Japan’s Merchant Bankers (MBK) opened a Bitcoin-settlement channel for property transactions, linking buyers, developers, and asset custodians across borders. The tool sits inside MBK’s corporate web and introduces operational, regulatory, and tax questions that traders and institutions must weigh before use. The launch tests whether Bitcoin can clear real estate deals while exposing the trade-offs between innovation, compliance, and market risk.
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Liam writes about Web3 and decentralized finance, focusing on how protocols, applications, and governance models are used in practice. His coverage centers on real adoption, integration, and the mechanics behind decentralized systems. Market developments and regulatory context are part of his reporting when they intersect with Web3 or DeFi activity.
As the crypto market navigates between volatility and expectation, the Cardano community is focusing its attention on future developments. The key question among investors and enthusiasts is whether the ambitious Cardano roadmap for 2025 contains the necessary catalysts to propel the price of ADA towards a new all-time high (ATH).
Bitcoin’s volatility (BTC), one of its most notorious characteristics, has dropped sharply to its lowest point in 22 months. This period of unexpected calm in the leading cryptocurrency’s market is generating both analysis and speculation among investors and analysts about its future price direction. The current situation contrasts sharply with the abrupt price movements that have historically defined the digital asset. The main indicator of this phenomenon is the Bitcoin Historical Volatility Index (BVOL), which recently recorded a reading of 34. This is its lowest level since December 2022, just before the market began to recover from one of the…
The XRP price has shown remarkable strength this week, recovering from the recent market downturn. A detailed technical analysis, along with key on-chain data, suggests that the digital asset is preparing for a major trend shift, with projections pointing to a potential target of $4. The asset’s recovery was robust following a general market pullback.
BlackRock earns roughly $260 million each year from its Bitcoin but also Ethereum ETFs, income that shows traditional asset managers can earn substantial profits and gives both institutions and individuals a regulated way to gain exposure to crypto. About $218 million of the total to the Bitcoin trust IBIT plus the remaining $42 million to the Ethereum trust ETHA.
A recent analysis of the crypto landscape suggests the market’s center of gravity is in the midst of a shift. As Western investors digest a complex regulatory environment, data indicates that traders in Asia are positioning themselves as the primary driving force that could catapult the next phase of the Bitcoin bull run.
Bitcoin (BTC) is facing significant downward pressure as it enters Week 38 of 2025. This current stumble is not an anomaly; rather, it reinforces a negative historical pattern that analysts have observed for years. According to consolidated market data, this specific week is, on average, the third-worst for the leading cryptocurrency’s performance.
Spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the main cryptocurrencies are experiencing a capital exodus. During the week ending September 20, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded combined net outflows of $439 million. This movement coincides with a growing wave of pessimism in the options market, where traders are actively preparing for further price drops. A Week of Massive Leaks for Crypto Funds The CoinShares report, led by analyst James Butterfill, details the magnitude of the withdrawal. Bitcoin investment products were the hardest hit, with net outflows of $313 million. High-profile funds felt the blow: Grayscale’s GBTC lost $166 million, while BlackRock’s IBIT…
Ethena Labs reported a partnership with Flowdesk as its synthetic dollar USDe climbed to $14 billion, a move that aligns with a broader boom in synthetic dollars. The arrangement aims to simplify access for users and traders, affecting both DeFi participants and market makers, according to the note.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) recorded an uptick after holders approved using 100% of treasury fees to buy WLFI and send them to a burn address. The vote on September 19, 2025 received 99.8% support, signaling broad backing for a supply-reduction approach. According to on-chain data, the move could affect holders, traders, and the liquidity of markets where the token trades.