by Michael
Key takeaways Stellar has fallen below a critical support zone. The long-to-short ratio for XLM has declined to 0.94 and 0.90, respectively. The funding rate for XLM has turned negative, reflecting stronger demand for short positions. XLM continues to underperform... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysLuke Dashjr took an Ocean sabbatical as BIP-110’s fork remained stalled after 2 blocks.BIP-110 developers listed 6 PoW candidates as they prepare a minority-chain hard fork.Bitcoin Knots developers assigned 3 core workstreams as the fork targets a PoW... 
by Michael
Key takeaways Bitcoin trades below $64,000 as stalled US-Iran negotiations weaken demand for risk-sensitive assets. Rising oil prices are increasing inflation concerns and expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike. US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $144.67 million... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysXRP slipped over 3% to $1 on Bitstamp, hitting a year-to-date low.XRP ranked 6th in market cap at $62.8B despite new Ripple expansions.Analyst Vincent Van Code warned low $68M volume on Binance could spark a drop to $0.95. Market Cap Drops as XRP Hits YTD... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysBertie Ahern’s AB Foundation applied to dissolve after never trading following its 2025 launch.The collapse highlights rising regulatory scrutiny for crypto entities tied to a Cambodian group under U.S. sanctions.The Irish CRO will formally dissolve the... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysArthur Hayes published his “Yen-quake” essay on Substack on August 10.Japan and the GPIF pension fund hold a combined $1.373 trillion in U.S. Treasuries as leverage.The Fed’s FIMA repo facility caps each counterparty at $60 billion, a limit Hayes expects... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysBlackrock’s Robbie Mitchnick confirmed the $1 million threshold on Bloomberg TV.IBIT drew $479 million in three days as bitcoin ETFs extended a weekly inflow streak past $750 million.The lower bar lets smaller institutions redeem IBIT shares for bitcoin,... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysFCA talks could bring tokenized gold into U.K. collateral markets as London handles 70% of global trading.HSBC’s $2.2B tokenized gold volume shows blockchain products could reshape bullion settlement.The FCA may issue rules within months as London faces... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysOn July 27, 2026, an Ohio Lottery player spent $100 on two Millionaire Blowout tickets to win dual prizes.Modern paper lotteries like Ohio’s run 26.75% tax automation and risk engines akin to Big Tech fintech.The winner will allocate $384,562 toward... 
by Michael
Then came the massive capital overhang. Venture funds raised billions during the last cycle, leaving crypto treasuries flush with idle cash. As the market matured, founders ran into a brutal wall, specifically an oversupply of tech primitives and a severe shortage of... 
by Michael
Key TakeawaysTD Cowen puts the CLARITY Act’s odds of enactment at just 25%.Ethics and anti-money laundering disputes could derail Senate action.Three failure scenarios could stop the bill without final passage. Why TD Cowen Sees the Bill Failing This Fall The crypto... 
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Key TakeawaysCEO Phong Le said the company’s USD reserve and duration reached all-time highs after growing more than 5X in 2.5 months.The reserve climbed to $4.65 billion from $871 million in late May, extending liquidity available for preferred dividends and debt... Translate »
