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What Is the Next Big Bet for Future DeFi’s Liquidity?

DeFiSep 19

Perp DEXs are entering a “rocket launch” phase as trading volumes hit record highs, with heavyweights like Binance and Tron joining the race. Platforms like Hyperliquid and Aster keep breaking new records, turning the competition into the hottest spotlight of this DeFi season. This is when on-chain investors are eager to “get on board” before the market becomes too crowded. Big Players Give the “Green Light” The rise of perp DEXs is no longer just an internal DeFi community story — it seems to be turning into a key strategic move across the entire industry. Binance CEO CZ recently mentioned…

Coinbase Ethereum Treasury Crosses $635 Million Mark

EthereumSep 19

Coinbase’s Ethereum Treasury has officially crossed the $635 million mark, and clearly, that’s a statement about how seriously they are treating Ethereum right now. Their holdings break down into roughly 136,782 ETH set aside as crypto assets held for investment, plus another 11,195 ETH for operational needs. At ETH prices hovering near $4,500, the total value is now firmly over $635 million. The investment portion earns staking yields around 4.8% annually, which is a way to generate predictable returns while keeping ETH on hand. Coinbase Holdings clearly sees Ethereum as a dual-purpose asset: a strategic reserve and a functional operational…

BlackRock shifts $185B model portfolios deeper into US stocks and AI

RegulationSep 19

BlackRock is steering $185 billion worth of model portfolios deeper into US stocks and artificial intelligence. The decision came this week as the asset manager adjusted its entire model suite, increasing its equity allocation and dumping exposure to international developed markets. The firm now sits 2% overweight on stocks, after money moved between several of its biggest exchange-traded funds. This wasn’t a slow shuffle. Billions flowed across multiple ETFs on Tuesday as BlackRock executed the realignment. The iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) alone brought in $3.4 billion, the largest single-day haul in its history. The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF…

Is $5K Inevitable as ETH Finally Breaks Out?

EthereumSep 19

Ethereum has finally shaken off weeks of sideways movement, launching into a strong rally. The asset now sits at a decisive resistance band that will determine whether this breakout extends into a larger trend continuation or fades into another consolidation. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily chart, Ethereum continues to respect its broad ascending channel, with the latest surge carrying price directly into the $4.7K–$4.8K supply zone. This region has acted as a ceiling before, and its overlap with the upper channel boundary amplifies its importance. A confirmed daily close above this barrier would significantly increase…

FED Releases Its Highly Anticipated Interest Rate Decision – Here’s the Decision and Bitcoin’s Initial Reaction

RegulationSep 19

The FED has finally announced its long-awaited interest rate decision. In line with expectations, the FED lowered interest rates by 25 basis points. Bitcoin's first reaction after the decision is as follows: Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is increasing pressure on the Fed. Having held interest rates steady since December, the Fed is choosing to assess the impact of Trump's aggressive economic policies while the president resorts to direct intervention to lower interest rates. Trump has frequently criticized the Fed administration for its reluctance to cut interest rates, attempted to oust Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and announced the removal of…

Salvo Games Partners with WebKey to Power Scalable Web3 Gaming Using DePIN, Break Barriers of User Interaction with Web3

GameFiSep 19

WebKey, a Web3 smart terminal and DePIN infrastructure, today announced a strategic collaboration with Salvo Games, a GameFi platform. By using this partnership, Salvo Games leverages WebKey infrastructure to ensure that its Web3 gaming operations are scalable, secure, and broadly accessible at reduced costs compared to depending on centralized infrastructure. WebKey is not only a DePIN network that supports multiple blockchain ecosystems but also a Web3 launcher that aggregates multi-chain ecosystem applications, enabling Web3 customers to seamlessly move across different blockchain platforms. This significantly improves people’s flexibility and practicality in Web3 while using their mobile devices. On the other hand,…

Ethereum’s Path to $5,000 Clears, as Exchange Supply Hits YTD Low, ETF Flows Rebound

EthereumSep 19

Ethereum (ETH) has climbed by nearly 10% over the past week, driven by improving market sentiment and renewed investor demand. The price surge comes as broader risk appetite returns to the crypto market, raising hopes that ETH could be gearing up for a breakout toward the $5,000 mark. Ethereum Supply Tightens, ETF Inflows Surge — Is $5,000 Next? Ethereum’s Exchange Supply Ratio (ESR) has plunged to its lowest level this year, indicating that fewer coins are being held on centralized exchanges. As of this writing, the metric is at 0.14, falling steadily since July 20, per CryptoQuant. For token TA…

Bitcoin Steady as Fed Cuts Interest Rates for First Time Since December

RegulationSep 19

The U.S. central bank, as widely expected, cut the federal funds rate by 0.25% Wednesday, amid recent signs that the economy was faltering and needed a boost—and under relentless pressure from President Donald Trump. Bitcoin and other major digital assets traded largely flat in the immediate aftermath. The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization was recently changing hands just above $116,000, up 0.2% over the past hour hours, according to crypto markets data provider CoinGecko. BTC rallied in recent days with investors possibly pricing in the anticipated decision. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market value, was trading at $4,501, flat over…

New standard preps Ethereum as backbone for RWA tokenization

EthereumSep 19

A new standard transforms Ethereum into a platform for tokenized asset settlement, eliminating the need to wrap assets or use bridges. The new Ethereum standard, ERC-7943, comes at a timely moment. Nasdaq just filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to start trading tokenized securities earlier this week, and the Kraken exchange outlined its plans to offer EU users trading tokenized stocks, among other assets. Are real-world assets (RWAs) tokenization destined to bring changes to the financial world soon? Summary ERC-7943 aims to eliminate bridges, wrapping, and other methods of interconnecting different token types. It’s currently at the review…

Defiance bets on futures premiums with new bitcoin and ether ETFs

RegulationSep 19

The strong demand for crypto-based ETFs brought new products, including a recently filed basis trade ETF for BTC and ETH. Defiance, one of the current ETF issuers, has filed with the US SEC for two additional ETFs tapping the basis trade. The ETF market will offer more complex products, as the carry trade strategy is packaged for crypto investors. Defiance Investments, an issuer of diverse ETFs, has filed for two new products built around the basis trade, tied to BTC and ETH. The two new ETFs aim to automate the strategy of profiting from the price gap between crypto spot…