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Real-world-asset tokenization blockchain MANTRA and decentralized data infrastructure provider Inveniam Capital Partners have announced the launch of a new layer-2 blockchain. Summary MANTRA has launched its first layer 2 chain in collaboration with Inveniam. The L2 will power the utilization and management of commercial real estate data. Inveniam Chain supports multiple blockchains including Ethereum, Avalanche and Hedera. Inveniam and MANTRA say the new layer 2 blockchain is purpose-built to advance the management and utilization of private real estate assets. The L2 targets the artificial intelligence and decentralized finance ecosystems and will power the management and utilization of commercial real estate…

Ethereum price has spent most of October struggling to build strength above $4,000. Despite holding its broader uptrend, ETH trades around $3,935 at press time, down 6.6% this week, showing hesitation as Bitcoin recovers. The signals on-chain and on the chart tell a clear story: Ethereum’s rally is still waiting for confirmation. Here are three reasons why ETH hasn’t broken $4,000 in the near term with conviction — and why the real test lies slightly higher. Whales Are Selling, And Accumulation Has Slowed Down The first sign of pressure comes from Ethereum’s largest holders. Since October 20, whale addresses have…

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. In yesterday’s edition of the Forward Guidance newsletter, Felix Jauvin broke down Wednesday’s Fed rate cut. But it’s also important that we shed some light on the other big thing that went down on Sept. 17. That would be the SEC approving general listing standards for commodity-based trust shares (a.k.a. crypto ETPs). This was not an unexpected approval by any means, as we knew the SEC was working through this. But the timing seemed to surprise some people, coming a bit earlier than expected. The US…

Key Takeaways The inclusion of assets authorized by foreign governments in the GENIUS Act could enable Bitcoin repo holdings. Barr emphasized the necessity of strong regulatory frameworks to ensure stablecoins can safely benefit the financial system. Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said today that under the GENIUS Act, stablecoin issuers could argue that Bitcoin qualifies as a legal reserve asset since it is recognized as legal tender in El Salvador. He warned this could create risks if Bitcoin’s price crashes, potentially undermining stablecoin stability and investor confidence. Barr, a key US central bank official, has previously advocated for enhanced regulatory…

Gemini, the crypto exchange backed by the billionaire Winklevoss twins, has launched a Solana-branded edition of its Gemini Credit Card with automatic staking for SOL rewards. The card gives users a way to show support for the network while earning yield on everyday purchases, the company said in a blog post on Monday. Cardholders can earn up to 4% back in SOL on categories like gas, EV charging, and rideshare, and up to 10% back with select partners. Gemini went public last month at $28 a share, valuing the company at more than $3 billion. The crypto exchange announced an…

On the morning of Oct. 20, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a major outage that cascaded into widespread service disruptions across thousands of websites and applications. Several large exchanges and crypto-service providers rely heavily on cloud infrastructure like AWS to power their trading platforms, wallets, analytics tools and matching engines. The ripple effect hit the crypto world: Coinbase reported that its trading platform and its Base layer-2 network both went down. ConsenSys’ Infura and Robinhood similarly suffered during the outage. Almost immediately, the crypto community took to social media to sound the alarm that some of the industry’s most…

Ethereum (ETH) is showing renewed volatility as traders watch both price compression and internal community tension unfold. After failing to sustain momentum above the $4,254 Fibonacci resistance, ETH has entered a corrective phase, consolidating below key exponential moving averages (EMAs). The 20-EMA at $3,947, 50-EMA at $3,987, and 100-EMA at $4,075 now form critical resistance zones limiting upside recovery. The broader trend remains cautious as market sentiment shifts amid rising derivatives activity and developer discord. Price Consolidation and Key Support Levels ETH Price Dynamics (Source: TradingView) The 4-hour chart indicates that Ethereum’s price structure is tightening between the 0.382 Fibonacci…

Stephen Milan, the newly appointed member of the FED by Trump, made remarkable assessments regarding monetary policy and the economic outlook. Milan noted that current monetary policy is quite tight, adding, “The longer the restrictions last, the greater the risks.” Regarding the recent tariffs, Milan argued that they do not create inflationary pressures. “The long-term effects of tariffs are incomparable to the current environment,” he said. “People will eventually see that tariffs do not increase inflation.” He also argued that the decrease in immigration also has a depressing effect on inflation. Milan, who attributed the economic slowdown in the first…

The US government is entering its third week shut down, with a Senate vote scheduled for Monday evening to end the funding impasse, and a separate meeting on Wednesday where lawmakers and crypto executives will discuss the long-stalled crypto market structure bill. The Senate will vote at 5:30 p.m. ET for the 11th time in an effort to end the shutdown. Approval and a presidential signature would reopen federal operations, while another failure would extend the stalemate. Despite the gridlock, Congress remains active on other fronts. On Wednesday, Senate Democrats are expected to host a roundtable with crypto industry leaders…

XRP ($XRP) has gone through a considerable price drop over the past months. After a decrease in the price of $XRP, its decentralized exchange (DEX) volume is enjoying a multi-month high level. As per the data from CryptoOnchain, the respective divergence may highlight a strategic accumulation. Additionally, this scenario signifies a crucial inflection point as the sellers and buyers are engaged in a battle. 📊 Between October 8–17, 📷$XRP price dropped from ~📷$3.0 to ~$2.3 while DEX trading volume surged to multi-month highs.⚖ This divergence could signal either capitulation from weak holders or accumulation by smart money.🔥 The zone marks…