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Key TakeawaysFranklin plans to use $2.6B BENJI assets inside ETFs and mutual funds after SEC clearance.Franklin’s $872B fund base could push tokenization deeper into mainstream portfolio management.BENJI use could start in Q4, pending fund-board approvals across... 
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Bitcoin extended its rally on Tuesday, hitting the $80,000 psychological level for the first time since May 4. The rally comes as improving liquidity expectations continued to lift the broader cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin has gained nearly 30% in the last week,... 
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Key TakeawaysAnthropic’s Benjamin Mann says AI weakens elite-school advantages built 10-20 years ago.OpenAI’s Sam Altman signals curiosity and judgment may gain value as AI handles more technical work.Mann’s 2025 Montessori bet puts autonomy and creativity ahead of... 
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Key TakeawaysEligible non-U.S. users can access major tokenized U.S. stocks.Each B20 token represents a claim on a share held in custody.Chainlink feeds support trading, lending, and collateral pricing. Coinbase Brings Major US Stocks Onchain Eligible investors... 
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Key TakeawaysBitwise’s XRP fund traded more than $200 million across three sessions.The fund held about 328 million XRP worth $484.6 million on Aug. 23.Trading volume measures activity and does not represent net inflows. Bitwise XRP ETF Sets Three Consecutive Volume... 
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Key TakeawaysThe U.S. launched Operation Economic Outcast to cripple Iran’s economy by heavily targeting its digital assets.The Treasury sanctioned an Iranian cyber group for crypto heists and threatened to cut off global enablers.Countries like China and Russia face... 
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Key TakeawaysHougan cites five factors behind an easier crypto bull case in 2026.SEC rulemaking and stablecoin adoption reinforce his broader case.Revenue-linked tokens and debt pressure add economic support. Five Factors Reshape the Crypto Bull Case Five structural... 
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Key TakeawaysBitcoin remains poorly understood, creating a potentially large pool of future buyers.Information about past bitcoin price returns can significantly increase both expected returns and investors’ desired BTC allocation.Different beliefs and limited... 
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Key TakeawaysA developer reported near-zero crypto payments at El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach, sparking adoption concerns.Vendors noted almost all customers now pay by card, showing a severe decline in everyday crypto use.Experts suggest users hoard bitcoin expecting... 
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Key TakeawaysBitmine bought 32,447 ETH last week, lifting holdings to 5.85M ETH.Ethereum’s price surged 30% as Bitmine staked 5.06M ETH, boosting its annualized yield outlook to $330M.Bitmine is nearing its 5% ETH target, with staking rewards potentially reaching... 
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Key TakeawaysBlock Bits’ Dillman was convicted on 5 counts after raising about $960,000. Law360 was the first to report on the conviction.SEC allegations peg Block Bits investor losses at roughly $508,000.Dillman faces sentencing and an SEC case after the Aug. 24... 
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Key TakeawaysTrader bowen1476, hasn’t posted a winning short since a 700 BTC trade in May 2026.Bitcoin’s 22% weekly rally, tied to Treasury bond buybacks, has squeezed short sellers since August 19.The new 40x short on 300 BTC needs bitcoin to fall back under its... Translate »
