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- Chainlink partners with U.S. Department of Commerce to publish BEA macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, PCE) on blockchain via Data Feeds. - Data is accessible on 10 blockchain ecosystems, enabling DeFi use cases like inflation-linked assets and automated trading. - Initiative enhances transparency and compliance, aligning with Chainlink's ISO 27001/SOC 2-certified infrastructure and regulatory engagement. - U.S. government's blockchain push includes Pyth Network's GDP data integration, aiming to modernize pub
- Pudgy Penguins and Mythical Games launched Pudgy Party, a blockchain-integrated mobile game featuring NFT avatars and multiplayer mechanics. - The game automatically onboards players to a Polkadot-based wallet, enabling seamless NFT ownership without prior crypto knowledge. - Seasonal events like Dopameme Rush and viral meme-inspired content aim to drive engagement and expand the brand beyond digital into retail. - Mythical Games leverages its Web3 expertise to bridge traditional gaming and blockchain, t
- China's CNPC and PBoC are studying yuan-backed stablecoins to advance internationalization, targeting BRI nations and reducing dollar dominance in global trade. - The initiative aims to counter U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins while establishing regulatory frameworks to mitigate risks highlighted by former central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan. - Domestic firms like Ant Group push for flexible regulations, but Beijing tempers adoption due to fraud risks, slowing public discourse on yuan stablecoins. - Globa
- Dogecoin and Shiba Inu intensify rivalry ahead of October 2025 market repricing, competing in volatile meme coin space. - Dogecoin relies on cultural branding and Elon Musk's influence, while Shiba Inu focuses on decentralized ecosystem development. - Shiba Inu faces supply challenges and declining TVL, contrasting Dogecoin's social media-driven volatility and lack of tangible utility. - Emerging projects like MAGACOIN FINANCE attract speculative rotation, reflecting broader trends in meme coin investmen
- Institutional investors acquired 3.2% of Ethereum’s supply via ETFs and corporate treasuries, with inflows tripling to $13.3B by August 2025. - Whale activity surged, including Galaxy Digital’s $240M ETH purchase at a 14% premium, reflecting confidence in Ethereum’s $5,000 price target. - Ethereum’s 4.8% staking yields outperformed Bitcoin’s 1.8%, while 30% of its supply is now staked, boosting scarcity and institutional appeal. - Regulatory clarity and a 32.9% rise in the ETH/BTC ratio signal capital re
- 2025 crypto markets are reshaped by divergent global regulations, with EU, US, and Asia adopting distinct frameworks to drive institutional adoption. - EU's MiCA and TFR standardize cross-border compliance, enabling seamless trading across 27 nations while boosting stablecoin adoption as settlement tools. - US deregulation creates innovation risks but also opportunities in blockchain infrastructure, with STABLE Act potentially reshaping stablecoin governance. - Asia's licensing regimes (Hong Kong's $25M
- 2025 crypto capital shifts toward projects with scalable infrastructure and execution, led by BlockDAG’s hybrid DAG-PoW architecture (15,000 TPS, EVM compatibility) and $384M presale. - BlockDAG’s 2,900% ROI outpaces SUI’s 175.7% and SHIB’s speculative $1 target, driven by 2.5M active miners and 20 exchange listings versus SUI/SHIB’s institutional/meme-driven models. - SUI relies on uncertain DeFi growth and ETF approvals, while SHIB stagnates with declining burns and no clear roadmap, contrasting BlockD
- Bitcoin faces critical juncture as Peter Brandt warns of a double-top pattern, requiring a $117,570 breakout to avoid bearish reversal. - Whale activity and on-chain metrics signal short-term selling pressure, while institutional adoption and ETF inflows ($118B) reinforce long-term bullish fundamentals. - Macroeconomic tailwinds from Fed rate cuts and $8.9T in unlocked retirement assets contrast with technical vulnerabilities and regulatory uncertainties. - A successful breakout could target $140,000, bu
- Gryphon Digital Mining and American Bitcoin merge via stock deal in September 2025, retaining ABTC ticker and 98% ownership by Trump family, Hut 8, and Winklevoss. - The $5B merger enables rapid Bitcoin mining expansion, leveraging Gryphon's financing and ABTC's hybrid low-cost mining model to outperform industry averages. - Political ties to Trump's pro-crypto agenda boost credibility but raise geopolitical risks, while Bitcoin price volatility and Gryphon's operational losses pose financial challenges.
- U.S. Commerce Dept partners with Pyth Network and Chainlink to publish real-time macroeconomic data on Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin, enhancing transparency and enabling programmable finance via smart contracts. - Blockchain-based GDP, PCE Price Index, and employment data reduce verification costs by 70% through Pyth’s pull oracle model, addressing institutional concerns about data integrity and latency. - Pro-crypto policies like the "Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025" and global regulations (M
- 13:43Insider: Alibaba is developing a new AI chip, which is currently being testedJinse Finance reported that Alibaba has developed a new AI chip to fill the gap left by Nvidia in the Chinese market. According to sources, this new chip is currently being tested and is designed to serve a broader range of AI inference tasks, and is also compatible with Nvidia. The new chip is no longer manufactured by TSMC, but instead is being produced by a domestic company. (36Kr)
- 13:38Tokenized alternative funds increased by 47% in 30 days, reaching $1.7 billion.According to Jinse Finance, data from the RWA tokenization tracker RWA.xyz shows that tokenized Institutional Alternative Funds (IAF) have surged by 47% in the past 30 days, reaching a total market capitalization of $1.74 billion. The data indicates that, except for Libre Capital, all protocols have experienced growth over the past 30 days. Centrifuge led the way, with its market cap increasing by 252% to $704 million. This gives it a 40.4% market share in the IAF market. Following closely is Securitize, whose 14 tokenized IAFs collectively hold $652 million, accounting for 37.5% of the market share. Other notable protocols include Superstate (holding $206 million) and OnRe (with a fund value of $102 million).
- 13:29Cobo-JD Technology RWA project approved for Hong Kong Cyberport "Blockchain and Digital Assets Pilot Support Scheme"On August 29, digital asset custody and wallet infrastructure provider Cobo announced that its next-generation RWA tokenization, custody, and settlement infrastructure project, supported by JD Technology, has been successfully selected for the Hong Kong Cyberport "Blockchain and Digital Assets Pilot Support Scheme." This project focuses on yield-generating assets and aims to build an integrated infrastructure covering tokenized issuance, compliant custody, and fund settlement, serving institutional scenarios with real business needs. The goal is to enhance asset liquidity, transparency, and operational efficiency, and to support Hong Kong institutions in conducting RWA pilots and commercial implementation.