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Kraken and Legion ready Yield Basis for ‘Launch’

DeFiSep 23

Kraken is set to christen its new public-offering venue, Kraken Launch, with Yield Basis (YB), the protocol from Curve founder Michael Egorov that targets BTC-native, fee-driven yield while neutralizing AMM curvature risk. The sale will run in partnership with Legion, whose reputation-based access system has been used for prior token launches. The offering is slated to roll out in two phases: Phase 1 allocates up to 20% of the sale to users with a Legion Score on legion.cc; Phase 2 opens remaining tokens simultaneously on Kraken and Legion on a first-come, first-served basis. Legion says allocations are informed by verified…

Onchain collateral could get you better loan terms — Crypto bank exec

RegulationSep 23

Fabian Dori, the chief investment officer at digital asset bank Sygnum, says that banks offering crypto-backed loans prefer crypto collateral in the form of onchain assets rather than exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and using onchain collateral can benefit borrowers. Dori said that onchain assets are more liquid, allowing lenders to execute margin calls for crypto-backed loans on demand and offer higher loan-to-value (LTV) ratios to borrowers because the lender can liquidate the collateral in real-time. Dori told Cointelegraph: “It's actually preferable to have the direct tokens as collateral, because then you can do it 24/7. If you need to execute a…

U.S., U.K. Form Task Force to Align on Crypto and Capital Markets

LegalSep 23

The U.S. and U.K. have established a joint Transatlantic Taskforce aimed at strengthening cooperation on capital markets and digital assets. The task force, announced on Sep. 22 by U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, will bring together officials from HM Treasury, the U.S. Treasury and market regulators across both jurisdictions. Two of the goals of the task force is to develop approaches to digital asset oversight and explore new opportunities in wholesale digital markets. The group will report within 180 days through the existing U.K.–U.S. Financial Regulatory Working Group, delivering recommendations shaped in…

K-pop IP Tokenization Revolutionizes Music Investment with Aria’s Astounding $101M Milestone

BlockchainSep 23

Aria, an innovative story-based intellectual property (IP) tokenization platform, has just made a groundbreaking announcement. The company successfully tokenized a massive 140 billion won, equivalent to approximately $101.4 million, in K-pop intellectual property on the Story blockchain. This significant move is set to redefine how music rights are managed and invested in, marking a new era for K-pop IP tokenization. What is K-pop IP Tokenization and How Does Aria Lead the Way? At its core, K-pop IP tokenization involves converting music rights from global artists into digital tokens. These tokens can then be bought, sold, and traded, offering a novel…

Unveiling a Mysterious $403 Million

DeFiSep 23

The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with news of a significant event: a massive USDT transfer from Aave. Whale Alert, a prominent blockchain tracker, recently reported a colossal movement of 402,190,000 USDT from the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Aave to an unknown wallet. This single transaction, valued at approximately $403 million, has certainly caught the attention of market observers and raised questions about its potential implications. What Exactly Happened with This Massive USDT Transfer from Aave? Blockchain tracking service Whale Alert notified the crypto community about an enormous sum of Tether (USDT) on the move. Specifically, 402,190,000 units of USDT…

Six companies collectively raise $4 billion through IPOs this week

RegulationSep 23

The US initial public offering (IPO) market was the busiest it has ever been since 2021, as six big deals raised more than $4 billion over the week. This surge in activity is a welcome change of pace after a slowdown earlier in the year due to market volatility influenced by Trump’s tariff policies. The week’s success is also proof of renewed investor appetite for tech, fintech, and crypto-related listings. Klarna, Figure, and Gemini led the charge Some of the notable IPOs involved Klarna, Figure, Gemini, Legence, Black Rock Coffee Bar, and Via Transportation. Among the newcomers are significant players…

Google antitrust trial opens as DOJ pushes for AdX breakup

LegalSep 23

Google is fighting to prevent the breakup of its advertising business as a major U.S. antitrust trial gets underway in Alexandria, Virginia. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and several states are pushing for the tech giant to sell its ad exchange, AdX, arguing that it has abused its dominance in online advertising. This high-profile case is part of a broader U.S. crackdown on Big Tech. Similar legal battles are underway against Meta, Amazon, and Apple, making Google’s trial a key test of how far courts will go to reshape the online advertising landscape. DOJ pushes Google to sell AdX in…

Toyota’s Giant Blockchain Lab Opens: The Complete Guide

BlockchainSep 23

Toyota Motor Corporation will open its Woven City smart city project on Thursday this week. The facility will test blockchain applications including ERC-4337 smart accounts for mobility services, peer-to-peer energy trading, and digital identity systems with residents participating in real-world validation of the technology. Furthermore, this project represents one of the first attempts to deploy distributed ledger systems in daily city operations. The testing environment will validate how blockchain technology integrates with urban infrastructure and resident services. What is Toyota’s Woven City? Woven City is a purpose-built “living laboratory” on the former Higashi-Fuji plant site at the base of Mount…

Polygon Aligns Efforts with Rarible to Power Faster and Cheaper NFT Trading

NFTSep 23

Rarible, a community-driven platform for an NFT marketplace, has announced its official integration with Polygon. The platform aims to move forward with its mission to increase accessibility in the digital collectibles landscape. Through this groundbreaking move, the users will be able to collect, trade, and launch non-fungible token (NFTs) directly on Rarible. With this, the users will further leverage fast, secure, and cost-efficient transactions on Polygon. 🎯 @rarible has officially integrated @0xPolygon, enabling fast, affordable, and secure transactions for NFTs on its marketplace. 💥 Users can now collect, trade, and launch #Polygon NFTs directly on #Rarible. 🎗 And @Courtyard_io, a…

US and UK Crypto Coordination Could 'Kick-Start' British Sector, Analysts Say

LegalSep 22

The United States and the United Kingdom announced the creation of a joint task force Monday aimed at enhancing ties between both nations’ crypto economies and easing restrictions on cross-border capital flows in the digital assets sector. The Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future will be chaired by officials from both the U.S. Treasury Department and His Majesty’s Treasury, and include representatives from relevant financial agencies in both countries responsible for digital assets regulation. The group has been tasked with finding ways for both nations to collaborate on digital asset regulation in the near and longer term. It has…