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Conflux Network and Salvo Alliance Targets Scalable Web3 Gaming Adoption

Salvo Games, a well-known GameFi platform, has partnered with Conflux Network, a popular blockchain for scalability and regulatory compliance. The main objective of this collaboration is to fortify infrastructure for Web3 gaming and offer cutting-edge blockchain-driven features to developers and players alike. As mentioned in the official announcement shared by Salvo Games on X, the development denotes a critical move toward establishing a relatively efficient and robust gaming ecosystem. Hence, the consumers can anticipate wider Web3 adoption as well as increased blockchain gaming accessibility. 🤝 Excited to collaborate with @Conflux_Network — the permis With its hybrid PoW/PoS consensus, Conflux delivers…

GameFiSep 13

Kraken USDH Listing Strengthens Paxos Bid in Stablecoin Race

Kraken has reportedly offered to list USDH, the proposed stablecoin from Paxos, as reported by Cointelegraph. With free USD on- and off-ramps, including support for the $HYPE token from Day One, pending its standard listing review process. Though this offer has not yet become public via regulatory filings or a full Kraken press release, it forms part of a broader competitive bid by Paxos to win the USDH stablecoin designation for the Hyperliquid ecosystem. What’s USDH, Who’s Competing, and Why Kraken’s Role Matters Paxos is one of many entities eyeing to issue USDH, a stablecoin intended for the Hyperliquid decentralized…

ExchangesSep 13

Grayscale Launches Ethereum Covered Call ETF as Money Rushes Into ETH Funds

Grayscale, the world’s largest digital asset investment manager, has launched a new exchange-traded fund that ties into ether's (ETH) recent market momentum. The Grayscale Ethereum Covered Call ETF (ETCO) began trading Thursday, offering exposure to ether with an options-writing strategy designed to generate steady income. The launch comes as ether, the native token of the Ethereum blockchain, has outperformed bitcoin BTC$112,332.27 in 2025, rising 34% year-to-date versus BTC's 20% Behind the gains is renewed retail and institutional interest, evidenced in August by surging inflows into the spot ETH ETFs that dwarfed those which headed into the BTC funds. Wall Street…

EthereumSep 13

1 in 4 UK adults open to investing in crypto for retirement: Survey

Around a quarter of British adults say they’re open to crypto forming part of their retirement plan, suggesting that crypto could claim a larger share of the UK’s multitrillion-dollar pension fund market. UK insurance company Aviva said on Tuesday that its poll of 2,000 UK adults found 27% were open to crypto in their retirement fund, with just over 40% open to crypto saying they’re motivated by the higher potential returns. The survey, which was conducted by Censuswide between June 4 and 6, also found that 23% of all surveygoers said they would consider withdrawing part, or all, of their…

RegulationSep 13

Bithumb’s Momentous New Chapter for Traders

Get ready, crypto enthusiasts! A significant development is unfolding in the South Korean cryptocurrency market. Major exchange Bithumb has officially announced the highly anticipated Bithumb listing Pump.fun (PUMP) for trading. This move marks a new chapter for the popular meme coin creation platform and offers fresh opportunities for traders. What is Pump.fun and Why Does This Bithumb Listing Matter? Pump.fun is a unique platform that allows users to create and launch their own meme coins directly onto the Solana blockchain without requiring initial liquidity. It has gained considerable traction for its accessible approach to token creation, empowering a new wave…

ExchangesSep 13

BlackRock buys 7x more Ethereum than Bitcoin in 2025

Finbold research analysis of Arkham Intel wallet clusters shows BlackRock has been accumulating Ethereum (ETH) at a dramatically faster clip than Bitcoin (BTC) in 2025, reshaping the balance of the asset manager’s on-chain crypto exposure. On January 1, 2025, Arkham’s “BlackRock” entity showed 552,550 BTC ($51.16 billion at a spot of $92,595) and 1.07 million ETH ($3.59 billion at $3,354). By September 2, 2025, the same cluster reflected 737,350 BTC ($79.86 billion at $108,304) and 3.78 million ETH ($16.58 billion at $4,389). Over the period, Bitcoin holdings rose +184,800 BTC (+33.44%) while Ether holdings swelled +2.71 million ETH (+252.55%). On…

EthereumSep 13

Ripple, Circle back Singapore’s Tazapay in Series B round to scale cross-border payments

Singapore-based cross-border payments firm Tazapay has secured new funding from Ripple and Circle Ventures, positioning itself as a key bridge between traditional finance and stablecoin-powered transactions. Summary Ripple and Circle invested in Singapore-based Tazapay’s Series B round. The cross-border payments platform processes $10B+ annually and is growing 300% YoY. Funds will accelerate licensing in the U.S., UAE, Hong Kong, Australia, and beyond. Tazapay announced on Aug. 27 that it closed its Series B funding round with participation from Peak XV Partners, Ripple (U.S.), Circle Ventures, Norinchukin Capital (Japan), and GMO VenturePartners (Japan). Existing investors January Capital and ARC180 also joined…

RegulationSep 13

Kraken Perpetual Futures: Unleashes Exciting Trading Opportunities

Are you ready for the next wave in crypto trading? Kraken perpetual futures are now available, opening up dynamic new possibilities for eligible traders in specific regions. This strategic move by the prominent U.S. cryptocurrency exchange marks a significant expansion of its offerings, following its previous announcement to broaden its tokenized stock platform, xStocks, into Europe. The introduction of Kraken perpetual futures is a game-changer for many. It allows traders to speculate on the future price of cryptocurrencies without actually owning the underlying asset. This advanced financial instrument provides both flexibility and significant leverage opportunities. Understanding Kraken Perpetual Futures: A…

ExchangesSep 13

Ethereum Rainbow Chart predicts ETH price for September 30, 2025

The Ethereum Rainbow Chart, a logarithmic regression model designed to track Ethereum’s (ETH) long-term growth trajectory, has outlined a projected price spectrum for September 30, 2025. The outlook comes as Ethereum attempts to reclaim recent highs, with the second-ranked cryptocurrency by market cap having reached a record price of nearly $5,000. According to the chart, Ethereum could trade as low as $1,947 if it falls into the ‘Fire Sale’ zone, or climb as high as $21,101 if it enters ‘Maximum Bubble Territory.’ Between these extremes, the bands define different stages of sentiment: $2,401 in the ‘Undervalued’ zone, $2,849 in the…

EthereumSep 13

David Rubenstein, Worth $2.8 Billion, Reveals His Prediction for the Fed’s Decision in September

Carlyle Group Co-Chairman and Co-Founder David Rubenstein announced that he expects the Fed to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in September. Speaking on Bloomberg Surveillance, Rubenstein assessed President Donald Trump's moves that have revived debates about the Fed's independence and the markets' reaction to them. Rubenstein stated that Trump's attempt to remove Fed Board Member Lisa Cook is part of his goal to lower interest rates, saying, “The president wants interest rates lowered and is very determined on this issue. Jerome Powell has also signaled his expectation of a rate cut in his recent remarks.” Rubenstein stated that…

RegulationSep 13