Solana RWAs Expand Beyond Institutions Via Chintai-Splyce Partnership

Real-world asset (RWA) protocols Splyce and Chintai have launched a new product on Solana designed to give retail users access to institutional-grade tokenized securities — a move that could broaden the appeal of RWA tokenization on one of the world’s largest blockchains. The product is powered by strategy tokens, or S-Tokens, which provide retail users with exposure to yields generated by Chintai. While users never directly hold Chintai’s tokenized securities, S-Tokens act as a “mirror” through a loan structure backed by the underlying assets. S-Tokens are designed to broaden access…

XRP Holders Could Lose Millions Of Dollars In 10 Days, Here’s Why

XRP holders just got reminded that they may miss out on a major token giveaway if they do not act promptly. A reminder from the crypto community has made it clear that only a short time remains before the current claim window closes. If eligible holders fail to take part, they risk losing millions of dollars in value from the free distribution. The project team has stated that the claim process is open, but it will not remain so indefinitely. After the first phase concludes, fewer opportunities will be available,…

Bitcoin’s Cup & Handle Playbook Points to Explosive Expansion

TL;DR Bitcoin’s cycle charts show cup & handle formations that historically triggered steep breakout expansions. Analysts track support at $111K and $90K–$92K, with upside resistance mapped toward $123K. Recurring Cycle Patterns Crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader shared that Bitcoin’s chart is once again following a familiar structure. His viewpoint highlights recurring cycle patterns that have characterized past market phases. In earlier years, Bitcoin formed a rounding bottom during 2015–2017, an Adam & Eve pattern in 2018–2020, and a cup-and-handle formation in 2021–2024. Each setup ended with a steep expansion in…

XRP Faces Critical $2.97–$3 Resistance Zone, Wave 3 Or Deeper Correction?

XRP stands at a pivotal point as it approaches the $2.97–$3 resistance zone. Holding above this level could confirm bullish momentum and spark the next Wave 3 rally, but a rejection here risks triggering a deeper correction. Perfect Retest: $2.79 Support Holds Strong CasiTrades, a crypto analyst, recently shared an update on XRP’s ongoing market structure, pointing out that the backtest of the $2.79 support level was flawless. According to CasiTrades, this was precisely where momentum was expected to re-enter the market, and buyers have indeed shown strength at this zone.…

Blockchain Analytics Neets AI: Making Crypto Data Accessible

The blockchain industry has always prided itself on transparency. Every transaction on a public blockchain is permanently recorded, visible to anyone with an internet connection.  Still, with billions of transactions and hundreds of millions of wallet addresses, the sheer scale of that transparency can be paralyzing. Without the right tools, it’s less a crystal-clear ledger and more a haystack hiding countless needles. That is where blockchain analytics comes in.  The latest episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast discusses how blockchain’s radical openness has created both opportunities and challenges, and now,…

CleanSpark Adds Second $100M Bitcoin Credit Line This Week

Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark secured its second $100 million credit line this week without issuing new shares, highlighting the growing role of digital assets as collateral in mainstream finance. The latest facility, disclosed Thursday, was arranged with Two Prime, an institutional Bitcoin (BTC) yield platform, and is backed entirely by CleanSpark’s Bitcoin treasury. With this agreement, CleanSpark’s total collateralized lending capacity is now $400 million. The non-dilutive nature of the financing is particularly notable. Public companies often raise growth capital through equity offerings, which can dilute existing shareholders’ stakes. By…

Eliza Labs announces migration from $ai16z token to $elizaOS

Key Takeaways Eliza Labs is migrating from the experimental $ai16z token to the new $elizaOS token powered by Chainlink’s CCIP. $elizaOS enables autonomous AI agents to operate seamlessly across Solana, Base, and Ethereum, supporting a $20B ecosystem. Share this article Eliza Labs, formerly known as ai16z, a top open-source GitHub repository supporting a $20 billion agentic ecosystem, announced on Friday that it is migrating from its experimental $ai16z token to $elizaOS. Powered by Chainlink’s CCIP, the $elizaOS token enables autonomous AI agents to function seamlessly across networks such as Solana,…

M2 Capital Invests $20M in Ethena as TVL Approaches $15B

M2 Capital, the investment arm of UAE-based M2 Holdings, invested $20 million in ENA, the governance token for Ethena, a crypto-native synthetic dollar protocol built on Ethereum. M2 Holdings, a conglomerate with digital asset exposure across custody, investment and wealth management, plans to integrate Ethena (ENA) products into client offerings through its affiliate, M2 Global Wealth Limited, according to a Thursday announcement. “M2’s investment in Ethena marks another important step forward for the Middle East’s most sophisticated digital asset investors,” said Kim Wong, managing director and head of treasury at…

The Data Proving Bitcoin Outperforms Gold Despite Volatility

Bitcoin’s risk-adjusted performance continues to stand out against gold, even amid periods of extreme volatility. This has raised questions about the traditional role of gold in investment portfolios. Year-to-date, gold has risen 39% compared to Bitcoin’s 19%, but historical cycles suggest that BTC may deliver far superior performance when accounting for risk. Bitcoin’s Risk-Reward Profile During the 2017 bull market, Bitcoin surged roughly 1,300%, and produced a Sharpe ratio of 1.4 despite extreme price swings, while gold’s 13% gain over the same period yielded a Sharpe ratio of just 0.8.…

Aster Fuels Perpetual DEX Volume Surge to Record $70B Amid Incentive Frenzy

Perpetual trading volumes on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) surged to an all-time high of $70 billion on Thursday, driven by Aster, a new derivatives platform on BNB Chain.  Perpetual DEXs have surged to record volumes on three consecutive days as decentralized perpetuals activity heated up. On Tuesday, the overall volume for perp DEXs hit $52 billion, followed by $67 billion on Wednesday.  The volume topped $70 billion on Thursday, highlighting renewed momentum in the decentralized finance (DeFi) derivatives markets.  Aster topped the leaderboard with almost $36 billion in 24-hour trading volume,…