Green Candles, Pendle Launches Boros, and DATs | Livestream

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Aug 8, 2025

Join Luke Leasure from the Blockworks research team, an expert in on-chain and protocol analysis, as he dives into the buzzing cryptocurrency market. They discuss Ethereum's soaring momentum approaching $4K and the intriguing relationship between Bitcoin and gaming stocks. Luke introduces Pendle's innovative Boros product aimed at reshaping on-chain swap markets. The conversation also covers the rise of digital asset treasuries, latest trends in IPOs and ICOs, and the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency in corporate finance. Tune in for insights!

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ANECDOTE

DAS Is An Institutional Deal Hub

Daniel Boccaccio calls DAS an institutional summit where deals get done.
Mark Arjun and Luke Leasure recall high-quality, measured conversations and strong networking.

INSIGHT

ETH Nears $4K During Risk-On

Daniel Boccaccio notes ETH is approaching $4,000 amid renewed market momentum.
He links price strength to institutional flows and ETF-related demand.

INSIGHT

Bitcoin Mirrors Gaming Stock Moves

Mark Arjun found a roughly 90% correlation between Bitcoin and a gaming ETF since 2018.
He suggests both rise in risk‑on environments tied to discretionary spending.

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In this week’s livestream, we discuss market momentum with ETH nearing $4K, and notable BTC–gaming stock correlations. We also dive into Pendle’s launch of Boros, and what it brings to the market. Finally, we examine digital asset treasury companies, IPO/ICO trends, tokenized pre-IPO trading, and Coinbase’s DEX trading rollout.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:36) Come to DAS London

(5:04) Market Overview

(12:54) Aptos Ad

(13:28) Pendle Launches Boros

(39:30) Ads (Aptos & Algorand)

(40:43) Digital Asset Treasuries

(56:53) Trump Plans to IPO Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

(1:07:53) Coinbase Rollsout DEX Trading

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