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This sanctioned Russian stablecoin claims it processes billions, but blockchain analysts disagree
A7A5 claims crypto data providers understate its trading activity, while blockchain analytics firms say the ruble-bac…
The fight over the UK’s digital pound has become a battle over crypto’s political influence
The standards request pushes the CBDC debate toward disclosure, political money, and who gets access while payment ru…
IMF says policy choices will determine whether tokenization strengthens or fragments the financial system
The IMF's Tobias Adrian said risks could shift from banks toward market infrastructure providers and smart contracts …
MiCA Deadline Puts EU Crypto Firms Under Full Licensing Pressure
ESMA’s MiCA deadline reminder puts EU crypto platforms and stablecoin firms under full licensing pressure.
Bitcoin’s 14% Q2 drop came as stablecoin market contracts for first time since 2023
Bitcoin’s second-quarter slide unfolded alongside a rare contraction in the stablecoin market, adding another sign …
Tokenization could make finance faster, but also more susceptible to shocks, IMF says
Tokenization could make finance faster and cheaper. It also makes it more vulnerable to sudden shocks, the Internatio…
GENIUS made stablecoins legal, July 18 decides which stablecoins stay competitive
The GENIUS Act's one-year rulemaking deadline lands on July 18, and markets have mostly priced it as a legitimacy mil…
Solana Hits Record $3.4 Billion in Real-World Asset (RWA) Expansion
Solana Hits Record $3.4 Billion in Real-World Asset (RWA) Expansion — what the latest source material shows and why…
Securitize becomes first to debut shares on NYSE and onchain, but it won’t be the last
President Brett Redfearn said the firm is in discussions to tokenize other IPOs "definitely ... within the next year.”
Securitize tokenizes $295 million of its own stock on Solana and Avalanche amid NYSE debut
The newly-public company's shares are the largest issuer-sponsored tokenized stock at launch, aiming to make a point …
How tokenized stocks fail as collateral even when the stock price does not move
DeFi lending protocol Edel disclosed a $403,000 exploit that hit the layer where tokenized stocks are trying to becom…
Tether freezes 134 ISIS terror wallets as stablecoins now sit inside the sanctions machine
The 131-wallet freeze exposes how public-chain intelligence and issuer controls are becoming real-time enforcement in…
Humanity Protocol repositions toward enterprise AI after $36 million hack, founder says
Humanity Protocol founder Terence Kwok says the project is pivoting to enterprise AI after a $36 million exploit, wit…
Ondo Finance debuts SEC-aligned tokenized stock model with BlackRock ETF, Micron shares
Broadridge and transfer agent Oasis Pro underpin a new structure that keeps tokenized securities within existing U.S.…
Ondo tokenizes BlackRock’s IVV ETF and Micron stock under US custodial model
Ondo Finance launches tokenized BlackRock IVV ETF and Micron shares under SEC-defined custodial model with Ethereum-b…
Three years after MiCA became law, Europe's crypto framework is undergoing a rethink
Europe’s MiCA regime is now up for review, known colloquially as “MiCA 2.0,” through a consultation that closes…
Robinhood’s expanding crypto bet meets a faster-moving prediction market boom
Robinhood is pushing deeper into crypto infrastructure with the launch of its own blockchain network, tokenized stock…
Coinbase helped build USDC – Why is it now backing the stablecoin trying to replace it, Open USD?
The stablecoin market has long rewarded the companies that issue digital dollars. They take in customer cash, hold re…
Circle CEO says Open USD must break USDC’s network effect before its 140 backers matter
Allaire says the stablecoin fight will hinge on liquidity, integrations and regulated usage once OUSD goes live. The …
Is OpenUSD the answer to bank push back on CLARITY? Hints stablecoin yield concessions will fail
The 140-partner model challenges USDC reserve economics while leaving issuer, reserve and redemption tests unresolved…
Robinhood rolls out public blockchain as it expands deeper into crypto
Robinhood's product push continues to blur the line between crypto and more traditional finance.
Taiwan’s new crypto law gives banks the first real stablecoin advantage
The rules do not hand issuance to banks, but reserves, custody, audits and no-yield limits put financial infrastructu…
Solana USDC Liquidity Jumps As Circle Mints Another $1 Billion
Circle reportedly minted another $1 billion of USDC on Solana, adding to the network’s already large gross issuance…
Jefferies warns against buying the dip in Circle as Open USD raises new competition fears
The investment bank said new competition from the Stripe- and Coinbase-backed stablecoin consortium could pressure US…
Ondo Brings 430 Tokenized Stocks And ETFs To Uniswap
Ondo Finance has integrated more than 430 tokenized stocks and ETFs with Uniswap, though access is restricted for US …
French banking giant Crédit Agricole rolls out euro stablecoin, EURXT
EURXT debuted with 20 million tokens in circulation, backed 1:1 by euro reserves at Caceis Bank, and competes with Ci…
Panther Hollow launches multi-strategy merchant bank focused on compliant RWA and yield strategies
Panther is a hybrid merchant bank, fund complex, and incubator focused on Ethereum, Canton, Solana, and StarkNet.
Bernstein sees 203% upside for Circle even as new stablecoin rival OUSD debuts
Bernstein reaffirms Outperform on Circle with a $190 target after OUSD's launch sent CRCL stock down over 17%.
Binance Updates Stablecoin Rules For Europe As MiCA Takes Effect
Binance is updating stablecoin support for EEA users as MiCA stablecoin rules take effect across the European Union.
Europe is rewriting its landmark crypto rulebook MiCA as hard July 1 deadline passes
The EU is reviewing whether its landmark crypto regulation MiCA needs updating for a market reshaped by stablecoins a…