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Key takeaways Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and $XRP are starting the week on a more stable footing after last week’s declines. $BTC is trading above $64,000 but remains below major moving averages, keeping the broader trend bearish. Crypto market opens new weekly candle with signs of stability Bitcoin, Ethereum, and $XRP are showing resilience at the start of the week after experiencing notable declines during the previous trading period. Bitcoin fell nearly 4% last week, while Ethereum and $XRP dropped approximately 2% and 6%, respectively. Despite the weakness, all three assets have stabilized, with Bitcoin trading above $64,000, Ethereum holding…

The infrastructure that once separated government bonds held in a custodian and liquidity pools on a blockchain is dissolving. A new research paper from $HTX Research, the analytical division of crypto exchange $HTX, traces the precise mechanism behind this shift. The report argues that the paths of real-world asset tokenization and decentralized finance are no longer parallel lanes—they are converging into one continuous financial loop. The analysis surfaces at a moment when tokenized RWAs have already crossed the $20 billion mark, according to industry trackers, and major financial institutions are actively settling real transactions on-chain. The $HTX paper, the original…

Ethereum’s ($ETH) prolonged decline against Bitcoin ($BTC) appears to have finally come to an end. The second-largest cryptocurrency has assembled a powerful combination of a strong technical signal, renewed inflows of institutional capital into U.S. funds and overwhelming dominance in the tokenization sector. Together, these factors point to a fundamental shift in market sentiment about Ethereum right now, in the middle of summer 2026. Charts, ETFs and real business: Why Ether’s trend is changing The first reason is a clear technical reversal. Analyst Aksel Kibar, CMT, identified an important shift in the $ETH/$BTC pair, which successfully rebounded from a local…

Earlier today, the Solana Foundation tweeted about the advantages of using stablecoins as payment protocols for building AI tools or agents. This tweet underscores the growing importance of stablecoins in the evolving landscape of digital finance and technology, emphasizing their simplicity and efficiency in transactions. For more details, check their official tweet here. The Latest The broader crypto market continues to exhibit mixed signals, with various assets showing differing momentum. The Solana Foundation’s recent tweet highlights the potential of stablecoins in facilitating payment protocols, which could play a significant role in AI development. As interest in stablecoins surges, particularly within…

Brazil’s CVM Prepares to Regulate Securities Tokenization Markets The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has taken the first steps towards establishing clear regulations regarding securities’ tokenization. On Friday, the CVM announced that it would establish a working group to experiment with and test onchain securities to regulate crucial activities involving security tokens, including the registration, deposit, custody, trading, and settlement of these digital assets. In a press release, the CVM announced that the group’s responsibilities include conducting comparative studies, analyzing the results of regulatory sandbox initiatives, promoting debates with regulators and market participants, and assessing the impact of decentralized…

Binance will open spot trading for Aerodrome Finance’s $AERO token at 19:00 UTC+8 on July 17, pairing the asset with $USDT, $USDC, and the Turkish lira. The exchange is applying its Seed Tag to $AERO from the outset, the original report from WuBlockchain confirmed, marking the world’s largest crypto venue’s first direct listing of a Base-native decentralized exchange token. The listing comes while deposits will only open an hour after trading begins, and withdrawals are scheduled for 19:00 UTC+8 on July 18. That sequencing tends to create a period where early price action relies on existing off-exchange supply, often triggering…

Amid recent months of market volatility, Bitcoin [$BTC] Long-Term Holders (LTH) continued accumulating supply. LTH supply rose to its all-time high of 16.64 million $BTC, accounting for approximately 83% of the total circulating supply. That is noteworthy given that as of now, the Bitcoin price remains below previous cycle highs. In other words, the majority of investors appear to be increasing their holdings, rather than selling them. Source: Galaxy Research LTH supply did decline in earlier cycles when Bitcoin’s price rose rapidly and holders were taking profits. However, the current trend tells a different story. Long-term investor-held supply increased through…

Aave has captured a remarkable 47.8% of active loans onchain, signaling its pivotal role in the evolving lending landscape. This data, highlighted by the CryptoTwitter commentator Token Terminal, underscores the growing importance of decentralized finance in lending. As stablecoins and tokenized assets become more prevalent, Aave’s dominance may attract increased attention from traders and investors alike. Inside the Move The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is witnessing rapid growth, and Aave is at the forefront with nearly half of the active loans onchain. This significant share showcases Aave’s effectiveness in tapping into the lending market, particularly as stablecoins gain traction. Additionally,…

Fake World Assets, an Ethereum-based $NFT gacha protocol built by two-person team Token Works, overtook Solana’s Collector Crypt in daily revenue on July 25, four days after its July 20 relaunch, according to DefiLlama data. The protocol pulled in $447,604 in revenue on July 25, its peak day, per DefiLlama — ahead of Collector Crypt, whose daily revenue has averaged roughly $360,000 over the past week. Total fees paid into Fake World Assets that day reached $1.6 million, against roughly 2,000 $ETH in volume across some 90,000 transactions, including about 35,000 individual pulls, in the four days after relaunch. The…

Etherscan has officially announced support for ERC-8004, a significant enhancement for Ethereum’s ecosystem. This integration aims to improve agent identity, reputation, and discovery mechanisms, making it easier for users to navigate the platform. As noted in a tweet by @ethereum, this change is poised to elevate the overall user experience on Ethereum. This could lead to increased adoption as developers and users leverage these new capabilities. The Story So Far The addition of ERC-8004 support on Etherscan comes at a time when the crypto market is displaying mixed signals, with various assets experiencing fluctuations. Despite the lack of price movement…