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In brief Executives from stablecoin issuers Circle and Tether are set to meet with top figures in some of South Korea’s biggest financial groups this week, according to reports in local media. The discussions will reportedly revolve around the potential distribution and use of dollar-pegged stablecoins in South Korea, as well as the issuance of…
In brief YZY surged to a multibillion-dollar valuation within an hour of launch before tumbling. The token is framed as part of a broader “YZY Money” payments ecosystem. On-chain data shows 70% of supply sits in a single wallet, raising centralization concerns. Hip-hop artist Kanye West has made his first direct move into crypto with…
In brief A judge ordered that $57.6 million in USDC associated with the Libra meme coin scandal be unfrozen. It follows the February launch of the Libra meme coin, which was promoted by Argentine President Javier Milei and crashed and burned within a matter of hours. The judge added that she is “skeptical” that the…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors are red again, down another 2%; BTC at $113,200 Wyoming introduces its stablecoin FRNT, first-ever from a public entity Goldman…
In brief The group said the program aims to diversify its business, believing it would serve as a bridge between crypto and the NYSE. AMTD plans to use their media, hospitality, and education assets to offer asset-allocation support, VIP experiences, and financial education. All three are micro to small-cap companies, with the largest running at…
In brief Crypto exchange Bullish took its IPO proceeds in stablecoins. The bulk of its stablecoins are on the Solana blockchain and custodied by Coinbase. The firm accepted Circle’s USDC, PayPal’s PYUSD, Ripple’s RLUSD, among others. Publicly traded crypto exchange Bullish (BLSH) received $1.15 billion in proceeds from its recently completed initial public offering (IPO)…
In brief Stablecoin issuer Tether has appointed Bo Hines, former crypto advisor to the Trump administration, as a strategy advisor. Hines left his role as President Trump’s crypto advisor last week, after helping shape the landmark GENIUS Act. In his new position, Hines will help Tether “shape and execute the company’s U.S. market entry.” Stablecoin…
In brief Japan’s FSA is expected to approve JPYC’s yen-backed stablecoin, making it the first regulated one in the country. Circle’s USDC entered the Japanese market earlier this year in partnership with local firm SBI. JPYC’s CEO has distanced the stablecoin from cryptocurrency, calling it a fiat-linked digital payment method. Japanese fintech firm JPYC is…
In brief Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest added 2.5 million shares of Bullish (BLSH) amid the exchange’s IPO on Wednesday. Shares of Bullish tripled in price after hitting the market at $37, but have settled to nearly $75 as of Thursday afternoon. The mark gives Ark Invest nearly $189 million worth of BLSH, as of this…
In brief Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on the price of ETH, XRP, and SOL. ETH is charging ahead, but couldn’t push through to a new all-time high before retracing. Yet, predictors think $5K is no trouble in 2025. Predictors are split though about SOL’s chances of creating a new all-time high…
