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Bureaucratic Stalemate Keeps India on Sidelines as Stablecoin Race Heats Up in Asia

In brief Polygon’s Aishwary Gupta says no Indian government department wants ownership of stablecoin regulation, creating bureaucratic deadlock across agencies. Gupta estimates India could save $68 billion annually through stablecoin integration, but regulatory uncertainty prevents banks from acting. 80-85% of India’s top crypto talent has relocated internationally, Gupta said, while Asian neighbors advance clear stablecoin…

September 3, 2025

Business

BitMine Boosts Ethereum Stash Above $8 Billion, Now Holds 1.5% of ETH Supply

In brief BitMine Immersion Technologies recently purchased 153,000 Ethereum. It now owns roughly 1.5% of the asset’s supply, with its stash valued above $8 billion. Ethereum is having a “1971 moment,” Tom Lee said. BitMine Immersion Technologies recently purchased 153,000 Ethereum, taking a $655 million step toward its goal of owning 5% of the asset’s…

September 2, 2025

Law and Order

Ukraine Has Lost At Least $10B to Crypto Crime: RUSI

In brief Ukraine could recover up to $10 billion lost to unregulated crypto activity with more stringent regulation, according to the Royal United Services Institute. A new RUSI report noted that Russian actors are exploiting regulatory gaps to fund military procurement and spread drugs. Ukrainian lawmakers face a 2025 deadline to align with EU rules…

September 2, 2025

Business

Bank of China Stock Jumps Amid Rumours of Stablecoin Licensing Plans

In brief The Bank of China’s Hong Kong branch stock shot up by 6.7% on reports that it plans to apply for a stablecoin issuer license. Hong Kong launched its stablecoin licensing regime in August. Regulators have also urged caution to investors over speculation-driven price moves. The Bank of China’s Hong Kong-listed shares rose by…

September 1, 2025

Business

Trump-Backed WLFI Token to Launch on Memorial Day, Here’s What to Expect

In brief WLFI begins trading on Memorial Day with only a small portion of its 33 billion supply unlocked. The token underpins World Liberty’s plans around stablecoins and payments, though governance details remain limited. Analysts and legal experts warn that concentrated holdings and political ties raise risks for liquidity, integrity, and investor protections. World Liberty…

August 31, 2025

Business

Trump-Backed WLFI Token to Launch on Labor Day: Here’s What to Expect

In brief WLFI begins trading on Labor Day with only a small portion of its 33 billion supply unlocked. The token underpins World Liberty’s plans around stablecoins and payments, though governance details remain limited. Analysts and legal experts warn that concentrated holdings and political ties raise risks for liquidity, integrity, and investor protections. World Liberty…

August 31, 2025

DeFi

Trump-Backed USD1 to Supplant Tether, USDC as Top Stablecoin by 2028: Blockstreet

In brief Blockstreet is creating a complimentary ecosystem for USD1, the Trump-backed stablecoin. Co-founder Kyle Klemmer believes that it will outmatch all other stablecoins by 2028. World Liberty Financial’s WLFI governance token becomes tradable on Monday. By the time U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term is over, USD1 will have become the world’s most dominant…

August 31, 2025

DeFi

Tron Network Fees Slashed After Vote—Here’s What to Expect

In brief Tron’s blockchain is expected to be 60% cheaper to use after a vote by users. The upgrade should make the network more attractive for crypto users, creator Justin Sun said. Tron is popular with stablecoin users, but transaction costs have risen over the last year. Tron has become cheaper to use after the…

August 29, 2025

Uncategorized

WHY IS CRYPTO DOWN? ETH LEADS CRYPTO LOWER, PCE INFLATION TODAY

WHY IS CRYPTO DOWN? ETH LEADS CRYPTO LOWER, PCE INFLATION TODAYETH leads majors lower, BTC ETF inflows flip ETH. US partners with LINK & PYTH to put data onchain. US to create path for offshore exchanges to return. 92 crypto related ETPs in the works. 21Shares files for SEI & HYPE ETFs. Binance futures trading…

August 29, 2025

Business

Fintech Rain Raises $58 Million to Fuel Stablecoin Push on Visa Network

In brief Stablecoin fintech Rain has raised $58 million. The Visa-backed company, which issues cards, has raised a total of $88.5 million from big backers like Sapphire Ventures, Dragonfly, Galaxy Ventures, and Samsung Next. Stablecoins are a hot topic since President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act. Stablecoin-backed card company Rain, which partnered with Visa…

August 28, 2025