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S&P Global Leads $110M Kaiko Round as Wall Street Goes Onchain
S&P Global Leads $110M Kaiko Round as Wall Street Goes Onchain

S&P Global has led a strategic investment that expands Kaiko’s Series B to $110 million, drawing backing from banks, exchanges and trading firms across traditional and crypto markets. The deal signals that institutions are moving beyond experimenting with tokenization and beginning to fund the infrastructure needed to run markets onchain. Nasdaq,...

Sterling falls to one-month low as oil prices boost dollar
Sterling falls to one-month low as oil prices boost dollar

The pound's decline highlights the vulnerability of energy-importing economies to geopolitical tensions and monetary policy shifts favoring the dollar. The post Sterling falls to one-month low as oil prices boost dollar appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

24/7 tokenized markets could expose a weekend dollar funding gap, GSN CEO warns
24/7 tokenized markets could expose a weekend dollar funding gap, GSN CEO warns

DBS and Citi have completed a cross-border dollar payment within minutes over a weekend using tokenized deposits, testing an always-on transfer system while raising questions about final settlement, liquidity and foreign exchange pricing. According to Ryan Kirkley, CEO and co-founder…

France pushes to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov
France pushes to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov

The EU's internal divisions over sanctions could weaken its collective stance, setting a precedent for negotiable individual designations. The post France pushes to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strive Snaps Up More Bitcoin, Brings Holdings to 25,000 BTC
Strive Snaps Up More Bitcoin, Brings Holdings to 25,000 BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Strive Snaps Up More Bitcoin, Brings Holdings to 25,000 BTC Strive continued buying bitcoin last week and now holds nearly $2 billion in the cryptocurrency. This post Strive Snaps Up More Bitcoin, Brings Holdings to 25,000 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

Portugal accuses Israel of undermining Palestinian state with settlement expansion
Portugal accuses Israel of undermining Palestinian state with settlement expansion

Portugal's stance may prompt increased international dialogue and potential shifts in recognition policies, impacting future peace efforts. The post Portugal accuses Israel of undermining Palestinian state with settlement expansion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Germany says halting AI development not viable for Europe
Germany says halting AI development not viable for Europe

Germany's stance on AI development highlights Europe's need for digital autonomy, urging global cooperation to address AI governance challenges. The post Germany says halting AI development not viable for Europe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bolt launches Forge, an open-model lab built with Arcee AI
Bolt launches Forge, an open-model lab built with Arcee AI

Forge's launch could democratize AI development, narrowing the gap between open-source and proprietary models, and fostering innovation. The post Bolt launches Forge, an open-model lab built with Arcee AI appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Morgan Stanley is loading up on Bitcoin
Morgan Stanley is loading up on Bitcoin

As Bitcoin (BTC) added more than $310 billion to its market capitalization over the past 30 days, reaching $1.57 trillion … Continue reading The post Morgan Stanley is loading up on Bitcoin appeared first on Finbold.

Anthropic launches Claude for financial advisors with major industry integrations
Anthropic launches Claude for financial advisors with major industry integrations

Anthropic's strategic integrations may boost its market valuation and influence AI adoption in financial advisory services. The post Anthropic launches Claude for financial advisors with major industry integrations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Zoth expands zPayments to Base, targeting $6B in annual cross-border stablecoin payouts
Zoth expands zPayments to Base, targeting $6B in annual cross-border stablecoin payouts

Zoth's expansion of zPayments on Base could significantly disrupt traditional cross-border payment systems, enhancing speed and reducing costs globally. The post Zoth expands zPayments to Base, targeting $6B in annual cross-border stablecoin payouts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum’s Q3 Rally Runs Into Bearish Market Signals
Ethereum’s Q3 Rally Runs Into Bearish Market Signals

Ethereum’s nearly 58% Q3 gain could end its record losing streak, but bearish sentiment and broader losses leave the reversal unconfirmed. The post Ethereum’s Q3 Rally Runs Into Bearish Market Signals appeared first on Coinspeaker.

Blockworks releases batch five of B-1 filings for multiple tokens
Blockworks releases batch five of B-1 filings for multiple tokens

Blockworks' Token Transparency Framework could enhance investor confidence and market stability by standardizing crypto token disclosures. The post Blockworks releases batch five of B-1 filings for multiple tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

S&P Global backs Kaiko as Series B reaches $110M
S&P Global backs Kaiko as Series B reaches $110M

The investment brings together major financial institutions as Kaiko expands its data infrastructure for tokenized securities and onchain financial markets.

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Zcash (ZEC), Litecoin (LTC) Achieve New Listing in Europe Despite 2027 Ban Looming

Zcash and Litecoin achieve a new European listing amid ZEC’s $1K rally, opening a compliant trading window ahead of the 2027 AMLR ban.

Nasdaq falls as AI slowdown fears weigh on Nvidia, chipmakers
Nasdaq falls as AI slowdown fears weigh on Nvidia, chipmakers

Investor caution may persist, impacting tech sector growth and innovation, as AI safety concerns and economic pressures influence market dynamics. The post Nasdaq falls as AI slowdown fears weigh on Nvidia, chipmakers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BitFuFu boosts Bitcoin production 55% to 174 BTC in August
BitFuFu boosts Bitcoin production 55% to 174 BTC in August

BitFuFu's production surge highlights the growing trend of efficiency and capacity expansion in the competitive Bitcoin mining landscape. The post BitFuFu boosts Bitcoin production 55% to 174 BTC in August appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ukraine proposes energy truce with Russia, awaits Moscow’s response
Ukraine proposes energy truce with Russia, awaits Moscow’s response

The proposed energy truce could signal a shift towards de-escalation, potentially increasing the likelihood of a future ceasefire. The post Ukraine proposes energy truce with Russia, awaits Moscow’s response appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Metaplanet Cuts Executive Option Pool 41% After Shareholder Backlash Over Dilution
Metaplanet Cuts Executive Option Pool 41% After Shareholder Backlash Over Dilution

Metaplanet cut its Series 10 executive option pool by 41.1%, removing 131.274 million potential shares after dilution concerns.

Symbiosis Recovers 15 BTC After Bitcoin Bridge Exploit, Bitcoin Bridge Remains Paused
Symbiosis Recovers 15 BTC After Bitcoin Bridge Exploit, Bitcoin Bridge Remains Paused

Symbiosis recovered about 15 BTC after its Bitcoin Bridge exploit, but the native bridge remains paused and LP compensation is still pending.

Anthropic brings Claude to financial advisors with BlackRock and Schwab integrations
Anthropic brings Claude to financial advisors with BlackRock and Schwab integrations

AI integration in financial advising enhances efficiency, allowing advisors to focus on personalized client interactions and strategic decision-making. The post Anthropic brings Claude to financial advisors with BlackRock and Schwab integrations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Perplexity Portable AI Now on Windows, Powered by NVIDIA RTX
Perplexity Portable AI Now on Windows, Powered by NVIDIA RTX

Perplexity Portable Computer brings local-first AI to Windows PCs with NVIDIA RTX GPUs, enabling powerful on-device workflows without cloud reliance. (Read More)

Banco Santander, BBVA, and Deutsche Bank stress-test $17.5B in high-yield risk transfers
Banco Santander, BBVA, and Deutsche Bank stress-test $17.5B in high-yield risk transfers

The stress-testing of high-yield risk transfers by major banks could heighten regulatory scrutiny and impact investor risk assessment strategies. The post Banco Santander, BBVA, and Deutsche Bank stress-test $17.5B in high-yield risk transfers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kraken launches xStocks vaults with yields on tokenized stocks
Kraken launches xStocks vaults with yields on tokenized stocks

Kraken has launched three xStocks vaults offering estimated net yields of up to 2% on tokenized versions of Nvidia shares and two U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds. According to Kraken’s official announcement, eligible customers can earn variable on-chain yields on SPYx, QQQx…

Blackrock Ether Staking ETF Draws $308M Over 20 Days as Assets Top $1B
Blackrock Ether Staking ETF Draws $308M Over 20 Days as Assets Top $1B

Blackrock’s ether staking ETF has attracted $307.72 million across 20 inflow days since late July without recording a single day of net redemptions. The streak strengthens the case that yield-bearing ethereum ETFs could become an important second leg of institutional demand for ETH. Blackrock Stakes 75% of ETHB as Inflows Rise Blackrock’s newer...

OpenAI faces accusations of violating California AI safety law with latest model releases
OpenAI faces accusations of violating California AI safety law with latest model releases

The allegations against OpenAI could lead to stricter regulatory scrutiny and set a precedent for AI safety compliance enforcement. The post OpenAI faces accusations of violating California AI safety law with latest model releases appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Futardio attracts $43M in commitments, aids MetaDAO sourcing
Futardio attracts $43M in commitments, aids MetaDAO sourcing

Futardio, MetaDAO's permissionless Solana launchpad, has attracted $43M in commitments across 54 projects, but only two met their fundraising The post Futardio attracts $43M in commitments, aids MetaDAO sourcing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pixelmon ends game development after publisher test fails
Pixelmon ends game development after publisher test fails

Pixelmon halts all game development and lays off its gaming team after a three-week publisher test returns lukewarm results, despite raising $78M The post Pixelmon ends game development after publisher test fails appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Solowin targets 100 megawatts of AI power by 2028 as Congress stalls on crypto
Solowin targets 100 megawatts of AI power by 2028 as Congress stalls on crypto

Solowin's ambitious AI infrastructure expansion could reshape the competitive landscape, highlighting the growing demand for scalable computing power. The post Solowin targets 100 megawatts of AI power by 2028 as Congress stalls on crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Solana (SOL) Hits 30 Months of 100% Uptime, Cementing Resilience
Solana (SOL) Hits 30 Months of 100% Uptime, Cementing Resilience

Solana (SOL) achieves 30 months without a network outage, underscoring its reliability as the blockchain processes record transaction volumes. (Read More)

Trump claims smart president can manage AI risks, dismisses calls for development slowdown
Trump claims smart president can manage AI risks, dismisses calls for development slowdown

Trump's stance on AI regulation could risk safety for competitive advantage, potentially leading to unchecked AI development and geopolitical tensions. The post Trump claims smart president can manage AI risks, dismisses calls for development slowdown appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A bipartisan coalition of 17 state attorneys generals urge Senate to reject Clarity Act
A bipartisan coalition of 17 state attorneys generals urge Senate to reject Clarity Act

The state AGs said they were concerned the crypto legislation might restrict their ability to bring securities and commodities cases tied to online scams.

Bitmine projects $334M in annual staking revenue from $15.8B crypto treasury
Bitmine projects $334M in annual staking revenue from $15.8B crypto treasury

Bitmine now has more than 5 million ETH staked, turning most of its Ether holdings into a recurring income stream as it continues to accumulate.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei challenges AI spending narrative
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei challenges AI spending narrative

Amodei's critique may prompt a reevaluation of AI investment strategies, influencing market dynamics and regulatory approaches toward sustainable growth. The post Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei challenges AI spending narrative appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

10-year Treasury yield tops 5%, highest since 2007
10-year Treasury yield tops 5%, highest since 2007

Rising Treasury yields could dampen economic growth by increasing borrowing costs, impacting consumer spending, and shifting investment dynamics. The post 10-year Treasury yield tops 5%, highest since 2007 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Citadel Securities warns European bond yields may be capped by weak growth
Citadel Securities warns European bond yields may be capped by weak growth

European markets face potential stagnation as energy shocks and monetary tightening risk stifling growth, making bonds a strategic hedge. The post Citadel Securities warns European bond yields may be capped by weak growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Clarity Act Enters Final Senate Battle With New Crypto Restrictions
Clarity Act Enters Final Senate Battle With New Crypto Restrictions

The Clarity Act may be in its final stages, with Republican lawmakers making new concessions to secure the bipartisan support needed ahead of Tuesday’s vote.

Super Bowl LXI Crypto Betting: Where to Back the Champion in 2027
Super Bowl LXI Crypto Betting: Where to Back the Champion in 2027

Super Bowl LXI falls on 14 February 2027, the latest date the game has ever been played. Five stages between now and kickoff, and why the market you pick matters more here.

Anthropic urges the AI industry to slow down but keeps its $517B compute spending intact
Anthropic urges the AI industry to slow down but keeps its $517B compute spending intact

Anthropic's call for AI development pacing highlights the tension between safety concerns and the relentless demand for compute resources. The post Anthropic urges the AI industry to slow down but keeps its $517B compute spending intact appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pinterest expands Nvidia partnership, achieves 85x faster response startup
Pinterest expands Nvidia partnership, achieves 85x faster response startup

Pinterest's AI upgrade with Nvidia enhances user experience, potentially boosting engagement and competitiveness in the visual search market. The post Pinterest expands Nvidia partnership, achieves 85x faster response startup appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Senate Republicans narrow Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, removing criminal protections
Senate Republicans narrow Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, removing criminal protections

The revised act's removal of criminal protections may deter blockchain innovation, as developers face increased legal uncertainties. The post Senate Republicans narrow Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, removing criminal protections appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Here’s what’s new in the final CLARITY Act before Tuesday’s Senate vote
Here’s what’s new in the final CLARITY Act before Tuesday’s Senate vote

Senate Republicans rewrote key parts of the CLARITY Act as they made a final push for Democratic votes Tuesday. “This text is truly bipartisan and includes more than 120 of Democrats’ demands,” Sen. Cynthia Lummis said Monday as she, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman released the...

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Kraken Turns Tokenized Stocks Into Yield-Bearing DeFi Collateral

Kraken’s xStocks vaults add DeFi yield to tokenized equities, with launch rates of 2% for SPYx and QQQx and 1.8% for NVDAx.

Base and Ethereum collaboration on account abstraction breaks down, leaving two competing standards
Base and Ethereum collaboration on account abstraction breaks down, leaving two competing standards

The divergence in account abstraction standards may foster innovation but complicates development, impacting wallet design and cross-chain interoperability. The post Base and Ethereum collaboration on account abstraction breaks down, leaving two competing standards appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strategy buys back $139M of STRC, Bitcoin holdings unchanged
Strategy buys back $139M of STRC, Bitcoin holdings unchanged

Strategy's focus on STRC buyback over Bitcoin suggests a strategic shift, potentially boosting market confidence in STRC's future performance. The post Strategy buys back $139M of STRC, Bitcoin holdings unchanged appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin or Ethereum: Which Will Rally More if CLARITY Act Moves to Senate? 3 AIs Analyze
Bitcoin or Ethereum: Which Will Rally More if CLARITY Act Moves to Senate? 3 AIs Analyze

"The structural dynamics of the CLARITY Act favor ETH for sharper upside potential," Google's Gemini stated.

Chainlink’s 95% Surge Triggers Bearish Signal, Raising Profit-Taking Risk
Chainlink’s 95% Surge Triggers Bearish Signal, Raising Profit-Taking Risk

Chainlink (LINK) is showing signs of weakening momentum after a sharp rally pushed the token nearly 95% higher from around $7 to a recent high of $13.77. While the move has delivered significant gains to investors, on-chain analyst Ali Martinez has identified several indicators that could increase the risk of a near-term pullback. The pundit […]

MEXC migrates $RIO reserves from Algorand to Ethereum at 1:1 ratio
MEXC migrates $RIO reserves from Algorand to Ethereum at 1:1 ratio

The migration to Ethereum could enhance $RIO's market stability and accessibility, potentially attracting more users and developers. The post MEXC migrates $RIO reserves from Algorand to Ethereum at 1:1 ratio appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase CEO says tokenized stocks should hold real securities
Coinbase CEO says tokenized stocks should hold real securities

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called for tokenized stocks to carry full backing from real securities as the exchange seeks to connect global investors with a U.S. equity market valued at more than $70 trillion. Armstrong said in an X…

Trump open to US engagement with Iran amid ongoing conflict
Trump open to US engagement with Iran amid ongoing conflict

Trump's openness to engage with Iran could shift diplomatic dynamics, potentially affecting future U.S.-Iran relations and market expectations. The post Trump open to US engagement with Iran amid ongoing conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.