Coinage validators manage ~$500M in assets while their creator coin $COINAGE reaches $3M market cap on Zora.
Key developments:
- $COINAGE now available on Coinbase
- Team hints at major announcement with "1 more day" countdown
- Market cap grew from $2.6M to $3M recently
- Caucus NFTs sold out on OpenSea
Membership pricing increases:
- 2023: 0.05 ETH
- 2024: 0.12 ETH
- 2025: 0.25 ETH
The community-owned media organization suggests they're not satisfied with current performance despite significant growth.
Invesco Tokenizes $1B Fund with Superstate
**Superstate and Invesco Partnership** Superstate co-founder Jim Hiltner discussed the firm's collaboration with Invesco to tokenize their approximately $1 billion USTB fund. **Key Points:** - Tokenization has accelerated significantly in 2026 - Superstate positions itself at the forefront of this trend - Hiltner notes an evolution in market demand for tokenized assets - The partnership signals growing Wall Street interest in blockchain-based financial products **Market Implications** The move represents a significant step in traditional finance's adoption of tokenization technology, with major asset managers now actively participating in bringing traditional securities onto blockchain infrastructure.
Coinage Wins Third Consecutive SABEW Award for Trump Crypto Coverage

**Coinage has earned its third consecutive Best in Business award** from the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) for reporting on President Trump's cryptocurrency activities. This recognition places Coinage among a select group of media outlets honored for crypto coverage, including: - Reuters - Bloomberg - The Wall Street Journal - The New York Times **What sets Coinage apart:** Unlike the other award-winning outlets, Coinage operates as a community-owned media organization, giving members the opportunity to co-own and help shape crypto journalism. The award highlights Coinage's commitment to trusted, independent reporting in the cryptocurrency space.
Ethereum Co-Executive Director Discusses Fusaka Upgrade Impact on ETH
**Ethereum Foundation co-Executive Director Tomasz Stanczak** was featured in a detailed discussion about the upcoming **Fusaka upgrade** and its implications for ETH. Key highlights from the interview: - Deep dive into what the Fusaka upgrade will change for Ethereum - Insights from one of Ethereum's top leadership figures - Technical and strategic implications explored The **full interview is available** for those wanting comprehensive details on this significant network upgrade. [Watch the complete discussion](https://youtu.be/zMoavAd7FT8?si=Nxwg2uIweVxJuVCJ)
MicroStrategy Raises $1.4B Cash Buffer Using Nuclear Reactor Battery Metaphor
**MicroStrategy's Strategic Cash Move** Michael Saylor explained the company's $1.4B cash buffer using a creative metaphor: *"We're basically using a nuclear reactor to spin a generator to charge a battery."* **Key Points:** - The cash buffer serves **two different types of investors** - Saylor's spaceship analogy illustrates the company's Bitcoin strategy - This follows MicroStrategy's ongoing Bitcoin accumulation approach **Context:** - Company holds significant Bitcoin reserves - Strategy aims to balance different investor needs - Part of broader Bitcoin-focused corporate strategy The metaphor highlights how MicroStrategy uses Bitcoin as a power source to generate value for various stakeholder groups. [Read the full analysis](https://coinage.substack.com/p/is-bitcoin-bottoming-as-strategy)
Bitcoin Shows Signs of Recovery as MicroStrategy Concerns Diminish
Bitcoin appears to be finding support levels as fears surrounding MicroStrategy's leveraged Bitcoin strategy begin to subside. The cryptocurrency has shown resilience despite previous concerns about MSTR's potential impact on broader market stability. **Key developments:** - Bitcoin establishing potential bottom formation - Reduced anxiety over MicroStrategy's debt-funded Bitcoin purchases - Market sentiment shifting from extreme fear to cautious optimism The so-called "doom loop" scenario - where MSTR's stock decline could force Bitcoin sales, creating further downward pressure - appears less likely as both assets stabilize. **Market implications:** - Institutional Bitcoin exposure through MSTR remains significant - Correlation between MSTR stock and Bitcoin price continues - Broader crypto market watching for sustained recovery signals This development comes after weeks of volatility tied to concerns about leveraged corporate Bitcoin strategies and their potential systemic risks to the cryptocurrency market.