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The partnership allows US investors to hold vaulted gold in self-directed IRAs, providing exposure to regulated DeFi strategies. Gold-backed IRA provider SmartGold is moving $1.6 billion of vaulted assets onchain through a partnership with tokenization platform Chintai Nexus, potentially opening the door to tokenized gold investments through self-directed US Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Each gold token is backed one-for-one with physical bullion and can be deployed as collateral across decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols, the companies said Tuesday. The structure works by having investors purchase and store vaulted gold through a SmartGold self-directed IRA. Chintai then tokenizes the holdings, issuing digital representations tied directly to the physical asset. Read more

The Improbable-backed blockchain says it processed over 10 billion testnet transactions and lists Google Cloud among its validators.

BitMine Immersion Technologies, the world’s largest corporate Ether holder, said it holds 1.87 million ETH — more than 1.5% of the total supply. BitMine Immersion Technologies, a publicly traded Bitcoin mining company and Ether treasury, said it holds almost 1.9 million ETH — well over 1.5% of all circulating Ether. According to a Tuesday announcement, BitMine holds 1,866,974 Ether (ETH) or nearly 1.55% of the entire ETH supply, 192 Bitcoin (BTC) and unencumbered cash of $635 million. This results in a combined total capital of $8.98 billion. According to Strategic ETH Reserve data, Bitmine is currently the world’s largest corporate Ether treasury, with its ETH holdings valued at over $8.1 billion. The second-largest treasury is SharpLink Gaming, with 797,700 ETH, worth approximately $3.43 billion. Read more

Michael Saylor’s Strategy has disclosed acquiring 4,048 BTC for $449.3M at an average $110,981, bringing holdings to 636,505 BTC. The aggregate cost has reached $46.95B with a $73,765 average cost basis, reflecting ongoing use of ATM equity raises and OTC execution for treasury management. The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy Scoops 4,048 BTC – $449.3M Spent, Market Barely Blinks appeared first on Cryptonews.

The firm also named Alex Spiro, high-profile attorney and Elon Musk's lawyer, as chairman of the board effective immediately.

Bitcoin can rise toward $140,000 next and push higher over the next year if it repeats past gains seen after gold’s record highs. Key takeaways: BTC has rallied between 145% and 304% within a year of past gold peaks. The top crypto can rally to as high as $400,000 if the gold fractal repeats. Read more

Gaia Labs’ AI smartphone and Solana’s latest devices highlight a renewed push to merge blockchain features in consumer tech. Web3 companies are exploring ways to move beyond apps and tokens, experimenting with hardware devices like phones and consoles that merge crypto functions with everyday tech. Gaia Labs, a decentralized AI and Web3 infrastructure company, on Tuesday announced its upcoming AI smartphone for users in South Korea and Hong Kong. Built on Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge hardware, the device runs AI models directly on the phone, letting users interact with agents without relying on cloud services. According to the company, Web3 functions include onchain identity support, a pre-loaded Gaia domain, and tools for deploying custom AI agents. Read more

Experts cite capital inflows driven by a weak U.S. dollar and Fed rate cut expectations influencing the crypto market’s short-term bounce.

The rebound from support was fueled by above-average activity and a clean break above nearby resistance could shift sentiment.

The expansion of xStocks aims to integrate tokenized stocks with Ethereum’s vast DeFi ecosystem., the firms said.

The combined market cap of the 13 U.S.-listed bitcoin miners the bank tracks reached a record high last month.

Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds took in about $3.9 billion in August while U.S. Bitcoin ETFs posted roughly $750 million in net redemptions. The split extends a summer stretch in which Ethereum funds have consistently drawn capital since late July, as Bitcoin products saw intermittent outflows. The rotation follows a record July for Ethereum vehicles, with […] The post What happens if Ethereum’s $3.9 billion ETF surge keeps rolling in Q4 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Hong Kong-listed Yunfeng Financial purchased $44 million of ETH to support its expansion into Web3, real-world assets and tokenized finance. Yunfeng Financial Group, a Hong Kong-listed company with ties to Alibaba founder Jack Ma, acquired 10,000 ETH (worth about $44 million) in a move to deepen its Web3 expansion. The purchase, disclosed in a voluntary announcement on Tuesday, was funded through internal cash reserves. The move follows a recent announcement by Yunfeng outlining its push into Web3, real world assets (RWA), digital currency and artificial intelligence. According to the company, Ether (ETH) was chosen as a reserve asset to support RWA tokenization, technological innovation and the broader integration of finance with Web3 infrastructure. Read more

Tokenizing mobility and autonomous robotaxis may be among the next emerging blockchain trends with fully onchain business models. Avalanche and Toyota Blockchain Lab are planning the future infrastructure necessary for self-deployed, autonomous robotaxi fleets, highlighting another emerging use case for blockchain technology in the future of transportation. Avalanche and Toyota are researching the creation of a new blockchain layer to “orchestrate trust and unlock mobility’s value” through a blockchain-based intermediary network called the Mobility Orchestration Network (MON). Built on Avalanche’s multichain infrastructure and Interchain Messaging (ICM), the proof-of-concept aims to enable secure data sharing for vehicle financing, ride sharing, insurance and carbon credit tracking, while streamlining ownership transfers for secondary markets. Read more

Whale inflows into Ethereum are getting bigger as investors take profits from Bitcoin and rotate capital into Ether, raising hopes of new all-time highs soon. Key takeaways: Ethereum whales bought 260,000 ETH in the last 24 hours, signaling accumulation. Whales, BitMine and ETFs add billions of dollars in ETH, reinforcing bullish demand. Read more

Data suggest that September weakness could be deceiving and Ethereum could potentially pull off its biggest bear trap ever.

Winklevoss brothers-founded crypto exchange Gemini has filed for an IPO, seeking to raise up to $317 million as an “emerging growth company.” Gemini, a crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, announced the launch of an initial public offering (IPO) of 16.67 million shares of Class A common stock. Gemini Space Station filed a Form S-1 for IPO on Tuesday, planning to sell the shares priced between $17 and $19 per share, to raise up to $317 million. Subject to completion, the filing comes weeks after the company filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker GEMI on Aug. 16. Read more

Bitcoin still has time for one more surge to $150,000 says Peter Brandt, as retail sentiment around Solana soars: Trade Secrets. Welcome to Trade Secrets Bitcoin and Ether price predictions from top analysts, along with options data, sentiment analysis and prediction markets to determine what they can tell us about the months and years ahead. After soaring to new highs in August, Bitcoin is now facing a critical test for its next major move, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt. I think there is still room for one more big thrust, perhaps to $125,000 to $150,000, but it is running out of time, Brandt tells Magazine. Read more

Bitcoin still has time for one more surge to $150,000 says Peter Brandt, as retail sentiment around Solana soars: Trade Secrets. Welcome to Trade Secrets Bitcoin and Ether price predictions from top analysts, along with options data, sentiment analysis and prediction markets to determine what they can tell us about the months and years ahead. After soaring to new highs in August, Bitcoin is now facing a critical test for its next major move, according to veteran trader Peter Brandt. I think there is still room for one more big thrust, perhaps to $125,000 to $150,000, but it is running out of time, Brandt tells Magazine. Read more

Traditional compliance can’t keep up with 24/7 crypto markets — AI-native systems embedded at the core offer real-time risk detection and scalable solutions. Opinion by: Konstantin Anissimov, Global CEO at Currency.com Compliance isn’t what it used to be. In a market that runs 24/7 across multiple jurisdictions, payment methods and protocols, the status quo of checking boxes and filing reports feels disconnected from how digital finance actually works. Compliance must evolve when the system it protects is borderless, decentralized and constantly moving.  For many, the way forward is still unclear. According to a recent industry report, 71% of executives expect financial crime threats to increase in 2025, yet only 23% consider their current frameworks genuinely practical. The gap between threat and readiness is widening. Read more