News with the tag "Empire Newsletter"

Bitcoin lost momentum at the end of July, while Ethereum (ETH) showed potential for further gains, with analysts noting a breakout above a key resistance level.

David Roos of Core VC believes that not every firm has the brand power to successfully launch a stablecoin, and predicts there won't be 'thousands' of stablecoins post-GENIUS.

Animal spirits are returning to the market, with increased investor enthusiasm, though frothiness is subsiding, and seasonal factors like August's typically poor market performance could impact crypto.

A survey by Barnes & Thornburg reveals that 84% of GPs and LPs are optimistic about crypto markets, with 85% planning to invest in crypto this year, driven by factors like institutional adoption and market growth.

Berachain's recent tokenomics upgrade for BERA aims to make the token more user-friendly and productive, shifting some incentives from BGT to BERA stakers, while aligning with current market trends favoring trading functionality and fast chains.

The GENIUS bill, signed by President Donald Trump, represents a significant milestone for cryptocurrency regulation, setting a baseline for future legislation and involving notable lobbying efforts by KFC franchisees.

Bitcoin treasury companies acquired 244,991 bitcoin in the first half of 2025, and only three tokens (XMR, HYPE, and one unspecified) outperformed bitcoin during this period.

Bitwise Asset Management will introduce daily third-party attestations for its bitcoin ETFs to enhance transparency and build investor confidence, reflecting the growing mainstream adoption of crypto investments.

Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo predicts the tokenized real-world assets (RWA) market could reach $35 billion by year-end, driven by institutional interest and growth in sectors like tokenized treasuries.

The Monad Foundation has acquired Portal, a stablecoin infrastructure provider, to leverage Monad’s technology and grow the onchain economy.