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Arbitrum has highlighted a remarkable growth in the tokenization of funds, suggesting a shift in market dynamics. This development, shared by the crypto commentator @arbitrum, indicates that funds are being tokenized at unprecedented levels. As traders analyze this trend, the implications for investment strategies and market participation could be significant, encouraging a new wave of interest in tokenized assets. Breaking It Down The broader crypto market is currently exhibiting mixed signals, yet Arbitrum’s announcement about fund tokenization stands out. With over $1.2 billion in open interest within its perpetual exchange ecosystem, Arbitrum is becoming increasingly pivotal in the crypto space.…

Bitcoin saw a broad wave of exchange outflows on July 20, with nearly $686 million worth of $BTC leaving major trading platforms. CryptoQuant contributor Amr Taha highlighted this record in a recent commentary. Notably, Binance accounted for most of the withdrawals, recording its largest daily net outflow since April. For context, if the coins remain off exchanges, the trend could help reduce short-term selling pressure. Interestingly, this new trend has emerged as Bitcoin’s price continues to stabilize, pushing up gradually, Binance Drives Bitcoin Exchange Outflows Taha said Binance recorded roughly $570 million in net Bitcoin outflows on July 20. It…

Since Ripple launched its $RLUSD stablecoin, debate over $XRP’s future has begun. Digital Ascension Group Chairman Jake Claver says $RLUSD could make $XRP pointless. As tokenized assets continue to grow on the $XRP Ledger, many are asking whether a stablecoin can truly replace $XRP as the bridge asset that connects different markets. Why Jake Claver Says $RLUSD Could Replace $XRP Claver’s argument starts with a simple example, that a user on the $XRP Ledger may want to swap a tokenized money market fund for a yen-based stablecoin. There may be no direct market between the two assets, but the ledger…

Various countries within the EU and outside of it have moved to block prediction markets. In July, France ordered the country’s internet service providers to block access to Polymarket, building on blocks from Switzerland, Poland, Singapore, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Brazil and others. The rules depend on the contract. Event contracts can qualify as financial instruments under EU securities rules, fall under the bloc’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework if based on distributed ledger technology and not financial instruments, or count as gambling under national law, the report adds. Where contracts qualify as financial instruments, they generally fall under existing national…

Cryptocurrency markets operate around the clock, but large volumes of capital are concentrated around the trading schedules of traditional exchanges. Analysts at the Japanese arm of financial company Evernorth, after studying on-chain data from the $XRP Ledger (XRPL) via Dune Analytics, identified a major shift in the market structure — $XRP has developed a clear “rush hour,” while the share of trading during these key hours has nearly doubled over the past year. $XRP Ledger on-chain weekday trading volume distribution chart for July 2025 vs July 2026, highlighting a 14:00 UTC peak. Source: Evernorth Japan This dynamic indicates that professional…

Chainlink has recently reported ten new integrations across five different services and four blockchain networks. This update highlights its growing influence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. As noted in a recent tweet by Chainlink, users like Aave and Bottomline Pay are among the adopters, signaling a potential increase in transaction capabilities and user engagement. This expansion could further solidify Chainlink’s position in the market. Inside the Move The recent surge in Chainlink’s integrations reflects a robust trend in network activity. With ten new partnerships, including notable entities like Aave and Forever Money AI, Chainlink is enhancing its utility in…

In brief Galaxy Digital launched a Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative built on three pillars: up to $5 million in developer grants for post-quantum solutions, a research program through Galaxy Research, and a Quantum Advisory Council of academic experts. The effort targets “Q-Day,” when a quantum computer could use Shor’s algorithm to forge Bitcoin signatures and drain vulnerable wallets. Momentum is building industry-wide: Project Eleven projects a cryptographically relevant quantum computer by 2030-2033, Coinbase’s advisory council is urging developers to start migration work now, and Trump signed executive orders moving the federal post-quantum deadline to December 2031. Galaxy Digital on Tuesday…

New analysis from a16z crypto, the digital asset arm of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, reveals that 94% of cryptocurrency purchases made with Argentine pesos are directed into stablecoins. The report, released on Aug. 30, underscores how stablecoins have become a de facto dollar access point in a country facing persistent inflation and currency controls. Stablecoins as a Dollar Proxy in Argentina According to the report, cited by Wu Blockchain, buying crypto with pesos in Argentina effectively means buying dollars. The data shows that Argentina has the highest stablecoin share among major fiat-based crypto markets globally. Even though the dollar…

TaoWeave, formerly known as Oblong, says its long-term strategy is to accumulate Bittensor’s $TAO token. Its latest filing shows the treasury flow moving the other way during the first half of 2026. The company sold 3,959.23 $TAO to fund operating expenses and manage liquidity. The sales raised $1.172 million and produced a $114,000 net realized loss. They occurred during the six months ended June 30 and were newly reported in the company’s Aug. 7 quarterly filing, rather than taking place on the filing date. The disclosure marks a turn from the plan CryptoSlate reported in June 2025, when predecessor Oblong…

A more optimistic statement has come from the White House regarding the Clarity Act, which is closely followed by the cryptocurrency market in the US. Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the White House Digital Assets Advisory Council, spoke positively about the progress of the legislative process, stating that progress has been made in resolving the fundamental disagreements on the bill. Witt stated that progress had been made on all of the various points of disagreement surrounding the CLARITY Act, and commented on the bill’s future, saying, “I feel quite good.” The statement came at a time of growing concern in…