Daily Crypto & Economic Pulse – August 12, 2025
Global markets remain cautious as the US Federal Reserve signals a potential delay in rate cuts amid persistent inflation, while the EU tightens crypto regulations under its new MiCA framework. These macroeconomic shifts could pressure risk assets, including crypto, but innovation continues to drive long-term optimism.
Synapse (SYN): The cross-chain interoperability protocol is gaining traction with its latest upgrade, enhancing bridge security and reducing latency for DeFi transactions. Partnerships with Asian liquidity providers hint at expanded use cases.
IoTeX (IOTX): The IoT-focused blockchain is accelerating real-world adoption, with new pilot programs for decentralized machine economies in collaboration with European smart-city projects. Its privacy-centric DePIN solutions are drawing institutional interest.
Axelar (AXL): The network’s "Interchain Amplifier" rollout aims to simplify cross-chain dApp deployments, targeting Ethereum L2s and Cosmos ecosystems. AXL’s role in facilitating institutional cross-border settlements is under scrutiny amid macro volatility.
Geopolitical tensions, particularly the U.S. emergency policing measures in D.C. and Israel’s isolation over Gaza, could spur crypto demand as a hedge against policy unpredictability. Investors await Fed signals, with softer inflation potentially buoying altcoins tied to infrastructure innovations.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s pulse!