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- Institutional capital is shifting from Bitcoin to Ethereum ETFs in 2025 due to Ethereum's structural advantages. - Ethereum's 3.8–5.5% staking yields and 1.32% annual supply burn create a deflationary flywheel absent in Bitcoin. - Regulatory clarity under the CLARITY Act and Dencun upgrades enabled Ethereum ETFs to outperform Bitcoin in institutional adoption. - A 60/30/10 portfolio model (Ethereum/Bitcoin/altcoins) reflects Ethereum's role as a yield-generating core asset. - This shift represents a stru
- Pudgy Penguins repositions as hybrid Web3/Web2 brand via Pudgy Party game and phygital retail partnerships to navigate NFT market volatility. - $1.4B PENGU airdrop and 13.69% token burn boost utility, while pending ETF could unlock institutional capital by October 2025. - NFT market surge (9% in August 2025) and diversified ecosystem (publishing, streetwear) position Pudgy Penguins to outperform competitors like CryptoPunks. - Hybrid model combining digital ownership with physical experiences creates uni
- XRP faces a pivotal breakout threshold driven by technical momentum, institutional adoption, and real-world utility growth. - SEC's commodity reclassification unlocked $7.1B in capital, with Gumi investing $17M in XRP as a strategic reserve asset. - Ripple's ODL processed $1.3T in Q2 2025, while XRP's 5-second settlements challenge SWIFT in 110+ countries. - Technical indicators show mixed signals: MACD bullish but RSI overbought, with $3.08 as key resistance for potential $4 retest.
- BlockDAG leads altcoin growth with scalable blockchain architecture addressing traditional limitations, attracting investor attention. - ONDO, VET, and ATOM gain traction through DeFi integration, supply chain solutions, and cross-chain interoperability, boosting trading volumes. - Rising altcoin adoption coincides with potential ETF expansion, as regulatory frameworks evolve to accommodate diversified crypto investments. - Cautious optimism persists amid reduced volatility, though long-term success depe
- California Gov. Newsom and Uber/Lyft agree on a deal allowing app-based drivers to collectively bargain while keeping independent contractor status. - The agreement reduces insurance requirements, lowering operational costs and fares, supported by SEIU and lawmakers. - Drivers can now form unions via 10% signature threshold, addressing income instability and arbitrary deactivation issues. - The deal follows Prop 22 and a 2024 court ruling, marking a major step in gig worker rights, though some protection
- DeFi and stablecoin ecosystems generated $1.2B in Q3 2025, showing 9.3% monthly growth driven by lending, trading, and yield-bearing innovations. - Aave V2 led with $4.1B lending volume, while Ethena’s USDe surged 75% to rank third in stablecoins, challenging Tether and Circle’s 70% revenue share. - Solana-based protocols like Pump.fun (79% growth) and Hyperliquid (25.9% growth) leveraged low fees to capture 30% of Q3 DeFi revenue. - Ethereum maintained 63% DeFi protocol dominance with $78.1B TVL, suppor
- Pudgy Party's 2025 launch drove 50,000 downloads but coincided with PENGU token's 20% monthly decline. - Broader NFT market slump, Ethereum's price drop, and delayed SEC ETF approval worsened PENGU's bearish trend. - Pudgy Penguins restructured PENGU's tokenomics with 51% airdropped to 6M holders, but in-game utility remains underdeveloped. - Regulatory delays and unproven physical-merchandise expansion pose risks to bridging gaming success with token value creation.
- Ethereum Foundation pauses open grants to prioritize infrastructure, interoperability, and scalability projects under its Ecosystem Support Program (ESP). - $32.6M allocated in Q1 2025 for upgrades like Pectra and Fusaka, reducing gas fees by 53% and enabling stateless clients. - Interoperability frameworks like EIL and Open Intents aim to streamline cross-chain interactions, addressing ecosystem fragmentation. - Academic grants and developer tooling (e.g., ZK Playbook) bridge research to scalable soluti
- Pi Network launches first ETP in Europe via Valour, listed on Spotlight Stock Market with 1.9% fee. - ETP offers regulated access to Pi, bridging traditional finance and digital assets for institutional/retail investors. - Pi’s $0.35 price and 4% 24h gain follow recent lows, with ETP expected to boost liquidity and institutional interest. - Despite 1.9% fee concerns, ETP’s regulatory compliance and SEK settlement aim to expand Pi’s European presence. - Analysts see ETP as a catalyst for adoption, though
- BlockDAG, a DAG+PoW Layer-1 blockchain, has raised $385M in presale with 25.5B tokens sold, attracting 200K+ holders. - Its X1 app (2.5M users) and X10 miners (19K sold) demonstrate broad adoption, reducing centralization risks in PoW systems. - Analysts project $1 price target could push BlockDAG into top 50 cryptos, with $10 valuation rivaling Solana/Avalanche. - Partnerships with Inter Milan and 4,500+ developers highlight its hybrid ecosystem growth strategy and mainstream visibility. - With EVM comp
- 16:03Pump.fun has spent over $62.6 million to buy back its native token PUMP.Jinse Finance reported that, according to data from Dune Analytics, Pump.fun has spent over $62.6 million to buy back its native token PUMP. The buyback has absorbed more than 16.5 billion tokens, with an average buyback price of $0.003785. The platform aims to stabilize price trends and reduce selling pressure. This buyback strategy utilizes revenue generated by the platform, mainly from fees charged to users for token launches (especially meme coins), to conduct daily token buybacks. Dune Analytics data shows that the daily buyback amount has consistently remained between $1.3 million and $2.3 million over the past week. According to DefiLlama, since its launch, Pump.fun has generated over $775 million in revenue. Notably, the platform experienced a significant drop in revenue between July 28 and August 3. During this period, Pump.fun’s weekly revenue was only $1.72 million, the lowest since March 2024. Meanwhile, the buyback program appears to be effective. PUMP has risen by more than 12% in the past month and about 9% in the past week. The token is currently trading at $0.003522, up 54% from its August low of $0.002282.
- 16:03Willy Woo: Bitcoin network sees first increase in capital inflows in weeks, indicating signs of structural bottom formationAccording to Jinse Finance, crypto analyst Willy Woo stated that after several consecutive weeks of declining capital inflows, the Bitcoin network has seen its first day of growth in capital inflows, which is the first sign of structural bottoming for Bitcoin.
- 15:54The total market capitalization of stablecoins has increased by 2.63% over the past 7 days, surpassing $283.4 billions.ChainCatcher News, according to DefiLlama data, the current total market capitalization of stablecoins across the entire network is reported at $283.493 billions, representing a 2.63% increase over the past 7 days, with USDT accounting for 59.12% of the market share.