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A crypto Index provides a way for investors to gain diversified exposure to a specific basket of digital assets through a single tokenized product. These indices often track specific sectors, such as DeFi, DePIN, or RWA, and are automatically rebalanced via smart contracts. In 2026, AI-managed thematic indices have become the gold standard for passive investing, allowing users to track the "blue chips" of the Web3 economy without manual portfolio management. This tag covers index methodology, rebalancing frequency, and the benefits of diversified crypto baskets.

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AUD/NZD trades near 1.1100 after pulling back from six-month highs

AUD/NZD trades near 1.1100 after pulling back from six-month highs

The post AUD/NZD trades near 1.1100 after pulling back from six-month highs appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. AUD/NZD pulled back from a six-month high at 1.1131, reached on Thursday. Australia’s Private Capital Expenditure climbed 0.2% in Q2, against the expected 0.7% rise. The New Zealand Dollar struggles as the RBNZ officials indicated further reductions in the coming months. AUD/NZD retreats after reaching a six-month high at 1.1131, trading around 1.1110 during the Asian hours on Thursday. However, the downside of the currency cross could be restrained as the Australian Dollar (AUD) gains ground following the release of Australia’s Private Capital Expenditure. Australia’s Private Capital Expenditure rose 0.2% in the second quarter, from the previous decline of 0.1% but fell short of the expected 0.7% increase. The AUD/USD holds ground as the US Dollar (USD) struggles over US Federal Reserve (Fed) concerns. Additionally, the AUD is also supported by hotter-than-expected Australian inflation data, which reduces expectations of a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate cut. Australia’s Monthly Consumer Price Index jumped by 2.8% year-over-year in July, surpassing a 1.9% increase prior and 2.3% expected growth. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Minutes of its August monetary policy meeting suggested that board members agreed that some further reduction in the cash rate is likely to be needed in the coming year. The AUD/NZD cross may regain its ground as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) continues to struggle after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut its policy rate last week. The RBNZ officials indicated further reductions in the coming months as policymakers warned of domestic and global headwinds to growth. RBNZ Governor Christian Hawkesby noted that the policy outlook is guided by data, but emphasized that if businesses and consumers stay cautious and require additional support, it could warrant further measures. Australian Dollar Price Today The table below shows the percentage change of Australian Dollar (AUD) against listed…

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Positive view prevails above 171.00, eyes on French politics

Positive view prevails above 171.00, eyes on French politics

The post Positive view prevails above 171.00, eyes on French politics  appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. EUR/JPY drifts lower to near 171.25 in Thursday’s early European session. Positive view of the cross prevails above the 100-day EMA, but bearish RSI indicator warrants caution for bulls.  The immediate resistance level emerges at 172.67; the first support level to watch is 170.60. The EUR/JPY cross loses momentum to around 171.25 during the early European session on Thursday. The Euro (EUR) weakens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) amid fears of a French political crisis. France is braced for a new political crisis as the minority government of François Bayrou appears almost certain to be toppled in a confidence vote next month, amid deep political divisions over an unpopular austerity budget and debt-reduction plan.  Technically, the constructive outlook of EUR/GBP remains in place as the cross is well-supported above the key 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on the daily chart. Nonetheless, further consolidation or temporary sell-off cannot be ruled out as the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands below the midline near 46.65, displaying bearish momentum in the near term.  On the bright side, the first upside barrier emerges at 172.67, the high of August 25. Sustained trading above this level could pick up more momentum and aim for 173.00, representing the upper boundary of the Bollinger Band and a round figure. Further north, the next resistance level is seen at 173.90, the high of July 28.  In the bearish case, the lower limit of the Bollinger Band of 170.60 acts as an initial support level for EUR/JPY. A breach of this level could drag the cross toward the 170.00 psychological level. The additional downside filter to watch is 169.82, the low of August 5.  EUR/JPY daily chart Japanese Yen FAQs The Japanese Yen (JPY) is one of the world’s most traded currencies. Its value is broadly determined by the performance of…

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Polygon Labs CEO Boiron: memecoin boom needs curation, not censorship

Polygon Labs CEO Boiron: memecoin boom needs curation, not censorship

The post Polygon Labs CEO Boiron: memecoin boom needs curation, not censorship appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron continues to push back against investors’ and traders’ fixation on memecoins. In an interview with crypto.news, Boiron makes the case that the industry is rewarding volume over substance. Summary Polygon CEO Marc Boiron says memecoins are not the problem; the lack of reliable discovery tools is. He calls for a decentralized “Google for crypto” to curate tokens by liquidity, audits, usage, and community strength. Polygon is focused on payments, stablecoins, and real-world assets, not memecoins,as part of its long-term strategy. Commenting on Base creator Jesse Pollak’s praise for meme-driven onboarding, Boiron says he has no issue with memecoins themselves, rather the lack of reliable discovery is a problem. With more than a million tokens launched and only a few breaking through, he warns the industry is diverting capital and attention away from real infrastructure that is more deserving of capital. His remedy is curation, not censorship: a decentralized “Google for crypto” that indexes everything while elevating tokens meeting transparent, on-chain criteria, such as liquidity, audits, usage, authentic communities, and more. Meanwhile, Polygon is prioritizing what it believes to be superior sectors of the crypto industry. This includes payments, stablecoins, and real-world assets and not a memecoin economy. “Polygon is not trying to be everything to everyone,” he said in the interview. In the Q&A below, we challenge Boiron on whether the memecoin boom helps or harms the crypto industry, how discovery works without gatekeepers, and Polygon’s plans to reward substance over saturation. crypto.news: Base’s Jesse Pollak has praised memecoins for sparking a “Cambrian explosion” of on-chain experiments and onboarding “millions more people” into crypto. In contrast, you’ve warned that the industry is overindulging in memecoins and prioritizing quantity over quality. Does this mean you see the current memecoin boom as doing more harm than good,…

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Experienced Analyst Timothy Peterson Warned: “Even if the FED Cuts Interest Rates, Problems Won’t Be Solved. If You Want to Survive, Bitcoin and…”

Experienced Analyst Timothy Peterson Warned: “Even if the FED Cuts Interest Rates, Problems Won’t Be Solved. If You Want to Survive, Bitcoin and…”

The post Experienced Analyst Timothy Peterson Warned: “Even if the FED Cuts Interest Rates, Problems Won’t Be Solved. If You Want to Survive, Bitcoin and…” appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Pro-Bitcoin (BTC) analyst Timothy Peterson made striking assessments about the Fed’s monetary policy and market outlook. Peterson argued that keeping interest rates at current levels would not solve structural problems but would instead make the economy suffer even more. According to Peterson, the Leading Economic Index (LEI) has declined by 5% or more before every recession in the last 50 years, and the Fed has cut interest rates each time. However, despite the LEI experiencing a historic decline between 2022 and 2025, the Fed has still not cut interest rates. The analyst described this as anomalous, stating, “There’s a recession this cycle, but the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) hasn’t officially declared it.” Peterson stated that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 caused disruptions in global trade and supply chains, creating supply shocks for energy, food, and critical minerals. The analyst emphasized that these structural problems cannot be solved by high interest rates, commenting, “As long as interest rates remain high, growth will slow further, unemployment will rise, and consumption will be suppressed.” Peterson, claiming that the Fed’s fight against inflation will fail, said, “The root cause of inflation is supply constraints. The Fed’s tools cannot solve this problem. Furthermore, consumers are in debt, income growth is slow, and food prices remain high.” The analyst also said stock markets weren’t as strong as expected. “The majority of the rise in the S&P 500 is coming from just a few tech companies,” Peterson said. “This suggests it’s not a broad-based rally.” Peterson argued that in current conditions, investors should turn to what he describes as “hard assets” to protect their portfolios: “The Fed can’t fix structural problems. Global supply chains are broken, the government is overspending. Inflation is inevitable. Gold and Bitcoin must be at the core of your portfolio…

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Is Bitcoin About to Drain the Life Out of Altcoins? Analyst Thinks So

Is Bitcoin About to Drain the Life Out of Altcoins? Analyst Thinks So

Bitcoin dominance rebounds to 58.05% with signs of rising into Q3, raising concerns over altcoin performance in coming weeks.

Author: CryptoPotato
EUR/USD ticks up to near 1.1650, French risks might cap upside

EUR/USD ticks up to near 1.1650, French risks might cap upside

The post EUR/USD ticks up to near 1.1650, French risks might cap upside appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. EUR/USD edges up to near 1.1650 as the US Dollar faces selling pressure. Fed’s Williams supported the need to look at economic data before getting confident on interest rate cuts in September. Opposition parties in France are unlikely to support PM Bayrou’s confidence vote. The EUR/USD pair edges higher to near 1.1650 during the Asian trading session on Thursday. The major currency pair gains marginally as the US Dollar (USD) faces selling pressure, following dovish remarks on interest rates from New York Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank President John Williams in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday. During the press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades 0.12% lower to near 98.00. On Wednesday, Fed’s Williams argued in favor of interest rate cuts, but didn’t express confidence over the same for the September policy meeting, citing that officials need to see economic data during the time. “Risks are more in balance. We are going to just have to see how the data plays out,” Williams said. Meanwhile, traders see an 87% chance that the Fed will cut interest rates in the September policy meeting, according to the CME FedWatch tool. In the Eurozone, growing risks of a snap election in the French economy have capped the upside in the Euro (EUR). Earlier this week, France Prime Minister (PM) François Bayrou called for a confidence vote on September 8 over his €44 billion budget package. In response, opposition parties are not expected to support Bayrou’s confidence vote, a move that could lead to a snap election in the French economy. On the economic front, investors await preliminary inflation data for August from major economies of the Eurozone, which will be published on Friday.   Euro FAQs The Euro is the currency for the 19…

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US Dollar Index drops to near 98.00 amid caution ahead of US PCE inflation data

US Dollar Index drops to near 98.00 amid caution ahead of US PCE inflation data

The post US Dollar Index drops to near 98.00 amid caution ahead of US PCE inflation data appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The US Dollar Index faces slight selling pressure ahead of the US PCE inflation data for July on Friday. Traders are confident that the Fed will cut interest rates in the September policy meeting. Fed’s Williams argued that officials need to see economic data to decide on interest rates in September. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades 0.12% lower to near 98.00 during the Asian trading session on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) faces slight selling pressure as investors turn cautious ahead of the United States (US) Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE) data for July, which is scheduled for Friday. Economists expect the US core PCE inflation, which is closely tracked by Federal Reserve (Fed) officials as it strips off volatile items such as food and energy, to have risen at a faster pace of 2.9% on year against 2.8% in June. Month-on-month inflation is estimated to have grown steadily by 0.3%. Investors will closely monitor the inflation data as it will influence market expectations for the Fed’s monetary policy outlook. According to the CME FedWatch tool, there is an 87% chance that the Fed will cut interest rates in the September monetary policy meeting. On Wednesday, New York Fed Bank President John Williams stated in an interview with CNBC that officials need to see economic data to decide whether an interest rate cut is appropriate in the September policy meeting. “Risks are more in balance. We are going to just have to see how the data plays out,” Williams said. Meanwhile, the broader outlook of the US Dollar has remained under threat as US President Donald Trump has floated the termination letter of Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage allegations, which has been seen as a serious attack on…

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GBP/USD maintains position around 1.3500 ahead of Q2 US GDP Annualized

GBP/USD maintains position around 1.3500 ahead of Q2 US GDP Annualized

The post GBP/USD maintains position around 1.3500 ahead of Q2 US GDP Annualized appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. GBP/USD may regain its ground amid rising concerns over Fed independence. Fed Governor Cook’s exit could increase the likelihood of interest rate cuts. CBI Retail Sales edged up to -32 in August from -34 in July, beating expectations of -33. GBP/USD remains steady after two days of gains, trading around 1.3500 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The pair may further appreciate as the US Dollar (USD) struggles amid rising concerns over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence. Traders await the Q2 US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Annualized due later in the day. Focus will shift toward July Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. US President Donald Trump announced early Tuesday that he was removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook from her position on the Fed’s board of directors. He also said that he was ready for a legal fight with Cook over falsified mortgage documents. The dismissal of Fed Governor Cook could increase the likelihood of heavy interest rate cuts, given Trump’s ongoing pressure on the central bank to reduce borrowing costs. Traders are now pricing in more than 88% odds for a cut of at least a quarter-point at the Fed’s September meeting, up from 82% the previous week, according to the CME FedWatch tool. The GBP/USD pair moves little following the release of the Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) Retail Sales, which improved slightly to -32 in August from -34 in July, better than the expected -33 reading. The reading suggests that retail sales volumes declined for the 11th successive month. The CBI noted that while companies continue to face elevated costs, they are raising prices at a slower pace than earlier in the summer, a trend that keeps the Bank of England cautious about service inflation. Meanwhile, weak demand and rising…

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Google Cloud Announces Plans to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency Network: But There’s Significant Criticism

Google Cloud Announces Plans to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency Network: But There’s Significant Criticism

The post Google Cloud Announces Plans to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency Network: But There’s Significant Criticism appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Google Cloud has announced Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a new Layer-1 (L1) blockchain platform that aims to simplify global payments and asset reconciliation. GCUL simplifies the management of commercial bank money, enabling transfers via distributed ledger technology. The platform is currently in a private testnet phase, and the company launched a pilot project for tokenized assets with CME earlier this year. While Rich Widmann, Google Cloud’s head of Web3 strategy, stated that GCUL is a Layer 1 blockchain, some in the community have expressed the view that the structure is not fully decentralized and permissionless, but more like a consortium chain. The company argued that instead of reinventing money, infrastructure should be redesigned: “The path to a global, 24/7, multi-currency, and programmable payments system isn’t about reinventing money, but about reimagining the infrastructure. GCUL will enable the next generation of payments while preserving the stability and regulatory clarity advantages of the current financial system.” *This is not investment advice. Follow our Telegram and Twitter account now for exclusive news, analytics and on-chain data! Source: https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/google-cloud-announces-plans-to-launch-its-own-cryptocurrency-network-but-theres-significant-criticism/

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Stellar Price Forecast: XLM shows early signs of recovery

Stellar Price Forecast: XLM shows early signs of recovery

The Stellar (XLM) price trades around $0.38 on Thursday, following a recent pullback, with price action nearing a key support zone that could pave the way for a rebound. Derivatives data also support the recovery thesis, as funding rates have turned positive.

Author: Fxstreet