Daily Crypto & Economic Pulse – August 14, 2025
Global markets remain buoyant as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh highs, fueled by near-certain expectations of a Fed rate cut in September. Meanwhile, President Trump’s trade policies continue to ripple through economies, with tariffs contributing to inflation concerns—though Wall Street consensus suggests the impact may be temporary.
Polkadot (DOT): The network’s upcoming "Asynchronous Backing" upgrade aims to boost parachain throughput by 8x, potentially accelerating cross-chain interoperability.
Akash Network (AKT): Its decentralized cloud computing platform is gaining traction as AI startups seek alternatives to centralized providers like AWS, with recent integrations for GPU leasing.
Wormhole (W): The cross-chain messaging protocol unveiled plans for zero-knowledge light clients, enhancing security for multichain DeFi applications.
Geopolitical tensions loom as Trump prepares to meet Putin, with potential sanctions on Russian oil exports threatening energy market volatility. Investors are hedging with crypto amid USD weakness, while Fed dovishness could further buoy risk assets.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s pulse!