đ˘ Todayâs Top Crypto Headlines:
đ Macro Pressure from Fed
Investor sentiment remains weak ahead of key U.S. Fed events:
â˘Aug 20: FOMC July minutes
â˘Aug 22: Powellâs Jackson Hole speech
High-rate concerns are weighing on markets. Strategy (ex-MicroStrategy) sank -7.8%, while Galaxy, SharpLink, and BitMine saw ~-10% declines.
đď¸ Wyoming Launches Public Stablecoin
Wyoming introduced the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first USD-backed stablecoin by a public entity.
â˘Backed by cash + short-term Treasuries
â˘2% overcollateralized
â˘Live on Ethereum, Solana & 5 more chains
â˘Exchange & payment integrations coming soon
This move cements Wyomingâs role as a crypto regulatory trailblazer.
đ Figure Technology IPO Filing
Blockchain lending platform Figure Technology (FIGR) filed for a U.S. IPO.
â˘$191M revenue (+22% YoY) in H1 2025
â˘$29M net profit after prior year loss
â˘$16B+ in home equity loans facilitated
â˘Backed by Goldman Sachs, Jefferies & BofA
Seen as a major step for tokenization adoption.
â ď¸ Aaveâs Growing Influence in DeFi
Aave holds 50% of DeFi lending, with $36.7B TVL across 16 chains.
â˘37% of deposits from whales ($100k+ each)
â˘Founder-led governance remains highly centralized
â˘Raises systemic risk concerns if large withdrawals/liquidations occur
DeFiâs concentration risks are starting to mirror traditional finance.
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