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A French regulator is examining Robinhood’s front-of-shirt sponsorship of OGC Nice, L’Équipe reported yesterday (Tuesday). The National Gambling Authority (ANJ) review concerns Robinhood’s prediction-market business, which France treats as unauthorized gambling. That distinction matters. French law makes advertising an unauthorized gambling site a criminal offense, but Robinhood’s event contracts are limited to US residents. The inquiry follows a warning from nine European gambling regulators that urged sports bodies to check the legal status of prediction-market operators before signing commercial agreements. French Ban Extends to Advertising The ANJ said in February that prediction-market sites are not authorized in France and are…

A memecoin built around the short interest in Hims & Hers Health has absorbed more than half of the tokenized shares of the company on Robinhood Chain, and with that float locked away the tokenized stock printed four and a half times the price of the actual equity over the weekend. Robinhood’s tokenized equities have a float small enough for a single memecoin launch to corner, and no way for an ordinary holder to expand it. Robinhood spent the summer pitching its Layer 2 as infrastructure for real-world assets; the tokenized stocks on it are now mostly collateral for memecoin…

Bitfinex reports that Bitcoin closed three consecutive weeks in the green and is consolidating support above $61,360, with a key resistance level at $68,000. Flows into U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have stabilized, though demand is concentrated almost exclusively in BlackRock’s IBIT fund. U.S. inflation fell in June for the first time in six years, but underlying pressures keep the Fed in an extended pause. Bitfinex published its weekly executive summary on market conditions for bitcoin, identifying a constructive but fragile scenario. According to the report, BTC recorded its third consecutive positive weekly close and continued consolidating a base above the…

Ethereum’s Layer-1 network reached fresh usage records in Q2 2026, despite a sharp decline in monthly active users. Token Terminal data shows Ethereum processed 203.9 million transactions during the quarter, up 68.4% from a year earlier. Average throughput also reached a record 25.9 transactions per second. However, monthly active users dropped 30% quarter over quarter to 9.2 million. Consequently, the remaining users generated significantly more transactions. Fees climbed 31.6% to $52.5 million, while $ETH burn revenue more than doubled to $17.1 million. Tokenization Strengthens Ethereum’s Position Ethereum’s tokenized asset market averaged $203.1 billion during Q2. Stablecoins accounted for $176.8 billion,…

On Friday, Warsh said inflation data “are more concerning” than trends in the labor market, adding that inflation is unlikely to return to target on its own. He pointed to PCE inflation, the Fed’s preferred gauge, standing at 3.7%, calling that level concerning relative to the central bank’s 2% target. He also noted that over the past year, more than half of goods and services tracked by the government saw price increases of 3% or higher, well above the roughly one-third that saw comparable increases in the two decades before the pandemic. The remarks were quickly read as hawkish, or…

TKNZ, an actively managed multi-crypto spot ETF launched in July by US asset management company T. Rowe Price, attracted attention by including Dogecoin (DOGE) in its portfolio. TKNZ, which stands out as the sector’s first actively managed multi-token spot crypto ETF, has approximately 60% of its portfolio comprised of Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, the fund has also allocated approximately 1.26% to Dogecoin from the memecoin category. Blue Macellari, Head of Digital Assets at T. Rowe Price, stated that this approach is part of their active management strategy. According to Macellari, it’s not right to exclude memecoins that have reached a…

The crypto regulation in India could take a surprising turn this month. On September 16, the Finance Ministry is expected to appear before a parliamentary panel, with the discussion particularly focusing on virtual digital assets (VDAs). Thus, the meeting could bring some changes to the way India sees crypto, expanding rules beyond taxation and anti-money laundering. India’s Crypto Regulation Faces Key Test on September 16 As per the latest reports, the Finance Ministry’s Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) is expected to present its views on crypto before the Standing Committee on Finance on September 16. The hearing comes as part…

Hylo’s innovative leverage model on Solana has captured significant attention, achieving an impressive $100 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) within just four months. This model allows investors to manage their positions without facing traditional risks such as margin calls or liquidations. As highlighted in a recent tweet from the Solana account, this development could democratize access to leverage in the crypto space, making it more accessible to all investors. source What Happened Hylo’s new leverage system aims to make sophisticated trading strategies available to a broader audience, allowing users to adjust their leverage dynamically as market conditions fluctuate. This…

Bitcoin’s bear market may be close to its final stage, but the charts still leave room for a drop toward $25,000-$35,000. A durable bottom there could set up the next major rally, with the long-term cycle model pointing toward a possible peak in 2029. Bitcoin Elliott Wave Map Points to a 2029 Bull Market Peak Bitcoin could face a deeper correction before beginning another multi-year expansion, according to an Elliott Wave roadmap from More Crypto Online. The chart places the next major cycle top in late 2029, followed by a prolonged bear market through 2030. $BTC daily chart. Source: More…

Ethereum has achieved a remarkable milestone, processing 203.9 million transactions in Q2 2026, a significant 68.4% increase year-over-year. This surge in activity coincides with an all-time high average throughput of 25.9 transactions per second (TPS). As reported by @WuBlockchain, these metrics underscore Ethereum’s expanding adoption and vitality in the blockchain ecosystem, suggesting sustained growth potential moving forward. Breaking It Down The latest data reveals Ethereum’s exceptional performance in Q2 2026, marked by 203.9 million transactions processed. This remarkable figure represents a substantial increase compared to previous quarters. Notably, the average TPS reaching 25.9 highlights the network’s ability to handle greater…