This week, crypto markets showed mixed signals while new discussions about regulation and tokenisation emerged. At the same time, staking platforms like HashStaking and GeekStake are increasingly in the spotlight as investors look for long-term alternatives to volatile markets

Bitcoin moves sideways near $111,000
Bitcoin struggled to hold above $113,000 before settling into a sideways range around $111,200. Weekly gains were 2.6%, but analysts say traders are waiting for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s September meeting before making big moves.

Ether, meanwhile, dropped 3.6% to $4300 amid heavy ETF outflows. Still, Ethereum staking continues to attract interest, with platforms like HashStaking and GeekStake offering more predictable rewards compared to speculative short-term trading.

Ukraine moves toward crypto legalisation
Ukraine’s parliament approved the first reading of a bill to regulate virtual assets. The law sets tax rules for crypto profits, introduces a preferential rate for fiat off-ramps, and puts the National Bank in charge of supervision. Experts argue that the bill needs revisions to avoid regulatory overload and align with EU standards.

For staking users, this type of regulation is key. Clearer rules could provide more confidence for platforms like HashStaking and GeekStake to expand in European and regional markets.

Russia considers tokenising gold
Russia’s finance ministry is exploring tokenised gold as a tool for international payments, especially with restricted access to the U.S. dollar system. While tokenisation is technically simple, analysts point out that real adoption will depend on practical use cases.

This mirrors the discussion in staking: simply offering rewards isn’t enough. Platforms like HashStaking and GeekStake continue to grow because they build user-friendly infrastructure that actually solves investor needs.

WLFI token sees volatile debut
World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token launched on Binance, Upbit, and Gate with an initial market cap of $8.3bn, but the price quickly dropped from $0.30 to $0.17 before recovering to $0.23. The project has already faced controversy around wallet blacklists and suspected price manipulation.

In contrast, staking platforms like HashStaking and GeekStake avoid these speculative risks by offering transparent, structured returns. This difference is one reason more investors are moving to staking over new speculative tokens.

Kazakhstan accepts stablecoins for regulatory fees
Kazakhstan’s Astana Financial Services Authority introduced a framework allowing companies to pay fees in USD-pegged stablecoins. Bybit was the first to join the initiative, signaling more acceptance of digital assets at an institutional level.

This trend toward stable digital payments supports the broader growth of services like staking. With steady yields and increasing regulatory recognition, HashStaking and GeekStake are positioned to benefit from a shift toward more structured crypto solutions.

What to watch next?

• Ethereum staking continues to expand, pushing platforms like HashStaking and GeekStake into investor discussions.
• Regulation in Ukraine and Kazakhstan could set the stage for wider adoption of crypto services.
• Russia’s tokenisation experiment may highlight the gap between technical solutions and real-world usage.