerful recovery from June lows, with ETH breaking out of a long-term descending broadening wedge on the weekly chart. This breakout pattern typically signals the end of a prolonged consolidation and the start of a stronger upward cycle. Market sentiment remains divided. Some traders see ETH’s pullback as routine profit-taking after its sharp run from $3,200, while others worry about heavy spot inflows to exchanges that could weigh on price action. The immediate question is whether Ethereum…

New Zealand’s financial markets watchdog wants to hear from the industry about how tokenization might reshape domestic markets, launching a consultation that could influence future rules for blockchain-based securities. “Do you think the current law helps or hinders domestic tokenization activity, and why?”. This is one of the questions posed to industry representatives regarding the growing trend among businesses and investors to move assets onto the chain, ranging from stocks and precious metals to real estate. The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) released a discussion paper asking market participants to weigh in on opportunities and barriers for tokenized products. The regulator…