A proposal for a new Federal Reserve–Treasury accord is sparking intense debate about the future of U.S. monetary policy and its impact on financial markets. Analysts are weighing whether such an agreement could lead to a regime of suppressed real yields and ample liquidity, potentially benefiting assets like bitcoin. The discussion centers on whether this represents bureaucratic reform or a shift toward explicit yield curve control and debt monetization.
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1 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekEightco Launches AI Authentication Pilot for Enterprises
Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) has launched a groundbreaking pilot program to address one of the most pressing challenges in enterprise technology: scalable AI authentication. As corporations pour trillions into artificial intelligence implementation, the lack of reliable human-proof verification systems has emerged as a critical bottleneck. Backed by a formidable consortium of strategic investors including Kraken, Pantera, and Brevan Howard, along with a unique Worldcoin treasury strategy, Eightco aims to establish itself as the global authentication layer that enterprises can trust at scale.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is accelerating plans to formalize an ‘innovation exemption’ that would streamline compliance for crypto projects and foster technological advancement. SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced the framework could be implemented by late 2025 or early 2026, marking a significant departure from the agency’s previous regulatory approach and signaling a new era of support for digital asset innovation within American borders.
about SEC Plans Innovation Exemption for Crypto ProjectsEightco Launches Worldcoin Treasury Strategy Targeting $8B Valuation
Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) has launched an aggressive Worldcoin treasury strategy targeting 800 million WLD tokens with a projected $10 valuation per token, representing an $8 billion potential valuation. The company’s ambitious ‘Power of Eight’ initiative comes as the World network surpasses 17 million verified humans and aims to reach 100 million within twelve months, positioning World ID as the universal authentication solution for the AI era.
about Eightco Launches Worldcoin Treasury Strategy Targeting $8B ValuationFlying Tulip Raises $200M for On-Chain Exchange Platform
Andre Cronje’s latest venture, Flying Tulip, has secured $200 million in private funding to build what it describes as a comprehensive on-chain exchange platform. The New York-based startup, which plans to launch a public token sale at the same valuation, aims to create a unified market structure combining native stablecoin, spot and derivatives trading, money markets, and on-chain insurance in a single, capital-efficient system designed to serve both retail and institutional users.
about Flying Tulip Raises $200M for On-Chain Exchange PlatformFlying Tulip Raises $200M, Launches $FT Token with Onchain Protection
Flying Tulip, a comprehensive onchain financial marketplace, has secured $200 million in private funding from prominent investors including Brevan Howard Digital and CoinFund, while announcing a public token sale for its $FT token at the same valuation. The platform introduces an innovative onchain redemption mechanism that allows investors to recover their initial investment, representing a significant advancement in investor protection within the decentralized finance space. This funding round and token launch come as part of the company’s broader vision to create institutional-grade market structure with transparent risk management and capital efficiency.
about Flying Tulip Raises $200M, Launches $FT Token with Onchain ProtectionFlying Tulip Raises $200M, Launches Onchain Exchange with Redemption Rights
Flying Tulip has secured $200 million in private funding from major institutional investors and announced an upcoming public token sale for its comprehensive onchain exchange platform. The New York-based company is building a unified financial marketplace that integrates spot trading, derivatives, and risk management within a single cross-margin system, with a key innovation being onchain redemption rights that provide downside protection for investors while preserving unlimited upside potential.
about Flying Tulip Raises $200M, Launches Onchain Exchange with Redemption RightsChanos Slams Strategy’s Bitcoin Buy, Warns of Shareholder Risk
James Chanos, famed for shorting Enron, has called out Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) for its latest $51 million Bitcoin purchase, arguing it reflects weak demand for its preferred stock offerings. He also criticized the company for loosening shareholder protections by modifying its equity issuance policy, which now includes vague language allowing stock issuance “when otherwise deemed advantageous.” Strategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, now owns 629,376 BTC worth $72 billion. Meanwhile, its stock fell 1.46% to $360.98 amid broader crypto market declines. The company recently raised $2.5 billion through preferred stock to buy more BTC, fueling debate over crypto treasuries bridging TradFi and crypto markets.
about Chanos Slams Strategy's Bitcoin Buy, Warns of Shareholder RiskBank Crypto Rules Throttle Growth, Says CoinFund President
Chris Perkins, president of investment firm CoinFund, argues that the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (BCBS) capital reserve requirements act as a ‘chokepoint’ for the crypto industry. By enforcing higher reserve requirements for crypto holdings, banks face reduced return on equity (ROE), making crypto-related activities financially unviable. Perkins describes this as a ‘nuanced’ way of suppressing crypto adoption by making it too expensive for banks to engage. The rules incentivize banks to invest in high-ROE businesses instead, further marginalizing crypto. This regulatory approach could significantly slow the integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional banking systems.
about Bank Crypto Rules Throttle Growth, Says CoinFund PresidentUSDe Hits $10B TVL in 500 Days, Fastest Stablecoin Growth
USDe, a stablecoin by Ethena Labs, has set a record by hitting $10 billion in TVL within 500 days, outpacing all competitors. This surge aligns with the GENIUS Act, a U.S. regulatory framework prohibiting yield payments on stablecoins, pushing capital toward DeFi-native solutions. USDe’s success stems from its ability to offer yield through decentralized mechanisms, attracting both institutional and retail investors. The ENA governance token has also surged over 100% in a month, reflecting the market’s shift. The GENIUS Act, while imposing strict rules, has inadvertently fueled DeFi innovation, with USDe emerging as a major beneficiary.
about USDe Hits $10B TVL in 500 Days, Fastest Stablecoin GrowthSTON.fi Raises $9.5M to Boost DeFi on TON Blockchain
STON.fi Dev, the core team behind the TON blockchain’s leading DEX, has raised $9.5 million in a Series A round led by Ribbit Capital and CoinFund. The funding will support the expansion of cross-chain capabilities, concentrated liquidity pools, and native limit orders, reinforcing STON.fi’s dominance in TON’s DeFi ecosystem. Since its 2022 launch, STON.fi has processed over $6 billion in trading volume across 27 million transactions, serving 80% of TON traders. The protocol’s upcoming Omniston liquidity aggregation will enable bridge-free cross-chain swaps, further enhancing decentralized finance interoperability. This investment underscores STON.fi’s pivotal role in shaping the future of DeFi on TON and beyond.
about STON.fi Raises $9.5M to Boost DeFi on TON BlockchainGSR Invests $100M in MEI Pharma for Litecoin Treasury Strategy
GSR has partnered with MEI Pharma (NASDAQ: MEIP) in a $100 million private investment to institutionalize Litecoin (LTC) as a treasury asset. The collaboration involves Litecoin creator Charlie Lee and the Litecoin Foundation, with GSR serving as strategic advisor and digital asset manager. This marks the first time a public company aligns its treasury strategy with Litecoin at an institutional level, reflecting growing confidence in LTC’s stability and regulatory clarity. GSR’s role includes asset management and execution, positioning MEI to leverage Litecoin’s utility in payments and retail. The initiative also involves prominent crypto venture firms, signaling broader institutional interest in Litecoin’s long-term potential.
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