Coinbase and Apollo are igniting the next wave of institutional finance by fusing stablecoin credit strategies with tokenized lending, unlocking yield-rich, compliant opportunities at the intersection of blockchain, fintech, and private credit markets. Coinbase and Apollo Partner to Power Tokenized Credit Markets Institutional adoption of blockchain-based credit instruments continues to accelerate as major financial firms […]
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Bitcoin Slips to $112K as Fed Rate Cut Looms — Long Bets Face Heavy Liquidations
Bitcoin’s Tuesday mood was anything but golden. After hovering comfortably around $115,500, the orange coin slipped on a banana peel, tumbling to an intraday low of $112,349. That’s a 1.8% drop against the U.S. dollar as traders braced for the Federal Reserve’s expected rate cut. Bitcoin’s Pre-Fed-Day Jitters Wall Street, meanwhile, was in a better […]
Read MoreArc, a Payments-Focused Blockchain by Circle, Launches Testnet
Circle has launched the public testnet for Arc, its new Layer-1 blockchain described as an “economic operating system” for the internet. With participation from more than 100 major institutions and tech firms, Arc aims to bridge traditional finance and the onchain economy through enterprise-grade infrastructure and global interoperability. Arc Testnet Opens With Global Industry Backing […]
Read MoreCanada Plans Stablecoin Rules Ahead Of Nov. 4 Federal Budget Announcement
Canada is consulting on stablecoin regulation and may announce major federal budget measures on Nov. 4. Canadian federal officials are holding detailed consultations with regulators and industry on stablecoin rules, working toward measures Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne may unveil in the Nov. 4 federal budget, people familiar with the discussions told Bloomberg. Stablecoins are typically […]
Read MoreMichael Saylor Pitches ‘Digital Credit’ Stack as Strategy’s Fixed-Income Engine
At Money 20/20, Strategy founder Michael Saylor argued that “digital credit” tied to bitcoin—via tickers STRK, STRF, STRD, and STRC—delivers more efficient, tax-savvy income than legacy credit. Saylor Discusses Digital Capital and Digital Credit at Money 20/20 While speaking with Scott Melker, also known as the Wolf of All Streets, Michael Saylor split the industry […]
Read MoreCanaan Launches Avalon A16 Miner Delivering 300 TH/s and 12.8 Joules per Terahash
Canaan Inc. has pulled the curtain back on its next-generation Avalon A16 series bitcoin miner, revealing the A16XP model at the Blockchain Life 2025 summit in Dubai. The new ASIC-powered machine flexes 300 terahash per second (TH/s) with a lean energy efficiency rating of 12.8 joules per terahash (J/TH). Canaan Launches 300 TH/s Avalon A16 […]
Read MoreDigital Asset Treasury Firm Sharplink Moves $200M ETH to Linea in Institutional DeFi Push
Sharplink is taking its ethereum treasury strategy to the next level. The company plans to deploy $200 million worth of ethereum onto Linea, Consensys’ zkEVM layer two (L2) network, using Ether.fi and Eigencloud to unlock enhanced decentralized finance (DeFi) yields over a multi-year period. Sharplink’s $200M Ethereum Play Targets Yield According to Sharplink‘s news release, […]
Read MoreTokenization Platform Securitize to Go Public at $1.25B Valuation
Securitize, the world’s largest real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform, will become a public company through a business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II valued at $1.25 billion. Securitize, Inc., a Miami‑ and New York‑based tokenization platform founded in 2017, has signed a definitive business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II (Nasdaq: CEPT) that will take […]
Read MoreBitcoin Whipsaws as Stocks Hit Record Highs
The digital asset briefly reclaimed $116K early Tuesday morning, after falling as low as $113K overnight. BTC Briefly Rebounds as Equities Hit New Peaks Stock markets were awash in green as several companies blew past analysts’ expectations on Tuesday. The S&P 500 notched another fresh intraday high after companies such as Paypal and UPS posted […]
Read MoreKalshi, Polymarket, and CME Agree: The Fed’s About to Cut
On the eve of the Federal Reserve’s big day, prediction markets and futures are practically winking at traders—betting on a quarter-point rate cut. Analysts and crypto watchers alike are bracing for what could be a double shot of caffeine for both bitcoin and U.S. equities if Jerome Powell’s crew keeps trimming rates through 2025. Markets […]
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