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Lava Network’s Smart Router Fuels Wyoming Stablecoin Program

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…

Blockchain

Ethereum ETF Frenzy Pushes Investors Toward This New Small-Cap

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…

Ethereum

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

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…

Regulation

Gemini Dethrones ChatGPT as GOOG Hits $3 Trillion

Google's Gemini app hit the top of the Apple App Store on September 15, dethroning ChatGPT for the first time since OpenAI's chatbot launched nearly three years ago. The catalyst wasn't a breakthrough in artificial general intelligence or some new reasoning mode—after all, Gemini 2.5 was released in March—it seems to be the public’s thirst for making memes and editing images. "Image editing is one of the most popular use cases for Nano Banana," the company tweeted last week. While Google didn't provide any specific reasons for its come-from-behind surge in popularity, given the timing, it's safe to assume that…

Blockchain

Coinbase, Circle, Strategy, MARA Lead Crypto Stock Post-Rally SellOff

Crypto stocks opened the week under pressure as traders took profits following a sharp Friday rally across digital assets and broader financial markets. MARA Holdings (MARA) and Circle (CRCL) led the losses, falling about 6% in early trading. Bullish (BLSH) was down 5%, while Strategy (MSTR) slipped 3%. Other publicly traded platforms with crypto exposure, including Coinbase (COIN), eToro (ETOR), and Robinhood (HOOD), also traded lower. The moves mirrored a broader pullback in digital asset prices. Bitcoin BTC$115,244.11 and ether (ETH) were both down significantly from their weekend highs, falling roughly 4% and 5.5%, respectively, over the past 24 hours.…

Regulation

CBDCs close Orwell’s ’1984 loop perfectly,’ think tank says

Global central bank digital currency (CBDC) efforts are threatening to give financial institutions more control over the money supply and personal savings, as the transatlantic divide between the US and Europe widens in terms of financial technology. CBDCs are digital versions of fiat money issued on a permissioned, private blockchain, usually controlled by a central bank, as opposed to decentralized blockchain networks. “Not all digital currencies are the same,” said Susie Violet Ward, financial analyst, co-founder and CEO of think tank Bitcoin Policy UK, warning that CBDCs represent the "weaponization of money in its purest form.” This new form of…

Regulation

September Fed Rate Cut Is Now a “Go,” Say Barclays and BNP After Powell Speech

Major Wall Street brokerages are rapidly adjusting their forecasts for U.S. monetary policy after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled rising risks in the labor market. His remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium show the central bank’s focus may now shift to protecting employment. Speaking on Friday, Powell said the Fed’s restrictive policy stance has placed the economy at a “curious kind of balance” where both hiring demand and labor supply have slowed. He warned that this equilibrium carried the risk of sudden decline through layoffs and higher unemployment. Related: All Eyes on Powell: The Three Scenarios for the Fed’s…

Regulation

DeBox Partners with Mythoria to Merge AI-Led GameFi and Web3 Social Ecosystem

DeBox, a renowned Web3 social entity, has collaborated with Mythoria, an AI-driven GameFi platform. The collaboration aims to combine the Web3 social hub of DeBox with the AI-led GameFi protocol of Mythoria to revolutionize gaming experiences and community engagement. As DeBox’s official social media announcement reveals, the partnership endeavors to connect immersive and intelligent gameplay with social interaction. Hence, this move is anticipated to establish a relatively rewarding, sustainable, and engaging Web3 ecosystem for digital communities and gamers. We are excited to announce the partnership with @MythoriaMYR 🕹️The Al powered GameFi protocol will turn based challenges meet intelligent economics https://t.co/ZVzJPZsB1E…

GameFi

Tokenized equities could reach $1.3 trillion but regulators claim ticking bomb

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has called on financial regulators to tighten oversight of tokenized stocks, warning that the products could expose investors to hidden risks and undermine trust in traditional markets. Reuters reported on Aug. 25 that WFE warned that tokenized equities replicate the appearance of stocks without conferring the same rights or protections that shareholders typically receive. Unlike conventional shares, tokenized versions allow investors to gain synthetic exposure to a company’s performance without holding legal ownership. The WFE said this marketing approach risks confusing retail investors, who may assume they hold voting or dividend rights when they…

Regulation

Asia’s Stablecoin Competition Sparked by US GENIUS Act

Asian countries are adopting diverse stablecoin strategies in response to intensifying global competition. This includes Japan’s regulatory-first approach, South Korea’s rapid trademark filings, and China’s exploration of yuan-backed digital currencies to challenge U.S. dollar dominance. The enactment of the US Genius Act has accelerated the competition for stablecoin dominance. Japan was the earliest to introduce the regulations, but now the country faces practical adoption and scalability challenges. Global Stablecoin Strategies: The Path Forward The WebX conference in Tokyo recently hosted an engaging panel discussion on the future of stablecoins. Titled “Beyond Division and Regulation: The Future of Global Stablecoin Dominance,”…

Regulation