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$ENA has spent months going nowhere, but the latest Ethena partnership with FalconX gives the token a fresh fundamental angle just as its price closes in on a major technical hurdle. The setup isn’t a breakout yet, though. Not even close. FalconX Deal Adds Institutional Lending Activity Ethena has partnered with FalconX as an institutional lending partner, with Ethena investing in stablecoin lending arrangements with the digital asset prime broker on an overcollateralised basis. The pitch is fairly straightforward. FalconX gets to scale its balance sheet, while Ethena gains access to FalconX’s loan origination and secured lending expertise, potentially offering…

JupiterExchange has opened its whitelist as it prepares to launch new vaults, according to a recent tweet from the platform’s handle, @JupiterExchange. This move allows users to secure early access, potentially leading to increased engagement and participation in the upcoming vault offerings. The announcement can be found here. This development highlights JupiterExchange’s strategy to attract users ahead of what could be a significant launch. The Latest The broader crypto market is currently exhibiting mixed signals, with varying momentum across major assets. JupiterExchange’s announcement on its whitelist opening has sparked considerable interest, as users are eager to position themselves for future…

Zhibao Technology, a Shanghai-based insurance-technology firm listed on the Nasdaq, said Wednesday it has signed a non-binding term sheet for a stock sale that would be paid for in bitcoin — some 3,500 coins, worth near $220 million at current prices. The deal, a private investment in public equity known as a PIPE, would have a buyer named Joyertech and Information OPC subscribe for Zhibao shares with consideration the company expects to include about 3,500 BTC. The figure remains subject to final valuation, custody arrangements, an audit, regulatory review, and definitive agreements. Zhibao stressed that the term sheet binds no…

Consensys announced plans on Sept. 9 to operate MetaMask separately from its Ethereum infrastructure business, giving the consumer wallet and the protocol builder distinct management and investment priorities. For holders of ether, the split puts a practical question at the center of the growth story: how much activity will reach the networks that use $ETH? The clearest example is already inside MetaMask. Its Money Account runs on a separate blockchain, Monad, while the new Consensys will include software used for both public Ethereum and private institutional networks. The economic effect depends on where transactions happen and who receives the fees.…

The Yield on UK government 10-year bonds surged 5.24% between June and September 2026, triggering broader market repricing as investors favored the safe-haven asset over riskier investments such as Bitcoin, $XRP, and other cryptocurrencies. With the latest surge, yields on government bonds reached their highest level since 2008, while the yield on a 30-year bond set a new record in 28 years. Investors Are Responding to Rising Inflation Investors worldwide are turning to government bond yields to protect against rising inflation, caused by surging oil prices. This situation affects developed economies, including Britain, the US, Japan, and Europe, because oil…

Crossmint launched a stablecoin funding onramp on September 2 that the company says is available across more than 160 countries. The launch announcement says fintech apps can let users fund wallets with Apple Pay, Google Pay or payment cards without sending them to a separate interface. Crossmint is positioning the product as an integrated entry point into its wallet and stablecoin infrastructure. Crossmint Keeps the Funding Flow Inside Apps The new onramp can be embedded through Crossmint components or connected through application programming interfaces for a headless implementation. In either setup, the company says the funding journey remains within the…

Are investors playing it safe rather than taking risk? Bitcoin closed August over 25% higher compared to the previous month, recording its best monthly performance since November 2024. However, the stablecoin market cap only managed to grow by 0.5% and failed to hold above $310 billion, which suggests that the inflow of liquidity is happening at a slow pace. The same pattern is evident on the on-chain level. As the chart below shows, Bitcoin rose by around 45% from its recent low, but there is a lack of spot demand, as evidenced by the 90-day CVD being neutral. Liquidity across…

Blackrock and Fidelity Lead Bitcoin Outflows The day’s exchange-traded funds (ETF) tape carried a clear message: investors were selective. Bitcoin products absorbed the heaviest pressure, led by Blackrock’s IBIT, which recorded a $201.18 million outflow. Fidelity’s FBTC followed with $43.67 million in withdrawals. Bitwise’s BITB managed to attract $8.38 million, but that was not enough to counter the broader selling. Total bitcoin ETF trading value reached $2.69 billion, while net assets slipped to $97.12 billion. The reversal adds another layer of uncertainty for traders watching the bitcoin price, especially as ETF demand remains one of the market’s most closely followed…

Pi Network picked up a fresh trading venue this week, giving the token another door into crypto markets even as bigger names keep passing it by. Crypto exchange SolCex added Pi alongside Ethereum Classic and Canton Network’s token, opening up cross-chain trading access for Solana-based users. One commentator called it a big step forward, adding that pairing Pi with established names like Ethereum Classic gives it fresh exposure to deeper liquidity pools it hasn’t tapped before. Price Story Right Now Pi coin now trades near $0.089, still down 97% from its all-time high, near $3, a peak the token hit…

BitGo has announced wallet connectivity support for DecibelTrade, a decentralized exchange built on the Aptos network. This integration allows institutional clients to connect their self-custody MPC wallets through WalletConnect, enabling direct trading from the Decibel interface. The move is significant as it enhances trading efficiency for users and maintains existing security protocols. The Latest The integration with DecibelTrade comes at a time when the crypto market is experiencing mixed signals, with various assets showing fluctuating momentum. BitGo’s support for this decentralized exchange allows users to trade directly while benefiting from robust security measures like address whitelisting and multi-party approval workflows.…