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On-chain data shows Aster received around $14.33 million in fees over the past 24 hours. The feat positions the digital asset as the second-highest protocol globally in fee capture, surpassing Circle and Uniswap. Aster also earned $69.6 million in fee capture in the last 7 days and $75 million in the last 30 days. Aster’s fee capture level is second to Tether ($22.18 million), and is also ten times that of Hyperliquid. Aster surpasses Hyperliquid in DEX volume Data from DeFiLlama shows that Aster saw $206.92 million in DEX volume in the last 24 hours, and $3.321 billion in the…

The crypto market is trading with renewed optimism as investors bet on deeper monetary easing from the U.S. Federal Reserve this month. A Sept. 8 report from Reuters said Standard Chartered now expects the Fed to cut interest rates by 50 basis points at its September policy meeting, double its earlier forecast of 25 bps. Weaker labor data shifts Fed outlook The shift in expectations comes after August non-farm payrolls showed just 22,000 jobs added, well below the 75,000 forecast, while unemployment rose to 4.3%, breaking out of its 15-month range. Standard Chartered said the labor market had gone “from…

Yearn Finance, a leading DeFi yield aggregator protocol, is in the early stages of a major governance overhaul proposal, YIP-XX. The proposal was introduced by pseudonymous contributor 0xPickles on September 28, 2025, in a bid to align stakeholders and encourage growth. YFI does not enjoy the same clout it used back in its heyday when it was one of the biggest DeFi protocols with an all-time high of just under $7 billion in deposits as of December 2021. However, this three-part initiative is expected to help the protocol find its way back to that greatness. It is touted not just…

The world of traditional finance is buzzing with a fascinating development! Jin Ok-dong, the esteemed chairman of Shinhan Financial Group, is making headlines with his proactive engagement in the digital asset space. His latest move involves a high-level meeting with Tether, the globe’s largest stablecoin issuer. This isn’t just a casual chat; it signifies a serious exploration into the future of Stablecoin adoption within mainstream financial services. Why Shinhan is Eyeing Stablecoin Adoption So Closely Shinhan Financial Group, a major player in South Korea’s financial landscape, is demonstrating a clear interest in stablecoins. Chairman Jin Ok-dong recently met with Tether’s…

The Smarter Web Company has announced that it has raised gross proceeds of £2.6 million from the placing of subscription shares. The London-listed technology company confirmed that 2,043,000 ordinary shares. The company issued it under the Subscription Agreement, first announced on June 19, 2025. They priced each share at approximately £1.28. The company expects the settlement to occur early this week, with the Smarter Web Company receiving 97% of the proceeds. The fundraising leaves a balance of 548,799 ordinary shares. Which is still to be placed under the previously agreed terms. Management described the placement as a significant step in…

Key Highlights: The flagship play-to-earn game of the Floki ecosystem, Valhalla, is also hosting its first official tournament, with a total of $155,000 in rewards. Qualifiers start September 30, and the players will fight to make it to the leaderboard to make it into the 64-player main bracket.\ Even those who did not qualify get an opportunity to receive rewards, with 500 participants having a chance to obtain $10 worth of FLOKI tokens. The blockchain-based MMORPG named Valhalla, constructed around the FLOKI token, is about to host its first large-scale tournament, which means that it will open the competition to…

The world of corporate finance is increasingly intertwining with digital assets, and a recent announcement from Nasdaq-listed Faraday Future (FFAI) highlights this trend. The electric vehicle manufacturer is making significant moves in the crypto space, signaling a bold step in its cryptocurrency investments strategy. This decision could have ripple effects, drawing more attention to how traditional companies are integrating digital currencies into their treasury management. Faraday Future’s Strategic Cryptocurrency Investments Take Center Stage Faraday Future recently revealed its plan to inject an additional $2 million into its existing cryptocurrency purchasing program. This fresh capital is earmarked for the company’s C10…

Bitcoin’s hashrate hit beast mode this week, flexing a record-smashing 1,109 exahash per second (EH/s) as the network cranked its computational biceps harder than ever. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s hashrate fireworks are lighting up merge mined neighbors too, with Namecoin, Rootstock, and Fractal Bitcoin all hitching a ride on the rocket and scoring monster boosts of their own. How Merge Mining Has Unleashed 700+ EH/s Power Plays Thanks to merge mining—aka auxiliary proof-of-work (AuxPoW)— Bitcoin’s hashrate isn’t a one-trick pony. Miners can flex the same computational grind to lock down multiple chains at once, turning their application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) rigs into…

Stablecoins are finally reaching product market fit in the West. While stablecoins have found considerable usage and impact throughout the developing world, the US, UK, and Europe have lagged behind in terms of true market adoption due to unclear regulations and the strength of the existing digital payments infrastructure, especially in Europe and the UK. Now, though, in 2025, Congress enacted the GENIUS Act in July, and Stripe and Paradigm introduced Tempo, a payments-focused chain, in early September. The new law installs the first federal license regime for dollar-pegged tokens, and Stripe’s partner Paradigm describes Tempo as a stablecoin-first network…

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) shares are experiencing a significant surge in premarket trading, jumping 7.56% to $108.90 as of 5:56 AM EDT on September 6, 2025. This dramatic uptick follows the announcement that the commission-free trading platform will join the prestigious S&P 500 index, replacing casino operator Caesars Entertainment. The inclusion represents a watershed moment for the fintech sector and reflects Robinhood’s transformation from a pandemic-era trading upstart to a company with sustained influence in U.S. financial markets. The move is expected to drive substantial demand for HOOD shares as index-tracking funds adjust their portfolios to accommodate the new addition.…