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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.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its final rulebook for crypto firms, setting the stage for a mandatory regulatory regime starting in late 2027. This move aims to position the UK as a leading global hub for crypto innovation and investment.
The SEC has finalized its case against NanoBit, ordering over $5 million in fines and disgorgement for deceiving investors and misusing funds. The ruling resolves the regulator's charges against the crypto platform.
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Chainalysis has published a proposed ontology for identifying and linking crypto address clusters to help investigators track illicit transactions more effectively.
J.P. Morgan has added five Asia-Pacific currencies to its Kinexys blockchain platform, allowing institutional clients to settle payments and foreign exchange transactions 24/7. This move highlights the growing adoption of blockchain technology in modernizing cross-border payments.
Private key security flaws, not smart contracts, were responsible for 40% of crypto's $16 billion hack losses. The industry is working on solutions, but progress is uneven. Wish Wu, co-founder and CEO of Pharos, highlights the need for better key management.
JPMorgan urged Congress to pass clear digital asset legislation with robust safeguards, warning that without robust oversight, crypto innovation could create shadow-banking risks and undermine financial stability. The Senate is aiming to pass legislation by August.
Ripple outlined how the XRP Ledger Lending Protocol would provide institutions with a novel way to structure loans directly on-chain, bringing a key missing financial primitive to the XRP ecosystem.
Bitcoin lending has rebounded from the 2022 crypto credit collapse with improved risk controls and more institutional involvement, which could lead to lower borrowing costs and more stable lending practices.
The Clarity Act enters a critical two-week stretch as Senate negotiators race to resolve disputes over Trump ethics provisions, law enforcement concerns, and market structure rules before a narrow pre-August recess window for a floor vote.
Bitcoin is hovering near $60,000 as US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.79 billion in outflows last week, the largest weekly withdrawals since their launch. Analysts cite growing fears of a Federal Reserve rate hike and a broader sell-off in the AI sector as key drivers. The $60,000 level is a critical support that, if broken, could lead to further declines.
Duncan from Flood Capital claims Ethereum project 0x0f2d719407fdbeff09d87557abb7232601fd9f29 could see 37x upside versus its closest crypto competitor, with an $81M FDV and potential to reach Robinhood's market cap.
Germany has approved the most crypto companies under the EU's MiCA regulations, with 244 firms licensed across the EU and EEA. The July 1 deadline for compliance is fast approaching, making this a critical moment for the industry.
Tether's USDT stablecoin is trading at an 8.5% premium in India after raids on crypto payment firms in Bengaluru disrupted the pipeline that supplies USDT to Indian platforms. This is roughly double the usual gap, making USDT more expensive for Indian buyers.
Strategy, the subsidiary of MicroStrategy, has authorized up to $2 billion in share buybacks and created a program to sell bitcoin for liquidity. The company also increased its dividend on its STRC preferred stock, signaling confidence in its financial strategy.
Ukraine has taken control of $8.3 million in seized crypto, marking the first time the country has moved such assets under state management. The funds were linked to an alleged hacking ring and are now held by Ukraine's asset-recovery agency, ARMA.