Daily Crypto & Economic Pulse – August 9, 2025
Global markets remain cautious as the US Federal Reserve signals a potential delay in rate cuts amid persistent inflation. Meanwhile, the EU announces a new regulatory framework for AI and blockchain, which could shape future crypto adoption. The U.S. Fed’s leadership transition is in focus as Trump nominates Stephen Miran to the board, fueling speculation of a dovish tilt. JPMorgan now anticipates a rate cut as early as September, which could boost risk assets like crypto. Meanwhile, secondary tariffs on Russian oil buyers (e.g., India, China) threaten to disrupt energy markets, potentially driving capital toward decentralized assets 613.
Livepeer (LPT): The decentralized video streaming network is gaining traction as AI-generated content demand surges. Recent upgrades to its GPU-powered transcoding could position it as a key player in the Web3 media stack.
Metis (METIS): Ethereum’s Layer 2 solution is nearing the rollout of its Decentralized Sequencer, aiming to enhance scalability and reduce fees—critical as gas costs spike amid NFT and DeFi activity.
Blur (BLUR): The NFT marketplace’s latest governance proposal focuses on incentivizing long-term stakers, addressing criticisms of short-term speculation in the NFTfi space.
U.S.-Russia talks over Ukraine (scheduled next week) and escalating trade wars could trigger volatility. Crypto may benefit as a hedge if traditional markets react negatively to tariff shocks.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s pulse!