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Symbiotic Deploys on OG Mainnet Day One, Expanding AI Blockchain Utility

Symbiotic will go live on the OG mainnet on the very first day of the launch, delivering major energy into the growing OG ecosystem. The partnership is expected to improve the security of networks, increase the flexibility of staking, and release a new series of DeFi primitives both to developers and consumers. Symbiotic will deploy on 0G mainnet from Day 1! We are excited to collaborate with @symbioticfi to strengthen security and unlock the next wave of DeFi primitives in the 0G ecosystem. This partnership brings shared security + flexible staking to the largest AI L1. pic.twitter.com/yIj5rX3laH — 0G Labs…

DeFiSep 5

Ethereum ignites altcoin rally as Bitcoin faces macro headwinds

The crypto market is showing signs of divergence as Bitcoin pulls back, leading to increased interest in altcoins. Summary Bitcoin is showing signs of a pullback, staying near the $110,000 mark Ethereum’s climb to $4,6000 has revived appetite for risk, and altcoins are benefiting As August draws to a close, crypto markets are starting to diverge. Bitcoin (BTC) is slowly losing momentum, while liquidity is flowing toward Ethereum (ETH). As of August 27, Bitcoin was down 0.7% over the past seven days, while Ethereum rose 8.24%, breaking the $4,633. In this context, several analysts expect that there are signs that…

EthereumSep 5

Aria Secures $15M Funding, Revolutionizing Creative IP

The world of digital assets is constantly evolving, and a recent development is set to transform how we view creative ownership. Story-based IP tokenization platform Aria has successfully secured a significant $15 million in funding, achieving an impressive $50 million valuation. This strategic investment, as reported by The Block, marks a pivotal moment for the company and the broader creator economy, signaling a strong belief in the future of IP tokenization. What Exactly is IP Tokenization and Why Does it Matter? IP tokenization involves converting intellectual property rights into digital tokens on a blockchain. This groundbreaking process allows for fractional…

RegulationSep 5

Tom Talk Join Forces with EVX Protocol to Connect DePIN to their Web3 Social-Gaming Ecosystem

Tom Talk, a Web3 social platform, announced an important strategic alliance with EVX Protocol, an EV-focused DePIN project. Using this collaboration, Tom Talk integrated its network into EVX Protocol’s DePIN infrastructure to operate more efficient and accessible applications for its Web3 social platform. Tom Talk is an innovative Web3 social platform designed to attract traditional online game players to the Web3 landscape by offering immersive decentralized games and empowering people to monetize their day-to-day conversations and music. On the other hand, EVX Protocol is a DePIN project that specializes in decentralized EV infrastructure and P2P electric vehicle sharing. Through this…

GameFiSep 5

RedStone acquires Credora to launch DeFi risk oracle

Blockchain oracle provider RedStone announced on Thursday that it is acquiring decentralized credit specialist Credora to create a unified service offering real-time pricing data alongside risk assessments for decentralized finance (DeFi) markets. The merged platform will operate under the brand Credora by RedStone. Credora, originally founded as X-Margin in 2019, offers privacy-preserving credit risk technology. The platform applies trusted execution environments and zero-knowledge proofs to generate standardized credit ratings without exposing sensitive financial information. The company has raised funding from major backers including Coinbase Ventures, Hashkey, and S&P Global, and has already facilitated more than $1 billion in uncollateralized loans…

DeFiSep 5

Investment advisors drive 388,301 ETH surge in institutional ETF adoption during Q2

Institutional investors increased their Ethereum (ETH) exposure via exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by 388,301 ETH in the second quarter, with investment advisors commanding the largest share of adoption across traditional finance sectors. According to data shared by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, investment advisor firms control $1.35 billion in Ethereum ETF exposure, representing 539,757 ETH and capturing 219,668 ETH in net additions during the past quarter. Investment advisors dwarf other institutional segments, with hedge fund managers ranking second at $687 million in exposure. Their holdings are equivalent to 274,757 ETH, representing a 104% increase from the first quarter. Growing institutional adoption…

EthereumSep 5

Wyoming Reserve Partners With Global Gold to Launch First Fully Allocated U.S. Gold On-Chain.

Global Gold, the modern monetary infrastructure for the world’s gold economy, today announced a strategic partnership with The Wyoming Reserve, a 70,000 square-foot facility with Class 3 vaults in Casper, Wyoming. The partnership establishes Wyoming Reserve as Global Gold’s primary U.S. vaulting partner, enabling the minting of fully allocated, insured, and independently audited physical gold as programmable on-chain assets. Under the agreement, gold held at The Wyoming Reserve will be legally segregated and allocated to token holders, with quarterly external audits by Alfred H. Knight and annual full audits by FORVIS. The collaboration underpins Global Gold’s flagship product line, Global…

RegulationSep 5

Ethena partners with FalconX for institutional adoption of USDe

Ethena Labs is teaming up with digital asset prime brokerage FalconX to enhance institutional adoption of Ethena’s synthetic dollar, USDe. Summary Ethena Labs and FalconX are partnering to promote USDe adoption for institutions. FalconX has added support for the dollar-denominated stablecoin across spot trading, derivatives and custody. FalconX announced on Sept. 4 that it had added spot trading, derivatives and custody support for USDe (USDe), the U.S. dollar denominated stablecoin by Ethena (ENA). The integration means institutional clients can now tap into FalconX for over-the-counter liquidity for USDe, a stablecoin that currently ranks as the third-largest by supply. USDe accounts…

DeFiSep 5

Ethereum Treasury and Peter Thiel-Backed Firm Unveils $250,000,000 Stock Buyback Program Amid ETH Gains

An Ethereum treasury firm backed by billionaire Peter Thiel is launching a stock buyback program amid the recent rally of ETH to a new all-time high. According to an announcement, the board of directors for ETHZilla (ETHZ) has approved a $250 million repurchasing program of the firm’s outstanding common stock. A stock buyback occurs when a company purchases its own shares, thereby reducing the total number of outstanding shares, according to Bankrate. Buybacks are seen as a way to increase value for investors. Says McAndrew Rudisill, ETHZilla’s executive chairman, “As we continue to scale our ETH reserves and pursue differentiated…

EthereumSep 5

SoFi bets on AI with new Agentic AI ETF as sector faces valuation doubts

SoFi Technologies has unveiled an Agentic AI ETF (AGIQ), its first after nearly two years. The ETF tracks the BITA U.S. Agentic Select Index, which covers 30 U.S.-listed firms that target AI, including Nvidia and Deere, with a 0.69% expense ratio. Agentic AI ETF targets to capture firms involved in developing or deploying agentic AI autonomous systems capable of decision making, initiating actions, and collaborating with other agents. The BITA U.S. benchmark tracks firms in technology, including Nvidia, Tesla, and Salesforce. New SoFi Agentic AI ETF targets AI technology firms SoFi has confirmed that Agentic AI ETF (AGIQ) has a…

RegulationSep 5