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In recent years, the line between traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto has increasingly blurred. What seemed like two separate systems, one built on old-school banks and regulations, the other on code and decentralization, are slowly starting to meet in the middle.Now, JPMorgan, one of the largest and most influential banks in the world, is preparing to roll out crypto-backed loans backed by Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings in 2026. This means the bank is allowing borrowers to use digital assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum as collateral, something that until recently was mostly limited to crypto-native platforms.This move isn’t just a headline;…

Ethereum price pulled back for three consecutive days, down nearly 10% from its weekly high — but inflows into ETH funds and growing network activity suggest the token’s rally may be far from over. Summary Ethereum price rally stalled in the last three days, in what appears to be a healthy pullback. American retail and institutional investors continued their ETF buying frenzy. Technical analysis shows a cup-and-handle pattern has formed, pointing to more gains. Ethereum ETF inflows surge Ethereum (ETH) token retreated to $4,410 on August 16, down over 10% from its highest point this week. It remains 217% above…

Over the past few years, decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 trading have seen massive growth, especially among individual users. From trading tokens to staking and yield farming, retail and institutional investors have jumped into these new markets with excitement.But while everyday users are embracing this new world, big financial institutions are still standing on the sidelines. Their involvement has been slow, cautious, and scattered. You don’t see major banks or asset managers going all-in on DeFi infrastructure and platforms, at least not yet.So, what’s the holdup? If the technology is so promising, why are the big players still hesitant to…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Recent data has shown that Ethereum briefly fell behind Solana in a major metric. This has raised questions about what it could mean for the altcoin season, since ETH usually leads the way during that period.   Ethereum Falls Behind Solana In Perp Volume DeFiLlama data shows that Ethereum fell behind Solana in perp volume by chains on August 14. The former recorded a perp volume of $2.667 billion while the latter recorded a perp volume of $2.989 billion during this period. However, Ethereum has quickly reclaimed its…

A few years ago, talking about putting real estate or government bonds on the blockchain felt like wishful thinking. DeFi was mostly focused on digital assets like crypto tokens, while traditional finance stuck to its usual ways — slow processes, middlemen, and systems that hadn’t changed in decades.But things are changing.Today, we’re seeing a growing interest in real-world asset tokenization; sometimes referred to as tokenization of real-world assets. This isn’t just some theory being passed around in RWA crypto circles. Big names like BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and JPMorgan are already experimenting with or offering tokenized versions of real-world assets. This…

U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows of $59.34 million on August 15, ending an eight-day streak that brought $3.7 billion in total inflows. The reversal comes as Ethereum (ETH) retreated from near all-time highs to current levels around $4,450. According to SoSoValue data, only BlackRock’s ETHA maintained positive flows with $338.09 million in single-day inflows, while other major ETFs posted outflows. Grayscale’s ETHE led withdrawals with $101.74 million in outflows, followed by Fidelity’s FETH at $272.23 million. Ethereum price surge drives institutional interest The recent surge in inflows coincided with Ethereum’s rally to $4,788. This brought ETH within 3%…

AI-powered decentralized applications (AI DApps) are the latest frontier in the evolution of web3 innovation. They combine the decentralized architecture of blockchain with artificial intelligence capabilities, such as machine learning, predictive analytics, and natural language processing (NLP). The result is a new class of DApps that can automate decisions, personalize user experiences, and analyze data in real-time, without relying on centralized control.In recent months, the development and usage of AI DApps have surged, now making up 16% of total DApp activity, up from 11% in February 2025. This growth, highlighted by a 26% increase in user activity (from 2.6 million…

The world of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) stands at a pivotal crossroads where politics, finance, and technology converge with profound implications. Far from being a purely technological innovation, this evolving ecosystem is deeply entangled with geopolitical strategies, regulatory ambitions, and institutional interests that challenge the foundational ideals of decentralization and financial freedom. As governments roll out Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and regulators tighten oversight, traditional financial institutions and DeFi protocols engage in a complex contest for capital and influence. Meanwhile, technological advances promise greater financial inclusion but also raise concerns about privacy and surveillance. This article examines the complex…

The Shiba Inu price remained in a tight range on Saturday, August 16, as the recent consolidation continued; however, our technical analysis suggests a bearish breakdown.  Shiba Inu (SHIB) token was trading at $0.000013, down by 18% from its highest point in July and 27% below the year-to-date high.  Shiba Inu price risky pattern points to a crash The daily timeframe chart shows that the SHIB price has dropped below the 50-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages, which is often a bearish sign. Worse, it is forming the highly bearish head-and-shoulders pattern, with its head at $0.00001760. The left and…

Bitcoin holds steady above $117,000, and Ethereum is trading close to $4,500 on Friday. Several altcoins like OKB, KuCoin, Cardano, Hyperliquid and Arbitrum posted double-digit rallies in the past seven days.  Summary OKB rallied over 100% in the last seven days, in anticipation of half the supply burning on Friday, August 15.  KuCoin gained nearly 20% as traders fueled demand in response to the $2 billion “Trust Project” initiative.  Cardano posted 20% gains in the same timeframe, as Bitcoin and Ethereum rallied this week.  Hyperliquid price is up 15% and the token is close to $30 billion in daily volume…