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Kraken And Backed Expand Tokenized Equities To Tron As xStocks Hit $2.5 Billion Volume

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Kraken and Backed Finance have expanded their tokenized stock product xStocks to the Tron blockchain, showing the growing demand for turning real-world assets like stocks into digital tokens. As part of the rollout, Backed will issue xStocks as TRC-20 tokens on TRON, with each token fully backed 1:1 by the underlying asset. This integration will bring tokenized equities to TRON’s large ecosystem, giving developers and users wider access to real-world asset trading. Since its launch in late June 2025, xStocks has recorded over $2.5 billion in combined trading volume on centralized and decentralized exchanges, Kraken said. Wall Street’s going on-chain ⛓️ Kraken is launching tokenized stocks & ETFs with @BackedFi's new @xStocksFi, plus expanding MiFID-regulated derivatives in the EU 🇪🇺 Next-gen markets are here. We’re already building them 🧱 All in this week's #KrakenIn60 👇 pic.twitter.com/o0joLZ7qa1 — Kraken ...

Ethereum Altcoin Explodes 143% After Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Abruptly Announces Trading Support

The South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has announced a new listing for a data feed-focused altcoin, triggering explosive price action. According to a new announcement, Upbit is supporting Api3 (API3) for trading over the Ethereum (ETH) network on its platform starting Tuesday. Amid the announcement from Upbit, API3 exploded from Monday’s low of $0.748 to Wednesday’s high of $1.82, a more than 143% gain. API3 has since retraced and is trading for $1.34 at time of writing, up 60.6% on the day. With a market cap of $169.72 million, API3 is the 350th largest crypto project. The project celebrated its latest crypto platform listing on X. “We’re proud to be listed on Upbit, the leading exchange in Korea. With support for both KRW and USDT pairs, this listing enables wider access and strengthens our position in one of the world’s most dynamic crypto markets.” API3 is a decentralized data oracle network that aims to connect tradition...

3 Analyst-Backed Ways to Gain From Weak US Dollar (USD)

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The US dollar is currently experiencing a high dose of intense agony. The American currency is constantly being challenged by global competitors, who, in turn, are out for blood, wanting to snatch away the USD’s global hegemony. The US dollar is currently derailed by constant de-dollarization efforts, with Trump’s sanctions and tariffs adding more pressure on the USD. In short, the US dollar is currently at its weakest, worrying its investors to the core. In the middle of this spiral, analysts are still curating ways to profit from a weak USD, stating how the dollar can still deliver lucrative returns if one knows how to make the most out of the current USD devaluation and downfall. Also Read: BRICS Launching QR Code Payments To Avoid US Dollar Analyst Weigh In: How Can You Profit From a Weak US Dollar? 1. Own Non-US Assets, Especially European Financials and Telecoms Source: Shutterstock According to Marko Papic, chief strategist at BCA Research, owning non-US assets, especially ...

Bernstein Says Bitcoin To Hit $200000, Predicts Extended Bull Run

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According to a Bernstein report cited by The Block, Bitcoin (BTC) could surge to somewhere between $150000 and $200000 over the next year. According to analysts Gautam Chhugani and Mahika Sapra, the current bull market could surge until 2027. The duo stated, “ We expect a long crypto bull market, continuing the surge into 2026 and potentially peaking in 2027. “ Will Bitcoin Recover In September? Source: Watcher.Guru Bitcoin (BTC) has faced quite a correction over the last few days. The original crypto surged to a new all-time high of $124,128 on Aug. 14. The asset has since dipped to the $115,000 level, falling by nearly 7% since its peak. Bitcoin’s correction was triggered amid higher-than-expected producer price index (PPI) figures. Global trade uncertainties may have also added to investor worry. Despite the high PPI numbers, the consumer price index (CPI) for July came in lower than anticipated. The chances of an interest rate cut in September are fairly high. Gold...

Analyst Says Shiba Inu’s $0.000010 Support Could Trigger Major Bounce

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Metaplanet Buys The Bitcoin Dip With $93 Million Purchase

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Japan-based Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has announced another $93 million BTC buy as the crypto market leader trades in the $115K range after a 24-hour pullback. The Bitcoin price slid 2% in the past 24 hours trade at $115,593.74 as of 12:50 a.m. EST, data from CoinMarketCap shows. The decrease nudged BTC’s weekly performance deeper into the red zone, with the crypto now down around 5% in the past seven days.  Bitcoin price chart (Source: CoinMarketCap ) Bitcoin maxi and Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has also hinted that his firm will announce another BTC purchase later today. Metaplanet And Strategy Continue Bitcoin Accumulation Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich took to X today to announce his company’s latest Bitcoin buy of 775 BTC.  Metaplanet has acquired 775 BTC for ~$93 million at ~$120,006 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 480.2% YTD 2025.  As of 8/18/2025, we hold 18,888 $BTC acquired for ~$1.94 billion at ~$102,653 p...

Ethereum On-Chain Volume Soars To $13 Billion, Approaching Historic Records

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5 Reasons Why Ethereum Price To $15,000 Is ‘Programmed’

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7 Latin American Nations Eager To Join BRICS

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Seven Latin American nations are now signaling a clear interest in joining the powerful BRICS alliance. The move could reshape global trade and weaken the US dollar’s dominance in the international markets. From Bolivia’s formal request to Colombia’s quiet diplomatic talks, the bloc’s expansion into the Americas is gathering pace. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive list of countries and their potential impact on the global economy. Also Read: Death of the US Dollar Has Begun With BRICS Rebellion, Says Forecaster These 7 Latin American Nations Are Interested in Joining the BRICS Alliance Source: Luis Astudillo C / Cancillería del Ecuador The alliance sent an invitation to Argentina in 2023, but the newly elected President Javier Milei declined membership. Milei also badmouthed the group, citing that they’re a gang of mostly dictators. The alliance wanted to enter the Latin American markets through Argentina, but Milei stopped them in their tracks. While Ar...