Kiln Exits Ethereum Validators in ‘Orderly’ Move Following SwissBorg Exploit

Kiln, a provider of staking services for institutions, said it started an “orderly exit” of all its Ethereum (ETH) validators, framing the move as a safeguard for clients following SwissBorg’s SOL earn wallet being exploited for $41.5 million. The decision underscores how staking providers are increasingly prioritizing resilience and client protection over uninterrupted uptime. In … Read more

Crypto Institutional Adoption Appears to Be in the Early Phases: JPMorgan

Institutional adoption of crypto still looks early, but momentum is building, according to a Wednesday report from Wall Street bank JPMorgan. Bullish’s (BLSH) August IPO and the passage of the GENIUS Act have sharpened focus on the sector, with regulatory clarity removing one of the biggest hurdles for large investors, wrote analysts led by Kenneth … Read more

Little Pepe vs Pepeto

Which meme coins are grabbing the most attention as the 2025 bull run begins? Little Pepe has built early momentum with its EVM Layer 2 system and planned listings, but Pepeto (PEPETO) is standing out as the stronger option. With a presale price of just $0.000000152, audited contracts, zero fee trading, and a working cross … Read more

DOGE Eyes $0.28 as Dogecoin ETF Catalyst Leads to ‘Pennant Breakout’

Dogecoin rallied sharply during the September 9–10 session, reclaiming the $0.24–$0.25 range with volume surging above 1.5 billion tokens. The move comes as REX-Osprey prepares to debut the first U.S. Dogecoin ETF on September 11 under the ticker “DOJE.” Technical traders flagged a bullish pennant breakout pattern, while large-scale whale accumulation added to growing confidence … Read more

The Evolution of Econometric Modeling: A Guide to Influential Papers on Panel Data

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction The Compound Decision Paradigm Parametric Priors Nonparametric Prior Estimation Empirical Bayes Methods for Discrete Data Empirical Bayes Methods for Panel Data Conclusion Appendix A. Tweedie’s Formula Appendix B. Predictive Distribution Comparison References References Arellano M (2003) Panel Data Econometrics. Oxford U. Press Arellano M, Blundell R, Bonhomme S … Read more

XRP Rallies 8% from Daily Lows as Institutional Volume Pushes Price Above $3

XRP surged past the $3 threshold during the September 9–10 session as institutional flows accelerated on the back of regulatory clarity in Europe. Ripple’s new partnership with BBVA under MiCA compliance fueled optimism that traditional banks may deepen adoption of blockchain settlement. While bulls defended $2.99 support, analysts note rising exchange reserves could still weigh … Read more

Crypto is Bleeding Billions a Year. Traditional Finance Is Watching.

Crypto is superior to traditional finance. Unlike SWIFT, which can take days to process payments, newer blockchain networks achieve finality in mere seconds and have throughput sufficient for real-world mass adoption. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent projects stablecoins alone will hit $3.7 trillion by 2030. That’s the equivalent of Germany’s GDP. Despite its technological edge, crypto … Read more

LitFinancial Introduces Stablecoin on Ethereum to Streamline Mortgage Lending

Michigan-based mortgage lender LitFinancial on Wednesday debuted its U.S. dollar stablecoin, dubbed litUSD, on the Ethereum blockchain as the digital dollar movement is expanding beyond crypto natives. The firm said it plans to use the token to cut funding costs and improve treasury management operations, while also exploring on-chain settlement of mortgage payments. That shift … Read more

Minnesota Credit Union to Launch Stablecoin; Claims to Be First in U.S.

St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU), a Minnesota-based institution with over $400 million in assets, plans to roll out a proprietary stablecoin what it claims to be the first from a U.S. credit union. The token, dubbed Cloud Dollar (CLDUSD) and developed with blockchain firm Metallicus and financial technology provider DaLand CUSO, is slated to … Read more

How all the 2025 iPhone models compare on paper

The new iPhone Air is Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever. | Image: The Verge At its latest hardware event on Tuesday, Apple officially announced the new 2025 iPhone lineup. That includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the slimmed-down iPhone Air, which looks to be the standout model this year. The … Read more

Digital Gold: A Story Still Being Written

August put a small dent in what remains a longer-term uptrend for digital assets. Bitcoin fell about 6.5% — its first monthly decline since March — after briefly touching a new all-time high of $125,000 mid-month. Ether, by contrast, extended its strong run, gaining nearly 19% and lifting its share of overall market capitalization to … Read more

$1.5B BTC Treasury Company Coming as Asset Entities Approves Merger With Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive

Asset Entities Inc (ASST) announced that its shareholders have approved a merger with Strive Enterprises. Following Strive’s shareholder approval on Sept.4, this paves the way for the combined company, to be renamed Strive Inc., to pursue a bitcoin treasury strategy. Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy co-founded Strive Enterprises in 2022. Matt Cole — currently the … Read more