All crypto stories, newest first. 1522 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
The Ethereum Foundation has published a guide urging policymakers to distinguish between decentralized public blockchains and networks controlled by corporations or foundations. The guide argues that governance structures will play a critical role in determining which platforms are suitable for long-term public sector use.
Circle's CEO emphasized USDC's robust network as a new stablecoin, OUSD, emerges as a potential challenger. Questions remain about OUSD's governance and revenue-sharing models.
Poland is the only EU country where crypto firms can't obtain a MiCA license because President Karol Nawrocki refuses to sign the necessary law. This forces tech founders to seek approval from other EU nations to operate legally.
Symbiotic has officially launched Core V2, pivoting to shared collateral infrastructure that can support multiple DeFi use cases like insurance, credit, and real-world assets (RWAs). The platform aims to streamline collateral management across various financial applications.
French banking giant Crédit Agricole, through its asset servicing arm CACEIS, has launched a euro-pegged stablecoin called EURXT on Ethereum. The initial issuance includes 20.02 million tokens, aiming to facilitate institutional investments and tokenized fund access.
Aave, a popular DeFi lending protocol, added 1,806 new wallets in a single day, the most since October 2021. The AAVE token has risen about 20% in a week, even as the broader crypto market slides.
World.xyz, a mysterious Solana project, has been unveiled as a fully on-chain prediction market. The platform is now live within the Phantom wallet and at world.xyz, using Chainlink as its primary oracle infrastructure for market data.
Taiwan has passed a sweeping new law requiring crypto firms to obtain licenses and maintain reserves, with tough penalties for non-compliance. The bill now awaits the President's signature to become law.
The European Union is reviewing its MiCA crypto regulations to address changes in the market, particularly around stablecoins and tokenization. This review comes as the initial July 1 deadline for compliance has passed, signaling potential updates to the landmark legislation.
1. OVERNIGHT MOVES
OKX has launched a beta marketplace for AI agents to autonomously find work and collaborate. This could open new opportunities for decentralized automation and AI-driven services.
Bitcoin miners, who have secured long-term access to large amounts of power, are being courted by AI companies in desperate need of electricity. However, retrofitting mining campuses into high-performance data centers is a difficult and capital-intensive process facing technical and regulatory hurdles.
Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, are facing a $200 million lawsuit in the UK. The case highlights ongoing regulatory challenges for the crypto exchange.
Visa, Mastercard, and over 140 companies, including Stripe and Coinbase, have launched Open USD (OUSD), a new stablecoin designed to compete with Circle's USDC. This move could reshape the $300 billion stablecoin market by introducing yield-sharing features.
Anchorage Digital and Binance have launched an off-exchange settlement service, allowing institutions to trade on Binance while keeping their assets in segregated custody at Anchorage Digital Bank instead of on the exchange. This reduces counterparty risk and enhances security for large-scale crypto trading.
Major companies including Visa, Stripe, and Coinbase are joining Open USD, a new stablecoin that will share reserve revenue with businesses that mint and redeem it. The stablecoin is expected to launch later this year with no fees or volume limits for minting and redeeming.
MetaMask has launched a new Money Account that lets users earn yield on stablecoins and spend them directly from their wallet. This move aims to make stablecoins more practical for everyday use beyond trading and transfers.
Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has cratered 17% as major companies like Stripe, Coinbase, and BlackRock back a rival stablecoin network. Open Standard's Open USD aims to let partners keep reserve income and eliminate minting fees, challenging Circle's USDC.
Theo, an onchain capital markets platform, allocated $20 million to Fidelity International's tokenized liquidity fund. This marks the first crypto-native investment in the fund, underscoring growing institutional interest in tokenized Treasury products.
European crypto companies are increasingly moving to Dubai to avoid strict EU regulations. The UAE offers faster licensing and a dedicated crypto regulator, making it an attractive alternative. Dubai lawyer Irina Heaver notes the shift is driven by the upcoming MiCA deadline.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is proposing to lower capital requirements for stablecoin issuers, moving away from the stricter rules set by the EU's MiCA framework. This follows the Bank of England's decision to remove limits on the value of stablecoins individuals can hold.
Nasdaq is now offering its TotalView data feed through Pyth Network's marketplace. This move reflects growing demand for financial data on blockchain infrastructure. The partnership aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
New York Life, a major asset manager with $807 billion in assets, is tokenizing a high-yield corporate bond fund on the blockchain using Centrifuge's technology. This marks the firm's first tokenization move and a significant expansion of traditional finance into crypto beyond tokenized Treasury funds.
StarkWare's CEO Eli Ben-Sasson criticized the crypto industry for ignoring quantum computing threats and announced a roadmap for Starknet to address these risks. The company aims to make the blockchain more resilient against future quantum attacks.