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How Stablecoins are Quietly Reshaping Global Payments | The Ripple Effect
Jason Tay, Head of Commercial at StraitsX, outlines the company's evolution from a FinTech payments firm to a leading stablecoin issuer. The company is bridging the Web2 and Web3 ecosystems by offering regulated, cross-border payment solutions via stablecoins. Through partnerships with companies like Alipay and Grab, StraitsX enhances the user experience and its collaboration with Ripple is crucial for building the underlying infrastructure needed for the future of stablecoin transactions.

Stablecoins Reach Record Highs, But There's a Catch
Stablecoins are hitting record highs, but their market dominance is actually shrinking. In today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com, CoinDesk's Research Lead Josh de Vos breaks down data from CoinDesk Data's July Stablecoins & CBDC Report, available on CoinDesk.com/research.

The Art of Crypto Brand Building at Scale
Olivia Santarelli, Gemini’s Head of Marketing, has been building Gemini's marketing strategy for six years, helping transform the exchange from a small team into a major crypto brand. In this conversation, she breaks down Gemini's approach to marketing, from Guinness World Record-breaking drone shows to their "Revolution Needs Rules" campaign that welcomed regulation when others feared it. Santarelli discusses how Gemini focuses on educating mainstream users through products like their Bitcoin rewards credit card, competes with traditional finance companies entering crypto and builds lasting brand value beyond the typical hype cycles that dominate the industry.

Traders See 90% Chance for September Fed Rate Cut After Mixed July CPI Results
U.S. inflation data for July came in mixed, with headline numbers better than forecast, but the core rate rising faster than expected. How will the result affect the Fed's decision on interest rates in September? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”

Why Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Modified Its $1.5M Target | CoinDesk Spotlight
ARK Invest founder, CEO and CIO Cathie Wood joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" to explain how the rapid adoption of stablecoins is causing a shift in her famous $1.5 million bitcoin forecast. Plus, the personal journey that sparked her passion for economics, her unique investment philosophy, and the advice she would give to her younger self.

Will the 'Saylor Effect' Push Ether to $8K?
Rails co-founder and CEO Satraj Bambra, who is also the managing partner and CIO at Round13 Capital DAF, joins CoinDesk with his bullish outlook on the performance of bitcoin and ether in the next few years. Plus, he explains the "Saylor Effect" following recent institutional adoption of ether and the subsequent price boosts.

Ether Tops $4.3K on Weekend Rally, What's Next?
Ether's rally over the weekend sent the second largest crypto to over $4,300, dragging bitcoin along to the $120,000 level. Plus, Strategy buys more BTC on the 5-year anniversary of their bitcoin treasury strategy and Harvard discloses $116 million in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF. CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”

The SEC Lawsuit is Over - Will XRP Reach a New All Time High?
XRP rallied following the dismissal of the SEC's case against Ripple Labs. This landmark decision has removed a major regulatory hurdle and ignited a surge in institutional trading volume, which spiked an incredible 208%. CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie breaks it down in today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com.

These Digital Asset Treasury Companies Have Seen Their Shares Skyrocket
Digital asset treasuries are a hot topic for companies looking to diversify. In today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com, CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie dives into the data from a new report that shows how some companies are using crypto to drive share price increases.

Will Bitcoin Replace Stablecoins in DeFi?
Bitcoin is back up, but is it ready for a new all-time high? With a price target of $150,000, Matt Mudano, Co-Founder and CEO of Arch Network, joins CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie and Andy Baehr to explain how institutional inflows and a tightening supply could be the key to reaching that milestone. Plus, he shares how new technologies are making it easier for everyone—from institutional players to everyday users—to earn on their bitcoin holdings without even knowing they're using Web3.
