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Traders on Robinhood Chain are exchanging healthcare stocks for the BONER memecoin, a trend driven by DeFi degens. This unusual swap highlights the growing intersection of traditional finance and meme-driven crypto assets.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has stated that major prediction platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi lack proper authorization to operate in the EU. The regulator also questioned why these platforms block some EU countries but not others, and noted that VPNs can easily bypass these restrictions. Additionally, ESMA warned that prediction markets are "rife with inside trading."
MoneyGram has introduced its first stablecoin-backed Visa card in collaboration with Rain, initially available in Colombia. This card allows users to spend stablecoins for daily transactions, marking a significant step in mainstream crypto adoption. The card is designed to simplify crypto payments and bridge the gap between digital assets and traditional finance.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surged after the latest inflation report showed a mixed picture. While annual core inflation cooled, a hot monthly reading kept the odds of a Fed rate hike near 62%. This rally reflects broader market optimism despite economic uncertainties.
Crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each donated £36 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, totaling £72 million. This comes as the House of Lords considers a bill to halt crypto donations and cap overseas giving at £100,000 annually.
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is targeting the $13 trillion corporate treasury market, with plans to expand into Europe under the MiCA regulatory framework. The stablecoin has already seen significant growth, driven by payments and capital markets, with a current market cap of $2.4 billion.
Revolut accidentally shared Bitcoin transaction histories, passports, and other personal data after treating a fraudulent government request as legitimate. The breach affected a limited number of users, but no customer funds were lost. This incident highlights the risks of phishing and the importance of verifying official requests.
Blockstream is refusing to pay a ransom for 598.5 BTC ($47 million) stolen in the Liquid hack, calling it theft. They plan to involve law enforcement if the funds aren't returned.
NetNet Capital's token supply surged by 18.1% this week, reaching 80,000 from 67,800. Over 90.2% of the supply is currently staked, reflecting strong investor confidence.
A split tape with a critical divergence. Total market cap shed 1.73% to $2.665T, yet ETH and SOL printed strong greens — ETH $2,533 (+2.7%), SOL $102.11…
UniCredit, Italy's second-largest bank, is reportedly seeking infrastructure partners to launch crypto trading, custody, and tokenized investment products. This move follows a trend of traditional banks entering the digital asset space, with the bank aiming to offer these services to its clients and potentially boost crypto adoption in Europe.
Anchorage Digital, a US federally chartered crypto bank, has added support for Frgmnt’s fUSD stablecoin. Institutional clients can now hold, mint, redeem, and stake fUSD through Anchorage’s custody platform. This move is part of a broader trend of institutional adoption of stablecoins.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the imprisoned former CEO of FTX, has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn his fraud conviction and $11 billion forfeiture. He argues he was prevented from presenting evidence that FTX had sufficient assets to cover losses. The Supreme Court's decision could have significant implications for crypto regulation and legal precedents.
Coinbase and Moov are partnering to integrate stablecoin payment infrastructure into community banks and credit unions. This will allow these institutions to offer stablecoin-based transactions using Coinbase's Payments API and custodial wallets.
The Clarity Act, which will face a Senate vote next week, has been revised to include changes to DeFi and credit union provisions. Republicans circulated a new draft on Thursday, but the bill's future remains uncertain.
Maharashtra, India's wealthiest state, is drafting a policy to tokenize state assets, including electricity transmission infrastructure, to fund new projects. This move could set a precedent for other regions looking to leverage blockchain technology for infrastructure development.
The Bitcoin sidechain Liquid was hacked, resulting in the theft of around 4,000 BTC. Blockstream, the company behind Liquid, has refused to pay a ransom and is working to recover the stolen funds. Transactions have resumed, but peg-outs remain disabled.
India's Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) has launched a pilot program to tokenize $620 billion in corporate bonds, settling trades using the Reserve Bank of India's wholesale digital rupee. The initial phase includes $107 million in tokenized bonds, with secondary trading and retail access planned for later stages.
Trader @elliotrades claims older, established cryptocurrencies will make investors richer than newer meme coins in the current cycle, despite the prevailing meme coin hype. The trader acknowledges this take may seem 'insane' but points to the long-term potential of older coins weighed down by years of token overhang.
In a broad macro discussion, investors Jordi Visser and Raoul Pal dismiss bond yield panics, pointing to historic corporate productivity gains from AI and predicting a massive shift toward asset tokenization.
Total market cap shed 3.78% to $2.638T, with 24h volume recovering to $99.9B — up from $89.7B yesterday but still 48% below the $192.7B peak on August 22.
The Hyperliquid Policy Center has accused CME Group of stifling innovation in the crypto derivatives market. They asked a court to dismiss CME’s lawsuit against the CFTC over the classification of perpetual futures. This legal battle could shape the future of crypto trading in the U.S.
Uniswap Labs has launched StablePair Hook, a Uniswap v4 tool that uses dynamic fees for stablecoin pairs such as USDC/USDT, helping liquidity providers capture more trading value.
Coinbase and Moov have partnered to provide stablecoin infrastructure to over 1,000 US community banks and credit unions. This includes stablecoin acceptance, settlement, and real-time funding capabilities. The move aims to modernize banking services with blockchain technology.