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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has regained his status as a ten-figure crypto holder just days after Ether crossed the $4,000 price level for the first time in eight months, according to a blockchain intelligence firm. “Vitalik Buterin is now an onchain billionaire again,” Arkham said in a post on Saturday. At the time of publication, Buterin’s portfolio is valued at approximately $1.04 billion, holding 240,042 ETH alongside smaller stakes in cryptocurrencies such as Aave Ethereum (AETHWETH), WhiteRock (WHITE), Moo Deng (MOODENG), and Wrapped Ethereum (WETH). Traders anticipate new all-time highs for Ether On Saturday, Ether (ETH) climbed another 6.38%, reaching…

Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas.On Wednesday in the U.S., the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that investors are now allowed to do in-kind redemptions for bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The decision lets institutional traders create and redeem ETF shares directly in BTC or ETH, improving efficiency by avoiding fiat conversions. But in Hong Kong, this isn’t anything new. In…

OTalk is excited to officially collaborate with Stability World AI to redefine the creative landscape of Web3. This partnership represents a significant milestone in empowering creators globally by infusing artificial intelligence, entertainment, and blockchain-driven opportunities. https://twitter.com/LioraTool/status/1954118060404863176 Liora, a groundbreaking Web3 and AI ecosystem, has announced this exciting advancement through its official X account. OTalk is the leading platform for live streaming and community engagement, while Stability World AI is a generative AI powerhouse. The platform is set to redefine AI agents and is the pioneer of the “Generation-to-Earning” model. Liora Envisions the Partnership as a Leading Force in Blending Entertainment…

Key Takeaways Fundamental Global filed a $5 billion shelf registration to support its Ethereum treasury strategy. The company targets a 10% market share in the Ethereum network by leveraging capital raises and ETH accumulation. Fundamental Global, a Nasdaq-listed financial services provider, filed a $5 billion shelf registration statement with the US SEC this week as part of its ongoing effort to scale its Ethereum accumulation strategy. The company, soon to be renamed FG Nexus, aims to become the world’s largest corporate holder of ETH, targeting a 10% stake in the network. Achieving this goal would make Fundamental Global one of…

Key Takeaways Marti Technologies is allocating 20% of its cash reserves to digital assets, starting with Bitcoin. The allocation focuses on surplus cash, with the company’s core business operations and growth plans unchanged. Marti Technologies, an Istanbul-based ride app, is allocating 20% of its cash reserves to digital assets, starting with Bitcoin, said Oğuz Alper Öktem, the company’s founder and CEO, in a statement on X. “We aim to ensure that the cash we do not use in our company operations maintains its value under different market conditions,” said Öktem, noting that Marti views Bitcoin and other crypto assets as…

SoonChain, an AI-centered L1 blockchain ecosystem, has commenced an official partnership with C4E, a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) blockchain popular in the field of energy tokenization, trading, and more. The collaboration endeavors to combine the advanced AI functionalities with cutting-edge blockchain-driven energy infrastructure. As revealed by SoonChain in its official social media announcement, the mutual move is paving the way for relatively community-owned and sustainable energy systems. Thus, the purpose of this development is the energy management optimization across diverse decentralized ecosystems. 🟦 SOONCHAIN x C4EWe’re thrilled to partner with @chain4energy, the AI & DePIN Layer-1 blockchain powering the…

Ethereum (ETH) has surged past the $4,200 mark for the first time since December 2024. The latest milestone comes with a retail optimism, which is overshadowing bearish views. Bullish Hashtags Dominate Social Media Ether is currently trading above $4,200, and this surge has sparked optimism among traders. In fact, social media sentiment shows a strong bullish tilt, with hashtags like #buying, #bought, #bullish, and #higher trending alongside ETH. On the other hand, bearish commentary, including #selling, #sold, #bearish, and #lower, is appearing at roughly half the rate. Crypto analytics platform, Santiment highlighted the growing retail-driven enthusiasm but warned that excessive…

World Mobile is launching a blockchain-enabled 5G network using drones to beam connectivity directly to users worldwide. The project, partnered with Indonesian telecom company Protelindo, is designed to bridge gaps left by traditional communication infrastructure worldwide. The project uses hydrogen-powered drones, flying at 60,000 feet in the stratosphere, to provide wireless coverage of up to 15,000 square kilometers per aircraft using 450 guidable beams, Charles Barnett, the chief business officer of World Mobile Group, told Cointelegraph. This aerial network outperforms satellite-based telecommunications, with “6ms of total latency,” allowing it to provide service “up to 18 times cheaper” per gigabyte than…

Ethereum is the new global asset that leapfrogged over Mastercard. The transition occurred August 9, 2025. The market cap of Ethereum surpassed more than 514.5 billion USD. The value was larger than that of Mastercard at the time. The dip was after a 24-hour trading volume in which it increased to 47 billion. The markets do not have a closing session such as the stagnant stocks because they are crypto. This provided Ethereum with an advantage as far as trading on weekends is concerned. At the same time however, there existed Ethereum of $513.4 billion according to CoinMarketCap around the…

Visa has processed over $200 million in stablecoin settlements, but the payments giant says the technology is still in its infancy and awaits firmer regulatory guardrails before it can scale further. “It’s still early, but we do see real potential,” CEO Ryan McInerney said Tuesday during Visa’s fiscal Q2 2025 earnings call. “On the one hand, $200 million is a great kind of milestone. On the other hand, it’s still a relatively small portion of our overall settlement volume.” Visa posted strong financials for the quarter, reporting $10.17 billion in revenue, up 14% year-over-year, with adjusted net income rising to…