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Market Snapshot Currently, the trading landscape for RWAs is rapidly evolving, with crude oil RWAs leading the charge. Although specific volumes are not disclosed, the anticipation around this trading feature suggests heightened interest. The ability to trade these assets like crypto could attract a new demographic of traders, eager to capitalize on the volatility of energy markets. Mode Trade is a platform that enables trading across various asset classes, particularly focusing on integrating traditional commodities into the crypto ecosystem. The jurisdiction over such trades falls under financial regulations applicable to both cryptocurrency and commodity trading, ensuring compliance and transparency. What…

Kaiko’s Data On-Ramp oracle has officially launched on ZenithFdn’s testnet, marking a significant milestone for both entities. This institutional-grade oracle will provide Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) developers within the Canton Network access to regulated, multi-asset pricing data. This move enhances data accessibility ahead of the mainnet launch, potentially attracting more developers to the platform. For full details, see the original announcement here. Breaking It Down The crypto market is currently experiencing mixed signals, with varied momentum across major assets. Kaiko’s announcement comes at a time when developers are keen for reliable data sources, particularly in anticipation of the mainnet launch…

Under the existing issuance curve, the yield paid in newly issued $ETH falls as more $ETH is staked but remains positive. The tapered issuance burn would deduct and destroy a growing share of validator rewards as staking increases, fully offsetting issuance rewards at a staked balance set to roughly half of $ETH’s supply. Its yield reduction would phase in over 18 months. The authors still argue that very high staking participation threatens Ethereum’s security and neutrality and weakens $ETH’s role as money. The withdrawal changes the route they want to take, not those stated goals. Opposition Moves the Debate Beyond…

Directors Lawrence Cheng, James Grube, and Alain Attal also participated in insider buying, though at a significantly smaller scale, purchasing roughly $1.7 million in GME between them. Meanwhile, the uptick in such trading – and reversal since all previous 2026 activity involved selling the equity – came immediately after GameStop published an unexpectedly strong second-quarter (Q2) earnings report. GameStop stock September rally flips GME green YTD Within the filing, the company unveiled a record-breaking operating income, strong collectibles sales, and a large-scale investment in eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) – a company Cohen famously attempted to acquire earlier this year. Overall, the…

The development does not mean that new $XRP options have launched directly on a U.S. exchange. The contracts remain listed in Canada and are cleared through CDCC. Instead, the filing establishes a regulated cross-border structure through which eligible U.S. market participants can access options tied to Canadian $XRP ETFs. That distinction matters because $XRP is gradually gaining exposure across several layers of traditional market infrastructure rather than relying primarily on offshore crypto derivatives. Earlier 2026 SEC exhibits had already included options on the Evolve and Purpose $XRP ETFs, so the latest filing reinforces an existing regulatory pathway rather than representing…

The latest CFTC moves would counter that view by more clearly defining swaps, which are agency-regulated financial instruments in which two parties agree to an exchange. The CFTC is seeking to propose a new rule that would extend the regulatory definition of swaps to include event contracts, traded on popular platforms including Kalshi, Polymarket, Crypto.com and Robinhood. It’s also pursuing an “interim final rule” that would remove “casino-style gambling products” from what can make up a swap. Both were received by the OMB this week, where a review is generally a final step on the path to submitting rules for…

When Circle’s Arc mainnet went live last week, Jeremy Allaire called it “the single most significant launch in Circle’s history since $USDC itself.” The new blockchain was built specifically for financial markets, with $USDC used for gas and major TradFi companies including Visa and Mastercard participating as validators. They spend through cards, bank transfers and payment networks. That is where Wirex thinks the next stablecoin battle will be fought. The company launched on Arc’s mainnet on day one and has integrated the network into its stablecoin payments infrastructure, including Wirex One, its new onchain banking product. Visa and Mastercard Validate…

How Chainlink Fulcrum Expands Cross-Chain Financing Built for large financial institutions, Fulcrum introduces what is described as the first cross-chain repurchase agreement workflow that separates the management of a financing agreement from the blockchains where collateral and cash are settled. Through a single gateway, participants can select eligible assets, establish financing terms, and coordinate settlement across supported networks without being tied to a specific venue. The platform also offers continuous operational support, enabling participants to monitor exposures and respond automatically according to agreed terms, even outside traditional market hours. By removing platform lock-in and reducing operational complexity, the solution aims…

XCE (AQSE: XCE | OTCQB: XCELF) wants to acquire profitable recruitment businesses, retain much of the earnings they generate, and expand the pool of internally generated capital available for growth and Bitcoin. There is also a notable symmetry between buyer and target. XCE’s existing operating business, Spencer Riley, grew revenue 20.6% over its latest 12-month period. The acquisition target grew revenue 21.5% over the same period. XCE is not simply looking to add scale. It is attempting to acquire growing, profitable businesses and bring them into a listed group with Bitcoin on its balance sheet. Acquiring Earnings Power XCE expects…

That distinction is important for Ethereum’s near term price outlook. Transfers to exchanges can increase the amount of $ETH immediately available for trading, while movements between private wallets do not necessarily create the same selling pressure. Still, the size of the transaction puts the receiving address in focus. Any subsequent movement of the $ETH to centralized exchanges could change the market implications of the transfer. $ETH showed little immediate reaction and traded around $2,715 at press time. The token remained above the $2,700 area that has repeatedly acted as a key short term battleground during its recent recovery. Ethereum previously…