Community confusion rises after CMC data shift; Aster confirms unlocked tokens will move to a public wallet Aster, the decentralized exchange platform, has moved to reassure its community after a CoinMarketCap (CMC) update unexpectedly altered the perceived unlock schedule of its ASTER token. The project maintains that its tokenomics have not changed, despite speculation triggered by revised unlock dates on major tracking platforms. The issue surfaced when traders noticed that token unlocks previously scheduled for 2025 were suddenly displayed as delayed to mid-2026 and even 2035. The abrupt shift led to broad uncertainty among tokenholders who feared a structural alteration…
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A new generation of real-estate–backed digital asset funds is testing an alternative to traditional crypto treasuries A growing segment of the investment world is turning to real estate to reshape how digital assets are held and financed. The latest example comes from investor Grant Cardone, whose firm is rolling out a hybrid model that blends income-producing multifamily properties with significant Bitcoin allocations — a structure positioned as a challenge to today’s digital asset treasury companies. Real estate income meets Bitcoin volatility Cardone’s newest multifamily fund includes a recently acquired 366-unit complex valued at roughly $235 million. Alongside the property, the…
The best-selling author says liquidity shortages, not weak fundamentals, are fueling the downturn — and he plans to accumulate more BTC after the shakeout Investor and author Robert Kiyosaki is maintaining his long-term conviction in Bitcoin and precious metals despite the deep pullback across global markets. In a series of posts to his large online audience, Kiyosaki argued that the sell-off is being driven by a worldwide shortage of liquid capital rather than structural weakness in alternative assets. Kiyosaki says liquidity pressures are behind the crash Kiyosaki described the current environment as the unwinding of “everything bubbles,” noting that demand…
Why Bitcoin’s slow core and fast-moving edges create confusion about how it actually changes Bitcoin doesn’t update often — and that’s precisely why a one-line joke from Ripple’s chief technology officer David Schwartz caught fire this week. His post, claiming that “Bitcoin is not the same now as it was 50 years ago,” was obviously playful, yet it touched a real tension inside the industry: understanding what kind of change actually happens on the network. Bitcoin protocol evolution Bitcoin’s technical progress runs on two speeds. At the base layer, adjustments arrive only after broad agreement among maintainers, miners and node…
Stablecoin giant deepens its move into global trade finance with growing credit lines and commodity exposure Tether Broadens Its Reach Beyond Stablecoins Tether, the issuer behind the world’s largest stablecoin, is accelerating its expansion into commodity-trade lending, signaling a major shift from a purely crypto-focused operation to a broader global finance player. Backed by strong revenues from its USDt issuance, the company is now deploying substantial credit to fuel commodity transactions across global markets. Tether Commodity Lending Growth Tether has already provided an estimated $1.5 billion in credit to commodity traders, using a mix of traditional cash and USDt. The…
ICP/USDT Daily Structure Points to Heavy Supply Pressure After Sudden Pullback Internet Computer is facing renewed selling pressure after a swift correction that erased roughly 4% in daily trading. The latest ICP/USDT technical structure shows the market reacting to a major supply zone that has capped upward momentum. Analysts say the recent decline is part of a larger pattern defined by a long-term downtrend, followed by a short-lived breakout that failed to secure higher support. Heavy Supply Zones Trigger Rejection The chart highlights a wide supply cluster between $9.00 and $13.00, marked by multiple historical reactions. The recent vertical surge…
Latest decline is modest compared with past drops, yet investor confidence has plunged to levels last seen in March Bitcoin’s latest slide below the six-figure mark has triggered a sharp deterioration in market psychology, even though the scale of the decline remains smaller than previous drawdowns in the current cycle. Fear Index Nears Extreme Territory The crypto sentiment gauge widely tracked by traders — the Fear & Greed Index — has fallen to 22, marking one of its weakest readings since March and signaling elevated caution among market participants. Market analyst Nic Puckrin noted that “this dip is the smallest…
Firm ramps up accumulation as market weakness deepens across crypto-linked equities ARK Invest has renewed its aggressive approach to crypto-related stocks, adding millions of dollars’ worth of BitMine Immersion Technologies and Bullish shares across its flagship exchange-traded funds. The move signals growing conviction from one of the most closely watched institutional investors in the digital-asset sector. ARK Adds Over $8 Million in Crypto-Linked Equities According to the firm’s latest trading disclosures, ARK Invest purchased 169,407 BitMine shares on Friday across ARKF, ARKW and ARKK—totaling roughly $5.83 million. It also bought 75,515 Bullish shares, valued at approximately $2.91 million. The buying…
Centralized exchanges accelerate adoption of tokenized Treasurys as RWA collateral grows across global trading platforms Binance has added BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) as off-exchange collateral, giving institutional traders the ability to maintain custody of their assets while accessing liquidity on the world’s largest crypto exchange. Binance Deepens RWA Integration for Institutional Clients The move connects BlackRock’s onchain money-market fund with Binance’s custody infrastructure, allowing institutions to earn yield on BUIDL while using it to support trading positions.A new BUIDL asset class is also set to launch on BNB Chain, extending the token beyond Ethereum and expanding its…
NEAR/USDT Daily Chart Highlights Tight Consolidation and High-Impact Liquidity Levels NEAR Protocol’s market structure is entering a critical phase as the asset continues to trade within a narrow multi-month range defined by layered supply and demand zones. The latest NEAR/USDT daily technical picture reveals that the token is oscillating between heavy overhead supply near $3.40 and deep demand support below $1.90, signaling a potential buildup toward a decisive breakout. Analysts say that the prolonged compression is a signal traders should not ignore. Supply Pressure Dominates Upper Structure The chart reflects a substantial sell-side block stretching from roughly $3.10 to $3.80,…