๐ Tether Brings Hadron to Sui
Tether has expanded its Hadron tokenization platform to support the Sui blockchain, enabling institutions to explore tokenized versions of traditional assets such as stocks, bonds and commodities.
Tether highlighted Suiโs sub-400-millisecond finality and object-centric architecture as key features for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and management.
This is not any financial advice.
Tether has expanded its Hadron tokenization platform to support the Sui blockchain, enabling institutions to explore tokenized versions of traditional assets such as stocks, bonds and commodities.
Tether highlighted Suiโs sub-400-millisecond finality and object-centric architecture as key features for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and management.
This is not any financial advice.
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๐ Figure Reports Sharp Q2 Revenue Growth
Blockchain lending firm Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR) reported strong second-quarter results as lending activity increased across its marketplace.
The company posted $226 million in net revenue, up 113% year over year. Net income rose 192% to $87 million, while adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $119 million.
This is not any financial advice.
Blockchain lending firm Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR) reported strong second-quarter results as lending activity increased across its marketplace.
The company posted $226 million in net revenue, up 113% year over year. Net income rose 192% to $87 million, while adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $119 million.
This is not any financial advice.
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Crypto Relevance May Be Moving Beyond Market Cap
Market capitalization has long been used as a simple way to compare the size and relevance of crypto assets. That approach may be changing.
According to a CoinDesk report, industry executives say investors are increasingly looking beyond market-cap rankings and focusing on factors such as real-world usage, network economics, and value capture.
The shift could encourage a more fundamentals-focused approach to evaluating crypto projects.
This is not financial advice.
Market capitalization has long been used as a simple way to compare the size and relevance of crypto assets. That approach may be changing.
According to a CoinDesk report, industry executives say investors are increasingly looking beyond market-cap rankings and focusing on factors such as real-world usage, network economics, and value capture.
The shift could encourage a more fundamentals-focused approach to evaluating crypto projects.
This is not financial advice.
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South Koreaโs Crypto Tax Delays Linked to System Readiness
A recent study from Seoul National University suggests that South Koreaโs repeated delays to virtual asset taxation were driven mainly by concerns over tax-system and infrastructure readiness, rather than public opinion.
Researchers found that experts, industry participants and investors highlighted technical and administrative challenges in handling digital-asset transactions.
This is not any financial advice.
A recent study from Seoul National University suggests that South Koreaโs repeated delays to virtual asset taxation were driven mainly by concerns over tax-system and infrastructure readiness, rather than public opinion.
Researchers found that experts, industry participants and investors highlighted technical and administrative challenges in handling digital-asset transactions.
This is not any financial advice.
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Bitcoin Nears $73,000 After Strong Rally
Bitcoin has climbed toward $73,000 after a powerful short squeeze and declining U.S. Treasury yields helped drive an 11% rally.
Analysts say the next test will be whether continued ETF inflows and spot-market demand can support the move and keep the breakout intact.
This is not any financial advice.
Bitcoin has climbed toward $73,000 after a powerful short squeeze and declining U.S. Treasury yields helped drive an 11% rally.
Analysts say the next test will be whether continued ETF inflows and spot-market demand can support the move and keep the breakout intact.
This is not any financial advice.
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Kakao Announces Major Corporate Split
South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp. says its board has approved a proportional spinoff that will create two entities: KakaoAI and the surviving KakaoX.
The restructuring aims to streamline operations and strengthen the companyโs focus on emerging areas such as AI, virtual assets, physical AI, and global fan communities.
This is not financial advice.
South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp. says its board has approved a proportional spinoff that will create two entities: KakaoAI and the surviving KakaoX.
The restructuring aims to streamline operations and strengthen the companyโs focus on emerging areas such as AI, virtual assets, physical AI, and global fan communities.
This is not financial advice.
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Bitcoin Payments Fade in El Salvadorโs Bitcoin Beach ๐ธ๐ปโฟ
Bitcoin Core contributor Jon Atack reported that a restaurant in El Zonte, El Salvador, received its first Bitcoin payment of the month when he paid for lunch on August 23.
Restaurant staff reportedly said Bitcoin payments, once common in the area, have become โpractically non-existent.โ
El Zonte, known as Bitcoin Beach, played an important role in the story of El Salvadorโs Bitcoin adoption and helped inspire the countryโs broader crypto policy.
This is not financial advice.
Bitcoin Core contributor Jon Atack reported that a restaurant in El Zonte, El Salvador, received its first Bitcoin payment of the month when he paid for lunch on August 23.
Restaurant staff reportedly said Bitcoin payments, once common in the area, have become โpractically non-existent.โ
El Zonte, known as Bitcoin Beach, played an important role in the story of El Salvadorโs Bitcoin adoption and helped inspire the countryโs broader crypto policy.
This is not financial advice.
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India Plans First Tokenized Corporate Bond
India is preparing to launch its first tokenized corporate bond issue in September 2026. State-owned REC is expected to raise less than โน500 crore through the pilot.
The initiative will combine DEMAT 2.0, a proposed securities wallet, with the RBIโs wholesale central bank digital currency, eโน-W. The project could offer a new approach to issuing and settling securities using digital infrastructure.
This is not financial advice.
India is preparing to launch its first tokenized corporate bond issue in September 2026. State-owned REC is expected to raise less than โน500 crore through the pilot.
The initiative will combine DEMAT 2.0, a proposed securities wallet, with the RBIโs wholesale central bank digital currency, eโน-W. The project could offer a new approach to issuing and settling securities using digital infrastructure.
This is not financial advice.
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๐ Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Draws Criticism Despite Strong Inflows
The Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF has faced criticism from media commentators, with some questioning the idea behind the fund. Despite the skepticism, the product has reportedly recorded strong inflows, highlighting continued interest in regulated Bitcoin investment products.
The contrast between media criticism and investor demand underscores the ongoing debate around Bitcoin-based financial products.
This is not any financial advice. ๎
The Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF has faced criticism from media commentators, with some questioning the idea behind the fund. Despite the skepticism, the product has reportedly recorded strong inflows, highlighting continued interest in regulated Bitcoin investment products.
The contrast between media criticism and investor demand underscores the ongoing debate around Bitcoin-based financial products.
This is not any financial advice. ๎
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๐ USDT0 Launches on Stellar Network
Stellar has announced the launch of USDT0 on its network, expanding stablecoin functionality across the ecosystem.
The integration is expected to support Stellarโs focus on efficient stablecoin transactions and broaden the options available for digital-asset transfers on the network.
This is not any financial advice.
Stellar has announced the launch of USDT0 on its network, expanding stablecoin functionality across the ecosystem.
The integration is expected to support Stellarโs focus on efficient stablecoin transactions and broaden the options available for digital-asset transfers on the network.
This is not any financial advice.
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