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Crypto
Dragonfly’s Haseeb proposes holder scores, crowdsales to replace current airdrop model
Haseeb Qureshi advocated for meta-incentives based on users' historical token behavior rather than platform-specific metrics.
ETF
REX-Osprey Dogecoin and XRP ETFs likely to debut this week
REX-Osprey's Dogecoin and XRP ETFs set to diversify crypto options amidst SEC scrutiny with innovative RIC framework.
Layer-2
Base officially explores native token launch to boost decentralization and global growth
Base founder Jesse Pollak delivered the announcement during the Base Camp event, outlining the network's vision to scale from tens of millions to billions of users globally.
ETF
REX-Osprey Solana ETF crosses $200M milestone as SOL hits seven-month high
SOL climbed 5.5% over the past 24 hours to $241.84, its highest price level since Jan. 30.
Regulation
Polymarket seeking funding round that could surge its valuation to $10B
Sources familiar with the matter said the valuation discussions represent at least a 3x increase from Polymarket's $1 billion valuation.
Crypto
Hyperliquid tops Nasdaq’s 2024 net income, beats Robinhood’s trading volume 4 months in a row
Amid these results, Hyperliquid's HYPE token registered a new all-time high of $57.30 on Sept. 12, up by roughly 760% since its launch.
Analysis
Crypto funding falls 30% in August despite strong quarterly performance
Despite the monthly drop, August numbers for raises from venture capital funds align with July's numbers.
Crypto
Coinbase demands SEC accountability after lost Gary Gensler’s text messages episode
Coinbase seeks expedited discovery, sanctions, and immediate production of all responsive communications from SEC in a Sept. 11 filing.
ETF
REX-Osprey XRP and memecoin ETFs to debut with different structure next week
The REX-Osprey ETFs employed a registered investment company (RIC) structure, which distinguishes them from both traditional spot crypto ETFs and the SSK approach.
Lending
Figure debuts with 24% gain as blockchain lending platform achieves $6.6 billion valuation
The blockchain-native lending platform reached an intraday peak of $36.13, representing a 44.5% surge, before settling at closing levels.
RWA
BlackRock looking to tokenize ETF shares to expand its digital asset infrastructure
The report comes in the same week as Nasdaq filed with the SEC to trade tokenized stocks and ETFs on its platform.
Analysis
Bitcoin faces critical test at $114k as low liquidity threatens further upside action
Bitcoin faces mounting pressure from conflicting forces as recent buyers realize losses while earlier investors take profits.
