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- 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
- Ethereum's $4,300 support level in August 2025 faces critical tests as technical indicators show mixed signals (RSI overbought at 70.93 vs. bullish MACD 322.11). - Institutional confidence grows with $516M ETH inflows and whale staking 10,999 ETH ($46M), but NVT ratio spikes warn of potential overvaluation. - Historical September weakness (-12.55% median returns) and bearish RSI divergence contrast with ETF-driven accumulation, creating high-risk/high-reward dynamics. - Strategic positioning includes hed
- DeFi Development Corp. launched DFDV UK, the UK’s first Solana-focused public treasury vehicle via Cykel AI acquisition, marking its Treasury Accelerator strategy’s first step. - The company’s Solana treasury strategy includes staking, validator infrastructure, and DeFi engagement, with recent $77M SOL purchases boosting its holdings to 1.83M tokens. - DFDV UK’s launch drove an 8% stock surge, while growing institutional interest in Solana and projects like Snorter Token ($SNORT) signal potential market
- Ethereum tests $4,300 support, with breakdown risks a 10% correction amid September's historical crypto weakness. - Technical indicators show mixed signals: RSI at 54.04 and bullish Ichimoku cloud contrast with bearish trendline risks. - Institutional buying (e.g., BitMine, BlackRock) and deflationary supply dynamics counterbalance downward pressures. - $3,900–$3,700 range could trigger stop hunts or deeper correction, depending on institutional accumulation and Fed policy.
- Tether reverses plan to freeze USDT on five blockchains, opting to halt new issuance while allowing existing token transfers. - Affected chains include Omni Layer ($82.9M USDT), EOS, and Algorand, reflecting a multi-year strategic shift toward high-traffic ecosystems like Tron and Ethereum. - The move prioritizes blockchains with strong developer activity and scalability, aligning with Tether’s focus on operational efficiency and user accessibility. - USDT and USDC dominate the $285.9B stablecoin market,
- Japan reclassified crypto as financial products under FIEA, paired with a 20% flat capital gains tax, to attract institutional investment and align with traditional markets. - JPYC, a yen-backed stablecoin collateralized by JGBs, aims to boost debt demand and bridge traditional finance with blockchain, with ¥1 trillion in approved issuance by 2026. - Monex and SBI Holdings are expanding stablecoin partnerships (e.g., Ripple’s RLUSD, Circle’s USDC) under Japan’s strict 100% reserve-backed framework, enhan
- Bitcoin's dominance fell below 60% in August 2025, shifting capital toward Ethereum and altcoins amid institutional ETF inflows and DeFi adoption. - Ethereum faces critical support at $4,100–$4,300, with potential for a $4,700+ rally if it breaks above key resistance levels and maintains bullish technical indicators. - Altcoins show divergence: ADA and HBAR exhibit breakout potential, while smaller tokens risk collapse amid Ethereum's $297M liquidation event during August's selloff. - Investors are advis
- PetroChina adopts Hong Kong's stablecoin framework to cut USD reliance and reduce exchange losses by 40% in energy trade pilots. - China's yuan-backed stablecoin strategy aligns with BRI expansion, positioning Hong Kong as a regulated digital asset hub with 100% reserve mandates. - Asia's stablecoin ecosystem grows through South Korea's won-backed frameworks and Singapore's CBDC integrations, enabling hybrid financial infrastructure. - Financial institutions and blockchain platforms accelerate adoption,
- 15:13Bitget has launched the USDT-margined MITO perpetual contractForesight News reports that Bitget has launched the USDT-margined MITO perpetual contract, with leverage ranging from 1 to 50 times. Contract trading BOT will be opened simultaneously.
- 15:12Current mainstream CEX and DEX funding rates show continued market divergence, with bearish and neutral sentiments coexisting.BlockBeats News, August 30, according to Coinglass data, the current funding rates on major CEX and DEX platforms show continued market divergence, with both bearish and neutral sentiments coexisting. The specific funding rates for major cryptocurrencies are shown in the attached chart. BlockBeats Note: Funding rates are fees set by cryptocurrency trading platforms to maintain the balance between contract prices and the prices of underlying assets, usually applied to perpetual contracts. It is a capital exchange mechanism between long and short traders. The trading platform does not charge this fee; it is used to adjust the cost or profit of holding contracts, so that the contract price remains close to the price of the underlying asset. When the funding rate is 0.01%, it represents the benchmark rate. When the funding rate is greater than 0.01%, it indicates a generally bullish market. When the funding rate is less than 0.005%, it indicates a generally bearish market.
- 15:07Blockchain lending protocol Credit Coop completes $4.5 million seed round led by Maven 11 and Lightspeed FactionAccording to ChainCatcher, as reported by PRNewswire, blockchain lending protocol Credit Coop has announced the completion of a $4.5 million seed funding round, led by Maven 11 and Lightspeed Faction, with participation from a certain exchange Ventures, Signature Ventures, Veris Ventures, TRGC, and dlab. The new funds will be used to support the development of its credit protocol, which converts commercial cash flows into programmable collateral based on Spigot smart contracts, in order to provide real-time settlement, automated lending services, and transparent credit monitoring.