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BITCOIN BOUNCES, NFPS TODAY, WLFI BLACKLISTS JUSTIN SUNBTC bounces ahead of jobs report. SEC plans to revamp crypto policies. WLFI blacklists Justin Sun’s address, freezes tokens. WLFI tokens unreasonably frozen: Sun. Nasdaq to step up scrutiny on DATs, MSTR falls. Sora Ventures to buy $1b BTC. HK’s Yungfeng Financial buys $44m ETH. DFDV buys $40m…
In brief Stablecoin issuer Tether has held talks on investing in gold miners and royalty firms, after already acquiring $8.7 billion worth of bullion. Meanwhile, El Salvador bought nearly 14,000 ounces of gold for $50 million, its first central bank purchase since 1990. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has previously described gold as “natural Bitcoin,” and…
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…
In brief Stablecoin giant Tether is bringing USDT to the Bitcoin network. Users will be able to spend their stablecoins on Bitcoin’s network via the RGB protocol. Tether says it wants Bitcoin to be “everyday money.” Stablecoin giant Tether is pushing further into the Bitcoin ecosystem, announcing on Thursday that it would make its USDT…
SOL STRONG, NVIDIA EARNINGS MIXED, CRO UP 50% ON TRUMP DEALSOL continues to lead majors, at key resistance. CRO up 50% after Trump Media partnership. Aave launches horizon RWA platform. CFTC to use NASDAQ surveillance system for crypto. Circle & Tether mint $1.25b more stables. Jupiter launches lending protocol.
In brief TRIO and Swarm Markets launched tokenized gold bars on Bitcoin via the Ordinals protocol. The tokens trade like other Ordinals, but redemption requires KYC through Swarm’s compliance process. The project follows TRIO’s support for Runestone and Spartacus, which published the Afghan War Logs on-chain. Gold bars have landed on Bitcoin. A new token…
In brief Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced his department will begin issuing economic data “on the blockchain,” framing the move as part of the Trump administration’s embrace of crypto. Lutnick did not clarify which blockchain would be used or how the system would benefit government operations. The initiative could extend beyond the Commerce Department, as…
In brief Chipotle is launching a drone delivery service with Zipline The test is taking place in Rowlett, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. Don’t look for flying burritos in more populated areas anytime soon. Your triple steak, double rice, extra queso monster is now cleared for takeoff.Well, at least in one Texas town: Chipotle just…
In brief Japan’s Payment Services Act amendments, effective since 2023, created a licensing regime for issuing and distributing fiat-pegged stablecoins. SBI VC Trade, the first firm licensed as an Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider, already handles USDC and will now add RLUSD. Japan has a structured and bank-friendly crypto regime, while its local players…
In brief Coinbase is listing the World Liberty Financial stablecoin, USD1. World Liberty Financial is backed by President Donald Trump and its sons. While a dollar-pegged stablecoin like USD1 won’t see a price jump from the listing, it could boost World Liberty’s visibility. The USD1 stablecoin from World Liberty Financial—a crypto project backed by President…
