After Bitcoin and XRP, it’s now Ethereum’s turn to take center stage in what appears to be the start of its next major rally. $ETH has surged 15% in just the past three days. This move has propelled it past the $4K mark, a key psychological and technical milestone. So, why is $ETH rallying? Alongside its strong fundamentals, two recent developments have effectively hit Ethereum’s nitrous switch, sending it rocketing up the charts. Keep reading to discover what these developments are, how far $ETH could climb in its current rally, and how investing in Best Wallet Token ($BEST), a utility-driven…
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Launched in 2024, Bodega is THE prediction market platform on Cardano. Its 25 million-supply token, BODEGA, powers governance, market creation, and revenue sharing. With a TVL hovering around $80k, the protocol is small but steadily gaining traction. What makes it stand out is its ambition to merge transparency with privacy. Through a landmark partnership with Midnight, Cardano’s privacy-focused sidechain, Bodega is breaking new ground. But what is Bodega? 1. What is Bodega? Prediction markets have always promised to turn collective knowledge into tradable value. From elections to sports finals, they let anyone stake their conviction on real-world outcomes. Now, Cardano…
The US-based Ethereum ETFs (exchange-traded funds) have had a mixed performance over the past week. The crypto-linked products continued a woeful start to the month of August with consecutive withdrawals at the beginning of this week. However, US Ethereum ETFs haven’t taken much longer to turn their fortunes around and return to the path of positive inflows. This shift in investor sentiment can be associated with a recent executive order signed by United States President Donald Trump, allowing crypto investments in retirement (401 (k)) plans. Four-Day Inflow Streak Changes Ethereum ETFs’ Week According to the latest market data, the US…
Ripple Labs and the US SEC have finally closed the book on their high-profile lawsuit after almost five years of legal back-and-forth. According to a joint filing with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday, both sides agreed to drop their appeals, making Judge Analisa Torres’s 2023 ruling final. The resolution has already been factored into XRP’s price surge above $3 again. It has also led to an interesting speculation from market expert Nate Geraci, who suggested that BlackRock may now look to file for an iShares XRP ETF. BlackRock Might Make A Move The end of the case…
Key Takeaways Chainlink has launched an onchain reserve funded by revenue and network usage, accumulating over $1 million in LINK tokens. The Chainlink Reserve leverages Payment Abstraction to collect revenue in any token and convert it to LINK, with no planned withdrawals for multiple years. Share this article Chainlink is building a new on-chain reserve system called Chainlink Reserve, designed to accumulate LINK tokens using the revenue that the entity earns from both off-chain and on-chain operations, according to a Thursday announcement.Off-chain revenue primarily comes from large enterprises paying to access Chainlink’s infrastructure, while on-chain fees are from protocols across…
In an interesting turn of events, Federal Reserve Governor and prominent stablecoins advocate Chris Waller has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next Fed Chairman. This development comes amid a monetary policy battle between US President Donald Trump and current Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Trump’s Fed Chair Candidate? Over the past few months, Trump has publicly criticized Powell over the Fed Chair’s decision to maintain the market interest rate in the range of 4.25% – 4.50%. Notably, the head of the US apex bank has consistently rejected calls to lower this rate, fearing sporadic inflation, despite potential benefits such…
World Liberty Financial, the Trump family-linked crypto project, is reportedly engaging major investors to form a public company to hold its WLFI tokens. The proposal aims to place WLFI on a corporate balance sheet and contribute to the rising trend of digital-asset treasury companies in the US. World Liberty Pitch: From Token Sales To Public WLFI Treasury World Liberty Financial was unveiled in 2024 as a DeFi protocol and cryptocurrency company by US President Donald Trump to be managed by his sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr. The crypto initiative recorded the successful launch of the WLFI token in October 2024,…
Key Takeaways El Salvador may soon introduce Bitcoin banks, further expanding its commitment to crypto adoption. Specific details regarding the timeline or structure of the Bitcoin banks were not disclosed in the announcement. Share this article El Salvador may be on the verge of launching its first Bitcoin banks, the National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC), the government body promoting the country’s Bitcoin strategy, has revealed. 🇸🇻🚀 pic.twitter.com/DEGUKMmhfd — The Bitcoin Office (@bitcoinofficesv) August 8, 2025Specifics about those banks have not been disclosed, though the National Bitcoin Office says they will be announced soon. El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has offered no…
Ripple’s pursuit of a US charter bank license has hit a significant hurdle after the Independent Community of Bankers of America (ICBA) filed a detailed opposition with the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The seven-page letter warns that Ripple’s planned stablecoin operations through Ripple National Trust Bank (RNTB) could sidestep traditional banking regulations, raising compliance and consumer protection concerns. Ripple Faces Opposition To Bank Charter Bid According to reports from XRPBank on X social media, Ripple’s ambitions to secure a federally chartered trust bank for its proposed subsidiary, RNTB, have met sharp resistance from the ICBA.…
Coinbase has taken a significant step toward expanding access to decentralized finance by announcing that users will soon be able to trade millions of on-chain assets directly within the Coinbase app through integrated DEX trading. The move allows traders to seamlessly access Base network assets on decentralized exchanges, combining Coinbase’s trusted interface with the versatility of DeFi. According to the announcement made yesterday, the feature is designed to make on-chain trading as simple and secure as traditional exchange activity, while opening the door to a vast range of tokens and opportunities that were previously out of reach for most retail…