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Fidelity Just Filed to Let Its Crypto Ethereum ETF Stake 100% of Its Holdings Fidelity Just Filed to Let Its Crypto Ethereum ETF Stake 100% of Its Holdings The fund also expects quarterly cash distributions funded by net staking rewards, though the prospectus is explicit that distributions are not guaranteed and may be modified or suspended. That caveat matters for investors weighing FETH against direct ETH staking, where yield mechanics are already live; it illustrates how on-chain staking rewards accrue without the intermediary structure an ETF requires. This article has been published in Coinspeaker via Yahoo News. https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/fidelity-just-filed-let-crypto-104033292.html

Pokémon Cards Beat Bitcoin and S&P 500 in 2026 as Collectibles Move Onchain Pokémon Cards Beat Bitcoin and S&P 500 in 2026 as Collectibles Move Onchain Courtyard has recorded approximately $139 million in 30-day trading volume, suggesting meaningful demand for faster settlement and digitally transferable ownership. ATH Labs is also betting that access to inventory will matter more than tokenization alone. Through a partnership with Japan Trading Card Center, Deadstock has secured exclusive access to tokenize inventory from one of Asia's largest card-sourcing networks. eBay Still Controls Price Discovery Blockchain may make settlement faster, but it cannot guarantee liquidity. eBay remains the dominant marketplace for trading...

MyEtherWallet (MEW) Integrates Ondo Perps, Unlocking 24/7 Leveraged Trading for Onchain Equities, & ETFs. Los Angeles, United States, August 13th, 2026, Chainwire MyEtherWallet (MEW), the world’s most intuitive digital wallet, today announced its integration with Ondo Perps, expanding its suite of decentralized financial products to include perpetual futures, derivative contracts with no expiration date. Through this integration, users can now trade continuous perpetual contracts with up to 20x leverage on leading U.S. stocks, ETFs, and commodities, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on MyEtherWallet.com. The integration bridges traditional financial markets and self-custodial Web3 technology. MEW customers can now access Ondo Perps to...

The Bitcoin Risk Inside Trump Media—And Why FTX Is Part Of The Warning The Bitcoin Risk Inside Trump Media—And Why FTX Is Part Of The Warning The latest developments in Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent organization of Truth Social, have increasingly intertwined with significant financial intricacies. Notably, these complexities include exposure to risky assets, which the firm has identified in its risk factors. A recent analysis shows that the company's latest quarterly report highlighted an essential aspect of business risk tied to their investments in cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin. Moreover, the collapse of major cryptocurrency exchange FTX serves as a cautionary tale to firms like TMTG which hold crypto...

Crypto Group Warns Fed Could Use Banking Access to Squeeze Digital Asset Firms Crypto Group Warns Fed Could Use Banking Access to Squeeze Digital Asset Firms The Unbanked, a cryptocurrency industry group, has highlighted concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve might use access to the banking system as a tool to exert pressure on digital asset firms. The group argues that recent actions indicate regulators could potentially restrict banking services to these companies, thus stifling their operations. Custodia Bank, a digital asset-focused financial institution, has been at the center of this debate. They were denied a "master account" by the Federal Reserve, which is crucial for gaining access to the central banking system. Without...

Ethereum Price to $12,000? Tom Lee’s Prediction in Focus as Fed Rate Fears Ease Ethereum Price to $12,000? Tom Lee’s Prediction in Focus as Fed Rate Fears Ease Lee's Ethereum Bull Case Goes Far Beyond the Fed Lee's long-term thesis rests on Ethereum's price regaining ground against Bitcoin and becoming core infrastructure for digital payments. He has described Ethereum as "grossly undervalued" after years of range-bound trading. His baseline calculation assumes Bitcoin reaches $250,000 and Ethereum returns to its eight-year average ratio of about 0.0479 BTC per ETH. Multiplying those figures produces a price of roughly $12,000. A return to Ethereum's stronger 2021 relative valuation of around 0.087 BTC would imply a price of...

Bitcoin holds below $64k as in-line U.S. CPI provides little support Investing.com-- Bitcoin held steady below $64,000 on Thursday as investors assessed an in-line U.S. inflation report that eased fears of a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike but offered little fresh impetus for the cryptocurrency to extend its recovery. The world's largest cryptocurrency last traded 0.1% higher at $63,866.2 by 03:09 ET (07:09) GMT. Bitcoin has largely remained within the $63,000-$65,000 range and has struggled to regain momentum above the $65,000 level. Get premium crypto market insights with InvestingPro subscription -- at 55% off now Traders weigh Fed outlook after U.S. CPI U.S. consumer prices rose 0.1% in July from June and were up 3.4%...

Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026: Crypto prices rise with CPI report on deck Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026: Crypto prices rise with CPI report on deck The cryptocurrency market has been showing some positive movements as of Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Bitcoin and Ethereum, two of the major digital currencies, have experienced a rise in their prices. Bitcoin, regarded as the leading cryptocurrency, saw its price increase, reaching levels that have excited investors and analysts alike. Ethereum, commonly viewed as the second-largest digital asset, also recorded gains, adding to the overall optimism in the crypto community. Market Analysis The resurgence in the value of...

Standard Chartered venture Anchorpoint begins Hong Kong dollar stablecoin rollout Standard Chartered venture Anchorpoint begins Hong Kong dollar stablecoin rollout Anchorpoint, a venture backed by Standard Chartered, has initiated the rollout of a Hong Kong dollar (HKD) stablecoin. This deployment marks a significant step in the digital currency space, aiming to enhance the efficiency and transparency of cross-border transactions. The introduction of the HKD stablecoin aligns with the financial sector's growing trend toward embracing digital currencies, which are seen as a way to modernize the existing financial infrastructure. By pegging the stablecoin to the Hong Kong dollar, Anchorpoint aims to provide a reliable and stable...

CoreWeave’s 2029 A100 contract challenges one-term GPU depreciation model: Q2 Earnings CoreWeave’s 2029 A100 contract challenges one-term GPU depreciation model: Q2 Earnings CoreWeave said average selling prices for older-generation GPUs remain at or above levels recorded about a year ago. The company also raised prices by approximately 25% across its SKUs in July, citing customer demand and higher component costs. Managed inference creates another redeployment channel CoreWeave can recontract older clusters or move them into managed inference as their original terms expire. Intrator said the allocation decision depends on the duration and economics of a new agreement, with shorter contracts potentially producing higher margins...

Whales Rush to Buy Chainlink After Standard Chartered’s 2030 Price Forecast Whales Rush to Buy Chainlink After Standard Chartered’s 2030 Price Forecast Chainlink's price is riding a wave of renewed investor confidence following a bullish price prediction by Standard Chartered. The report, which forecasts a significant increase in Chainlink’s price by 2030, has ignited interest from large investors, or ‘whales,’ keen to capitalize on potential future gains. The effect of the report has been palpable within the market, with Chainlink experiencing some notable upward movement in its valuation. Standard Chartered's assessment reflects a broader optimism surrounding blockchain technologies and their integration into various sectors...

Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky Will Venters, associate professor of Digital Innovation and Information Systems at the London School of Economics, said companies can be caught out as they experiment with or implement AI internally, as staff burn through tokens. "People are finding it really hard to manage that cost… it's a non-deterministic output, so it's a non-deterministic value," he said. Companies are finding ways to work around this. Oliver King-Smith, founder of engineering software firm smartR AI, says smaller organisations "can fly under the radar and use [flat fee] personal accounts which I am sure the big vendors don't like". But, he says: "This has to end at some point...

BTCPay Backers Offer Bitcoin Bounty After Wallet Exploit BTCPay Backers Offer Bitcoin Bounty After Wallet Exploit Open-source Bitcoin payment processor BTCPay Server has issued a security advisory warning of a critical vulnerability in its software that could lead to the loss of user funds. The organization behind BTCPay has launched a bounty program, offering a reward in Bitcoin for information about the exploit and how it might be potentially used. According to the advisory, the newly discovered vulnerability was found in its Lightning Network integration. This flaw could allow an attacker to potentially steal funds. The BTCPay development team has urged users to immediately update their clients to the latest version to safeguard...

Crypto Card Spending Tops $750 Million as Stablecoin Payments Surge, a16z Reports Crypto Card Spending Tops $750 Million as Stablecoin Payments Surge, a16z Reports Optimism accounted for approximately 29% of crypto card spending in July. Solana and Base each processed about 19%, while Gnosis's share fell to roughly 2%. The shift suggests that crypto card providers are increasingly choosing scalable networks capable of handling frequent, relatively low-value consumer transactions. It also reduces the market's previous dependence on a single settlement chain. For the card programs covered by Paymentscan, transactions are routed almost entirely through Visa's payment network, allowing crypto-funded purchases to use infrastructure...

‘Jumping around Congress’: Democrats brace for Wall Street regulators’ coming crypto plans ‘Jumping around Congress’: Democrats brace for Wall Street regulators’ coming crypto plans Their to-do lists include a push to consider around-the-clock trading in the markets; an SEC plan to set up new rules for transfer agents, or those who manage stock-ownership records; and a proposed overhaul of 2005 stock-trading rules. The SEC's Friday vote will center on whether to propose a new tailored offering regime for certain crypto assets, a push known as Regulation Crypto Assets, according to a notice for the meeting. The SEC could also soon release its long-awaited innovation exemption, which is likely to offer firms cover from existing rules...

ForumPay Expands Payment Infrastructure with New Card and Bank Transfer Acceptance Solution Milton, Georgia, August 11th, 2026, Chainwire Businesses are increasingly looking for ways to offer more payment options without adding operational complexity. ForumPay, a crypto payment infrastructure company, enables merchants to accept crypto payments across online, in-store, and in-app channels, with instant conversion and next-day settlement. ForumPay has recently announced a new payment flow that it says could meaningfully alter how payments are processed. Customers can now initiate purchases using any Visa or Mastercard and bank transfers in selected markets, with funds routed automatically through ForumPay’s infrastructure. Merchants...

Peter Schiff Says Sell Bitcoin and Strategy Stock as Gold Tops $4,400 Peter Schiff Says Sell Bitcoin and Strategy Stock as Gold Tops $4,400 Peter Schiff, a well-known economist and gold proponent, has recently urged investors to sell off their Bitcoin and strategy stock in anticipation of a surge in gold prices. Schiff, who has been a vocal critic of cryptocurrencies, believes that the traditional safe haven asset, gold, is set for significant gains. Schiff's comments come as gold prices have been edging upwards, with some analysts predicting that it could surpass $4,400. This potential rally has been attributed to various economic factors, including inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions, which typically boost the appeal...

Bitcoin ATMs Pulled in Australia as Regulators Signal Wider Crackdown Bitcoin ATMs Pulled in Australia as Regulators Signal Wider Crackdown Australian regulators are increasingly vigilant about cryptocurrency operations in the country, with the removal of Bitcoin ATMs serving as a clear indication of more stringent controls. The crackdown comes amid concerns over lax compliance and unregulated financial activities. Rising Regulatory Concerns The Australian government's actions reflect a broader global trend where countries are tightening regulations to combat potential risks associated with digital currencies. The primary concern remains the lack of compliance with financial regulations designed to prevent illegal activities such...

Riot Platforms signs $9.1 billion, 191 MW AI lease at Rockdale: Q2 Earnings Riot Platforms signed a $9.1 billion, 191 MW AI lease at Rockdale, as reported in their Q2 Earnings. Riot mined 1,587 bitcoin compared to 1,426 from the previous year. The cost per bitcoin, excluding depreciation, increased to $49,912 from $48,992, while the cost including depreciation was $90,631 in contrast to a production value of $71,667 per bitcoin. Riot mentioned that their lease projections and delivery timetable remain subject to various factors, including construction delays, supply-chain constraints, financing risks, and changes in tenant demand. This article has been published in yahoo.com via Yahoo News...

Hackers Drain $8 Million From Crypto Exchange Across Two Blockchains Coinsbuy had not publicly explained how the attacker gained access at the time but said the company is "conducting a thorough investigation to establish exactly what happened." "To support the investigation, we are also launching an initiative to catch those responsible for this incident—a $100,000 reward for information that leads to their identification," Coinsbuy said. "An additional bonus will also be available for any assistance leading to the recovery of the stolen funds." The news comes amid a string of major crypto hacks in recent months. DeFi protocols lost more than $840 million to hacks in the first five months of 2026, according to DeFiLlama. In July...