Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
Pendle's TVL Hits Record $8.3B After Yield-Trading Platform Debut
The protocol's new yield-trading platform, Boros, allows traders to go long or short on funding rates, and has attracted significant deposits and activity since its launch.

Arthur Hayes ‘Had to Buy It All Back’ After Selling $8.3M Worth of ETH
The quick buyback suggests Hayes may see renewed upside in ether, contradicting his earlier prediction of a market downturn.

Commodity-Backed Cryptocurrencies Hit 5-Year Minting Record Over Gold Trade Turmoil
The surge comes after gold futures hit an all-time high and amid concerns over the impact of U.S. tariffs on Switzerland's gold exports.

Trump-Linked World Liberty Seeks $1.5B for Public Crypto Holding Firm: Bloomberg
The move would see World Liberty Financial join other crypto treasury firms, and comes as Trump adopts pro-crypto policies.

Market Rallies as Trump Opens 401(k) Floodgates: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Aug. 8, 2025

Spanish Bank BBVA Said to Offer Off-Exchange Custody to Binance Customers: FT
Cryptocurrency exchanges have been rolling out stricter controls and clearer disclosures on how user funds are safeguarded.

PEPE Jumps 5% as Rate-Cut Bets and Whale Accumulation Drive Risk Asset Rally
The recent price rally is likely tied to a broader market trend, with growing expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September.

BNB Climbs Then Retraces Amid $500M Treasury Push
The token experienced a sharp rally earlier in the day, reaching a local high of $778, but a rapid sell-off followed, trimming gains made during the advance.

Chainlink Launches LINK Reserve to Fuel Network Growth
The reserve is funded by offchain and onchain revenue, which is automatically converted into LINK via mechanism called Payment Abstraction.

Tether Leads 30M-Euro Investment Round in Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me
The deal follows Bit2Me's authorization under the EU's MiCA license approval, allowing it to operate across the European Union.

