Brazilian digital bank Banco Inter has completed a blockchain-based international trade finance pilot with Chainlink, the Central Bank of Brazil and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), showcasing how distributed ledger technology can simplify cross-border settlement. The experiment took place under Phase 2 of Brazil’s Drex central bank digital currency (CBDC) project and simulated the … Read more
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has overhauled its grants program, shifting from an open application model to a new funding approach under its Ecosystem Support Program. According to a blog post on Monday, grants will now be distributed through two main channels: a wishlist outlining focus areas set by the Foundation and requests for proposals (RFPs), … Read more
Blockchain payments company Ripple expanded its services to include digital asset spot prime brokerage for US markets, about seven months after announcing plans to acquire Hidden Road. In a Monday notice, Ripple said that its US-based institutional clients would be able to execute over-the-counter (OTC) spot transactions across multiple cryptocurrencies. The launch of the service … Read more
Key points: Bitcoin will complete a double-top reversal pattern on a close below the $107,000 support. Several altcoins have broken below their immediate support levels, clearing the path for further downside. After October’s dismal performance, Bitcoin (BTC) has failed to change course. BTC has started the new month with a drop to the crucial support … Read more
Key takeaways: Ethereum ETFs experienced outflows for three consecutive days, totaling $364 million. Strategic Ether reserves and ETF holdings have dropped by 124,060 ETH since mid-October. Ether’s descending triangle is in play on the eight-hour chart, targeting $2,870 ETH price. Ether (ETH) fell 14% over the past 30 days, dropping below $4,000 to trade at … Read more
Cryptocurrency investment products saw $360 million in outflows last week as investors reacted to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious remarks on future rate cuts. Despite Wednesday’s rate cut, Powell’s remark that another one in December was “not a foregone conclusion,” combined with the absence of economic data due to the ongoing government shutdown, appears … Read more
Key Takeaways: Dash’s technical setup mirrors Zcash’s pre-breakout structure, implying a potential for a multi-hundred percent rally. Failure to break out could trigger a correction toward $69 or even the $14–$16 range. Dash (DASH) has emerged as one of the top performers in the crypto market, rallying by more than 385% over the past month. … Read more
From yield to collateral: The $8.6 billion turning point Tokenized U.S. Treasuries, the largest class of real-world assets (RWA) after stablecoins, have entered a new phase. Tokenized money-market funds (MMFs), which pool cash into short-term U.S. government securities, are shifting from passive yield to collateral for trading, credit and repo transactions. As of late October, … Read more
From yield to collateral: The $8.6 billion turning point Tokenized U.S. Treasuries, the largest class of real-world assets (RWA) after stablecoins, have entered a new phase. Tokenized money-market funds (MMFs), which pool cash into short-term U.S. government securities, are shifting from passive yield to collateral for trading, credit and repo transactions. As of late October, … Read more
Key takeaways Reuters estimates Trump-linked ventures earned $802 million in crypto in early 2025. Income came from WLFI tokens, the TRUMP coin and USD1 stablecoin yields. Alt5 Sigma’s deal and foreign buyers helped turn token value into cash. As US crypto enforcement eased, experts noted possible conflict concerns. In the first half of 2025, Trump-linked … Read more