This week, several crypto news stories will make headlines, positioning tokens within their respective ecosystems for volatility. From the Trump family’s DeFi project to network upgrades and token launches, traders have much to look forward to.
This week, investors can tailor their portfolios by trading around the following ecosystem-specific headlines.
WLFI To Begin Trading Amid Exchange Listings
WLFI, the powering token for the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial, will launch and begin trading today, making it key among the top crypto news this week.
BeInCrypto reported that several crypto exchanges are already on the line-up to list WLFI. In the latest development, the Binance exchange has joined the list, integrating a seed tag to distinguish it from other tokens.
Reports suggest that nearly 20 exchanges will list WLFI, positioning the token for volatility. However, as it is typical of listings on popular exchanges, prices tend to rally before massive sell-offs as investors cash in for early profits.
Ondo Finance to Launch Tokenized Stock
Beyond the World Liberty Financial, RWA project Ondo Finance plans to launch tokenized stocks this Wednesday, September 3.
In a post on X (Twitter), the network revealed that over 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs (exchange-traded funds) will go on-chain.
The move will open capital markets to a wider audience. It points to the Ondo Finance pushing the convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) beyond theory, and making it practical.
“This is more than innovation—it’s infrastructure. The new global financial layer is being built, and ONDO is at the foundation,” wrote CryptoED.
Ondo Finance stated that the BNB Chain will support the suite of tokenized assets. Meanwhile, ahead of the Wednesday launch, Ondo Finance’s ONDO token has been down nearly 4% in the last 24 hours.
As of this writing, ONDO traded for $0.86766, progressively recording lower highs over the last month.
Portal To Bitcoin to launch PTB Token
Beyond Ondo Finance and WLFI, investors may also consider monitoring the Portal to Bitcoin ecosystem, which plans to launch its PTB token on Wednesday.
The planned launch comes after the network secured $92 million in total funding, including a $50 million ecosystem fund to fuel its token’s growth.
Its token generation event (TGE) will take place on Binance Alpha and Futures, with Portal to Bitcoin teasing the biggest reveal.
Expectations include institutional partnerships, deeper Bitcoin DeFi integrations, and new ecosystem rewards.
However, amid the anticipation, some users speculate that none of the users (except Binance Alpha) will receive prospective rewards before September 20.
“I have big doubts. In the first message, there is a direct hint that the reward for Portal to Bitcoin badges will come together with the rewards for Kaito Season 2 after September 20. The second one is about the checker coming AFTER the listing. What bothers me is specifically “AFTER…”. Usually, airdrop checkers come out before or on the day of listing, but AFTER listing…? one user speculated.
Starknet Upgrade 0.14
Meanwhile, Starken’s 0.14 upgrade could also move the STRK market, as the network introduces decentralized sequencing on Monday, September 1.
“This is a game-changer for Starknet structural work, improving efficiency and decentralization,” one user remarked.
The upgrade, dubbed Grinta, is reportedly Starknet’s most ambitious one so far, position the network for major improvements in decentralization and efficiency.
“Decentralized sequencers, a new fee market, meme pool support to level up performance, and pre-confirmations for instant UX boost. This is Starknet leveling up,” another user added.
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