Tagged: RAAC

December 30, 2025 @ 9:15 am By JD Alois  |  

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum started the year higher than they will probably end the year. Yet many digital asset insiders anticipate a gangbuster 2026 as sentiment shifts and renewed interest in crypto takes hold. For Ethereum in 2025 on January 1st, it was valued at… Read More

November 14, 2025 @ 2:00 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Government action, including the shutdown and a welcome IRS decision, along with market analysis and stablecoin talk, dominated Web3 minds this week. Growing Ethereum stablecoin volume a good sign “While we continue to see some negative sentiment around ETH due to its decline from nearly… Read More

October 24, 2025 @ 6:36 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

The recent AWS outage, stablecoins, and crypto investing dominate the Web3 Thoughts of the Week. AWS out(r)age “The recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage has once again highlighted the critical reliance many companies, including Robinhood, have on centralized cloud infrastructure. When a major service provider… Read More

October 16, 2025 @ 9:03 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Could zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs prevent data breaches? “Centralized servers that stockpile sensitive personal data will always remain prime targets for attackers – whether the breach comes through technical exploits or social engineering. Incidents like the Discord leak make it clear that this model is unsustainable…. Read More

October 5, 2025 @ 4:12 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

RAAC, a decentralized real-world asset (RWA) lending and borrowing ecosystem, is partnering with I-ON Digital Corp. to make $200 million of tokenized gold available for innovative, on-chain investment opportunities. The deal positions RAAC, a nascent project, among the top 15 RWA protocols in decentralized finance… Read More

October 3, 2025 @ 11:36 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Polish crypto law panned. “While the EU’s MiCA provides a clear and balanced rulebook for crypto, Poland’s interpretation of it is a major step backwards, and a prime example of overregulation.  “While regulation is necessary for consumer protection, it can be counterproductive. “Poland has taken… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 5:42 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Gold’s continued importance, a significant crypto liquidation, tokenized collateral in derivatives,  and Tether potentially at a $20B valuation had Web3 tongues wagging this week. The importance of holding stable assets in a turbulent market environment “Many investors feel calmer keeping a chunk of their savings… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:41 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

While the Fed rate cuts dominated discussions this week, Web3 also looked at some new developments with ETFs Did the Fed cut enough? “Markets are on edge this week as investors await the outcome of the most important FOMC meeting of 2025. Some analysts expect… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 10:05 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

From the SEC’s comments on liquid staking to the CFTC spotlighting spot crypto trading on registered exchanges and Trump’s rate cut call, Web3 was busy talking about government affairs this week. And what would a week be without some AI talk? SEC comments on liquid… Read More

June 27, 2025 @ 5:26 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

  Kevin Rusher, founder of the real-world asset (RWA) borrowing and lending ecosystem RAAC, recently shared his thoughts on several key recent moments for tokenization. RWAs counter global negativity “While intense geopolitical tensions have weakened both global and crypto markets, one sector of the on-chain… Read More

June 1, 2025 @ 7:04 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Even with the short week, Web3 was busy discussing cybersecurity disclosure, stablecoins and security vulnerabilities with AI agents. Read more below. Repealing cybersecurity incident public disclosure requirements is a big mistake “It would be a huge mistake for the SEC to repeal the cybersecurity incident… Read More

May 23, 2025 @ 7:38 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 personalities had plenty to discuss this week, as AI companies risk trampling over copyright protections, historians are concerned about ownership of the digital record, and gold and BTC price surges fuel concerns. AI companies skirting copyright law “What was simply a global race for… Read More

April 15, 2025 @ 5:01 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

From Meta’s collaboration with China to Ethereum’s falling value and AI agents, Web3 industry executives had plenty on their minds this week. How AI agents can help Web3 “DefAI-related tokens are some of the worst performers year-to-date with a 91% drop, while tokens in the… Read More

March 24, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Blockchain industry executives share their thoughts on some issues of the week. High tokenization treasury totals suggest market defensiveness but obscure real-world asset opportunities. “News that tokenized treasuries have hit an all-time high of $4.6 billion, combined with Aave’s decision to abandon new tokens in… Read More

March 1, 2025 @ 11:36 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week’s crypto sell-off has industry watchers wondering what if any, long-term effects it will have. Two shared their thoughts with Crowdfund Insider. Kevin Rusher founded the real-world asset lending platform RAAC. He believes the sell-off is another reminder that DeFi needs more stable assets… Read More