Algorand’s real-world asset ecosystem is expanding beyond the US.
Lofty, a tokenized real estate platform using Algorand, has launched its first international property in the Dominican Republic after bringing more than 180 US properties on-chain.
#Algorand#RWA#Tokenization
ECB and EU central banks propose removing MiCA’s rule requiring stablecoin issuers to keep 30% of reserves in bank deposits, or 60% for significant tokens.
They favor short-term highly liquid assets instead. This is a proposal, not an approved change.
#MiCA#Stablecoins
Apple is hiring for payment roles that specifically require stablecoin expertise, fueling speculation that Apple Pay may explore stablecoin support.
For now, there’s no official product announcement.
#ApplePay#Stablecoins#Crypto
FIFA Collect has surpassed 1 million users on Avalanche.
FIFA chose Avalanche to power its digital collectibles platform, bringing a global sports audience further onchain.
#Avalanche#FIFA#Web3
The ECB is launching Pontes, a digital euro platform initially open only to banks.
The pilot starts now, ahead of a broader test planned for mid-2027.
#DigitalEuro#ECB#CBDC
Bitcoin held on known OTC desk addresses has fallen to about 123K BTC, down from nearly 500K BTC in September 2021.
The chart shows a multi-year decline in OTC balances, meaning fewer BTC are currently sitting on these desks.
#Bitcoin#BTC#OnChain
Crypto Fear & Greed has jumped to 78, entering Extreme Greed for the first time this month.
It was 70 yesterday, 69 last week and 66 last month, showing a clear rise in market optimism.
#Bitcoin#Crypto#FearAndGreed
Bitcoin’s 30D Compression Score has climbed to 93.9%, back in extreme territory for the fourth time in the current bear phase.
Price has also spent about 20 days testing the yearly moving average without holding above it.
#Bitcoin#BTC#OnChain
Hyundai is preparing to scale its stablecoin payment model on Avalanche after a successful proof of concept earlier this year.
The next step is moving the model beyond testing and toward broader deployment.
#Stablecoins#Avalanche#Hyundai
Bitcoin has reclaimed the True Market Mean at $76.7K, putting price back above a key on-chain level.
The next major cost-basis levels sit around $80.4K for corporate treasuries and $85.6K for U.S. spot ETFs.
#Bitcoin#OnChain#BTC
Tokenized stocks on Base generated $792.2M in DEX volume over the past 30 days.
Coinbase accounted for $696.4M, about 88% of the total, while weekly volume climbed sharply into early September.
#Tokenization#Base#RWA
Since 2000, the purchasing power of $100 has fallen to about $50.51.
That means nearly half its purchasing power has been eroded over 26 years.
#Inflation#USD#Macro
The U.S. Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act after the procedural vote fell short of the 60 votes required.
The measure received 49 votes in favor and 50 against, so the bill does not move forward under this procedure.
#CLARITYAct#CryptoRegulation#USSenate
Commodity perpetual DEX open interest is pushing to new highs near $1.8B, with Gold accounting for the largest share of the increase.
Gold has become the main driver of commodity speculation on perp DEXs.
#DeFi#Gold#Perpetuals
Prediction markets now put the probability of the CLARITY Act passing this year at about 29%, up sharply from recent lows near 15%.
The latest move marks one of the strongest jumps in expectations since early August.
#CLARITYAct#CryptoRegulation#Markets
UniCredit, Italy’s second-largest bank, reportedly plans to launch crypto exchange and custody services.
Another major European bank is moving toward direct crypto access for its clients.
#UniCredit#Crypto#Banking
India has launched a blockchain pilot to tokenize part of its $620B corporate bond market, with settlement using the RBI’s wholesale digital rupee. First issuances reportedly raised about $116M.
#Tokenization#CBDC#India
U.S. publicly held debt is now close to 100% of GDP, returning to levels not seen since the post-WWII period.
The ratio has climbed sharply since 2008 and remains near historic highs.
#USDebt#Macro#Markets
Markets are pricing an 86.5% chance of a 25 bps Fed rate hike on Sep. 16, according to CME data.
For crypto and other risk assets, the key is how much of that move is already priced in.
#Fed#Bitcoin#Crypto