Author: James Wilson

XPlace CEO Artem Ponomarev has called for safer crypto-backed borrowing tools as DeFi lending protocols hold more than $42 billion in total value locked. Summary DeFi lending protocols currently hold about $42.06 billion in total value locked. Ponomarev said investors should be able to access liquidity without selling long-term digital-asset positions. Tokenized stocks have reached $2.34 billion in distributed value, according to RWA.xyz. SEC guidance says tokenized securities remain subject to federal securities laws. Artem Ponomarev, founder and CEO of digital-wealth platform XPlace, told crypto.news that digital-asset services must move beyond helping people acquire wealth and give them responsible ways…

Bitcoin has held above its $63,200 median realized price as Bitfinex analysts identified $67,176 as the breakout level that could raise the chances of an upside volatility expansion. Summary Bitcoin’s $63,200 median realized price has provided support during the past two weeks. A move above $67,176 would return recent buyers to profit and test overhead resistance. US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $385.2 million in weekly net outflows. Stablecoin supply has fallen 4.5% from its May peak to $300.7 billion. Bitfinex analysts said thin participation could amplify relatively small buying or selling flows. Bitfinex analysts told crypto.news that Bitcoin’s prolonged defense…

Crypto payment card spending has jumped 2.5 times from a year earlier to reach $759 million in July, supported by nearly 9 million purchases settled mainly through dollar-backed stablecoins. Summary July spending rose from $306 million a year earlier to $759 million. Cardholders completed nearly 9 million purchases with an average value of about $86. USDC and USDT accounted for a combined 84% of tracked spending. Optimism led blockchain settlement with 29%, followed by Solana and Base at 19% each. A16z crypto reported the figures using data from Paymentscan, which tracks payment activity linked to crypto card programs across several…

Toyota Finance has opened applications for a ¥1 billion ($6.76 million) tokenized bond that pays 1.72% annually and can be bought through Toyota Wallet without opening a securities account. Summary Toyota Finance has opened applications for a ¥1 billion tokenized bond through Toyota Wallet. Retail investors can participate from ¥100,000 without opening a securities account. The one year bond pays 1.72% annually and uses BOOSTRY’s blockchain infrastructure. Investors may receive Toyota Wallet balances and benefits including Fuji Speedway tickets and vehicle test drives. Toyota Financial Services, Toyota Finance, SMBC Group and BOOSTRY said Tuesday that the one year public security…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Rising XRP short positions and declining whale deposits are fueling market caution as holders explore cloud mining platforms such as UE Crypto for alternative returns. Summary Rising XRP short positions and weak price performance are driving interest in UE Crypto’s cloud mining services. XRP’s latest decline is prompting holders to explore UE Crypto’s cloud mining model for alternative digital asset returns. With XRP trading near $1, investors are looking to UE Crypto’s cloud mining platform to diversify their digital…

Forget short-term price charts – Washington’s digital asset framework is the legal authorization that conservative wealth managers have been waiting for before they can put trillions to work. Summary The CLARITY Act is a legal “permission structure” that allows conservative compliance officers and fiduciaries to safely allocate capital. Decentralized networks like Bitcoin and Litecoin don’t need a law to function; the institutions that want to hold and custody them need one. While Congress stalls before recess, capital and talent are not waiting. They are actively migrating offshore to jurisdictions with clear, actionable rulebooks. Everyone seems to be watching the CLARITY…

Crypto exchange Kraken has launched trading in more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks for eligible customers across the European Economic Area, placing traditional shares alongside more than 700 tokenized xStocks and over 600 crypto assets in the same account. Summary Kraken has launched trading in more than 7,000 U.S. stocks for eligible customers across the EEA. Customers can access traditional U.S. shares alongside more than 700 xStocks and over 600 crypto assets. The stock service is provided through Kraken’s MiFID II authorised Cyprus investment firm. xStocks have generated more than $38 billion in total transaction volume since launching in June 2025.…

Three feature gated upgrades began activating on Solana mainnet the week of August 17. A 90% reduction in on chain storage rent, a 3.3 fold increase in maximum transaction size, and a staged slot time reduction from 400ms toward 200ms represent Solana’s most significant infrastructure change since Firedancer reached mainnet. Summary Solana’s Agave 4.2 client began mainnet feature activation the week of August 17, delivering three independent upgrades: a 90% rent reduction, 3.3 times larger transactions, and a staged slot time cut from 400ms toward 200ms. SIMD-0437 cuts the lamports per byte constant from 6,960 to 696, reducing the rent…

Circle’s euro-backed stablecoin EURC has surpassed €400 million in circulation after its supply more than doubled over the past year as the token gained support across exchanges, payment providers and institutional platforms. Summary EURC has surpassed €400 million in circulation after its supply more than doubled over the past year. Circle said EURC is now supported across major blockchains, exchanges, payment networks and institutional platforms. Euro stablecoin supply reached about €650 million by June 2026, with EURC holding a large share of the market. Circle operates EURC as a MiCA compliant e money token through its licensed entity in France.…

Binance reportedly plans to apply for authorization from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, seeking a potential return to the British market when the country’s comprehensive crypto rules begin in 2027. Summary Binance reportedly plans an FCA application when Britain’s six month authorization window opens in September. The FCA still prohibits Binance Markets Limited from conducting regulated activities without its written consent. Applications run from September 30, 2026, through February 28, 2027, ahead of October 2027 implementation. Filing an application would not guarantee approval, permission to relaunch, or acceptance by British regulators. Authorized crypto firms must satisfy capital, governance, custody,…