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In brief Quantexa designed an AML solution for mid-size and community banks. It can help them identify crypto-powered crime, according to Quantexa’s Christopher Bagnall. Stablecoin legislation is expected to unlock new competitors. Quantexa, a data and analytics software firm, introduced a product on Wednesday that’s intended to help smaller financial institutions fight crypto-powered crime in…
In brief Layer 1 tokens take the lead as investors prepare for the highly anticipated FOMC meeting. Analyst attributes XRP, BNB, and Hyperliquid’s out-of-pocket performance to coin-specific development. With altcoin open interest briefly surging above Bitcoin’s, investor appetite continues to remain elevated. With the Fed’s crucial interest rate decision in less than 12 hours, a…
In brief Bitwise, Defiance, Tuttle, and T-Rex filed five new crypto ETFs, from Avalanche and Sui to memecoin Bonk and leveraged Orbs. Analysts say AVAX and tokenization funds have the strongest approval odds, while memecoin and basis-trade ETFs face “more scrutiny.” The filings add to a queue of over 90 crypto ETF applications infront of…
In brief Bitcoin ETPs saw a net inflow of 20,685 BTC last week, driven mostly by U.S. ETFs. The recent uptick in investor risk appetite is driven by rate cut expectations and new crypto IPOs. Despite institutional demand outpacing new Bitcoin supply, realized and implied volatility remain historically low. Bitcoin exchange-traded products globally logged net…
In brief Google launched an open-source protocol to let AI agents handle financial transactions, backed by Coinbase, PayPal, American Express, and the Ethereum Foundation. The protocol expands Google’s Agent2Agent framework with payment support for cards, stablecoins, and real-time bank transfers, plus a crypto-specific x402 extension. The Ethereum Foundation says the effort aligns with its ERC-8004…
In brief XRP and DOGE ETFs are expected to debut this week. The exchange traded funds come from Rex-Osprey and are filed using the Investment Company Act of 1940. Other XRP and DOGE ETFs are seen as “near locks” for approval later this year. Traditional investors in the United States will be able to gain…
In brief The Chargers are favored, but the line is tight: L.A.’s a ~3.5-point favorite, moneyline at about −185, and the Over/Under set near 46.5. Markets expect a win by the Chargers, but not a blowout.  Sharp money wagers are driving line movement toward Chargers −3.5. A number of analysts lean toward Raiders +3.5…
In brief The Bank of England proposal would cap stablecoin holdings at £10,000-£20,000 for individuals and £10 million for businesses. A Coinbase executive said the caps would be “bad for UK savers, bad for the City and bad for sterling.” Banking officials in the U.S. have also raised concerns about the market impact of stablecoins.…
OKX is making a push into Australia’s retirement market, despite crypto still being a notably small component.On Sunday, the exchange announced the launch of a platform for self-managed superannuation funds, or SMSFs.These private retirement vehicles allow individuals and small groups to manage their own savings directly, offering an alternative to the industry and retail funds…
In brief Galaxy Digital has purchased more than $700 million worth of Solana since Wednesday, on-chain data shows. The buys are likely tied to Galaxy’s backing of Forward Industries, poised to be the largest Solana treasury firm. Solana hit its highest price since January on Friday, topping $241 and rising 19% in the last week.…
