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Introduction: The Lexicon of a Digital Empire The 2021-2022 market boom for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) was not an isolated event. It was a “perfect storm,” a confluence of macroeconomic accommodation, widespread cultural lockdowns, and the sudden, explosive maturation of a technology that seemingly solved a problem central to the digital age: how to own something that can be infinitely copied.1 In a span of 24 months, “collectible NFTs” evolved from a niche technological experiment into the dominant, global “lexicon of digital ownership”.3 This rapid ascent created a speculative empire built on digital art and social signaling, with valuations that defied…

TLDR: Canary Funds’ XRP ETF filing removes the SEC’s delaying clause, opening the door for an auto-effective registration. The updated filing positions the XRP ETF for a potential November 13 launch pending Nasdaq and SEC clearance. SEC Chair Paul Atkins welcomed companies using the 20-day waiting rule during the shutdown period. Market watchers link Canary’s move to Bitwise’s auto-effective filings for Solana, Litecoin, and Hedera ETFs. Crypto traders may soon see another ETF debut. Canary Funds has taken a key step that could send its XRP spot ETF live within weeks.  The firm updated its S-1 filing, removing the “delaying…

Solana is one of crypto’s best success stories, having evolved from a little-known project in 2018 to become one of the top blockchains by the early 2020s. Early Solana investors who believed in the project reaped enormous returns as SOL’s price skyrocketed from well under $1 to nearly $300 at its peak in early 2025.But like any maturing crypto project or tech company, growth naturally slows once it reaches near saturation. As such, attention naturally shifts to new crypto presale opportunities in the hopes of finding a project that could outperform Solana’s early growth trajectory.One project that suits this narrative…

Olas has launched Pearl v1, a decentralized marketplace where users fully own and control their AI agents. The platform merges simple Web2 logins with Web3’s self-custody, making autonomous digital workers verifiable assets for users. Summary Olas has launched Pearl v1, the first decentralized marketplace where users fully own and control autonomous AI agents. The platform blends Web2 logins with Web3 self-custody, letting users fund, deploy, and manage agents directly. According to an announcement on Nov. 4, the Olas protocol has launched Pearl v1, positioning it as the first decentralized marketplace for user-owned autonomous AI agents. Olas said the launch follows…

Key Takeaways Bitcoin has officially fallen into a bear market after a 20% drop from its October 2023 high. Elliott Wave analysts forecast the bear market could last until late 2026. Share this article Bitcoin officially entered bear market territory today after declining more than 20% from its October peak, according to The Kobeissi Letter.Elliott Wave analysts anticipate the bear market will persist through late 2026, signaling an extended period of downward pressure for the leading cryptocurrency.The recent price drop removed excessive leverage from the market, according to blockchain analytics, though this deleveraging could set the stage for continued volatility…

TLDR: Senate Agriculture Committee’s crypto bill could drop tomorrow, finalizing the commodities side of regulation. The draft expands CFTC oversight across spot markets and derivatives within the U.S. digital asset framework. Lawmakers are syncing efforts between the Agriculture and Banking Committees after months of stalled talks. The proposal aims to balance DeFi safeguards with innovation while clarifying digital commodity definitions. After weeks of silence, the Senate’s long-discussed crypto market structure bill is finally about to surface. Multiple Capitol Hill sources suggest the bipartisan draft from the Senate Agriculture Committee could drop as soon as October 31, 2025.  The move follows…

After a day of barely holding the $107,000 level, BTC extended its losses. The latest dip to the $105,000 range caused over $191M in long liquidations in just one hour.  BTC dipped to the $105,000 range, causing an immediate $191M in long liquidations in under an hour. The leading coin slid after re-testing the $107,000 level several times in the past week. A failure to hold above this range may turn into a dip below $100,000. Short-term buyers are also feeling pressure as the most recent wallets are in the red. Total liquidations for the past 24 hours were once…

TLDR: VanEck and Jito filed an updated S-1/A with the SEC for a Solana ETF featuring an integrated staking model. The ETF aims to track Solana’s price while generating staking rewards through Jito’s validator network. VanEck’s filing outlines full custodial control of SOL assets under regulatory compliance frameworks. If approved, it could become the first U.S. ETF offering regulated Solana exposure with yield benefits. The Solana ETF story has taken another step forward. VanEck and Jito have filed an amended S-1 registration with the U.S. SEC, refining details around the fund’s structure and staking model. This move signals persistent interest…

Key Takeaways A previously inactive (dormant) Bitcoin whale deposited 2,300 BTC (about $250 million) to Paxos. The whale still holds over 32,000 BTC, valued at $3.4 billion. Share this article A dormant Bitcoin whale deposited 2,300 BTC on Paxos, a regulated blockchain firm focused on issuing stablecoins and managing digital asset transfers. The whale maintains a total holding of 32,490 BTC worth approximately $3.4 billion, on-chain data shows.Dormant Bitcoin holders have recently been moving assets to exchanges after years of inactivity, signaling potential shifts in long-term holding strategies.Paxos has been actively involved in stablecoin operations, including handling large-scale minting activities…

TLDR: Conexus plans a blockchain-based interbank system allowing Bitcoin and USDT deposits and transfers. Over 40% of Venezuelan payments already flow through Conexus, making it key to crypto integration. The project aims to give banks custody options for Bitcoin and stablecoins amid rising crypto use. No launch date yet, but Conexus says the blockchain network is already under active development. Venezuela’s banking sector may soon operate on blockchain rails.  Conexus, one of the country’s largest financial networks, is developing an interbank blockchain system to handle Bitcoin and stablecoin transactions. The network will enable users to make deposits, transfers, and custodial…