Bitcoin bulls favored in .6B BTC monthly options expiry, but bears still lurk

Bitcoin bulls favored in $22.6B BTC monthly options expiry, but bears still lurk

Bitcoin’s $22.6 billion monthly options expiry is led by the bulls but macroeconomic headwinds could give the bears a last minute advantage. Key takeaways: Bullish bets dominate the September Bitcoin options expiry, assuming BTC price holds the $110,000 support level. Despite higher demand for bullish bets, macroeconomic uncertainty keeps downside risks on the table. Read…

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Canton Network taps Chainlink as super validator, integrates oracles and CCIP

Canton Network taps Chainlink as super validator, integrates oracles and CCIP

Chainlink integrated its data services and crosschain protocol into the institutional blockchain Canton Network and joined as a super validator. Chainlink has integrated with the Canton Network, an institutional blockchain backed by global banks and technology firms, in a move aimed at strengthening institutional adoption of blockchain technology. The partnership, announced Wednesday, brings Chainlink’s data…

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Vitalik calls for open-source infrastructure in health, finance, governance

Vitalik calls for open-source infrastructure in health, finance, governance

The Ethereum co-founder warned that closed systems breed abuse and monopolies, urging open-source, verifiable infrastructure for healthcare, finance and voting. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called for open-source, verifiable infrastructure across critical sectors, including healthcare, finance and governance, warning that centralized systems risk eroding trust and security. In a Wednesday blog post, Buterin argued that as…

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SOL long leverage traders vanish as crypto sells off: Is 0 next?

SOL long leverage traders vanish as crypto sells off: Is $200 next?

A rotation to Aster, US macroeconomic concerns and broad crypto market sell-off take a toll on SOL price. Will TradFi accumulation keep Solana price above $200? Key takeaways: SOL’s funding rates show cautious sentiment, yet historical patterns highlight potential short-term price gains. Declining network usage and competition weigh on SOL, though treasury strategies and fundamentals…

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