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The Mantle network moves its real-world-asset yield product from a centralized custody setup into decentralized finance infrastructure. Mantle has restructured its stablecoin yield vault, moving it from a centralized finance custody arrangement into a non-custodial decentralized finance framework.

The move follows the reported $1 billion debut of X's Cashtags feature X plans to add buttons that let users trade cryptocurrency directly from the platform, according to product executive Nikita Bier. Bier disclosed the feature in comments reported by crypto outlets covering X’s product roadmap.

CryptoBriefing and Coinfomania both report Solana perpetual futures topped $1.08 trillion in cumulative volume, but they give very different figures for Jupiter Perps' share of that total. CryptoBriefing and Coinfomania both report Solana perpetual futures topped $1.08 trillion in cumulative volume, but they give very different figures for Jupiter Perps' share of that total.

The crypto merchant bank is broadening its lending business beyond institutional clients with a new consumer-facing product. Galaxy Digital has launched a new line of credit aimed at retail crypto holders, allowing them to borrow against holdings of Bitcoin, Ether and Solana.

Analysts point to bitcoin's outsized gains as a sign that a new bull market phase may be underway, even as altcoins struggle to keep pace. Bitcoin has pulled away from the rest of the digital asset market in recent trading.

The interoperability protocol's new platform targets both crypto and tokenized asset markets, sending its native token higher. LayerZero introduced ATLAS, a new trading infrastructure built to serve both crypto-native markets and tokenized real-world assets. The announcement came on August 25, 2026, according to reports from CoinDesk and CryptoBriefing.

Traders are taking on more borrowed exposure to XRP futures on the world's largest exchange, data shows. XRP’s estimated leverage ratio on Binance has climbed to its highest reading in more than seven months, according to data referenced across several crypto market reports published this week.

The token rallied sharply following the mainnet debut of the DGrid AI network, according to Cointelegraph and CryptoBriefing. The token tied to DGrid AI climbed 93% following the launch of its decentralized artificial intelligence network, Cointelegraph and CryptoBriefing reported.

Fundstrat's Tom Lee points to a bullish Ethereum setup as funding rates hit a one-year high, according to Yahoo Finance and CoinGape. Tom Lee, the Fundstrat strategist known for his long-running crypto market commentary, has flagged Ethereum as entering a new bullish phase.

The asset manager's new product lets eligible non-US users track themed baskets such as Mag 7, AI and robotics stocks through tokenized shares. Bitwise has introduced Automated Token Portfolios, a product designed to give eligible non-US users exposure to baskets of tokenized stocks.

New pToken standard turns open perp accounts into transferable ERC-20 tokens Arcus has rolled out tokenized perpetual futures positions on Robinhood Chain, according to Cointelegraph. The move introduces a mechanism the company calls pTokens, which convert an open perpetual futures account into a standard ERC-20 token, CryptoBriefing reported.

Spot XRP exchange-traded funds keep their lead in cumulative inflows even as Solana products draw more money on a daily basis. Spot exchange-traded funds tied to Solana are currently attracting more capital per day than those linked to XRP, according to newly reported inflow figures.

The exchange now supports direct deposits and withdrawals on the XRP Ledger for its Singapore customer base. Gemini has switched on native XRP Ledger transfers for its Singapore users, according to reports from Yahoo Finance and CryptoBriefing.

BitMine chairman says the firm intends to keep holding its Ethereum stake as the company edges closer to owning 5% of all ETH in circulation. Tom Lee, the Fundstrat co-founder who chairs BitMine Immersion Technologies, said the company has no plans to sell its Ethereum holdings.

The rally coincides with notable moves in US Treasury bonds, according to market reports. Bitcoin pushed above the $80,000 mark, according to reports from Watcher.Guru and Nairametrics. The move lifted the broader cryptocurrency market as well. Altcoins tracked Bitcoin's advance, a pattern common during periods when the largest digital asset sets market direction.

The altcoin market cap has topped $1 trillion, but the gains depend on Bitcoin holding recently reclaimed price levels. The altcoin market has expanded by about $215 billion over the past three trading days, according to reporting from CryptoSlate and The Cryptonomist.

Before the open, only one of today's stories describes money that has actually changed hands — the rest describe positioning, custody and process. Before the open, only one of today's stories describes money that has actually changed hands — the rest describe positioning, custody and process.

The fund, ticker BSOL, also recorded its highest trading volume as investor interest in staked Solana exposure grows. Bitwise's Solana Staking ETF has crossed $1 billion in total inflows, according to CryptoBriefing. The milestone marks a significant point for a fund that gives investors exposure to Solana alongside staking rewards through a traditional exchange-traded product.