Unacademy sells to rival upGrad for $206M, 94% below peak valuation

The acquisition highlights the volatility in edtech valuations and signals a trend towards consolidation as companies seek strategic synergies. The post Unacademy sells to rival upGrad for $206M, 94% below peak valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Scott Bessent wages war on bond market as Treasury yields hit 19-year highs

Bessent’s bond market strategy may heighten tensions with the Fed, impacting fiscal policy credibility and future borrowing costs. The post Scott Bessent wages war on bond market as Treasury yields hit 19-year highs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Russia and Ukraine escalate attacks on Black Sea shipping, threatening global grain supply

The conflict’s impact on Black Sea shipping exacerbates global food insecurity, driving up prices and straining import-dependent nations. The post Russia and Ukraine escalate attacks on Black Sea shipping, threatening global grain supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
United States rolls out weekly banking sanctions on Iran under ‘Operation Economic Outcast’

The sanctions could further isolate Iran economically, strain US-China relations, and disrupt global financial networks linked to Iran. The post United States rolls out weekly banking sanctions on Iran under ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Russia-Ukraine military escalation threatens global grain exports

The military escalation could destabilize global food supply chains, heightening economic uncertainty and influencing geopolitical strategies. The post Russia-Ukraine military escalation threatens global grain exports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
SkyEcosystem Celebrates Grove Basin’s First Onchain
SkyEcosystem recently announced the completion of Grove Basin’s first onchain transaction, marking a pivotal moment in the DeFi ecosystem. This transaction bridges the settlement gap for tokenized assets, allowing eligible holders to access instant stablecoin liquidity while traditional workflows finalize. Such advancements could enhance the utility and appeal of tokenized assets in decentralized finance. source […]
Aster and World Liberty Financial Launch USD1 RWA Boost: Phase 1, Offering 125M $WLFI + 6.25M USD1 in Rewards

George Town, British Virgin Islands, September 1st, 2026, Chainwire Aster, the privacy-first onchain trading platform backed by YZi Labs, today announced the kickoff of USD1 RWA Boost: Phase 1 with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), featuring 125,000,000 $WLFI and 6,250,000 USD1 in rewards. The campaign builds on AOS-2, Aster’s earlier expansion of its Aster Open Standards […]
Iran ready to counter threats amid US tensions, says Air Defense Force

Iran’s defensive readiness amid US tensions suggests prolonged geopolitical instability, potentially hindering diplomatic resolutions and market stability. The post Iran ready to counter threats amid US tensions, says Air Defense Force appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Alkemya Metacore Secures $50M via Tokenised Equity to Scale Nickel Energy and Security Tech

London, London, September 1st, 2026, Chainwire ALKEMYA METACORE SCSp SECURES INITIAL USD 50 MILLION INVESTMENT AHEAD OF LISTING OF TOKENISED EQUITY NICKEL OFFERING Alkemya Luxembourg S.à.r.l. (“Alkemya”), the sponsor, is pleased to announce that Alkemya Metacore SCSp has secured USD 50 million in a pre-launch capital raise for its precision industrial nickel wire business backed […]
ARK Invest and Glassnode map the decentralization spectrum across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana

The analysis highlights how understanding decentralization tradeoffs in blockchain networks can influence regulatory perspectives and investment strategies. The post ARK Invest and Glassnode map the decentralization spectrum across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.