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The brokerage that brought zero-fee trading to millions just did the same thing to Layer 2. In 60 days, Robinhood Chain has gone from launch to $791 million in TVL, flipped Base in daily active users, and is now generating more daily revenue than Solana. The question is no longer whether Robinhood belongs in crypto infrastructure. The question is how far this thing goes. Two months is nothing in crypto time. Protocols spend years grinding toward product-market fit, burning through grant programs and ambassador campaigns, hoping that one cycle will be the one where users show up and stay. Robinhood…
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano and known as one of the most outspoken figures in the cryptocurrency market, made noteworthy statements about Bitcoin and $ADA. Speaking recently on The Starting Block program, Hoskinson stated that Bitcoin will face its biggest test with the development of quantum computing technology, and that if the network fails to make the necessary updates in time, it could lose its title as the world’s largest cryptocurrency. At this point, Hoskinson argues that Bitcoin’s biggest weakness is its governance model. In this context, he argues that Bitcoin’s governance model makes it difficult to make significant…
PancakeSwap has announced a new initiative inviting real-world asset (RWA) issuers to quote their assets on the Shared Inventory Hook (SIH). This move, highlighted by the CryptoTwitter commentator @PancakeSwap, aims to enhance liquidity and capital efficiency within the DeFi space. The implications of this could be significant for RWA integration into decentralized finance, as it opens new pathways for asset utilization in the crypto ecosystem. Inside the Move The broader crypto market is currently exhibiting mixed signals, with varying momentum and sentiment across major assets. PancakeSwap’s initiative is particularly timely, as interest in real-world assets continues to grow among DeFi…
Lido is preparing to host an event on September 17 that will focus on institutional Ethereum staking developments. The forum will feature discussions with representatives from Consensys and Sharplink, highlighting the latest advancements in Ethereum staking. This event is significant as it aims to gather insights on the evolving landscape of Ethereum and its institutional adoption. For more details, visit Lido’s official tweet. Breaking It Down The broader crypto market is currently displaying mixed signals, but the upcoming Lido event could bring renewed focus on Ethereum’s institutional staking dynamics. With no reported price changes or volume activity, the emphasis is…
Centrifuge, a decentralized finance protocol focused on real-world asset tokenization, has published a governance proposal that would allow eligible $CFG token holders to convert their holdings into corporate equity in the company. The proposal, which is now open for community feedback, marks a significant potential shift in the relationship between the protocol’s native token and its underlying business structure. Why the Proposal Was Introduced According to the governance post, Centrifuge said $CFG was originally designed under a different business structure than the company operates today. Over time, the protocol has pivoted toward serving institutional clients, focusing on infrastructure for tokenized…
Sandisk Perpetual Futures Surpass Bitcoin on Binance as Traditional Finance Assets Gain Traction
In a notable shift within the cryptocurrency derivatives market, Sandisk (SNDK) perpetual futures on Binance have recorded a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $6.37 billion, surpassing Bitcoin perpetual futures, which saw $5.96 billion in the same period. This marks the first time a traditional finance-linked asset has claimed the top spot in Binance’s futures volume rankings, according to data from the exchange. Traditional Finance Assets Dominate Binance Futures The surge in Sandisk perpetual futures is part of a broader trend where assets tied to traditional financial markets are gaining significant traction on crypto exchanges. Data from Binance shows that ten…
Bitcoin remained above $64,000 during the weekend and even climbed to just over $65,000 on Monday, which crypto analyst Doctor Profit has identified as a crucial buying zone. He outlined the most significant range, which was strengthened by the presence of the 200-week moving average (MA200) running through its lower end. Historic Buy Zone The crypto asset has tested this area multiple times, and previous market cycles show that buying at or near the weekly MA200 has historically been profitable. In his latest market update, Doctor Profit said this confluence has remained the foundation of his outlook since his earlier…
The tokenized asset market just posted one of its strongest growth stretches of the year, but a new industry snapshot suggests most of that expansion is happening on the surface. According to Centrifuge’s “Tokenization Snapshot 2026,” released on September 2, only 12% of tokenized assets score high enough on Pantera Capital’s Tokenization Progress Index to count as meaningfully plugged into decentralized finance. In other words, real tokenized assets DeFi integration remains rare even as the sector’s dollar value keeps climbing. Key takeaways The tokenized asset market grew about 48%, from $25 billion to $37 billion, in the first seven months…
Five Days, Three Updates The wallet’s first movements were tracked on Sept. 1, with onchain sleuths reporting that it had received 167,855 $ETH from multiple addresses and deposited 70,739 $ETH, worth about $174 million, into exchanges over the prior two days while still holding 97,115 $ETH. Bitcoin.com News covered that initial move, noting the transfers arrived in 1,000 to 5,000 $ETH batches with ether near $2,430. The very next day, the running total had ballooned up to 103,252 $ETH, or $253 million, with 64,603 $ETH still in the wallet. The final update landed earlier today when Lookonchain revealed that the…
Circle’s euro-denominated stablecoin, $EURC, has achieved a significant milestone, with its circulation surpassing 400 million euros. According to data reported by The Block, the supply of $EURC has grown by more than 100% over the past year, reflecting increasing demand for euro-backed digital assets. Steady Growth Amid Evolving Stablecoin Landscape The 400 million euro mark underscores a broader trend in the stablecoin market, where non-dollar-pegged assets are gaining traction. While USD-backed stablecoins like $USDC and $USDT dominate the market, the rise of $EURC signals a growing appetite for alternatives that hedge against dollar-centric volatility. This growth is particularly notable in…