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Shares of Gemini Space Station (GEMI), the digital asset exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, surged in their market debut on Friday, signaling strong institutional appetite for crypto-related equities.Gemini shares briefly topped $40 on Friday, according to Yahoo Finance data, before retreating later in the session. By the afternoon, Gemini was trading near $35 a share, up 24% on the day, for a market cap of around $1.3 billion.GEMI stock. Source: Yahoo FinanceThe company priced its initial public offering at $28 per share late Thursday — well above its initial target range of $17 to $19, and even higher…

The WLFI buyback and burn proposal has just gone live. It promises to turn treasury fees into direct buying pressure and permanently reduce supply across the network. Could WLFI soon witness a 50% price surge as the treasury officially “pours money” into buying and permanently burning tokens?Sponsored Sponsored Catalyst: ‘Buyback & Burn’ on WLFI World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has just launched a key proposal: redirect 100% of treasury liquidity fees to market-buy WLFI tokens and permanently burn them across multiple chains. In fact, this route fees – market-buy – permanent burn approach is a well-known catalyst used by projects like…

Key Takeaways:The launch of USAT, a new stablecoin pegged to the dollar which will be controlled by U.S. law, and which meets the recently passed GENIUS Act.Bo Hines joined Tether USAT as the CEO with a high-level background of legal and policy experience in the White House.Anchorage Digital to issue USAT, where reserves will be managed by Cantor Fitzgerald, a strong indication of institutional inclusion and complete compliance with U.S. regulation.The giant of the most popular stablecoin in the world (USDT), Tether, is making a historic move to transform the U.S. crypto economy. As the company announced USAT, a U.S.…

Money is changing in plain sight. A few years ago, crypto felt like a side story; in 2025 it sits in the middle of everyday finance. The Crypto Adoption Index 2025 helps us see that shift with real-world signals: who uses crypto, how much value moves, which wallets stay active, and whether local rules welcome or push back. People wire money to families with stablecoins, small merchants take digital dollars at checkout, and big institutions now show up in force. That mix—grassroots use plus institutional muscle—is why this index reads like a forecast for where money is going next.What is…

Opinion by: Richard Johnson, chief operating officer of Data Guardians Network In the ongoing drive to increase Web3 adoption, many Web3 enthusiasts and organizations continue to call for industries to move away from Web2 processes. Whether it’s trying to make Web3 tools feel like a Web2 application or redefining business models to focus more on Web3 infrastructure, there is a vocal group that believes in demolishing Web2 for Web3 to grow. This view is flawed. Replacing existing systems is neither practical nor beneficial in the short term and risks limiting Web3’s growth and potential.Getting people on sideWeb3 offers solutions to challenges from economic issues…

Dogecoin (DOGE) has recently pumped 15% to $0.25, raising debate on whether meme coins can sustain momentum in today’s crypto market. While traders were jubilant over the move, attention is quickly shifting to Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a new DeFi protocol that is positioning itself at the intersection of yield generation and decentralized credit markets. Price per MUTM remains at $0.035. Investors will be seeing price appreciation by 14.3% in the next phase. Over 16 thousand investors are queued to get their tokens on the launch date after making an early buy. Mutuum Finance is drawing investors willing to look beyond…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The SEC has announced its decision to extend the review period for several crypto ETFs. This includes staking proposals for the Ethereum ETFs, as well as XRP and Dogecoin ETFs, with the commission pushing its decision to the final deadline for these funds.  SEC Delays Decision On Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin ETFs In an SEC release, the commission revealed that it is extending the review period for the proposed rule change to permit staking in BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF. The agency stated that it finds it appropriate to…

Opinion by: Jason Jiang, chief business officer of CertiKSince its inception, the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem has been defined by innovation, from decentralized exchanges (DEXs) to lending and borrowing protocols, stablecoins and more. The latest innovation is DeFAI, or DeFi powered by artificial intelligence. Within DeFAI, autonomous bots trained on large data sets can significantly improve efficiency by executing trades, managing risk and participating in governance protocols. As is the case with all blockchain-based innovations, however, DeFAI may also introduce new attack vectors that the crypto community must address to improve user safety. This necessitates an intricate look into the vulnerabilities that…

Blockchain prediction market Polymarket is preparing a return to the United States as it eyes a potential $10 billion valuation, according to a Friday report by Business Insider. Key Takeaways: Polymarket is planning a U.S. return and seeking a valuation of up to $10 billion. The platform gained traction after accurately predicting Trump’s 2024 victory but faced regulatory setbacks. With CFTC clearance and rising competition from Kalshi, Polymarket is re-entering a heated prediction market race. The company is reportedly in discussions to raise new capital that could more than triple its last known valuation of $1 billion in June.Polymarket allows…

IntroductionThe cryptocurrency market is widely known for its volatility and unpredictability, making many traditional investors wary. However, for the contrarian investor, this volatility can represent significant opportunity rather than deterrence. Beneath the surface of public doubt, institutional capital continues to flow into digital assets, regulatory perspectives evolve, and new use cases emerge at an accelerating pace. Contrarians recognize that when the market is fearful or confused, it often fails to price in game-changing shifts. In this article, we delve into underappreciated crypto catalysts and investment angles that lie just outside of the mainstream narrative but hold the keys to potentially…