The crypto market saw a mix of technology, regulation and macro news this week. StarkWare announced the first quantum‑resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet. The experiment cost up to $200 and required direct miner submission, though the firm warned a protocol‑level upgrade is still needed for full protection.

Thailand is rewriting its stock‑exchange rules to keep Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF wealth inside its borders. CryptoSlate reports the proposal will restrict trading to SET only, use Thai‑regulated custody, and open a comment period until Sept. 20.

Whales cashed in $614 million in profits. U.Today says BTC held around $78,400 and XRP climbed to $1.41 as large investors took gains amid continued demand from BlackRock.

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin hit a $2 billion market cap. U.Today notes that nearly half of the supply now circulates on the XRP Ledger, two years after launch.

GalaxyOne launched retail crypto‑backed credit lines for Bitcoin, Ethereum and staked Solana. Decrypt reports clients can borrow cash against $BTC, $ETH and $SOL at an 8.99% APR without selling the underlying assets.

A Dallas Fed warning highlighted the risk that tokenized deposits could drain $700 billion from bank lending. Decrypt says faster, rate‑sensitive deposits may push banks toward safer assets, constrain credit and raise borrowing costs.

BTC trades near the $78k‑$80k resistance zone, while XRP found support around $1.4‑$1.5. $BTC volume rose with large‑holder activity, and $ETH and $SOL saw increased on‑chain activity linked to Galaxy’s new credit products.

Sources: CryptoSlate, Decrypt, U.Today, Cointelegraph, The Block

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This news digest was compiled with AI assistance; it is not financial advice. Always do your own research (DYOR).