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Binance unveils an important update to its Proof of Reserves feature, allowing users to verify that their assets are backed 1:1. This move comes as the exchange aims to enhance transparency and user trust within the crypto community. The announcement was highlighted in a recent tweet by Binance, emphasizing the need for users to not just trust but verify, which is crucial in today’s evolving market landscape. The Latest update on Binance’s Proof of Reserves underscores its commitment to user security and trust. By allowing users to verify that their assets are fully backed, Binance aims to address growing concerns…
Gold has always been the asset investors turn to when markets feel shaky, but this time it’s showing up somewhere unexpected: on blockchains. Tokenized gold trading has surged back into focus across crypto markets after a strong August rebound, with Tether Gold (XAUT) emerging as the clear leader of the pack. CoinGecko data shows XAUT changing hands near $4,430, a level reached after spot gold pulled back from its recent highs, even as trading volumes and wallet counts kept climbing. Key takeaways XAUT trades near $4,430 and remains the dominant tokenized gold asset in crypto markets, according to CoinGecko. Tokenized…
A former Ripple engineer and current Walrus Protocol development marketer known online as “Bias Goose” has settled on the key instrument for his upcoming project on the $XRP Ledger (XRPL). In a recent social media post, he published a concise teaser promising, “We will make $RLUSD great again,” finally confirming that his secretive startup will be built around Ripple’s U.S. dollar stablecoin. The slogan is an important detail in a series of cryptic hints he has been posting since early August. At present, however, this is literally all that is publicly known. We will make $RLUSD great again — Bias…
Thailand plans to tighten crypto rules for P2P crypto transfers and self-hosted wallets from 2027. On the 2nd of September, the country’s market watchdog, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), published a new risk framework called the “Travel Rule for Digital Assets (TRDA).” Commenting on the motive behind the new regulatory move, the SEC said, To ensure that digital asset business operators (DA operators) have sufficient information to assess and manage money laundering risks in line with international standards. Source: Thailand SEC The watchdog added that the plan will help prevent misuse of crypto platforms as channels for money laundering…
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez pointed out three key risk signals for Chainlink ($LINK), which has recently experienced a strong surge. According to Martinez, technical indicators, weakening whale activity, and increased token inflows to exchanges raise the possibility of a short-term price slowdown for $LINK. According to the analyst’s data, the first warning came when the TD Sequential indicator on Chainlink’s weekly chart generated a sell signal. This signal appeared after the $LINK price surged from approximately $7 to $13.77, gaining about 95 percent. Martinez noted that this strong rise could increase the risk of users taking profits. The second notable…
Coinbase Has Released Its Much-Anticipated Report on Cryptocurrencies – Is a Bull Market on the Horizon?
Coinbase Institutional and Glassnode, in their joint market report for the third quarter of 2026, stated that they maintain a neutral outlook for the cryptocurrency market. According to the report, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization, excluding stablecoins, declined by approximately 12 percent in the second quarter of the year. However, stablecoin supply reached an all-time high, indicating increased liquidity held by investors outside the market. On-chain data suggests Bitcoin may be transitioning from a correction and rebalancing phase to an accumulation period. The report notes that Bitcoin valuations are under pressure, the recently moved supply has fallen to its lowest…
A Federal Reserve staff note published Sept. 4 sketches a route for regulated payment stablecoins to enter M1 or the broader M2 money supply. Its accounting framework requires adjustments before gross circulation could enter either measure. Payment stablecoins are excluded from the US monetary aggregates today. The new note makes future treatment depend on economic use, alongside adjustments for reserve assets already counted elsewhere and the separation of US circulation from global activity. Otherwise, a larger money-supply figure could partly reflect a new wrapper around dollars the system already measured. The distinction matters for anyone using M1 or M2 to…
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has warned that several industry figures who attended the White House crypto summit could face investigations if Democrats regain control during the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. Hoskinson made the remarks after users mocked him for not receiving an invitation to the White House Crypto Summit hosted by President Donald Trump last month. The summit brought together prominent figures from the cryptocurrency and financial industries, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi, Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, and Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov. Responding to a post…
Pyth Network recently highlighted a notable market-structure gap in continuous pricing, suggesting that trading hours are outpacing traditional index models. This observation is crucial as it points to an increasing demand for real-time data across various markets. The implications of this shift could drive innovations in financial products and trading strategies, as noted in their tweet. What Happened The current sentiment in the broader crypto market remains mixed, with traders closely monitoring emerging trends and shifts in market dynamics. Pyth Network’s announcement reflects a growing concern regarding the limitations of traditional trading models in accommodating real-time data needs. The organization’s…
Bitcoin [$BTC] faced minor losses in recent days of trading. Its spot ETF inflow streak, the longest in nine months, has just been broken by a $225.1 million outflow on Thursday, July 23. Bitcoin was still trading within a long-term bearish price trend. The bulls’ inability to break out past the $67k local supply zone has given control of the market back to the bears. Here’s what that means for investors Bitcoin MVRV and realized losses point toward THIS Source: CryptoQuant The MVRV ratio, when above 1, shows that the aggregate holder is still in profit. Historically, the depths of…