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The Senator was speaking during the discussion of a recently introduced bill that would allow the President to appoint the Federal Reserve Inspector General. Cynthia Lummis Rips Federal Reserve Over Lack of Transparency Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, also known as the “Crypto Queen,” delivered a blistering rebuke of the U.S. Federal Reserve on Friday, calling it “a giant black hole of unaccountability.” Her remarks came during discussions of a Senate bill that seeks to change how the central bank’s Inspector General is appointed. Currently, the Fed Chair selects the Inspector General, who is responsible for oversight of the Federal Reserve…

0G Labs operates as a modular Layer 1 blockchain, explicitly designed for artificial intelligence applications, and provides infrastructure for decentralized AI workloads through its decentralized AI operating system. 0G Labs, also referred to as Zero Gravity Labs or 0G, develops a decentralized AI operating system known as dAIOS. This system functions as a modular Layer 1 blockchain tailored for AI tasks, supporting scalable and verifiable on-chain AI processes. The platform addresses data silos and high costs in centralized AI systems by using blockchain technology to enable global access to AI training and inference. The project describes itself as the largest…

The ether (ETH) market is at a critical juncture as a whale snapped up ether (ETH) worth millions, positioning itself bullishly against the cryptocurrency’s first weekly loss in over a month. Programmable blockchain Ethereum’s native token, ether, has dropped nearly 10% this week, hitting lows under $3,400 at one point, CoinDesk data show. The decline follows a robust five-week winning streak, signaling profit-taking or de-leveraging alongside losses on Wall Street. The bearishness, however, contrasts with a powerful signal of long-term conviction from a whale. According to on-chain data tracked by Arkham Intelligence, a single entity snapped up a massive $300…

Stablecoin activity is still limited to crypto trading or being used as a store of value while Visa and Mastercard offer wide acceptance. Stablecoin lack fraud protection but the cards offer high protection measures. Stablecoins are gaining traction, but are they ready to challenge payment giants like Visa and Mastercard? Visa and Mastercard aren’t sitting idle; they’re making quiet moves in the stablecoin space. Despite crypto’s rise, the real battle for everyday payments is just beginning. Visa and Mastercard have stated that stablecoin payments currently pose no threat to their dominance in the payments industry. Despite the global surge in…

The world of finance is rapidly evolving, and at its forefront is RWA tokenization – the process of converting tangible assets into digital tokens on a blockchain. This exciting innovation just saw a significant leap forward as Plume, a blockchain platform specializing in regulated Real World Assets, announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin. Together, they successfully tokenized an impressive $40 million worth of RWAs in just four months. This achievement marks a pivotal moment, showcasing the immense potential of digital asset tokenization. What is RWA Tokenization and Why Does it Matter for Real World Assets? You…

In onchain finance, every yield stream is becoming a building block. Today Pendle introduced Boros, a new primitive that takes the floating funding-rate on perpetual futures — one of crypto’s most volatile, yet essential flows — and turns it into a tokenized instrument that can be traded, hedged, or, perhaps, even posted as collateral. Initially available for Binance ETH and BTC perps, Boros enables a market for fixed-vs-floating funding rate swaps, unlocking a new way to price and hedge directional leverage. Essentially, it’s the creation of a funding-rate derivatives layer that can plug in throughout DeFi. As the Boros team…

The price of the leading altcoin, Ethereum, continues to drift further from the $4,000 mark. Recent profit-taking and cautious sentiment weighing heavily on market momentum have caused ETH price to decline significantly from its July peak of $3,941. On-chain and technical indicators now suggest a growing likelihood of a pullback below $3,000 in the coming weeks. ETH Faces Headwinds as Accumulation Dips and Bearish Signals Mount Glassnode data shows that Ethereum’s Holder Accumulation Ratio closed at a two-month low of 27.57% on Saturday, a sign that investors are no longer aggressively adding to their ETH holdings. Want more token insights…

FED holds rates, but rising jobless data pushes 80% chance of a September cut. Crypto crashes as FED delay sparks $490M in liquidations. CPI data may seal the deal for a FED cut and crypto rebound. Despite former President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for lower interest rates, the U.S. Federal Reserve held rates steady for the fifth straight meeting. The benchmark rate remains unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5%, a level set back in December 2024. But now, all eyes are on the upcoming September 17, 2025, FOMC meeting, and expectations are surging. Possibilities of Interest Rate Cuts in the US…

The cryptocurrency world often buzzes with news of market shifts and technological advancements. However, every so often, a company’s financial results stand out, offering a clear picture of success. Recently, Hut 8, a prominent player in the Bitcoin mining space, made headlines with its truly impressive Q2 profit, signaling robust health and strategic foresight within the evolving crypto mining industry. This remarkable performance, coupled with significant BTC holdings, positions Hut 8 as a leader to watch. Hut 8’s Stellar Financial Performance: A Deep Dive into Q2 Profit Hut 8 has demonstrated exceptional financial strength in its second quarter. The company…

Xenea has announced a strategic partnership with Partisia Blockchain to integrate Multi-Party Computation (MPC) into its expanding Layer 1 ecosystem. The partnership helps resolve the most stressful issue in Web3: the requirement to store information over time while ensuring confidentiality. Digital assets today face a fundamental infrastructure problem: you can’t have both persistent storage and data privacy.Today, Partisia Blockchain announces a strategic partnership with @Xenea_io to explore bringing confidential compute capabilities to Xenea’s ecosystem 🤝… pic.twitter.com/ZJSFbdcJMF — Partisia Blockchain (@partisiampc) August 7, 2025 Digital assets are today subject to a trade-off. On-chain storage is permanent and normally exposes sensitive data,…