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American Express Ventures into Web3 Rewards on Base

BlockchainSep 16

The world of loyalty programs is undergoing a fascinating transformation, with major players like American Express now exploring the realm of Web3. For those interested in cryptocurrencies and innovative rewards, this move by American Express to launch an Amex Travel Token on Coinbase’s Base network is a development worth watching closely. What Exactly is the Amex Travel Token? American Express is stepping into the blockchain space with a new digital collectible: the Amex Travel Token. CoinDesk reported that this token will be issued on Base, which is Coinbase’s own Layer 2 network. This means it operates on top of an…

DeFi, crypto lending markets have overcome 2022 chaos, Aave founder claims

DeFiSep 16

Crypto lending is maturing, with stablecoin borrowing rates stabilizing around 6-8%. Aave has emerged as the clear leader after overcoming the chaos of 2022. The Aave DAO stands on comfortable ground, and Aave protocol is a leader in DeFi lending, announced Marc Zeller, founder of the Aave Chain Initiative. The organization, which represents the interest of the Aave community, was launched in 2023, in the after math of the Terra (LUNA) and FTX crash. Since then, Aave has evolved and rebuilt its positions. Zeller recalled that at one point, the community was convinced Aave should wind down, as DeFi is…

Ghost AI Joins Fomoin to Accelerate Web3 Engagement

BlockchainSep 16

Ghost AI, a Web3-centered AI-led platform, has partnered with Fomoin, a popular blockchain-based platform for analytics and marketing. The partnership aims to increase consumer engagement while merging cutting-edge blockchain gaming and robust market connectivity. As mentioned in Ghost AI’s official social media announcement, the collaboration indicates a mutual vision of establishing dynamic ecosystems to combine entertainment with utility. Hence, the development is poised to strengthen community engagement and fortify token adoption while also bolstering the meme-powered economy’s evolution. 📢 Exciting Partnership Alert 👏 We’re thrilled to announce our new #partnership with @GHOSTAI_OFFCL 🔥 GHOST AI is the rising force of…

DeFi vs Nasdaq: who wins the race to tokenize real-world assets?

DeFiSep 16

Joris Delanoue, CEO and co-founder of Fairmint, spoke to crypto.news about the ramifications of Nasdaq’s tokenized equity push. Summary Nasdaq’s SEC filing marks a turning point for tokenized securities Global investors could gain easier access to Nasdaq securities DeFi has to provide a compelling alternative to compete Nasdaq’s quiet filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission might become one of the most important milestones for tokenized equities. The exchange filed for a license to issue tokenized stocks, potentially reshaping how securities are traded. To explore the ramifications of this move, crypto.news spoke with Joris Delanoue, CEO and co-founder of Fairmint,…

The Reason for the Crypto Market's Decline Revealed! Five-Year-Old Active Bitcoin Whales Sell Largely! Here Are the Details

RegulationSep 16

Cryptocurrency markets plummeted late Sunday night after a long-dormant Bitcoin whale launched a massive sell-off. Crypto Markets Crashed: $2.7 Billion Bitcoin Sale Sparks Panic According to Onchain data, the owner of a wallet associated with a large withdrawal from the HTX exchange in 2019 dumped approximately 24,000 BTC, or $2.7 billion worth of Bitcoin, in a matter of days. This whale, inactive for five years, used the proceeds from the sale to aggressively buy Ethereum (ETH). He quickly amassed over 400,000 ETH and used it to open leveraged long positions and stake. However, the selling pressure wasn't solely driven by…

First EU-regulated on-chain exchange 21X taps Chainlink for tokenized securities

BlockchainSep 16

Key Takeaways 21X, the first EU-regulated on-chain exchange for tokenized securities, has integrated Chainlink data oracles. This partnership provides real-time, verifiable market data for tokenized securities on the Polygon blockchain. 21X, the first blockchain-based exchange licensed under the EU’s DLT Regime, has adopted Chainlink data oracles to provide real-time, on-chain market data for its tokenized securities, the companies announced Monday. The integration, powered by the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE), enables verifiable market data, including best bid and ask prices with corresponding quantities, as well as last traded prices for securities listed on the 21X platform. This data is accessible in…

Sharps Technology Jumps 70% After Raising $400M for Solana Treasury

RegulationSep 16

Nasdaq-listed firm Sharps Technology (STSS) rallied as much as 70% on Monday on raising $400 million to establish what it says could become the largest corporate digital asset treasury of Solana SOL$180.94. The firm's fundraising drew backing from some of the most active investors in digital assets, including ParaFi, Pantera, FalconX, CoinFund and Arrington Capital. Under the deal, shares were sold at $6.50 per unit with attached warrants exercisable at $9.75. Closing is expected by August 28. The stock briefly topped $13 in the morning U.S. hours before paring gains, up 53% from $7.3 at Friday's close. The company plans…

Lava Network’s Smart Router Fuels Wyoming Stablecoin Program

BlockchainSep 16

Lava Network, a decentralized RPC solutions provider, has shared the details of its involvement with Wyoming FRNT stablecoin initiative. Lava Network introduces its Smart RPC Router as an infrastructure backbone for new over-collateralized stablecoin. Lava Network's Smart Router to fuel Wyoming's stablecoin FRNT Lava Network, a decentralized RPC Protocol, offers a game-changing solution needed to support the stablecoin payment revolution with its end–to-end RPC engine. Fireblocks has integrated the Lava RPC Routing engine to power the Wyoming state-sponsored stablecoin (FRNT). The U.S. has entered a new era for stablecoins, the prime example in 2025 of real world use-cases onchain. FRNT…

Ethereum ETF Frenzy Pushes Investors Toward This New Small-Cap

EthereumSep 16

Big money is flowing into Ethereum. Institutional demand for Ethereum has shifted into high gear. The ETF flows aren’t just about holding ETH – they’re a signal that big players are betting on long-term value. For traders, this kind of momentum feels like the starting gun for the next crypto run. Breaking Ethereum’s all-time high is looking more like a question of when rather than if. The excitement isn’t staying within Ethereum. The surge in institutional ETH buying is spilling over into smaller projects as traders hunt for the best altcoin to buy now. That’s where new and exciting names…

Crypto ETPs post $1.4B losses amid recent Bitcoin, Ether sell-offs

RegulationSep 16

Cryptocurrency investment products reversed an emerging inflow trend, with significant outflows last week as Bitcoin and Ether prices declined. Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw $1.43 billion of outflows last week, ending a two-week inflow run that brought in $4.3 billion, CoinShares reported on Monday. The outflows came amid Bitcoin (BTC) dipping from above $116,000 on Aug.18 to $112,000 by the end of the trading week, while Ether (ETH) tumbled below $4,100 on Tuesday after starting the week at around $4,250, according to CoinGecko. Last week’s losses marked the second-biggest outflows on record for spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with…