Wall Street Chooses Ethereum as Neutral Blockchain Foundation

**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. [Buy $COINAGE on Zora](https://zora.co/coin/base:0xaa69d7559092aa32a725005208b48595bcc32cad?referrer=0x230cd9380e93c080805fa12e8718f49485205721)

**Coinage**, a community-owned Web3 media outlet, reports its NFT has gained **400% since launch** as their alternative to trader-focused crypto gains momentum. The project launched over 3 years ago with the vision that crypto could be more than quick trading flips. Their model allows users to **mint NFTs to become co-owners** of the entire media operation. **Key developments:** - DAO Proposal 25-018 would let $COINAGE token holders become co-owners - Project has ~$500M staked through branded validators - Revenue from staking commissions flows to the DAO - Recently pioneered "ad-space as NFTs" auction model Unlike traditional Web2 media monetization through ads, Coinage leverages **multiple revenue streams** including staking rewards and NFT sales that benefit all co-owners. The project positions itself as an experiment in creator economy evolution, where audiences don't just consume content but **own stake in the IP and revenue**. Voting on the latest DAO proposal closes Friday.

**Gold reaches new record** above $4,075 per ounce, marking another milestone in precious metals. **Bitcoin positioned for growth** according to Ledn co-founder, who describes BTC as *"the fastest horse in the debasement trade."* - Gold's continued rally signals ongoing currency debasement concerns - Experts see Bitcoin benefiting from same macroeconomic forces driving gold - Institutional adoption may accelerate as traditional hedges reach new highs **Market implications** suggest both assets could continue benefiting from monetary policy uncertainty and inflation hedging demand.

**Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high** as of October 6, 2025, marking another significant milestone for the leading cryptocurrency. This latest peak follows a pattern of strong performance throughout 2025, with Bitcoin previously hitting record highs during crypto week in July. **Key developments:** - New all-time high achieved on October 6, 2025 - Continues upward trajectory from July's previous records - Demonstrates sustained momentum in crypto markets The surge reflects ongoing institutional adoption and market confidence in Bitcoin's long-term value proposition. This milestone comes amid broader crypto market strength and increased mainstream acceptance. [Watch the full coverage](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1djxXWkbpAjJZ)