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Hanwha Unveils Revolutionary On-Chain Trading Future

ExchangesSep 21

The financial world is constantly evolving, and a major player is stepping up to shape its future. Hanwha Investment & Securities is making significant waves by kicking off a groundbreaking digital asset platform designed to enable seamless on-chain trading. This move signifies a strategic leap into the burgeoning world of blockchain technology, promising a new era of digital finance for investors. What Does Hanwha’s Digital Asset Platform Mean for Investors? Hanwha Investment & Securities, a prominent South Korean financial institution, has officially begun developing its comprehensive digital asset platform. This initiative is not just about offering crypto; it’s about building…

DefiLlama Now Tracks Ember Protocol on Sui Network

BlockchainSep 21

DefiLlama, which is among the most reliable DeFi analytics tool, has begun to monitor Ember Protocol on the Sui Network. It is a major step towards the two characters, Ember and Sui, because the addition of DefiLlama is usually an indication of a sense of credibility and increased usage. It is tracked that the total value locked (TVL) of Ember Protocol is 13.72 million. Although this is less than giants in Ethereum, this indicates high initial interest in the project. What is Ember Protocol? Ember Protocol is a vault platform that is organized. Non-custodial, permissionless vaults are operated by curators.…

Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction For September 12

EthereumSep 21

Ethereum price today is trading around $4,405, consolidating after defending the $4,300 support zone. Buyers are attempting to push above $4,427 resistance, with broader attention fixed on the $4,496–$4,536 cluster. The battle between technical compression, on-chain flows, and macro cycle comparisons has left ETH at a pivotal juncture. Ethereum Price Holds Range Support ETH Price Consolidation (Source: TradingView) On the 4-hour chart, ETH continues to trade within a defined $4,300–$4,500 range. Repeated defenses at $4,268–$4,300, supported by the 100 and 200 EMAs, have turned this zone into a firm accumulation base. The RSI has ticked up to 58, showing improving…

ORQO Debuts in Abu Dhabi With $370M in A, Sets Sight on Ripple USD Yield

RegulationSep 21

ORQO Group, a new institutional asset manager with $370 million in assets under management, has launched on Tuesday with plans to build out a yield platform for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. The group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, consolidates four entities from both traditional finance and digital assets: Mount TFI, a private debt specialist and licensed fund manager in Poland, Monterra Capital, a multi-strategy digital hedge fund in Malta, blockchain engineering studio Nextrope and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Soil compliant with MiCA, the EU's crypto framework. Already licensed in Poland and Malta, the group is seeking approval from the Financial Services Regulatory…

OFAC Sanctions Iranians Over $100M Illicit Oil Sales Using Crypto

LegalSep 21

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on two Iranian nationals and a slate of Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates-based companies accused of funneling money from illicit oil sales to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) and Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). The measures, announced Tuesday by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), expand Washington’s campaign against Iran’s so-called shadow banking system, which officials say launders billions of dollars through front companies and cryptocurrency exchanges. The action named Iranians Alireza Derakhshan and Arash Estaki Alivand as central figures in moving over $100 million…

Bithumb Waives Trading Fees for 200 Cryptocurrencies

ExchangesSep 21

A significant development is shaking up the South Korean cryptocurrency market, especially for those actively engaged in digital asset trading. Leading exchange Bithumb has made a monumental announcement that promises to redefine how users interact with their platform: the elimination of Bithumb trading fees for a substantial number of cryptocurrencies. This strategic move is poised to create a ripple effect across the industry, offering unprecedented opportunities for traders and potentially intensifying competition among exchanges. What Exactly is Bithumb Offering? Zero Bithumb Trading Fees! South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb recently announced a bold initiative: it will waive trading fees for 200…

Coinbase joins Ethereum Foundation to back Open Intents Framework for cross-chain interoperability

BlockchainSep 21

Coinbase Payments has joined the Open Intents Framework to help standardize and simplify cross-chain asset transfers across Ethereum and its Layer 2 networks. Summary Coinbase joins over 30 contributors to advance permissionless, secure cross-chain operations. The Open Intents Framework enables developers to quickly build intent-based applications using its modular components like solvers, smart contracts, and UI templates. Users can move assets and data seamlessly across Ethereum L2s, with solvers automatically executing transactions. Coinbase Payments has joined the Open Intents Framework (OIF) as a core contributor, collaborating with dozens of L2 teams to develop open standards for secure, permissionless cross-chain asset…

$150M Fuels Hong Kong’s Digital Leap

RegulationSep 21

The financial landscape in Hong Kong is witnessing a significant transformation as Yunfeng Financial, a prominent Hong Kong-listed firm, makes a bold move into the digital asset space. This exciting development marks a new era for investors seeking access to innovative Yunfeng Financial crypto services. What’s Driving Yunfeng Financial’s Crypto Ambition? Yunfeng Financial recently announced a substantial capital injection, raising an impressive HKD 1.17 billion, equivalent to $150 million, through a strategic new share issuance. This significant funding round is not just about expanding their existing operations; it’s a clear signal of their intent to diversify into the rapidly evolving…

Coinbase Slams 'Patchwork' State Crypto Laws, Calls for Federal Preemption

LegalSep 21

Coinbase has gone on the offensive against state regulators, petitioning the Department of Justice that a patchwork of lawsuits and licensing schemes is tearing America’s crypto market apart. “When Oregon can sue us for services that are legal under federal law, something's broken,” Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal tweeted on Tuesday. “This isn't federalism—this is government run amok.” When Oregon can sue us for services that are legal under federal law, something's broken. This isn't federalism--this is government run amok. We just sent a letter to @TheJusticeDept urging federal action on crypto market structure to remedy this. 1/3 — paulgrewal.eth…

blockchain meets contemporary art at Tezos Berlin

BlockchainSep 21

This November, Berlin will host a three day showcase featuring over 200 digital artists showcasing their art from some the largest marketplaces on the Tezos blockchain. Here are some highlights you can look forward to from the exhibition. Summary Art on Tezos 2025 is a three-day showcase in Berlin, Germany which showcases artwork from more than 200 artists from the Tezos blockchain. The list of artists include Lauren Lee McCarthy, Kevin Abosch, Memo Akten, Ilya Bliznets, Olga Shpak, and suisoichi. Art on Tezos is a three-day showcase that will be held in Berlin, Germany, from November 6 to 9, 2025.…