Crypto Bull Thomas Lee Says Ethereum Is Poised for a Big Rally 2059

Things may be looking up for Ether, the second most popular digital coin, according to cryptocurrency advocate Thomas Lee.

The token, which has suffered a severe sell-off this year as investors retreated from the virtual-asset market, is about to bounce back, Lee wrote in a note to clients Thursday. Ether has lost half of its value in the past three months and has underperformed large-cap coins by two standard deviations, which could signal that it’s time for a rebound, he said.

“Ethereum is about to stage a trend reversal and rally strongly,” said Lee, head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors. “Sentiment is currently overly negative.”

Historically, when Ether has underperformed peers by two standard deviations, it has reversed those losses, noted Lee, who expects the token to reach $1,900 by the end of the year. It’s currently trading at around $218. Lee has a $25,000 price target on Bitcoin, which is currently worth about a quarter of that.

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Bitnomial Launches First-Ever Stablecoin Margin Collateral with RLUSD, Expands Digital Asset Support to XRP 1495

Bitnomial, Inc. (“Bitnomial”), a U.S. derivatives exchange company, today announced a historic milestone as Bitnomial Clearinghouse, LLC, the only U.S. registered derivatives clearing organization (DCO) accepting digital assets as native margin collateral, becoming the first to accept stablecoins. Bitnomial is launching support for Ripple USD (RLUSD) and expanding its digital asset margin program to include XRP.

This expansion builds on Bitnomial’s groundbreaking launch of crypto margin deposits in September 2025, making the CFTC-regulated Bitnomial Exchange, LLC, and clearinghouse, Bitnomial Clearinghouse, LLC, the only U.S. regulated derivatives market infrastructure accepting stablecoins and a broader range of digital assets as margin collateral.

RLUSD and XRP margin deposits are now available for institutional clients trading leveraged perpetuals, futures, and options on Bitnomial Exchange. Retail traders will gain access to RLUSD and XRP margin deposits through Botanical, Bitnomial’s retail trading platform. With RLUSD stablecoin support, traders can now margin their positions with a USD-pegged digital asset, providing seamless capital efficiency while maintaining the benefits of blockchain-native settlement.

At the Ripple Swell conference in New York, Luke Hoersten, CEO of Bitnomial said “Adding RLUSD and XRP as margin collateral represents a major evolution in how traders can deploy their digital assets, RLUSD brings stablecoin efficiency to our margin system, allowing traders to hold USD-equivalent positions on-chain while accessing our full suite of derivatives products. Combined with XRP support, this gives our clients unprecedented flexibility in how they manage capital across their trading strategies. This is a natural extension of our partnership with Ripple and our commitment to building the most capital-efficient derivatives infrastructure in the U.S. market.”

“The addition of RLUSD and XRP further enhances the capital efficiency advantages available to traders on Bitnomial Exchange,” added Michael Dunn, President of Bitnomial Exchange, LLC. “Stablecoins represent a superior payment mechanism for both retail traders and institutions alike, offering the stability of USD with the speed and efficiency of blockchain settlement. With our expanded margin collateral options, traders can now leverage their stablecoin holdings and XRP positions to access the full range of CFTC-regulated crypto derivatives, reducing the friction of moving between different asset types.”

“With today’s announcement adding native support for RLUSD and XRP as margin collateral, Bitnomial cements its position as one of the most forward-thinking derivatives exchanges in the U.S,” said Jack McDonald, SVP Stablecoins at Ripple. “Stablecoins are moving from primarily speculative use cases to real world applications, with RLUSD, as a trusted tier-1 USD-backed stablecoin, leading the pack.”

Bitnomial continues to lead innovation in U.S. crypto derivatives markets. As the first to launch regulated perpetual futures in the U.S., the first to accept digital assets as margin collateral, and now the first to accept stablecoins as margin collateral, Bitnomial has consistently pioneered capital-efficient market infrastructure. The combination of RLUSD stablecoin margin, XRP support, and Bitnomial’s existing Bitcoin and Ether margin deposits creates the most comprehensive digital asset margin system available on a U.S. regulated exchange. This initiative provides significant benefits to crypto-native funds, institutional traders, and market makers who can now deploy their digital asset portfolios more efficiently while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

All Bitnomial futures and options contracts are offered by, and subject to the rules of, Bitnomial Exchange, LLC, and cleared through Bitnomial Clearinghouse, LLC. RLUSD and XRP margin collateral acceptance is subject to all applicable regulatory approvals.

About Bitnomial, Inc.

Bitnomial, Inc. is a digital asset derivatives exchange company that owns and operates U.S. CFTC-regulated exchange (DCM), clearinghouse (DCO), and brokerage (FCM) subsidiaries. Bitnomial offers the first U.S. perpetuals, physical futures, and options on the Bitcoin Complex comprising BTC and Hashrate, and the Crypto Complex comprising the first ever U.S. XRP, ADA, and USDC futures, among other assets.

Follow Bitnomial at bitnomial.com and on X @bitnomial
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Stablecoins New Era Begins: Inside the Next Wave of Institutional Adoption and Infrastructure Competition 1328

The stablecoin market is entering a new phase of transformation. In the landmark joint report by Alchemy Pay and Gate Research, “The New Era of Stablecoins: A Comprehensive Study on Compliance, Innovation, and Adoption”, the report dives deep into how stablecoins are reshaping the global financial infrastructure, from its exponential growth and regulatory evolution to the intensifying competition at the infrastructure layer.

Exponential Growth and Institutional Momentum

As of August 2025, the total capitalization of stablecoins has exceeded USD 280 billion, representing more than a 660-fold increase since early 2019. Annual on-chain settlement volumes have surpassed USD 30 trillion, placing stablecoins on par with traditional global payment systems such as SWIFT and Visa in terms of transaction throughput.

This growth reflects both technological maturity and regulatory acceleration. The implementation of key frameworks, such as the GENIUS Act, Stablecoin Ordinance, and MiCA, has initiated what the report identifies as the “Age of Compliance.”

The report also highlights the growing participation of major financial institutions including PayPal, Visa, and Mastercard, each embedding stablecoin functionality into retail, enterprise, and cross-border payment systems. These integrations signal the ongoing convergence between TradFi and DeFi, underscoring the transition of stablecoins from speculative instruments to operational assets within global payment and settlement ecosystems.

Meanwhile, innovation within the stablecoin sector continues to accelerate. While USDT and USDC remain dominant, emerging models such as yield-bearing stablecoins are rapidly gaining market share. The study identifies a structural evolution from single-purpose payment tools to a “Three-in-One Model”—Peg + Yield + Application—that extends stablecoin utility into yield generation, real-world asset integration, and enterprise use cases such as supply chain finance and payroll settlement.

From Tokens to Infrastructure: The New Battlefield

The narrative of competition is shifting. It’s no longer about which stablecoin dominates, it’s about who controls the rails. The report calls this the move from “token competition” to “infrastructure competition.” As stablecoins become integral to the global payments landscape, control over settlement infrastructure has emerged as the next competitive frontier. Leading players like Tether, Circle, Stripe, and Alchemy Pay are developing blockchain architectures to establish themselves as dominant settlement networks.

This strategic evolution reflects a broader recognition: in the future of digital finance, the competitive advantage will lie not merely in token issuance, but in control of the infrastructure that enables liquidity, settlement, and compliance across markets and jurisdictions.

Alchemy Chain: Building the Stablecoin Settlement Hub for Global Fiat

Within this emerging infrastructure race, the report spotlights Alchemy Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain developed by Alchemy Pay. Drawing upon years of operational experience in the fiat-crypto payment sector, Alchemy Chain represents a practice-driven approach to infrastructure design.

The blockchain’s architecture centers on a clear, efficient flow—Fiat A → Stablecoin → Fiat B—positioning stablecoins as instant settlement bridges for global cross-border transactions. Key technical innovations include:

  • FIFO (First-In-First-Out) transaction ordering, ensuring fairness and eliminating “pay-to-prioritize” congestion.
  • On-chain real-time FX rates, with validator nodes directly integrating price feeds at the consensus layer to reduce oracle latency.
  • Block-Wing hybrid storage system, combining on-chain recording of essential transaction data with decentralized off-chain storage for auxiliary files, ensuring scalability and cost efficiency.

Strategically, Alchemy Chain diverges from general-purpose blockchains. Rather than competing with ecosystems like Ethereum, it aims to redefine global settlement infrastructure, leveraging Web3 technology to rebuild payment systems traditionally represented by SWIFT. Backed by Alchemy Pay’s already built network of 3 million users across 173 countries, and supported by connections with Visa, Mastercard, local mobile wallets and global banking rails, Alchemy Chain is positioned to serve as a neutral, compliant settlement layer connecting stablecoins and fiat currencies worldwide.

The Future Trajectory: Compliance, Multipolarity, and Integration

The report concludes that stablecoins are transitioning through three structural shifts:

  • From explosive growth to compliance establishment;
  • From token-centric competition to infrastructure-centric competition;
  • From U.S. dollar dominance to regional multipolarity.

Over the next three to five years, the report predicts that the institutions capable of creating a closed-loop ecosystem, integrating compliance frameworks, proprietary infrastructure, and scalable applications, will define the next generation of the global value network.

Read the Full Report

The “New Era of Stablecoins” report offers a data-driven, forward-looking roadmap for enterprises, regulators, and developers navigating the evolving stablecoin landscape.

Read the full report to explore how compliance, infrastructure, and innovation are converging to reshape the global payments ecosystem.

About Gate Research

Gate Research is a comprehensive blockchain and cryptocurrency research platform that provides deep content for readers, including technical analysis, market insights, industry research, trend forecasting, and macroeconomic policy analysis.

About Alchemy Pay

Founded in 2017, Alchemy Pay is a payment gateway that seamlessly connects crypto with traditional fiat currencies for businesses, developers, and end users. With its offerings including On & Off-Ramp, Web3 Digital Bank, NFT Checkout and its newly launched RWA platform, Alchemy Pay supports fiat payments in 173 countries.

The Ramp is a one-stop solution to buy and sell crypto and fiat, easily integrated by platforms and dApps according to requirements. The RWA platform allows global users to invest in tokenized real-world assets using local fiat currencies, lowering entry barriers and democratizing access to traditional financial instruments. Our Web3 Digital Bank supports Web3 enterprises by providing multi-fiat accounts and instant fiat-crypto conversion capabilities. Additionally, the NFT Checkout enables direct purchases of NFTs using fiat payment methods. ACH is the Alchemy Pay network token on the Ethereum blockchain.

Ethereum Foundation Moves Entire $650M+ Treasury to Safe Multisig 790

EF completes full treasury migration to Safe smart accounts, joining Vitalik Buterin as key Safe user + Safe smart accounts cross 750M transactions milestone.

The Ethereum Foundation has completed the migration of its full treasury, over 160,000 ETH worth approximately $650 million to Safe{Wallet}, following months of successful DeFi testing. Safe{Wallet}, operated by Safe Labs (a fully owned subsidiary of the Safe Foundation), is the crypto industry’s trusted smart account standard for multisig wallets, securing billions of dollars in assets for institutions, DAOs, and projects.

The move follows the Foundation’s June 2025 treasury policy announcement, which committed to actively participating in Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem. Since February, the EF had been testing Safe with a separate DeFi-focused account, dogfooding protocols including Aave, Cowswap, and Morpho as part of their strategy to support applications built on Ethereum.

After testing a 3-of-5 multisig configuration on January 20th, the Foundation has now consolidated its remaining ETH holdings into Safe, completing the transition from their previous custom-built multisig solution. This implementation enables the Ethereum Foundation to actively participate in DeFi via Safe while maintaining battle-tested security standards, marking another step toward Safe’s vision of moving the world’s GDP onchain through battle-tested self-custody infrastructure.

“Safe has proven safe and has a great user experience, and we will transfer more of our funds here over time,” the Ethereum Foundation announced, indicating this is the beginning of a deeper commitment to the Safe smart account standard.

Safe’s Momentum

The timing is notable: Safe has just crossed 750 million transactions (751,062,286 as of today) with over 57.5 million Safes created across multiple chains. The protocol has emerged as crypto’s de facto standard for multisig wallets, securing billions in institutional and DAO treasuries. Safe also counts Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin among its prominent users, who revealed in May 2024 that he stores over 90% of his personal crypto holdings in a Safe multisig wallet. Vitalik has used Safe since at least 2024 for personal security, advocating for what he calls “decentralizing your own security.”

Beyond individual users, Safe has attracted major institutional adoption. Trump-backed World Liberty Financial has processed over $3.02 billion in transaction volume through the Safe smart accounts, onchain data shows. Across this period, Liberty’s Safe accounts executed 347 transactions, reflecting consistent institutional use even amid broader market shifts. The figures position Liberty as one of the largest institutional users of Safe’s onchain infrastructure to date.

This growing pattern of major institutions choosing Safe for treasury operations reinforces its position as the leading secure infrastructure layer for digital assets.

Safe’s Milestones:

  • Ethereum Foundation: $650M+ treasury secured
  • Trump-backed World Liberty Financial has processed over $3 Billion via Safe smart accounts
  • Over $65B+ in total assets stored
  • 750M transactions executed
  • 300+ networks supported
  • 200+ ecosystem projects built on the Safe smart account standard
  • 57M accounts deployed

Part of Broader “DeFiPunk” Strategy

The migration reflects the EF’s June 2025 treasury policy, which outlined plans to actively deploy treasury assets into “battle-tested, immutable, audited, permissionless protocols” while maintaining a 2.5-year operational buffer. The policy marked a shift from the Foundation’s historically conservative approach, committing to both enhance financial sustainability and support key Ethereum applications.

The treasury policy targets spending approximately 15% of treasury funds annually, gradually reducing to a sustainable 5% baseline over five years, while prioritizing security, open-source principles, and financial sovereignty aligned with what the Foundation calls “Defipunk” values.

The migration marks a powerful alignment: Ethereum’s core steward now uses the same infrastructure it supports, dogfooding the ecosystem it helps build.

ANOME Unveils AnoMEME: A Meme Token Card LaunchPad Built on ERC-404: Where Meme Tokens Become Meme Cards 699

ANOME, the Web3 ecosystem uniting NFTs, GameFi, and DeFi, today announced the upcoming launch of AnoMEME, a core subsystem within the ANOME ecosystem that redefines how meme tokens are created, used, and experienced on-chain.

In the fast-moving world of crypto, speed and creativity determine who shapes the narrative. ANOME’s AnoMEME platform is a bold answer to that challenge — a first-of-its-kind LaunchPad where meme tokens are born as playable, ownable Meme Cards, powered by the innovative ERC-404 standard that merges fungible and non-fungible functionality into a single asset class.

From Token Launches to Cultural Creation

Traditional meme-token platforms end the journey the moment a contract is deployed. AnoMEME marks the beginning of a new one.

With just a few clicks, creators can connect their wallet, name their meme, upload artwork, and deploy a fully functional ERC-404 token, instantly creating a Meme Card: a tradeable, on-chain representation of their idea that evolves as the community grows. As a fully on-chain LaunchPad,

AnoMEME lowers the barrier between token issuance and cultural participation, enabling anyone to launch a meme token in minutes, no coding required, and instantly transform it into a playable asset within the ANOME ecosystem.

Every Meme Card minted on AnoMEME is not only a token but also a game-ready asset. It can battle other Meme Cards, serve as the foundation for NFT collections, and power future gameplay mechanics: all while existing transparently and verifiably on-chain.

This is where meme creation transcends speculation: when issuing a token is no longer just issuing a token, but the beginning of creating a new world.

A New Layer of Utility, Culture, and Engagement

To maintain balance, Meme Cards will operate in a dedicated battle system separate from ANOME’s official cards. This allows creators and communities to experiment, compete, and build their own ecosystems, without impacting the core gameplay economy.

The result is a new paradigm for meme tokens: assets that are functional, interactive, and culture-driven. By combining the virality of meme tokens with on-chain utility and community-driven storytelling, AnoMEME fosters deeper user engagement, stronger liquidity potential, and continuous cultural co-creation, positioning itself at the center of the next wave of meme innovation.

Launching Soon

AnoMEME — Where Meme Tokens Become Meme Cards — is set to launch on the BNB Smart Chain in the coming weeks.

Follow @Anome_Official and visit anome.xyz to join the next evolution of the meme economy.

Ignite Your GameFi Journey: FooDriver’s Delivery Game – A Paradigm Shift in Play-to-Earn! 2774

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The Catalyst for Change You’ve Been Awaiting

Discard all preconceived notions of mobile gaming. The Delivery Game by FooDriver obliterates conventional boundaries, delivering an experience that is both thrillingly intuitive and profoundly impactful. We’ve ingeniously interwoven the intricacies of real-world logistics with groundbreaking GameFi mechanics to forge something truly extraordinary. Envision yourself executing virtual deliveries across an astonishing 1.7 million authentic global locations, all unfolding in real-time. This isn’t a static backdrop; it’s a vibrant, pulsating digital mirror of our world, where every route is dynamically generated, guaranteeing a fresh, compelling challenge with each and every dispatch.

Conquer the Digital Terrain, Accumulate Tangible Wealth

At the core of the Delivery Game lies its magnetic earning potential. As a virtual courier, you’re not just participating; you’re actively contributing to the expansive FooDriver Ecosystem and amassing FDC tokens. The more adeptly you navigate and deliver, the more FDC points you accrue, directly amplifying your stake in our exhilarating prize pools. And let’s be unequivocally clear: these are not trivial, run-of-the-mill rewards. We’re talking about prize pools commencing at a guaranteed $10,000 in FDC game points, meticulously refreshed after every high-stakes tournament! This is precisely where ambition converges with boundless opportunity, where your unwavering dedication transmutes into verifiable, tradable value.

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FDC: A Real Asset, Ready for the World Stage

Crucially, the FDC token is far more than just an in-game currency. It is a fully realized, tradable cryptocurrency, already listed and actively exchanged on prominent Centralized Exchanges (CEXs). This means the FDC tokens you earn through your skill and effort in the Delivery Game possess immediate, real-world liquidity. You can trade them, hold them, or leverage them as a genuine digital asset. This isn’t a promise of future value; it’s a present reality, offering you direct access to the broader crypto economy. Your in-game triumphs translate directly into tangible financial empowerment.

The Crucible of Champions: Tournaments and Leaderboards

Our meticulously architected tournament framework ensures that every player has a legitimate shot at glory and substantial remuneration. Whether you’re a strategic virtuoso in Battle Tuesdays, a lightning-fast specialist in Daily Rush, or an elite contender in Daily Blitz, the trajectory to triumph is crystal clear. Top-tier players secure a substantial portion of the prize pool, while the remaining FDC tokens are equitably distributed amongst all other participants. Indeed – in the Delivery Game, no one loses! Everyone secures a prize! This isn’t merely a catchphrase; it’s our foundational pledge to cultivate a thriving, profoundly rewarding community where every ounce of effort is not just acknowledged, but handsomely rewarded.

Beyond the Deliveries: A Pantheon of Achievements

Yet, the Delivery Game transcends mere token accumulation; it’s about forging an enduring legacy. Our comprehensive in-game achievement system empowers you to earn distinguished badges that unequivocally broadcast your prowess and commitment. Aspire to become a «Top-ranked» courier, attain «Fastest delivery» commendations, or construct your formidable «FDC Empire». These are not just digital accolades; they are potent emblems of your mastery, distinguishing you within an elite echelon of players. With forthcoming updates promising an even richer array of badges, bespoke UI customization, corporate-sponsored in-game maps, and exhilarating new mechanics, the odyssey of refinement and innovation is perpetual.

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The FooDriver Ecosystem: A Blueprint for Tomorrow

This game is not an isolated digital island; it’s an indispensable cornerstone of the overarching FooDriver Ecosystem. The FDC tokens you diligently earn are not solely for in-game prestige. They represent a robust conduit to real-world utility, with the imminent prospect of being utilized to procure actual food and products via the FooDriver App upon its grand unveiling. This embodies the quintessential spirit of GameFi – the seamless amalgamation of digital accomplishment with concrete, real-world advantages. We are not merely crafting a game; we are meticulously engineering the future of decentralized logistics, one exhilarating tap at a time.

Your Imperative: Seize This Moment!

The moment for indecision has vanished. The epoch of passive gaming is unequivocally over. The Delivery Game by FooDriver extends an urgent invitation to immerse yourself in a realm where your actions resonate with tangible impact, where your proficiencies are handsomely remunerated, and where the vanguard of decentralized logistics is being meticulously sculpted. Engage with the game and commence earning immediately! Join the vanguard of discerning players who are not just playing a game, but actively enhancing the world through decentralized delivery. This is your definitive juncture. Do not merely observe the transformation; become an integral architect of it. The digital thoroughfares beckon, and your destiny awaits. Are you prepared to deliver beyond deliver?

Website: https://game.foodriver.site/
Telegram: https://t.me/Delivery_Game_By_Foodriver_bot/game?startapp=KLMXH

SHIFT Secures SNZ Holdings as Lead Investor in a $2M Seed Round to Launch Tokenized Stocks value on Solana 2705

SHIFT Stocks, pioneering fully-backed, permissionless tokenized stocks and ETFs value on-chain, has announced that SNZ Holdings will lead its $2 million seed round. This milestone follows a $400,000 pre-seed raise and positions SHIFT to accelerate its public launch.

SHIFT Stocks are the next generation of tokenized assets under Europe’s MiCAR framework. Unlike legacy security tokens with restrictive transfer controls, SHIFT’s Asset Referenced Tokens are classified as crypto assets, enabling 24/7 permissionless trading across DEXs, lending protocols, and centralized exchanges without broker-dealer limitations.

Veteran-led team and institutional stack

SHIFT Stocks is led by a team of seasoned operators from Titan, Flow Traders, Zaisan, Securitize, Kraken US, Cookie DAO, Deloitte, and McKinsey & Company. The company has established an institutional-grade compliance and custody framework with DekaBank and EY audits, combined with Chainlink Proof of Reserve for on-chain verification.

Robust roadmap toward launch

SHIFT’s roadmap includes the upcoming mainnet launch of SHIFT Stocks in Q4 2025, alongside farm incentives for LPs, CEX listings, and the introduction of new stock tokens focused on market demand. The team is also preparing a strategic and private round in Q4 2025 to expand liquidity and ecosystem adoption, with further milestones planned for 2026 including DeFi yield vaults and global licensing expansions.

Deep ecosystem integration on Solana

SHIFT has secured top-tier partnerships across the Solana network, including Orca, Kamino, Jupiter, MaxBid, and Chainlink, ensuring deep liquidity and composability within DeFi. The launch will also be supported by a robust liquidity incentive program designed to reward early LPs and market makers. SHIFT is aligning fundraising, LP onboarding, and community growth with major global industry gatherings to maximize reach and adoption.

Backing and strategic support

Alongside SNZ Holdings, SHIFT is supported by a strong network of strategic investors and partners, including Chainlink, Prim3VC, and other leading backers across the Web3 and institutional finance space. This coalition provides SHIFT not only with capital, but also with technical depth, liquidity partnerships, and market reach. By combining investment with deep ecosystem alignment, SHIFT Stocks is positioned to accelerate adoption of tokenized stocks and ETFs value and establish itself as a category leader in on-chain financial assets.

To learn more about SHIFT Stocks and follow the launch, visit shiftrwa.xyz