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Energy Static Synchronous Compensator (E-STATCOM) Market According to a new study by DataHorizzon Research, the energy static synchronous compensator (E-STATCOM) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is anchored in the global acceleration of grid modernization programs, the rapid integration of variable renewable energy sources, and increasing electricity demand across urban and industrial corridors. As transmission infrastructure ages and voltage instability becomes a persistent operational challenge, the energy static synchronous compensator (E-STATCOM) market is emerging as an indispensable solution for utilities, independent power producers, and grid operators seeking reliable reactive power…

Crypto lender Ledn Inc. has sold $188 million in securitized bonds backed by Bitcoin-linked loans, marking a first-of-its-kind deal in the asset-backed debt market. The transaction includes two bond tranches, according to Bloomberg, one of which received an investment-grade rating and priced at a spread of 335 basis points over the benchmark rate, according to people familiar with the matter. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. served as the sole structuring agent and bookrunner. The bonds are secured by a pool of more than 5,400 consumer loans issued by Ledn, where borrowers used their Bitcoin holdings as collateral, according to an S&P…

On-chain social platform and decentralized protocol Zora is making a decisive shift beyond its non-fungible tokens (NFT) and creator roots with the launch of “attention markets” on Solana, a product that allows users to trade tokens tied to internet trends, memes and cultural moments.The feature, unveiled Feb. 17, lets anyone create a new market for 1 SOL. Once live, users can buy and sell positions on whether a topic will gain or lose traction across social media. Instead of wagering on elections or macro data, traders speculate on buzz itself — such as hashtags, viral narratives, even broad themes like…

About Biljana Obradovic Full Name: Biljana Obradovic Designation:  Senior Project/Program Manager  Company: Concept360 Country: Serbia What is your professional background? I have professional experience of more than 20 years as a Delivery Leader and Project Manager. I have led complex projects involving multiple phases in finance and ICT alongside the public sector. My work also helped me acquire experience in leading large-scale development projects to create digital platforms and software. I have had the experience of working in environments focused on regulation and compliance with priority to governance, operational resilience, security, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) alongside speed and…

Bitcoin continues to struggle to reclaim the $70,000 level, with persistent selling pressure keeping the market in a defensive posture. Price action has repeatedly failed to establish sustained momentum above this psychological threshold, reflecting cautious sentiment among both institutional and retail participants. While volatility has moderated compared with the sharp declines seen earlier in the cycle, the broader structure still suggests a market searching for direction rather than entering a clear recovery phase. Related Reading Recent on-chain data from a CryptoQuant analyst offers additional context by examining whale positioning. Wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC currently control approximately 4.483…

Four consecutive weeks of crypto fund outflows hit $3.74 billion, but altcoins outperform as US investors retreat from the market. Investment products linked to digital assets experienced their fourth consecutive week of outflows, recording $173 million and pushing cumulative losses over four weeks to $3.74 billion. Early in the week, inflows reached $575 million amidst brief optimism, but continued price weakness, which ended up triggering $853 million in outflows soon after. Sentiment stabilized slightly on Friday following softer CPI data, as these investment vehicles witnessed $105 million of inflows. Trading activity also cooled significantly, and ETP volumes fell to $27…

Decentralized lending protocol ZeroLEnd is winding down operations after three years, citing unsustainable economics amid inactive blockchains and rising security threats.The protocol, which ran crypto lending markets across various blockchains, said sustained efforts couldn’t overcome challenges such as price data providers dropping support and shrinking liquidity on networks like Manta, Zircuit, and XLAYER. These issues and constant hacker threats have made it unsustainable.”Combined with the inherently thin margins and high risk profile of lending protocols, this resulted in prolonged periods where the protocol operated at a loss,” the team stated in an official update.Lending markets such as ZeroLend are blockchain…

Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings is moving to deepen its presence in the crypto sector, announcing plans to take a controlling position in Singapore-based exchange Coinhako.In a Friday announcement, the Tokyo-listed firm said its wholly owned subsidiary, SBI Ventures Asset, has signed a letter of intent with Coinhako’s parent company, Holdbuild, to inject capital into the business and purchase shares from existing investors. If completed, the transaction would give SBI Holdings a majority stake and make Coinhako a consolidated subsidiary, subject to regulatory approval.“Bringing Coinhako into the SBI Group as a consolidated subsidiary is not merely an investment in a…

The current bear market is not as bad as those from previous years, according to Matt Hougan.  “The folks saying this [crypto] winter is worse than 2018 or 2022 don’t remember 2018 or 2022,” said Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan on Tuesday. In 2018, “we had $3,000 Bitcoin and a ‘global computer’ [Ethereum] with no applications and limited throughput,” he said before adding, “In 2022, we had a total market collapse and a regulator that wanted to put us out of business.” Things are a little different today as we have “stablecoins going to $3 trillion, tokenization going to…

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked on a journey that would lead him to become one…