The tokenized stock platform xStocks, operated by the Kraken ecosystem, reached a cumulative transaction volume of $25 billion. This figure, officially confirmed by the company, not only represents a commercial success for the exchange but also positions real-world assets (RWA) as the sector with the greatest traction at the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and Web3.
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Ethan Moore follows the faster-moving corners of crypto, from altcoins and AI crypto to gaming, NFTs, launchpads and airdrops. His reporting looks at what is actually live, what users can participate in and whether early attention is backed by product development, community activity or verifiable traction.He regularly contributes context on Layer 1 developments and Web3 or DeFi trends connected to broader ecosystem growth.
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Figure Technology Solutions announced the offering of over 4 million shares of its Series A Blockchain Common Stock. This initiative aims to operationalize public equity trading on-chain using the Provenance Blockchain and facilitate trading through an alternative trading system (ATS).
Coinbase Global shares rose after investors interpreted recent weakness as a buying opportunity, even as the platform reported a substantial quarterly loss.
The Hedera HBAR price is currently in a technical definition phase, having formed a descending broadening wedge pattern that suggests an imminent breakout to the upside. Trading near $0.0923, the asset is attempting to overcome key resistances while the market watches closely for the possible liquidation of massive short positions.
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) was trading at approximately $19.26, down about 10% and currently trading near $17.33. The main question to consider is whether it will break its support level of $17 in the immediate future.
LIT rose around 10% after Lighter raised USDC proceeds alongside Circle. The proceeds are estimated at around $920 million, triggering short-term buying.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin presented a set of reforms that could be implemented in Russia once the war ends to overhaul its entire cryptocurrency system. The focus is on modernizing all its security systems in conjunction with Ukraine and Europe, as well as reducing the authoritarian concentration of power in the country.
Berachain’s native token, BERA, saw a 74% increase in just a few days. Trading volumes surged to around $2 million, and its price is currently at $0.75, still far from its all-time high of $1.43.
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) of the United States has formally proposed a regulatory framework for its subsidiaries to obtain a stablecoin issuer license. Under the protection of the GENIUS Act, this initiative seeks to have federally supervised institutions operate as payment stablecoin issuers, establishing clear standards to guarantee the safety and solvency of the current financial system for all participants.
Michael Terpin, CEO of Transform Ventures, recently noted that the current Bitcoin market cycle follows historical patterns that suggest a deeper correction ahead. During his speech at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, the investor dismissed optimistic forecasts that placed the bottom at $80,000, calling them premature given the fragility of the global financial environment this Thursday morning.
