Author: John Smith

SQD has added validated data from 10 blockchain networks to Google Cloud’s BigQuery platform, giving developers and companies access to full chain histories checked through six cryptographic tests. Summary SQD is supplying indexed blockchain data through Google Cloud Web3 Blockchain Analytics. 10 blockchain datasets cover records from each supported network’s genesis block. Six cryptographic checks verify each block before the data reaches BigQuery. SQD plans to add more networks and tools designed for AI agents. SQD brings validated blockchain data into BigQuery SQD said in an Aug. 24 announcement that its enterprise arm, SQD 360, is providing the indexing system…

RockawayX has begun seeking $150 million for a new fund focused on undervalued tokens and crypto-related stocks after acquiring Relayer Capital. Summary RockawayX is seeking $150 million for a new liquid opportunities fund. Relayer Capital founder Austin Barack will reportedly manage the investment vehicle. Relayer returned about 70% in 2026, according to sources cited by Forbes. RockawayX says it oversees about $2 billion across several investment and infrastructure divisions. RockawayX targets undervalued tokens and crypto stocks On Aug. 25, Forbes reported that RockawayX is seeking $150 million for a new liquid opportunities fund following its acquisition of crypto hedge fund…

Bitwise has launched three automated portfolios of Coinbase tokenized stocks for eligible non-U.S. investors, combining self-custody and automatic rebalancing for a 0.15% methodology fee. Summary Bitwise’s first portfolios cover the Magnificent 7 plus SpaceX, robotics companies and artificial intelligence leaders. Glider automatically adjusts users’ wallet holdings to match model weights published by Bitwise. Investors retain the tokenized stocks in non-custodial wallets instead of transferring them into a pooled fund. U.S. persons cannot access the portfolios, and the SEC has not approved or endorsed them. Bitwise tokenized stock portfolios begin with three themes Bitwise said in an Aug. 25 announcement that…

Moon Pursuit Capital has urged professional crypto investors to use systematic strategies instead of relying on Federal Reserve forecasts after Bitcoin gained 22.1% in seven days and approached $80,000. Summary Bitcoin gained 22.1% during its strongest week since March 2024. Kevin Warsh will deliver his first Jackson Hole keynote as Fed chair on Aug. 28. Moon Pursuit Capital says limited liquidity can amplify capital flows in either direction. Market-neutral strategies reduce directional exposure but can miss much of Bitcoin’s upside. Moon Pursuit Capital Principal Courtney Olujobi told crypto.news that Jackson Hole remains important for digital assets because expectations for U.S.…

Hyperliquid price rose to a record high above $83 after a sharp weekly rally, with strong momentum and positive capital flows supporting the move. However, an overbought daily reading and dense liquidation clusters on both sides of the market could produce wider price swings. Summary Hyperliquid price reached a record high near $83.27 before easing toward $80.50. Daily RSI rose to 74.91, placing the token in overbought territory. The Supertrend supports the bullish 4-hour structure above $73.05. Liquidation clusters sit above $82 and below $80, raising short-term volatility risks. Hyperliquid price holds near its record high According to data from…

Kinetiq unveiled Elysium on Aug. 24, introducing a layer-2 network designed to increase transaction capacity within the Hyperliquid ecosystem while using HYPE as its gas token. Summary Kinetiq announced Elysium, a Hyperliquid-focused layer-2 network that will use HYPE for transaction fees from launch. Fifty percent of sequencer fees will fund open-market KNTQ purchases, with acquired tokens permanently burned. Builders and Kinetiq’s treasury will each receive 25% of Elysium’s sequencer fees once operations begin. Elysium targets spot markets, PropAMMs, token launches and HIP-3 perpetual deployments across Hyperliquid’s broader ecosystem. Kinetiq has not released technical specifications, launch partners, audited code, or a…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Monero users are turning to instant swaps and decentralized platforms as centralized exchanges restrict access to XMR. As access to Monero has become more restricted on some centralized exchanges — notably after Binance delisted XMR globally on 20 February 2024, OKX removed XMR pairs on 5 January 2024, and Kraken restricted it for EEA users on 31 October 2024 — many users now rely on instant swap services and decentralized platforms. This guide compares practical ways to exchange Monero…

Binance Futures launched five USDT-margined TradFi perpetual contracts on Aug. 25, giving eligible traders leveraged exposure to Trump Media, Moderna and three semiconductor-focused exchange-traded funds. Summary Binance launched five USDT margined perpetual contracts tied to U.S. stocks and leveraged exchange-traded funds. Contracts offer up to 20x leverage, round-the-clock trading and eight-hour funding settlements through Binance Futures. SKUU and SKDD track daily moves in SK Hynix, while RAM references leveraged DRAM exposure. DJT and MRNA perpetuals reference Trump Media and Moderna shares without granting stock ownership rights. Each contract uses USDT for settlement and requires a minimum notional trade worth five…

BNB Chain activated the Pasteur hard fork on BNB Smart Chain mainnet at 02:30 UTC on Aug. 25, introducing three changes focused on bridge security, validator authorization and block capacity. Summary BNB Chain activated Pasteur on BSC mainnet at 02:30 UTC on August 25, 2026, successfully. Three proposals strengthen bridge verification, validator authorization and block construction without shortening block times further. BEP-682 rejects duplicate validators during cross-chain light-block checks, protecting genuine supermajority approval requirements onchain now. QANet benchmarks increased throughput 88% from 1,237 to 2,324 transactions per second under controlled conditions. Node operators needed client version 1.7.7 and removal of…

Coinbase-backed Stand With Crypto has endorsed 32 House lawmakers seeking reelection in November after each supported the CLARITY Act during its passage through the chamber last year. Summary Stand With Crypto endorsed 32 incumbent House members from both major parties. Every endorsed lawmaker voted for the CLARITY Act when it passed the House. The group says it has more than 3 million registered advocates across the United States. Crypto groups have committed close to $200 million during the 2026 midterm cycle. Stand With Crypto ties 32 endorsements to CLARITY vote Reuters reported Monday that Stand With Crypto had selected 32…