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In brief Developer activity is rising again after a post-FTX slump, led by Ethereum, Solana, and zero-knowledge projects. Stablecoin transactions now top $9 trillion annually, showing steady real-world use. Andreessen Horowitz says U.S. regulation is “finally normalizing,” but warns volatility and fraud still threaten progress. The cryptocurrency industry is no longer a niche experiment, but…
In brief Stablecoins now account for 30% of all crypto transaction volume, over $4 trillion in total, according to a new report from TRM Labs. The stablecoin market has remained both highly consolidated and US-dollar-centric. TRM Labs told Decrypt that “interest will continue to surge” in stablecoins. The big winner in the crypto world over…
Throughout the quarter, Kraken accelerated that momentum – introducing new product categories, enhancing client experiences and expanding platform-wide capabilities to strengthen our full product suite. Our results demonstrate the scalability of our multi-product platform and the resilience of our model in a fast-changing market. By pairing innovation with discipline, we continue to lay the foundation…
In brief OCC Chief Jonathan Gould said any material deposit impact from stablecoins “would not happen in unnoticed fashion” and “would not happen overnight” at the ABA convention on October 19. His reassurances come as the American Bankers Association and over 50 state banking groups demand Congress close “loopholes” allowing third parties to offer yield…
In brief Coinbase says U.S. AML laws are “broken” and wants Treasury to adopt AI, APIs, and zero-knowledge proofs to modernize compliance. The exchange proposes safe harbors for AI use and recognition of decentralized IDs to reduce costly, privacy-risky KYC duplication. Coin Center warns traditional AML on stablecoins could create a “CBDC-style panopticon” as Treasury…
CRYPTO BOUNCES BACK, ALTCOINS BELOW FTX LEVELS, CPI THIS WEEKCrypto Bounces After Hitting Extreme Fear Sentiment. Spot Btc Etf Suffer Ath Weekly Outflows. Revived Btc Supply Hits Highest Since January. Tough to Be Bullish With Btc Below $112k: Ansem. Top 50 Altcoins Below Level After Ftx Crash. Bitmine Has Bought $1.5b Eth Since Crash. New…
In brief Governments are balancing modernization against monetary control, testing how far private stablecoin infrastructure can integrate into national systems. The region is moving from policymaking to real-world rollouts, with Japan’s banks leading institutional pilots and Singapore setting a regulatory benchmark. Competing models are emerging: bank-issued domestic coins, open but regulated innovation hubs, and conservative…
In brief Crypto prices plunged last week. Bitcoin miner BitMine Immersion saw this as a buying opportunity and bought over 200,000 ETH. The NYSE-listed firm now holds over $13 billion in crypto. Ethereum treasury BitMine Immersion bought the dip, snapping up 203,826 ETH last week to bring its current holdings to over 3.2 million digital…
China has moved to block private stablecoin ambitions in Hong Kong, in what could be interpreted as an effort to reaffirm its state authority over monetary policy.Two of China’s largest technology companies, Alibaba-backed Ant Group and JD.com, an e-commerce group, have been instructed to suspend their stablecoin plans in Hong Kong.That follows guidance from the…
In brief World Liberty Financial is an Ethereum-based DeFi project co-founded by U.S. President Donald Trump and his sons. The platform, which aims to “keep the dollar digital” and provide “loans for institutions and everyday users,” has launched a stablecoin called USD1. The Trump family’s involvement in World Liberty Financial and other crypto projects has…
