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Tether, Tokenization Pioneers Unveil Startup Focused on GENIUS-Aligned Digital Dollars

Traditional finance has long had a way of splitting capital from coupons, allowing investors to separate interest-payment flows from the principal. Now, a team of stablecoin and blockchain-based real-world asset (RWA) pioneers is doing the same for tokenized assets. A new startup, STBL, emulates TradFi's zero-coupon strip structures by converting digital assets into a dollar-pegged stablecoin and yield-bearing non-fungible token (NFT). Just as with the traditional equivalent, the components can be held separately, allowing investors to keep the part that appeals to them and sell the other bit to counterparties with different attitudes to risk. The product, currently in beta…

Regulation

'Pixelverse' Expands From Telegram With AI Agent Game on Farcaster

Pixelverse is moving beyond its Telegram tap-to-earn success, searching for a more Web3-native gaming audience as it launches Pixelverse Arcade, a new gaming platform on Ethereum layer-2 network, Base—and a game on the social media platform, Farcaster. The move allows the platform to establish more on-chain features, collectibles, and alignment with other Web3 communities in a more open environment. “We were one of the biggest Telegram games with millions of players, real revenue, and proof that simple crypto games can scale fast,” Kori Leon, co-founder of Pixelverse told Decrypt. “We’re still building on Telegram, but Telegram is fundamentally a Web2-style…

GameFi

Griffin AI Launches No-Code Agent Builder for Web3 and DeFi

The Agent Builder from Griffin AI was created specifically to aid with Web3 research and decision-making. Griffin AI has handled over 5.2 million queries since its early access launch, drawn over 265,000 sign-ups, and helped create over 15,000 community-built agents. The Agent Builder, a no-code platform for developing and deploying AI agents especially made for Web3, was officially launched by Griffin AI, the platform for deploying and building AI agents in DeFi. The Agent Builder, which is based on Griffin AI’s crypto-native stack, enables developers, analysts, and communities to create customized assistants that integrate data, tools, live blockchain signals, and…

Blockchain

L2 Closures and $100M GHO Push Spark Debate

Aave DAO is gearing up for a significant overhaul by shutting down over 50% of underperforming L2 instances. It is also restructuring its governance framework and deploying over $100 million to boost GHO. This could be a pivotal moment that propels Aave back to the forefront of on-chain lending or sparks unprecedented controversy within the DeFi community. ACI Proposes Shutting Down 50% of L2s The “State of the Union” report by the Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) paints a candid picture. After a turbulent period in the DeFi market and internal challenges, Aave (AAVE) now leads in key metrics: TVL, revenue,…

DeFi

Major Bull Tom Lee Shares His Updated Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Prediction! Reveals Time Required for a Rise!

Fundstrat co-founder and BitMine president Tom Lee, known for his bold predictions about Bitcoin (BTC) and the cryptocurrency market, announced that he expects a major rise in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Speaking to CNBC, Tom Lee said that he expects Bitcoin and Ethereum to see a major rise in the fourth quarter of this year, with the easing of monetary policy in the US and the Fed's interest rate cuts. “If the Fed cuts interest rates, Bitcoin and Ethereum could be the biggest beneficiaries. At this point, I think BTC and ETH could make a huge move in the next three…

Ethereum

Analyst expects crypto ETFs to double on new SEC rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) slashed requirements yesterday afternoon for spot crypto ETF applicants, and analysts are predicting a wave of new listings. Bloomberg’s senior exchange-traded fund (ETF) analyst predicted 100 new US crypto ETFs within 12 months, for example, after commissioners’ newly published Generic Listing Standards. For context, there are currently fewer than 30 spot crypto ETFs trading on US exchanges and about 97 total crypto ETFs, including leveraged, inverse, and derivatives-based products. “The last time they implemented a generic listings standards for ETF, launches tripled,” noted Bloomberg’s analyst. “Get ready for a wave of spot crypto exchange-traded…

Regulation

Botanix Launches Yield-Bearing Bitcoin Standard

Botanix, an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible Bitcoin sidechain, has unveiled its yield-bearing Bitcoin standard, stBTC. Through stBTC, users can stake and earn instantly redeemable Bitcoin generated from the chain’s Bitcoin-denominated transaction fees. The yield rate is dependent on activity on the Botanix network. Yields are set to go live tomorrow, Sept. 18, with projections of up to 30% APY, according to a release shared with the Defiant. The activation will debut with Botanix’s liquid staking Genesis Vault, which will be a capped first-come-first-served Bitcoin deposit vault that opens on Sept. 25. The vault cap aims to reward early Botanix…

DeFi

Can Ethereum (ETH) Clear the $4.5K Skies?

Ethereum is trading at around $4.5K after losing over 3%. The market has recorded $109.07M in ETH liquidations. With the continuous bearish fall, the crypto market remains under downside pressure. Notably, the overall market sentiment is neutral, as the Fear and Greed Index value is located at 50. The majority of the assets had begun to lose momentum and charted in red. Meanwhile, the largest altcoin, Ethereum (ETH), has posted a 3.05% loss. ETH’s strong bearish pressure resists the price from going up, and the bears block the bulls from stepping in. Continuous downside may bring in more losses ahead.…

Ethereum

Forward Industries Eyes $4B to Buy More Solana

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack. GM! Today's top news: Crypto majors mostly rally post-FOMC; BTC at $117,300 SOL jumps 5% as Forward Industries announces $4B ATM BNB crosses $1,000 for first time; CZ bull-posts ASTER (+400%) Hype hits new ATH at $59; Project X announces its Phase 2 TokenWorks & PNKSTR announce perpetual machine rollouts for 5 new NFT collections, token soars 💰 Forward Industries Loads a $4B ATM to Buy SOL…

Regulation

LinkLayerAI Taps ATT to Boost Web3 Adoption with AI-Powered Incentives and dApps

LinkLayerAI is excited to announce its groundbreaking partnership with ATT to drive Web3 adoption. This collaboration aims to leverage AI-powered solutions and incentive-driven models to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3. It further strives to redefine the interaction of users with digital ecosystems, infusing real-world applications with decentralized technology. 🚀 We’re excited to announce our strategic partnership with @aiwayworld! 🔗 LinkLayerAI is an Incentive Protocol powered by Strategy Agent and AaaS. Trade smarter with Strategy Agent now👉https://t.co/S4zMDnIRD0 🌐 ATT is pioneering a new digital advertising ecosystem through… pic.twitter.com/shQMDtsFIE — LinkLayerAI (@LinkLayerAI) September 16, 2025 LinkLayerAI, an incentive protocol powered…

Blockchain