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📰 RaaS #598: Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Cross $13B!
Tether’s Gold Reserves Surpass $23B, Binance Adds 4,225 BTC to SAFU Fund: GM Web3!
1. Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Cross $13B in Supply
Yield-bearing stablecoins have grown from near zero to over $13B in circulation in roughly two years. Assets like sUSDe, sUSDS, BUIDL, USYC, and syrupUSDC are becoming core DeFi collateral, with lending markets increasingly treating them as programmable cash equivalents. Read more
2. Tether’s Gold Reserves Surpass $23B
Tether’s gold-backed reserves crossed $23B as institutional and sovereign demand accelerates. The milestone highlights growing interest in tokenized commodities as confidence in fiat currencies weakens and real-asset backing regains relevance. Read more
3. Binance Adds 4,225 BTC to SAFU Fund
Binance purchased an additional 4,225 BTC, worth roughly $300M, for its SAFU insurance fund. Read more
4. Circle and Tether Control ~85% of Stablecoin Market
Circle and Tether now command approximately 85% of the global stablecoin market. The concentration underscores how regulatory clarity, liquidity depth, and distribution advantages are creating a winner-take-most dynamic in digital dollars. Read more
5. Erebor Bank Launches With Stablecoin-Native Infrastructure
Erebor Bank officially opened with FDIC insurance and $625M in committed capital, targeting AI, defense, and digital asset firms. Backed by Palmer Luckey, the bank offers 24/7 stablecoin settlement, GPU financing, and contract-backed lending where legacy banks fall short. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
Tether’s Gold Reserves Surpass $23B, Binance Adds 4,225 BTC to SAFU Fund: GM Web3!
1. Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Cross $13B in Supply
Yield-bearing stablecoins have grown from near zero to over $13B in circulation in roughly two years. Assets like sUSDe, sUSDS, BUIDL, USYC, and syrupUSDC are becoming core DeFi collateral, with lending markets increasingly treating them as programmable cash equivalents. Read more
2. Tether’s Gold Reserves Surpass $23B
Tether’s gold-backed reserves crossed $23B as institutional and sovereign demand accelerates. The milestone highlights growing interest in tokenized commodities as confidence in fiat currencies weakens and real-asset backing regains relevance. Read more
3. Binance Adds 4,225 BTC to SAFU Fund
Binance purchased an additional 4,225 BTC, worth roughly $300M, for its SAFU insurance fund. Read more
4. Circle and Tether Control ~85% of Stablecoin Market
Circle and Tether now command approximately 85% of the global stablecoin market. The concentration underscores how regulatory clarity, liquidity depth, and distribution advantages are creating a winner-take-most dynamic in digital dollars. Read more
5. Erebor Bank Launches With Stablecoin-Native Infrastructure
Erebor Bank officially opened with FDIC insurance and $625M in committed capital, targeting AI, defense, and digital asset firms. Backed by Palmer Luckey, the bank offers 24/7 stablecoin settlement, GPU financing, and contract-backed lending where legacy banks fall short. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
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📰 RaaS #599: Hyperliquid Tops Coinbase Volumes!
MegaETH Mainnet Goes Live, FalconX Brings Prime Brokerage to DeFi: GM Web3!
1. Hyperliquid Surpasses Coinbase in Trading Volume
Hyperliquid processed $2.6T in notional volume year-to-date, nearly double Coinbase’s $1.4T. While Coinbase stock is down 27%, Hyperliquid’s token is up 31.7%, highlighting a sharp divergence between DeFi-native venues and public CEX equities. Read more
2. FalconX Launches Prime Brokerage Financing on Hyperliquid
FalconX now offers margin financing on Hyperliquid, giving institutional clients up to 5x leverage with portfolio-level risk management. The setup nets margin across CEXs and DeFi using unified collateral and self-custody via Fordefi, pushing DeFi closer to institutional trading standards. Read more
3. MegaETH Mainnet Goes Live With Rabbithole Hub
MegaETH unveiled its mainnet-native ecosystem hub, The Rabbithole. The interface enables bridging, swapping, on-ramping, and app discovery through a prompt-based, chat-style UX, positioning MegaETH as a trading-optimized chain focused on usability and speed. Read more
4. Farcaster Founders Join Stablecoin Payments Startup Tempo
Farcaster co-founders Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan are joining Tempo, a stablecoin settlement startup incubated by Stripe and Paradigm. Backed by Mastercard, UBS, and Klarna, Tempo aims to build a fast, low-cost global stablecoin payments network. Read more
5. Ripple Partners With Figment for Institutional Staking
Ripple has partnered with Figment to integrate institutional-grade staking into Ripple Custody. The collaboration enables banks and regulated entities to offer staking for Ethereum, Solana, and other PoS networks without building in-house infrastructure. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
MegaETH Mainnet Goes Live, FalconX Brings Prime Brokerage to DeFi: GM Web3!
1. Hyperliquid Surpasses Coinbase in Trading Volume
Hyperliquid processed $2.6T in notional volume year-to-date, nearly double Coinbase’s $1.4T. While Coinbase stock is down 27%, Hyperliquid’s token is up 31.7%, highlighting a sharp divergence between DeFi-native venues and public CEX equities. Read more
2. FalconX Launches Prime Brokerage Financing on Hyperliquid
FalconX now offers margin financing on Hyperliquid, giving institutional clients up to 5x leverage with portfolio-level risk management. The setup nets margin across CEXs and DeFi using unified collateral and self-custody via Fordefi, pushing DeFi closer to institutional trading standards. Read more
3. MegaETH Mainnet Goes Live With Rabbithole Hub
MegaETH unveiled its mainnet-native ecosystem hub, The Rabbithole. The interface enables bridging, swapping, on-ramping, and app discovery through a prompt-based, chat-style UX, positioning MegaETH as a trading-optimized chain focused on usability and speed. Read more
4. Farcaster Founders Join Stablecoin Payments Startup Tempo
Farcaster co-founders Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan are joining Tempo, a stablecoin settlement startup incubated by Stripe and Paradigm. Backed by Mastercard, UBS, and Klarna, Tempo aims to build a fast, low-cost global stablecoin payments network. Read more
5. Ripple Partners With Figment for Institutional Staking
Ripple has partnered with Figment to integrate institutional-grade staking into Ripple Custody. The collaboration enables banks and regulated entities to offer staking for Ethereum, Solana, and other PoS networks without building in-house infrastructure. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
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📰 RaaS #600: Robinhood Testnet Goes Live!
Pudgy Teasing New Credit Card, Tether Bets Big on LayerZero: GM Web3!
1. Robinhood Chain’s Public Testnet Goes Live
Robinhood launched the public testnet for Robinhood Chain, an Arbitrum-based Ethereum L2 tailored for tokenized stocks, RWAs, and 24/7 trading. Devs are already diving into the docs ahead of a mainnet rollout later this year. This could quietly turn Robinhood into real TradFi onchain plumbing. Read more
2. Tether Makes Strategic Investment in LayerZero Labs
Tether Investments backed LayerZero Labs, the team behind the cross-chain protocol powering USDt0. With heavy hitters like Citadel Securities, DTCC, ICE, and Google Cloud already involved in their Zero L1 push, this feels like a big step toward institutional-grade tokenization at scale. Read more
3. Kaito Teams Up with Polymarket for Attention Markets
Kaito and Polymarket are rolling out Attention Markets, prediction bets on internet trends, sentiment, mindshare, and cultural alpha. Starting with crypto, expanding to AI, finance, entertainment, sports, and geopolitics. Built into the main site with a standalone coming soon. Read more
4. Chainlink Selected for Bank of England Synchronisation Lab
Chainlink joins the BoE’s Synchronisation Lab to test synchronized settlement between central bank money and onchain securities. Part of the RTGS renewal roadmap, this is straight-up UK finance moving onchain, one of the clearest signs yet that legacy systems are integrating blockchain settlement. Read more
5. Monad Launches Nitro 3-Month Accelerator Program
Monad introduced Nitro, a 3-month accelerator with $500k per team distributed on day one, plus top VC funding and mentorship from leading founders. Applications live now, with only 15 teams getting in. Perfect for builders who want to compress a year of progress into three months. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
Pudgy Teasing New Credit Card, Tether Bets Big on LayerZero: GM Web3!
1. Robinhood Chain’s Public Testnet Goes Live
Robinhood launched the public testnet for Robinhood Chain, an Arbitrum-based Ethereum L2 tailored for tokenized stocks, RWAs, and 24/7 trading. Devs are already diving into the docs ahead of a mainnet rollout later this year. This could quietly turn Robinhood into real TradFi onchain plumbing. Read more
2. Tether Makes Strategic Investment in LayerZero Labs
Tether Investments backed LayerZero Labs, the team behind the cross-chain protocol powering USDt0. With heavy hitters like Citadel Securities, DTCC, ICE, and Google Cloud already involved in their Zero L1 push, this feels like a big step toward institutional-grade tokenization at scale. Read more
3. Kaito Teams Up with Polymarket for Attention Markets
Kaito and Polymarket are rolling out Attention Markets, prediction bets on internet trends, sentiment, mindshare, and cultural alpha. Starting with crypto, expanding to AI, finance, entertainment, sports, and geopolitics. Built into the main site with a standalone coming soon. Read more
4. Chainlink Selected for Bank of England Synchronisation Lab
Chainlink joins the BoE’s Synchronisation Lab to test synchronized settlement between central bank money and onchain securities. Part of the RTGS renewal roadmap, this is straight-up UK finance moving onchain, one of the clearest signs yet that legacy systems are integrating blockchain settlement. Read more
5. Monad Launches Nitro 3-Month Accelerator Program
Monad introduced Nitro, a 3-month accelerator with $500k per team distributed on day one, plus top VC funding and mentorship from leading founders. Applications live now, with only 15 teams getting in. Perfect for builders who want to compress a year of progress into three months. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
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📰 RaaS #601: Uniswap Integrates BlackRock's BUIDL
Ripple Partners Aviva for RWAs, Coinbase Rolls Out Agentic Wallets: GM Web3!
1. Uniswap Integrates Securitize for BlackRock BUIDL Swaps
Uniswap partnered with Securitize to trade BlackRock's BUIDL fund on UniswapX for 24/7 bilateral deals for whitelisted folks bridging TradFi yields to DeFi. Read more
2. Ripple Partners Aviva for XRPL Fund Tokenization
Ripple's first Euro asset manager collab with Aviva to bring traditional funds onchain via XRPL for fast, cheap, green rails eyeing 2026 RWA scale. Read more
3. Coinbase Unveils Agentic Wallets for Autonomous AI
Coinbase rolled Agentic Wallets, agent-ready infra for solo fund handling, IDs, and Base trades with smart policies and gasless flow. Read more
4. Ondo Tokenized Stocks Hit DeFi with Chainlink Oracles
Ondo launched tokenized stocks like QQQon/TSLAon as Ethereum collateral. Chainlink feeds unlocking lending, borrows, and vaults on Euler. Read more
5. Binance SAFU Fully Converts to 15K BTC
Binance capped its $1B SAFU shift with 4,545 BTC buy. All-in on Bitcoin as prime reserve, wrapped in 30 days for max transparency. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
Ripple Partners Aviva for RWAs, Coinbase Rolls Out Agentic Wallets: GM Web3!
1. Uniswap Integrates Securitize for BlackRock BUIDL Swaps
Uniswap partnered with Securitize to trade BlackRock's BUIDL fund on UniswapX for 24/7 bilateral deals for whitelisted folks bridging TradFi yields to DeFi. Read more
2. Ripple Partners Aviva for XRPL Fund Tokenization
Ripple's first Euro asset manager collab with Aviva to bring traditional funds onchain via XRPL for fast, cheap, green rails eyeing 2026 RWA scale. Read more
3. Coinbase Unveils Agentic Wallets for Autonomous AI
Coinbase rolled Agentic Wallets, agent-ready infra for solo fund handling, IDs, and Base trades with smart policies and gasless flow. Read more
4. Ondo Tokenized Stocks Hit DeFi with Chainlink Oracles
Ondo launched tokenized stocks like QQQon/TSLAon as Ethereum collateral. Chainlink feeds unlocking lending, borrows, and vaults on Euler. Read more
5. Binance SAFU Fully Converts to 15K BTC
Binance capped its $1B SAFU shift with 4,545 BTC buy. All-in on Bitcoin as prime reserve, wrapped in 30 days for max transparency. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
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📰 RaaS #602: Trove Accused of Secretly Refunding KOLs!
Pumpdotfun Adds GitHub Fee Sharing, X Reverses Crypto Ad Rule: GM Web3
1. Trove Faces Influencer Refund Backlash
Bubblemaps traced roughly $450K in stablecoins allegedly sent from wallets tied to Trove’s founder to KOL-linked addresses after the token collapsed. See more
2. Pumpdotfun Adds GitHub Fee Sharing
Pumpdotfun now lets memecoin creators allocate 0–1% of trading fees to any GitHub username once tokens hit $100K and move to Raydium. See more
3. X Reverses Crypto Partnership Rule
X briefly listed crypto as ineligible for paid partnership labels before quietly reversing the update hours later, sparking confusion across CT. See more
4. Polymarket Launches 5-Minute BTC Markets
Polymarket introduced ultra-short-term Bitcoin direction markets with plans to expand to altcoins next. See more
5. Coinbase Posts $667M Quarterly Loss
Coinbase reported a $667M net loss as revenue slid 20% amid cooling trading volumes. See more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
Pumpdotfun Adds GitHub Fee Sharing, X Reverses Crypto Ad Rule: GM Web3
1. Trove Faces Influencer Refund Backlash
Bubblemaps traced roughly $450K in stablecoins allegedly sent from wallets tied to Trove’s founder to KOL-linked addresses after the token collapsed. See more
2. Pumpdotfun Adds GitHub Fee Sharing
Pumpdotfun now lets memecoin creators allocate 0–1% of trading fees to any GitHub username once tokens hit $100K and move to Raydium. See more
3. X Reverses Crypto Partnership Rule
X briefly listed crypto as ineligible for paid partnership labels before quietly reversing the update hours later, sparking confusion across CT. See more
4. Polymarket Launches 5-Minute BTC Markets
Polymarket introduced ultra-short-term Bitcoin direction markets with plans to expand to altcoins next. See more
5. Coinbase Posts $667M Quarterly Loss
Coinbase reported a $667M net loss as revenue slid 20% amid cooling trading volumes. See more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
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📰 RaaS #603: Solana RWAs Smash $1.66B ATH!
$130M+ Token Unlocks Incoming, MicroStrategy Eyes Debt Equitization: GM Web3!
1. Solana RWAs Reach $1.66B ATH
Solana tokenized assets hit $1.66B peak. TradFi influx brewing, could boost liquidity if scaling holds, opening bigger onchain plays. Read more
2. $130M+ Tokens Unlocking Soon
DefiLlama spots $130M unlocks with TON's $53M lead on Feb 21 might pressure prices short-term, but unlock capital could fuel rotations. Read more
3. MicroStrategy Plans Debt Equitization
MicroStrategy eyeing 3-6 year debt-to-equity shift with buffer vs $8K BTC dip, could inspire corp treasuries if it rides volatility. Read more
4. Polygon Gas to 100M, TPS Over 2,380
Polygon maxed gas at 100M for Polymarket speed with gigagas milestone drawing apps, could cut congestion as volumes climb. Read more
5. Algorand January Metrics Jump
Algorand wallets/txns/actives/contracts/stables all up, 2B ALGO staked with decentralization edge luring devs if growth sticks. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
$130M+ Token Unlocks Incoming, MicroStrategy Eyes Debt Equitization: GM Web3!
1. Solana RWAs Reach $1.66B ATH
Solana tokenized assets hit $1.66B peak. TradFi influx brewing, could boost liquidity if scaling holds, opening bigger onchain plays. Read more
2. $130M+ Tokens Unlocking Soon
DefiLlama spots $130M unlocks with TON's $53M lead on Feb 21 might pressure prices short-term, but unlock capital could fuel rotations. Read more
3. MicroStrategy Plans Debt Equitization
MicroStrategy eyeing 3-6 year debt-to-equity shift with buffer vs $8K BTC dip, could inspire corp treasuries if it rides volatility. Read more
4. Polygon Gas to 100M, TPS Over 2,380
Polygon maxed gas at 100M for Polymarket speed with gigagas milestone drawing apps, could cut congestion as volumes climb. Read more
5. Algorand January Metrics Jump
Algorand wallets/txns/actives/contracts/stables all up, 2B ALGO staked with decentralization edge luring devs if growth sticks. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
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📰 RaaS #605: Dragonfly Raises $650M!
Energy Markets Live Onchain, Phantom MCP Live: GM Web3!
Dragonfly Raises Big Bucks
Yes, in this market. Fresh capital locked in while noise is low. If quiet cycles are for building, expect serious deployment ahead. Read more
Phantom MCP Server Goes Live
Agents can now manage portfolios across supported chains directly through Phantom. Autonomous onchain portfolio management is getting real. Read more
Inframarkets Launches Energy Prediction Markets on Solana
Oil and gas exposure is now tradable onchain. A historically institutional-only sector just opened to retail participants. Read more
Zora Is Live on Solana
Take positions on trends, memes, and moments with Solana speed and low fees. Attention markets just got faster. Read more
OpenMind Partners With Circle
Its robodog can now autonomously pay for recharging using USDC. Machine-to-machine payments are officially here. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
Energy Markets Live Onchain, Phantom MCP Live: GM Web3!
Dragonfly Raises Big Bucks
Yes, in this market. Fresh capital locked in while noise is low. If quiet cycles are for building, expect serious deployment ahead. Read more
Phantom MCP Server Goes Live
Agents can now manage portfolios across supported chains directly through Phantom. Autonomous onchain portfolio management is getting real. Read more
Inframarkets Launches Energy Prediction Markets on Solana
Oil and gas exposure is now tradable onchain. A historically institutional-only sector just opened to retail participants. Read more
Zora Is Live on Solana
Take positions on trends, memes, and moments with Solana speed and low fees. Attention markets just got faster. Read more
OpenMind Partners With Circle
Its robodog can now autonomously pay for recharging using USDC. Machine-to-machine payments are officially here. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
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📰 RaaS #606: Base Breaks From OP Stack!
The Ethereum Foundation Maps 2026 Roadmap, SUI ETFs Land With Staking: GM Web3!
1. Ethereum Foundation Maps 2026 Priorities
EF’s Protocol team laid out three tracks to Scale, Improve UX, Harden L1 with Glamsterdam upgrade targeted for H1 and Hegotá later. Tomorrow’s deep dive could clarify timelines and boost builder confidence in Ethereum’s long-term upgrades. Read more
2. Base Transitions to Unified Independent Stack
Base is moving off OP Stack/Superchain to its own spec over the next few months targeting six hardforks/year, 1 gigagas/s, 99.99% non-empty blocks, and simpler design. Autonomy should unlock faster shipping of builder-focused features while staying Ethereum-aligned. Read more
3. Two Spot SUI ETFs Debut in US With Staking
Canary’s SUIS (Nasdaq) and Grayscale’s GSUI (NYSE Arca) both launched offering regulated Sui exposure + staking rewards. Institutional onramp just got real, could pull fresh capital and solidify Sui as a portfolio staple. Read more
4. OpenAI and Paradigm Launch EVMbench
New benchmark tests AI agents on finding, exploiting, and patching smart contract vulnerabilities. Gives devs a clear yardstick for agent security, should accelerate safer autonomous systems in DeFi. Read more
5. Hyperliquid Funds Hyperliquid Policy Center
1M HYPE contributed to new DC nonprofit led by Jake Chervinsky to educate policymakers on DeFi and advocate for clear rules. Dedicated voice in Washington could help DeFi grow without constant regulatory uncertainty. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
The Ethereum Foundation Maps 2026 Roadmap, SUI ETFs Land With Staking: GM Web3!
1. Ethereum Foundation Maps 2026 Priorities
EF’s Protocol team laid out three tracks to Scale, Improve UX, Harden L1 with Glamsterdam upgrade targeted for H1 and Hegotá later. Tomorrow’s deep dive could clarify timelines and boost builder confidence in Ethereum’s long-term upgrades. Read more
2. Base Transitions to Unified Independent Stack
Base is moving off OP Stack/Superchain to its own spec over the next few months targeting six hardforks/year, 1 gigagas/s, 99.99% non-empty blocks, and simpler design. Autonomy should unlock faster shipping of builder-focused features while staying Ethereum-aligned. Read more
3. Two Spot SUI ETFs Debut in US With Staking
Canary’s SUIS (Nasdaq) and Grayscale’s GSUI (NYSE Arca) both launched offering regulated Sui exposure + staking rewards. Institutional onramp just got real, could pull fresh capital and solidify Sui as a portfolio staple. Read more
4. OpenAI and Paradigm Launch EVMbench
New benchmark tests AI agents on finding, exploiting, and patching smart contract vulnerabilities. Gives devs a clear yardstick for agent security, should accelerate safer autonomous systems in DeFi. Read more
5. Hyperliquid Funds Hyperliquid Policy Center
1M HYPE contributed to new DC nonprofit led by Jake Chervinsky to educate policymakers on DeFi and advocate for clear rules. Dedicated voice in Washington could help DeFi grow without constant regulatory uncertainty. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
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📰 RaaS #607: Polymarket Acquires Dome!
The Fear & Greed Index Falls to 7, Coinbase Rolls Out BTC Rewards: GM Web3!
1. ProShares Launches New Crypto ETFs
Riding the wave of the GENIUS Act, ProShares has expanded TradFi's exposure to digital assets with new crypto ETFs. A clear signal that institutional infrastructure keeps building regardless of short-term sentiment. Read more
2. Polymarket Acquires Dome
Dome's unified API for prediction markets is now joining one of the world's largest prediction platforms. A major dev experience upgrade that could supercharge liquidity and integrations across the prediction market space. Read more
3. Coinbase Lets You Earn BTC Rewards on USDC
You can now earn Bitcoin rewards on your USDC held on Coinbase. A quietly powerful move that blends stablecoin utility with BTC upside, lowering the barrier to accumulating Bitcoin passively. Read more
4. Uniswap Developer Platform Launches in Beta
Uniswap Labs rolled out its Developer Platform, letting devs create API keys to embed swaps and liquidity features into their apps in minutes. Easier DeFi integrations could bring a new wave of builders onchain. Read more
5. Bitcoin Miner Profits Hit Multi-Year Lows
Rising mining difficulty combined with BTC price pressure is squeezing miner margins to their lowest in years. Worth watching as prolonged stress could trigger capitulation and shift supply dynamics. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
The Fear & Greed Index Falls to 7, Coinbase Rolls Out BTC Rewards: GM Web3!
1. ProShares Launches New Crypto ETFs
Riding the wave of the GENIUS Act, ProShares has expanded TradFi's exposure to digital assets with new crypto ETFs. A clear signal that institutional infrastructure keeps building regardless of short-term sentiment. Read more
2. Polymarket Acquires Dome
Dome's unified API for prediction markets is now joining one of the world's largest prediction platforms. A major dev experience upgrade that could supercharge liquidity and integrations across the prediction market space. Read more
3. Coinbase Lets You Earn BTC Rewards on USDC
You can now earn Bitcoin rewards on your USDC held on Coinbase. A quietly powerful move that blends stablecoin utility with BTC upside, lowering the barrier to accumulating Bitcoin passively. Read more
4. Uniswap Developer Platform Launches in Beta
Uniswap Labs rolled out its Developer Platform, letting devs create API keys to embed swaps and liquidity features into their apps in minutes. Easier DeFi integrations could bring a new wave of builders onchain. Read more
5. Bitcoin Miner Profits Hit Multi-Year Lows
Rising mining difficulty combined with BTC price pressure is squeezing miner margins to their lowest in years. Worth watching as prolonged stress could trigger capitulation and shift supply dynamics. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
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📰 RaaS #608: Vitalik Proposes AI Agents for DAOs!
Jupiter DAO Votes for Net Zero Emissions, BNB Chain Launches Private zBNB Transfers: GM Web3!
1. Vitalik Floats AI Agents for DAOs
Vitalik proposed AI agents that vote in DAOs using ZK proofs and secure MPC/TEE to protect identity and prevent coercion. It could solve the attention problem and make governance far more scalable and empowering. Read more
2. Jupiter DAO Votes 75% for Net Zero Emissions
Jupiter DAO passed the Net Zero proposal with 75% support, postponing Jupuary. A clear signal toward long-term sustainability that could attract ESG capital and builders who value the bigger picture. Read more
3. zBNB Private Transfers Live on BNB Chain
Private transfers are now live on BNB Chain with zBNB, seamless privacy-preserving transfers that keep the familiar experience intact, potentially opening the door for the next billion users who care about shielding their activity. Read more
4. XRP Holders Realize $1.93B in Weekly Losses
Santiment data shows XRP recorded its largest weekly realized loss spike since Nov 2022, with $1.93B in capitulated positions. Heavy selling like this often marks local exhaustion and can precede relief rallies, though it also confirms the pain trade is still very real for holders. Read more
5. Azura Launches Zero-Fee Cross-Chain Trading
Azura debuted as a unified platform for trading any token across Solana, Ethereum, Base, and Arbitrum using plain USD with zero gas, zero bridging, zero fees. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
Jupiter DAO Votes for Net Zero Emissions, BNB Chain Launches Private zBNB Transfers: GM Web3!
1. Vitalik Floats AI Agents for DAOs
Vitalik proposed AI agents that vote in DAOs using ZK proofs and secure MPC/TEE to protect identity and prevent coercion. It could solve the attention problem and make governance far more scalable and empowering. Read more
2. Jupiter DAO Votes 75% for Net Zero Emissions
Jupiter DAO passed the Net Zero proposal with 75% support, postponing Jupuary. A clear signal toward long-term sustainability that could attract ESG capital and builders who value the bigger picture. Read more
3. zBNB Private Transfers Live on BNB Chain
Private transfers are now live on BNB Chain with zBNB, seamless privacy-preserving transfers that keep the familiar experience intact, potentially opening the door for the next billion users who care about shielding their activity. Read more
4. XRP Holders Realize $1.93B in Weekly Losses
Santiment data shows XRP recorded its largest weekly realized loss spike since Nov 2022, with $1.93B in capitulated positions. Heavy selling like this often marks local exhaustion and can precede relief rallies, though it also confirms the pain trade is still very real for holders. Read more
5. Azura Launches Zero-Fee Cross-Chain Trading
Azura debuted as a unified platform for trading any token across Solana, Ethereum, Base, and Arbitrum using plain USD with zero gas, zero bridging, zero fees. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
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📰 RaaS #609: RWAs Hit $15B on Ethereum!
EtherFi's First Institutional Restaking Deal, NEAR Drops AI-Powered Super App: GM Web3!
1. RWAs on Ethereum Hit $15B Market Cap
Tokenized assets surged 200% YoY as treasuries, real estate, and credit go onchain. This milestone could accelerate TradFi inflows, positioning Ethereum as the hub for real-world yields. Read more
2. EtherFi Gets DeFi's First Institutional Restaking Deal
EtherFi, FalconX, and M11 Credit channeled weETHs into Cap protocol for extra Symbiotic ETH rewards. Bespoke SPV setup unlocks structured capital; could open floodgates for big money in restaking. Read more
3. NEAR AI Launches Super App
NEAR's consumer app combines wallets with AI tools for swaps across 35 chains, P2P trades, and confidential mode. This could make AI agents true economic players. Read more
4. Robinhood Ventures Democratizes Private Markets
Robinhood launched Ventures for no-threshold access to VC deals, a new model skips accreditation. Could tokenize more startups and bring retail into illiquids at scale. Read more
5. Pumpfun Flips Hyperliquid in Weekly Revenue
Pumpfun surged to third-largest protocol by revenue. Memecoin launcher meta dominating, highlights degen's edge but might push more fair-launch innovation. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
EtherFi's First Institutional Restaking Deal, NEAR Drops AI-Powered Super App: GM Web3!
1. RWAs on Ethereum Hit $15B Market Cap
Tokenized assets surged 200% YoY as treasuries, real estate, and credit go onchain. This milestone could accelerate TradFi inflows, positioning Ethereum as the hub for real-world yields. Read more
2. EtherFi Gets DeFi's First Institutional Restaking Deal
EtherFi, FalconX, and M11 Credit channeled weETHs into Cap protocol for extra Symbiotic ETH rewards. Bespoke SPV setup unlocks structured capital; could open floodgates for big money in restaking. Read more
3. NEAR AI Launches Super App
NEAR's consumer app combines wallets with AI tools for swaps across 35 chains, P2P trades, and confidential mode. This could make AI agents true economic players. Read more
4. Robinhood Ventures Democratizes Private Markets
Robinhood launched Ventures for no-threshold access to VC deals, a new model skips accreditation. Could tokenize more startups and bring retail into illiquids at scale. Read more
5. Pumpfun Flips Hyperliquid in Weekly Revenue
Pumpfun surged to third-largest protocol by revenue. Memecoin launcher meta dominating, highlights degen's edge but might push more fair-launch innovation. Read more
Read the full edition on Beehiiv.
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📰 RaaS #610: Coinbase Rolls Out 24/5 Stock Trading!
Circle Joins Agentic AI Push, EtherFi Brings Earn to iOS: GM Web3!
1. Coinbase Launches 24/5 Stock Trading
Zero commissions, fractional shares from $1, all in one app with crypto. This unified portfolio could pull in the next wave of everyday investors. Read more
2. Circle Joins Agentic AI Foundation
Programmable money as the backbone for AI agents moving value globally in real time, building the rails before the agents go fully autonomous. Read more
3. EtherFi Brings Earn to iOS App
Grow crypto while you scroll. Institutional infrastructure now in your pocket. Could make restaking feel mainstream. Read more
4. 21shares Drops TSUI Sui ETF
Easy brokerage access to Sui’s high-speed, zkLogin-powered chain built for payments and the next billion users. Read more
5. NEAR Ships Confidential Intents
Private cross-chain execution via a restricted shard. Toggle in the app and keep your moves off public order books. Read more
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Circle Joins Agentic AI Push, EtherFi Brings Earn to iOS: GM Web3!
1. Coinbase Launches 24/5 Stock Trading
Zero commissions, fractional shares from $1, all in one app with crypto. This unified portfolio could pull in the next wave of everyday investors. Read more
2. Circle Joins Agentic AI Foundation
Programmable money as the backbone for AI agents moving value globally in real time, building the rails before the agents go fully autonomous. Read more
3. EtherFi Brings Earn to iOS App
Grow crypto while you scroll. Institutional infrastructure now in your pocket. Could make restaking feel mainstream. Read more
4. 21shares Drops TSUI Sui ETF
Easy brokerage access to Sui’s high-speed, zkLogin-powered chain built for payments and the next billion users. Read more
5. NEAR Ships Confidential Intents
Private cross-chain execution via a restricted shard. Toggle in the app and keep your moves off public order books. Read more
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📰 RaaS #611: Tether Invests $200M in Whop!
Ethereum Drops "Strawmap" Roadmap, Aave Smashes $1T All-Time Loans: GM Web3!
1. Ethereum Foundation Releases Strawmap
A roadmap visual timeline for L1 upgrades for near-instant confirmations, gigagas scaling, teragas L2s, post-quantum security, and privacy by default. Finally one clear picture of the long-term vision. Read more
2. Tether Invests $200M in Whop
Strategic bet at $1.6B valuation to build the world’s largest internet market and bring sustainable income to billions. Tether’s global reach + Whop’s creator infrastructure could accelerate the open economy. Read more
3. Aave Crosses $1T All-Time Loans
First DeFi protocol to reach the milestone. A quiet validation that permissionless credit is here to stay and could pull in more institutional capital. Read more
4. Dune Launches Stablecoin Dataset
200+ stablecoins across 37 chains with rich labeling. Suddenly trillions in flows are fully transparent and ready for deeper analysis. Read more
5. Chainlink Integrates with Canton Network
Data Streams, SmartData, Proof of Reserve are live with CCIP coming soon on a network already handling $350B daily Treasury repo. Read more
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Ethereum Drops "Strawmap" Roadmap, Aave Smashes $1T All-Time Loans: GM Web3!
1. Ethereum Foundation Releases Strawmap
A roadmap visual timeline for L1 upgrades for near-instant confirmations, gigagas scaling, teragas L2s, post-quantum security, and privacy by default. Finally one clear picture of the long-term vision. Read more
2. Tether Invests $200M in Whop
Strategic bet at $1.6B valuation to build the world’s largest internet market and bring sustainable income to billions. Tether’s global reach + Whop’s creator infrastructure could accelerate the open economy. Read more
3. Aave Crosses $1T All-Time Loans
First DeFi protocol to reach the milestone. A quiet validation that permissionless credit is here to stay and could pull in more institutional capital. Read more
4. Dune Launches Stablecoin Dataset
200+ stablecoins across 37 chains with rich labeling. Suddenly trillions in flows are fully transparent and ready for deeper analysis. Read more
5. Chainlink Integrates with Canton Network
Data Streams, SmartData, Proof of Reserve are live with CCIP coming soon on a network already handling $350B daily Treasury repo. Read more
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📰 RaaS #612: Wormhole Tops $75B, XRP’s 2026 Pivot, Solana Doubles Down on Payments
Story Skills, Virtuals Titan, and the Agent Economy Expands: GM Web3!
1. Wormhole Crosses $75B Multichain Volume
A major milestone for interoperability. As liquidity fragments across chains, Wormhole’s volume signals real demand for seamless cross-chain transfers. If this pace continues, multichain UX becomes the default, not the exception. Read more
2. Ripple Publishes 2026 XRP Ledger Plans
After deploying $550M since 2017, Ripple is shifting to a more distributed funding model with accelerators, regional hubs, and community-led capital pools. A move away from centralized grants could unlock broader, global innovation around the XRP Ledger. Read more
3. Solana Showcases Payments Dominance
With $2T quarterly stablecoin volume, $300M+ monthly flows, and integrations from Visa and Stripe, Solana is positioning itself as the fintech chain. If adoption compounds, it could cement itself as the go-to rails for internet-native payments. Read more
4. Virtuals Launches First Titan with Fabric Foundation
Through OpenMind, embodied AI and robotics are moving onchain. By lowering launch friction for scaled teams, this framework could accelerate physical agent economies where bots coordinate, own assets, and transact autonomously. Read more
5. Story Protocol Introduces Skills for AI Agents
Contract-based actions deployable onchain and usable across OpenClaw. Turning data into programmable IP primitives, this could streamline agent-native economies if builders adopt the standard. Read more
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Story Skills, Virtuals Titan, and the Agent Economy Expands: GM Web3!
1. Wormhole Crosses $75B Multichain Volume
A major milestone for interoperability. As liquidity fragments across chains, Wormhole’s volume signals real demand for seamless cross-chain transfers. If this pace continues, multichain UX becomes the default, not the exception. Read more
2. Ripple Publishes 2026 XRP Ledger Plans
After deploying $550M since 2017, Ripple is shifting to a more distributed funding model with accelerators, regional hubs, and community-led capital pools. A move away from centralized grants could unlock broader, global innovation around the XRP Ledger. Read more
3. Solana Showcases Payments Dominance
With $2T quarterly stablecoin volume, $300M+ monthly flows, and integrations from Visa and Stripe, Solana is positioning itself as the fintech chain. If adoption compounds, it could cement itself as the go-to rails for internet-native payments. Read more
4. Virtuals Launches First Titan with Fabric Foundation
Through OpenMind, embodied AI and robotics are moving onchain. By lowering launch friction for scaled teams, this framework could accelerate physical agent economies where bots coordinate, own assets, and transact autonomously. Read more
5. Story Protocol Introduces Skills for AI Agents
Contract-based actions deployable onchain and usable across OpenClaw. Turning data into programmable IP primitives, this could streamline agent-native economies if builders adopt the standard. Read more
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📰 RaaS #613: X Lifts Crypto Promo Ban!
Polymarket Hits $529M on Iran War Bets, Stani Drops Aave's New Vision: GM Web3!
1. X Introduces Paid Partnership Labels
X rolled out Paid Partnership tags, with Nikita Bier positioning it as a way to protect feed authenticity while giving builders a legit growth lane. Since the update, crypto promos appear to be back in bounds. Signal over shadow-banning? Big shift for onchain brands. Read more
2. Vitalik Eyes Native Account Abstraction Within a Year
Vitalik believes native account abstraction could ship via the Hegota fork, potentially activating EIP-8141 and closing a decade-long design loop. If executed, smart wallets become the default UX layer for Ethereum. Read more
3. Coinbase CEO: The Agentic Economy Is Already Here
According to Coinbase’s CEO, autonomous AI agents aren’t theoretical anymore—they’re operating. If you’ve been bookmarking agent threads “for later,” later might be now. Read more
4. Thailand Implements 0% Crypto Capital Gains Tax
Thailand officially rolled out 0% capital gains tax on Bitcoin and crypto via licensed exchanges. Read more
5. JPMorgan Flags the Clarity Act as a Major Catalyst
JPMorgan believes passage of the Clarity Act by mid-2026 could unlock significant institutional flows, calling it one of the most positive catalysts on their radar. TradFi is watching Washington closely. Read more
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Polymarket Hits $529M on Iran War Bets, Stani Drops Aave's New Vision: GM Web3!
1. X Introduces Paid Partnership Labels
X rolled out Paid Partnership tags, with Nikita Bier positioning it as a way to protect feed authenticity while giving builders a legit growth lane. Since the update, crypto promos appear to be back in bounds. Signal over shadow-banning? Big shift for onchain brands. Read more
2. Vitalik Eyes Native Account Abstraction Within a Year
Vitalik believes native account abstraction could ship via the Hegota fork, potentially activating EIP-8141 and closing a decade-long design loop. If executed, smart wallets become the default UX layer for Ethereum. Read more
3. Coinbase CEO: The Agentic Economy Is Already Here
According to Coinbase’s CEO, autonomous AI agents aren’t theoretical anymore—they’re operating. If you’ve been bookmarking agent threads “for later,” later might be now. Read more
4. Thailand Implements 0% Crypto Capital Gains Tax
Thailand officially rolled out 0% capital gains tax on Bitcoin and crypto via licensed exchanges. Read more
5. JPMorgan Flags the Clarity Act as a Major Catalyst
JPMorgan believes passage of the Clarity Act by mid-2026 could unlock significant institutional flows, calling it one of the most positive catalysts on their radar. TradFi is watching Washington closely. Read more
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📰 RaaS #614: CEXs Add OpenClaw Support!
BlackRock Buys Bitcoin, Altcoins Near All-time Lows: GM Web3!
1. Judge Tosses Class-Action Against Uniswap
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit against Uniswap, ruling that a DEX cannot be held liable for misconduct by third-party token issuers. The decision reinforces the idea that core DeFi protocols are neutral infrastructure—not gatekeepers—and sets a strong legal precedent for onchain builders. Signal: rails ≠ responsibility. Read more
2. 95% of Bitcoin Supply Now in Circulation
Over 95% of the 21 million BTC supply has now been mined. The 20 millionth coin is expected within days, while the final million will take another 114 years to emit. Scarcity is no longer theoretical—it’s mathematically locked in. Read more
3. OpenAI Faces Privacy Backlash After Pentagon Tie-Up
Privacy-focused users exited OpenAI’s app following news of its Pentagon partnership, boosting rival Claude to the top of the App Store rankings. The episode highlights growing consumer sensitivity around AI + military alignment. Read more
4. Aave on Mantle Crosses $1B in Deposits
Aave deposits on Mantle have surpassed $1 billion, marking a major liquidity milestone for the L2 ecosystem. Capital keeps consolidating around proven lending primitives. Read more
5. Crypto Exchanges Roll Out OpenClaw AI Integration
Crypto.com, OKX, and Coinbase integrated OpenClaw’s API, enabling in-app deployment of budget-controlled AI trading agents. Agentic trading is moving from theory to UX. Read more
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BlackRock Buys Bitcoin, Altcoins Near All-time Lows: GM Web3!
1. Judge Tosses Class-Action Against Uniswap
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit against Uniswap, ruling that a DEX cannot be held liable for misconduct by third-party token issuers. The decision reinforces the idea that core DeFi protocols are neutral infrastructure—not gatekeepers—and sets a strong legal precedent for onchain builders. Signal: rails ≠ responsibility. Read more
2. 95% of Bitcoin Supply Now in Circulation
Over 95% of the 21 million BTC supply has now been mined. The 20 millionth coin is expected within days, while the final million will take another 114 years to emit. Scarcity is no longer theoretical—it’s mathematically locked in. Read more
3. OpenAI Faces Privacy Backlash After Pentagon Tie-Up
Privacy-focused users exited OpenAI’s app following news of its Pentagon partnership, boosting rival Claude to the top of the App Store rankings. The episode highlights growing consumer sensitivity around AI + military alignment. Read more
4. Aave on Mantle Crosses $1B in Deposits
Aave deposits on Mantle have surpassed $1 billion, marking a major liquidity milestone for the L2 ecosystem. Capital keeps consolidating around proven lending primitives. Read more
5. Crypto Exchanges Roll Out OpenClaw AI Integration
Crypto.com, OKX, and Coinbase integrated OpenClaw’s API, enabling in-app deployment of budget-controlled AI trading agents. Agentic trading is moving from theory to UX. Read more
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📰 RaaS #615: Bitcoin Reclaims $70k!
Visa and Stripe Take Stablecoin Cards Global, Circle Launches Nanopayments: GM Web3!
1. Bitcoin Reclaims $70K as ETF Inflows Surge
BTC climbed back above $70,000 after spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.45B in inflows over five days—the strongest weekly demand in months. Institutional capital continues to provide a strong floor for price as macro uncertainty pushes investors toward digital assets. Read more
2. Visa and Stripe Expand Stablecoin Cards to 100+ Countries
Visa and Stripe are scaling stablecoin-linked debit cards globally, expanding from 18 to over 100 countries by the end of the year. Already live on Phantom and MetaMask, the rollout signals a major step toward everyday crypto payments across emerging markets. Read more
3. Circle Launches Nanopayments for AI Agents
Circle introduced Nanopayments on testnet, enabling transactions as small as $0.000001 with zero gas fees. The infrastructure is designed to power high-frequency microtransactions for AI agents and autonomous digital commerce. Read more
4. PancakeSwap Introduces AI Agent Trading
PancakeSwap launched PancakeSwap AI with Skills, allowing agents to autonomously plan swaps, manage liquidity positions, and execute farming strategies. The DEX joins a growing wave of protocols building native infrastructure for agent-driven DeFi. Read more
5. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Cross $11B
Tokenized Treasury products surpassed $11B in value, signaling strong demand for onchain exposure to real-world yield. The sector continues to turn traditional financial instruments into composable DeFi liquidity. Read more
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Visa and Stripe Take Stablecoin Cards Global, Circle Launches Nanopayments: GM Web3!
1. Bitcoin Reclaims $70K as ETF Inflows Surge
BTC climbed back above $70,000 after spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.45B in inflows over five days—the strongest weekly demand in months. Institutional capital continues to provide a strong floor for price as macro uncertainty pushes investors toward digital assets. Read more
2. Visa and Stripe Expand Stablecoin Cards to 100+ Countries
Visa and Stripe are scaling stablecoin-linked debit cards globally, expanding from 18 to over 100 countries by the end of the year. Already live on Phantom and MetaMask, the rollout signals a major step toward everyday crypto payments across emerging markets. Read more
3. Circle Launches Nanopayments for AI Agents
Circle introduced Nanopayments on testnet, enabling transactions as small as $0.000001 with zero gas fees. The infrastructure is designed to power high-frequency microtransactions for AI agents and autonomous digital commerce. Read more
4. PancakeSwap Introduces AI Agent Trading
PancakeSwap launched PancakeSwap AI with Skills, allowing agents to autonomously plan swaps, manage liquidity positions, and execute farming strategies. The DEX joins a growing wave of protocols building native infrastructure for agent-driven DeFi. Read more
5. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Cross $11B
Tokenized Treasury products surpassed $11B in value, signaling strong demand for onchain exposure to real-world yield. The sector continues to turn traditional financial instruments into composable DeFi liquidity. Read more
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📰 RaaS #616: Kraken Taps Federal Reserve!
Jupiter Partners With Visa, A16z to Raise Another $2B: GM Web3!
1. Jupiter Launches Global Payments — Spend your onchain portfolio anywhere Visa is accepted. 150M+ merchants, APAC QR payments, same-day settlement. Everyday finance goes onchain. Read more.
2. Kraken First to Access Federal Reserve — The exchange just gained access to the Fed's core payments system. A historic milestone for crypto-TradFi integration. Read more.
3. A16z Targets $2B for Fifth Crypto Fund — The largest crypto VC is doubling down, signaling continued institutional conviction in the space. Read more.
4. Chinese EV Firm to Buy 10,000 BTC — Jiuzi Holdings signed a $1B equity deal for Bitcoin. Corporate adoption accelerating in the East. Read more.
5. Polygon Makes Agent Transactions Free — Up to $1M in gas rebates for AI agents on Polygon x402. Agentic commerce just got its home chain. Read more.
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Jupiter Partners With Visa, A16z to Raise Another $2B: GM Web3!
1. Jupiter Launches Global Payments — Spend your onchain portfolio anywhere Visa is accepted. 150M+ merchants, APAC QR payments, same-day settlement. Everyday finance goes onchain. Read more.
2. Kraken First to Access Federal Reserve — The exchange just gained access to the Fed's core payments system. A historic milestone for crypto-TradFi integration. Read more.
3. A16z Targets $2B for Fifth Crypto Fund — The largest crypto VC is doubling down, signaling continued institutional conviction in the space. Read more.
4. Chinese EV Firm to Buy 10,000 BTC — Jiuzi Holdings signed a $1B equity deal for Bitcoin. Corporate adoption accelerating in the East. Read more.
5. Polygon Makes Agent Transactions Free — Up to $1M in gas rebates for AI agents on Polygon x402. Agentic commerce just got its home chain. Read more.
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📰 RaaS #617: SEC Drops All Claims Against Justin Sun!
ICE Invests in OKX, Kazakhstan Plans $350M Crypto Portfolio: GM Web3!
1. SEC Dismisses All Claims Against Justin Sun — The SEC has moved to dismiss all claims against Justin Sun, Tron Foundation, and BitTorrent Foundation. Sun says he looks forward to working with the SEC on future crypto guidance. Read more
2. NYSE Parent ICE Invests in OKX at $25B Valuation — Intercontinental Exchange has taken a stake in Bitcoin exchange OKX, marking major TradFi validation for the crypto exchange sector. Read more.
3. Kazakhstan Central Bank Plans $350M Crypto Portfolio — The sovereign fund is expected to launch crypto market exposure in April–May, signaling growing nation-state interest in digital assets. Read more.
4. Dubai Regulator Orders KuCoin to Cease Operations — VARA says the unlicensed exchange must shut down, following Austria's prohibition of its European arm weeks earlier. Read more.
5. Pudgy Penguins Faces Trademark Lawsuit — Original Penguin parent PEI Licensing alleges the crypto brand's apparel marks "mislead and deceive" consumers, citing trademark use since 1956. Read more.
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ICE Invests in OKX, Kazakhstan Plans $350M Crypto Portfolio: GM Web3!
1. SEC Dismisses All Claims Against Justin Sun — The SEC has moved to dismiss all claims against Justin Sun, Tron Foundation, and BitTorrent Foundation. Sun says he looks forward to working with the SEC on future crypto guidance. Read more
2. NYSE Parent ICE Invests in OKX at $25B Valuation — Intercontinental Exchange has taken a stake in Bitcoin exchange OKX, marking major TradFi validation for the crypto exchange sector. Read more.
3. Kazakhstan Central Bank Plans $350M Crypto Portfolio — The sovereign fund is expected to launch crypto market exposure in April–May, signaling growing nation-state interest in digital assets. Read more.
4. Dubai Regulator Orders KuCoin to Cease Operations — VARA says the unlicensed exchange must shut down, following Austria's prohibition of its European arm weeks earlier. Read more.
5. Pudgy Penguins Faces Trademark Lawsuit — Original Penguin parent PEI Licensing alleges the crypto brand's apparel marks "mislead and deceive" consumers, citing trademark use since 1956. Read more.
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📰 RaaS #618: UK Launches £500M Sovereign AI Fund!
WLFI Opens Staking Vote, Pumpswap Fees Under Fire: GM Web3!
1. UK Launches £500M Sovereign AI Fund
The government unveiled a massive venture fund to support AI founders from day one through global scaling, a major state-backed commitment to onshore innovation. Read more
2. KAST Closes Historic $80M Series A
The stablecoin-powered fintech raised big with QED Investors and Left Lane Capital co-leading, signaling institutional hunger for mass-market stablecoin infrastructure. Read more
3. WLFI Proposes Staking Governance
World Liberty Financial launched a community vote to enable $WLFI staking, one of the protocol's most significant steps toward deeper participation incentives. Read more
4. Ethereum RWA Market Cap Hits $15B
Tokenized real-world assets surged 200% YoY on Ethereum, spanning funds, stocks, and commodities. Read more
5. Pumpswap Fee Drama Explodes
Analysis shows 64 trades liquidate a $500 portfolio purely from fees, with LP rebates allegedly dropping from 88% to 1.6%. Read more
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WLFI Opens Staking Vote, Pumpswap Fees Under Fire: GM Web3!
1. UK Launches £500M Sovereign AI Fund
The government unveiled a massive venture fund to support AI founders from day one through global scaling, a major state-backed commitment to onshore innovation. Read more
2. KAST Closes Historic $80M Series A
The stablecoin-powered fintech raised big with QED Investors and Left Lane Capital co-leading, signaling institutional hunger for mass-market stablecoin infrastructure. Read more
3. WLFI Proposes Staking Governance
World Liberty Financial launched a community vote to enable $WLFI staking, one of the protocol's most significant steps toward deeper participation incentives. Read more
4. Ethereum RWA Market Cap Hits $15B
Tokenized real-world assets surged 200% YoY on Ethereum, spanning funds, stocks, and commodities. Read more
5. Pumpswap Fee Drama Explodes
Analysis shows 64 trades liquidate a $500 portfolio purely from fees, with LP rebates allegedly dropping from 88% to 1.6%. Read more
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