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In brief MetaMask has announced the launch of a native stablecoin, mUSD, issued by Stripe subsidiary Bridge and fully backed by dollar-equivalent assets. The stablecoin will be integrated throughout the MetaMask ecosystem, launching first on Ethereum and Linea, and will later be enabled as a payment option for the Mastercard-powered MetaMask debit card. MetaMask leadership…
In brief Binance will move its USDT yield product onto the Plasma network once mainnet launches, estimated for September. Users will be able to earn 2% APR on their USDT stablecoin holdings, as well as earn a slice of the soon-to-launch XPL token. Codenamed “Taylor Swift,” the partnership’s details were kept under lock and key…
In brief Crypto lobbyists pushed back against requests made last week by banking associations to weaken or repeal key sections of recently passed stablecoin legislation. The Blockchain Association and the Crypto Council for Innovation told senators that the bankers were trying to protect their own interests “at the expense of broader industry growth, competition, and…
In brief Bitcoin’s price will likely peak in six months to a year, Bernstein analysts said. As the bull market broadens, Ethereum and Solana will likely shine, they said. Bernstein analysts raised their price target for Robinhood shares to $160. As the White House pushes crypto on Capitol Hill, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to see…
In brief Wyoming’s Frontier Stable Token debuted on seven networks, including Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche. The token could offer a yield in the future, while funding local education. It could theoretically be issued on more than 110 networks through LayerZero. Wyoming’s stablecoin debuted across seven blockchains on Tuesday, a new milestone for the Cowboy State…
In brief Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act (SB1797), giving regulators authority over crypto exchanges and mandating fraud safeguards. Pritzker also signed the Digital Asset Kiosk Act (SB2319), requiring ATM operators to register, cap fees at 18%, limit transactions, and refund scam victims. Illinois now has about 1,482 crypto…
In brief On-chain data shows that Ethereum ETFs have added about $3.4 billion over the past five days, against $966 million for Bitcoin ETFs over the same period. The trend marks a fifth straight session of ETH ETF inflows outpacing Bitcoin ETFs. Analysts cited corporate treasury accumulation, thinning exchange and OTC supply, and staking yield,…
In brief U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.9% in July, the largest monthly gain in more than three years, dimming prospects for a September Fed rate cut. Bitcoin and Ethereum retreated from recent highs as traders scaled back bets on imminent policy easing. Analysts see seasonal weakness in September but expect rising global liquidity to support…
In brief Experts generally agree that favorable regulatory shifts in the United States and massive buy-ups of Ethereum on Wall Street have enabled ETH’s current, ongoing streak. Some analysts contend these factors are so bullish for Ethereum, that the token will continue to surge through the end of the year, potentially beyond $7,000. Others caution,…
In brief Ethereum wallet provider MetaMask will team up with payments services provider Stripe, according to a since-deleted governance proposal. A number of major financial services organizations and others are working on stablecoin initiatives or weighing them. U.K. bank Standard Chartered has predicted that the stablecoin market could reach $750 million by the end of…
