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US Lags Global Trend on Rate Cuts, Delaying Crypto Rally: Analysts

Crypto market analysts believe it is only a matter of time before the United States joins other top economies like Europe and China in cutting interest rates. They see this move as the key catalyst for the next major crypto bull run, a view that has gained traction after the U.S. Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady this week in the 4.25% to 4.50% range. Related: Trump’s Attack on the Federal Reserve Creates New Uncertainty for Crypto Markets Analysts See Rate Cut as Inevitable Crypto Catalyst According to cryptocurrency analyst @rov ercrc on X, Bitcoin and altcoins may…

RegulationAug 8

Powering the $10B Real Estate Tokenization Wave on MultiBank.io

Dubai, UAE — A new chapter in real-world asset (RWA) adoption is unfolding. Mavryk Network has officially integrated with Fireblocks to supercharge the tokenization and trading of over $10 billion in premium real estate on MultiBank.io—unlocking a secure, compliant gateway for institutional investors to access tokenized assets at scale. — The integration sets the stage for one of the largest real estate tokenization efforts to date, anchored by MAG Lifestyle Development’s landmark properties—The Ritz-Carlton Residences and Keturah Reserve—which are now available to trade and lend against via MultiBank’s RWA platform. The Infrastructure Trifecta: Mavryk, Fireblocks, MultiBank Mavryk provides the blockchain…

BlockchainAug 8

10 Ethereum Price Levels: Why Price Is Safe

The structure of Ethereum remains one of the strongest on the market, despite the recent price correction that has shaken some market participants. This is due to a strong cluster of long-term support levels in the form of weekly moving averages. Currently a strong set of 10 moving averages serves as a safety net below the current price levels, effectively protecting Ethereum. Ethereum is trading around $3,460 as of Aug. 3 and has recovered from the 26 EMA on the daily chart, which is a bullish indication in and of itself. The multiple weekly moving averages, however, form a layered…

EthereumAug 8

ARK Invest scoops up Coinbase, BitMine shares amid stock dips

ARK Invest has seized the recent stock market dip to boost its stakes in major US crypto exchange Coinbase and Bitcoin miner BitMine Immersion Technologies. The Cathie Wood-led firm added a total of 94,678 shares of Coinbase (COIN) across three of its funds, including the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF), according to trade notifications seen by Cointelegraph. The purchase, worth around $30 million, came as Coinbase stock plunged 16.7% on Friday, closing at $314.69, its worst single-day performance in recent months. COIN hit an intraday low of $310.55, significantly…

RegulationAug 8

Animoca Backs NUVA Marketplace to Tap Growing Real World Asset Sector

Animoca Brands, a prominent Web3 investment firm with roots in blockchain gaming and NFTs, is co-developing a real-world asset (RWA) vault marketplace in partnership with Provenance Blockchain Labs, the development team behind the Provenance blockchain, a Layer 1 network. The new platform, dubbed NUVA, will serve as an on-chain marketplace for RWAs and is slated to launch in Q4, per a press release shared with The Defiant. The marketplace will feature its flagship stablecoin for vaults called nuYLDS, backed by YLDS, a SEC-registered yield-bearing stablecoin security. As Animoca explained, NUVA will work as a “unified, chain-agnostic vault marketplace,” providing traditional…

BlockchainAug 8

Cynthia Lummis Says Fed Is a ‘Giant Black Hole of Unaccountability’

The Senator was speaking during the discussion of a recently introduced bill that would allow the President to appoint the Federal Reserve Inspector General. Cynthia Lummis Rips Federal Reserve Over Lack of Transparency Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, also known as the “Crypto Queen,” delivered a blistering rebuke of the U.S. Federal Reserve on Friday, calling it “a giant black hole of unaccountability.” Her remarks came during discussions of a Senate bill that seeks to change how the central bank’s Inspector General is appointed. Currently, the Fed Chair selects the Inspector General, who is responsible for oversight of the Federal Reserve…

RegulationAug 8

Deep Dive on the Modular L1 Blockchain Focused on AI Applications

0G Labs operates as a modular Layer 1 blockchain, explicitly designed for artificial intelligence applications, and provides infrastructure for decentralized AI workloads through its decentralized AI operating system. 0G Labs, also referred to as Zero Gravity Labs or 0G, develops a decentralized AI operating system known as dAIOS. This system functions as a modular Layer 1 blockchain tailored for AI tasks, supporting scalable and verifiable on-chain AI processes. The platform addresses data silos and high costs in centralized AI systems by using blockchain technology to enable global access to AI training and inference. The project describes itself as the largest…

BlockchainAug 8

Ether Bullish Divergence? ETH's 10% Weekly Price Loss Clashes With $300M Whale Buy

The ether (ETH) market is at a critical juncture as a whale snapped up ether (ETH) worth millions, positioning itself bullishly against the cryptocurrency's first weekly loss in over a month. Programmable blockchain Ethereum's native token, ether, has dropped nearly 10% this week, hitting lows under $3,400 at one point, CoinDesk data show. The decline follows a robust five-week winning streak, signaling profit-taking or de-leveraging alongside losses on Wall Street. The bearishness, however, contrasts with a powerful signal of long-term conviction from a whale. According to on-chain data tracked by Arkham Intelligence, a single entity snapped up a massive $300…

EthereumAug 7

Visa and Mastercard Say Stablecoins Are Not a Threat

Stablecoin activity is still limited to crypto trading or being used as a store of value while Visa and Mastercard offer wide acceptance. Stablecoin lack fraud protection but the cards offer high protection measures. Stablecoins are gaining traction, but are they ready to challenge payment giants like Visa and Mastercard? Visa and Mastercard aren’t sitting idle; they’re making quiet moves in the stablecoin space. Despite crypto’s rise, the real battle for everyday payments is just beginning. Visa and Mastercard have stated that stablecoin payments currently pose no threat to their dominance in the payments industry. Despite the global surge in…

RegulationAug 7

Plume & Mercado Bitcoin Unlock Massive $40M Milestone

The world of finance is rapidly evolving, and at its forefront is RWA tokenization – the process of converting tangible assets into digital tokens on a blockchain. This exciting innovation just saw a significant leap forward as Plume, a blockchain platform specializing in regulated Real World Assets, announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin. Together, they successfully tokenized an impressive $40 million worth of RWAs in just four months. This achievement marks a pivotal moment, showcasing the immense potential of digital asset tokenization. What is RWA Tokenization and Why Does it Matter for Real World Assets? You…

BlockchainAug 7