TREE NEWS update: A survey reveals that 77% of Americans consider cryptocurrencies a risky addition to retirement plans. This sentiment reflects ongoing caution toward digital assets in long-term savings, despite growing institutional interest.
TREE NEWS reports: VanEck reports that 12 quantitative signals suggest the Bitcoin bear market has ended, indicating a potential shift to a bullish phase. The signals include improved on-chain metrics and market sentiment, though the firm advises caution.
TREE NEWS update: Apple is set to release its first foldable iPhone at a launch event in the early hours of September 10 Beijing time. The announcement marks a major product milestone for the tech giant, though no crypto or RWA implications are involved.
TREE NEWS reports: The Dallas Federal Reserve reported that tokenized deposits could let customers move funds faster for higher yields, weakening bank funding stability. It estimates a 10% increase in deposit rate sensitivity could cut banks’ interest-rate risk capacity by about $700 billion, and a 10% shorter weighted average deposit maturity could reduce term transformation capacity by $580 billion. Unlike stablecoins, tokenized deposits are regulated and interest-bearing, but instant settlement, smart contracts, and AI may reduce deposit stickiness.
TREE NEWS update: A NIRS survey found 77% of Americans consider cryptocurrency risky for workplace retirement plans, with 46% viewing it as very risky and 53% opposing employer-offered crypto options. The survey, conducted among 1,203 adults, also highlighted widespread retirement concerns amid policy pushes to expand alternative assets in 401(k) plans following recent regulatory shifts.
TREE NEWS update: US-listed crypto-related stocks declined across the board, with MicroStrategy (MSTR) down 3.52% and Coinbase (COIN) down 3.23%. The drop reflects broader market sentiment in the crypto sector.
TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that a Fireblocks custody wallet transferred $66 million in USDT to Binance over the past week. The move may signal institutional activity or liquidity management, though the purpose remains unclear.
TREE NEWS update: The SEC has sent its proposed overhaul of crypto custody rules to the White House for review, potentially clarifying how investment advisers and funds hold digital assets for clients. The move signals progress in the regulatory framework for digital asset custody.
TREE NEWS reports: Dallas Fed researchers warn that a shift toward tokenized deposits, which are faster and more rate-sensitive, could pull up to $700 billion from bank lending. This would push banks into safer assets, constrain credit availability, and raise borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.
TREE NEWS reports: Brent crude oil (XBRUSD) has broken above the $90 per barrel mark, currently trading at $90.09, a 1.0% increase in the last 24 hours, according to Gate data. This move reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply concerns in the energy market.
TREE NEWS reports: CryptoQuant reports that Bitcoin has entered the early stages of a new bull market, but confirmation requires a close above the $83,000 moving average. The analysis suggests that a sustained break above this level could signal further upside momentum.
TREE NEWS update: A new survey reveals that 77% of Americans view cryptocurrencies in workplace retirement plans as risky, reflecting broad skepticism. This comes as US policymakers consider expanding access to alternative assets in retirement savings.
TREE NEWS update: Coinbase has announced the listing of Grass (GRASS), a token associated with the decentralized AI data network. The listing will enable trading on Coinbase platforms, subject to liquidity conditions. This move marks a significant step for the Grass project in expanding its accessibility to mainstream crypto users.
TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin fell below $78,000 after July US PCE inflation data came in slightly higher than expected, pressuring risk assets including stocks and gold. The cryptocurrency failed to challenge the $80,000 level as markets reacted to the inflationary signal.
TREE NEWS reports: xStocks has launched five tokenized stocks on Hyperliquid’s spot market, marking a step in the convergence of traditional finance with decentralized trading. The move allows users to trade equities on-chain, expanding the RWA ecosystem within the Hyperliquid network.
TREE NEWS update: Glassnode reports that short liquidations have driven a 11% drop in futures open interest, with Bitcoin facing resistance between $81,000 and $86,000. The data suggests a potential short squeeze that could fuel further upside if resistance is broken.
TREE NEWS reports: The meme coin ‘Bull Come’ (牛来) has surged over 33% in the past 24 hours, with its market capitalization recovering to $47 million. The price rally reflects renewed speculative interest in meme tokens.
TREE NEWS reports: XRP led the cryptocurrency market lower, with leveraged liquidations testing the sustainability of the recent rally. The pullback highlights the risks of excessive leverage in the current market environment.
TREE NEWS update: NVDA perpetual contracts saw 24-hour trading volume of approximately $232 million, with Binance, Hyperliquid, and OKX accounting for about 88.3% of the total. This highlights the growing demand for tokenized equity derivatives in crypto markets.
TREE NEWS update: A wallet allegedly linked to Bitkub’s co-founder transferred 2,600 ZEC (worth $26 million) and sold it, then purchased 238 BTC. The transaction, spotted by on-chain analysts, has drawn attention due to its size and potential market impact.