Centrifuge becomes one of the leading real-world asset (RWA) platforms alongside BlackRock’s BUIDL and Ondo Finance, surpassing US$1B in TVL. Institutional adoption drives growth, with players moving from pilot projects to full deployments and strong demand from on-chain allocators. The JAAA fund, a fully on-chain AAA-rated CLO, launched with US$1BContinue Reading
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is expected to approve the country’s first yen-pegged stablecoin in late 2025, led by Tokyo-based firm JPYC. The stablecoin will maintain a 1:1 value with the yen and be backed by liquid assets including bank deposits and Japanese government bonds. JPYC’s spokesperson argues the stablecoin couldContinue Reading
Glassnode data shows XRP has surged 500% in nine months, with 93.92% of tokens profitable. NUPL data highlights increased risk, showing patterns that have previously preceded major downturns. Some forecasts still see XRP reaching US$6.50 (AU$9.98) in the months ahead. XRP’s price has surged to US$3.11 (AU$4.77), putting 93.92% ofContinue Reading
The US Treasury has today opened a consultation seeking public feedback on how to best mitigate the risks of illicit financial activity associated with digital assets. One of the Treasury’s proposed solutions is embedding digital ID checks into DeFi smart contracts, easing compliance but also raising concerns around government surveillance.Continue Reading
Steven McClurg, the CEO of Canary Capital, predicts that Bitcoin has a better than 50% chance of reaching $140,000 to $150,000 this year, before a potential bear market in 2026. He attributes the rally to strong institutional demand, with major players like sovereign wealth funds and insurance companies showing interestContinue Reading
According to Google Trends, search interest for “altcoin” and “Ethereum” has hit multi-year highs, with altcoin searches at a five-year peak and Ethereum searches at a two-year peak. This surge in retail interest coincides with a dip in Bitcoin’s dominance, which has historically signaled the start of a broader altcoinContinue Reading
An Ethereum whale from the network’s 2014 ICO has moved their entire stash of 334.7 ETH, worth over $1.5 million, after a decade of inactivity. The original investment of just $104 in the ICO has now yielded a potential return of over 14,269x for the owner. This move is partContinue Reading
The SEC has acknowledged Invesco Galaxy’s filing for a Spot Solana ETF, which includes integrated staking features. The application was submitted via the Cboe BZX Exchange, triggering the start of the SEC’s full regulatory review. Solana’s price increased by more than 5% as investors reacted positively to the prospect ofContinue Reading
Bitcoin reached an all-time high of US$124,457 on Thursday before experiencing a sharp 5% drop to US$117,477 within hours on Friday morning. The price correction occurred after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in a CNBC interview that America wouldn’t purchase Bitcoin for its strategic treasury. Crypto commentators criticised theContinue Reading
Garantex, Grinex, and executives face sanctions for allegedly processing over US$100 million (AU$153.97M) in illicit cryptocurrency. The exchange reportedly moved hundreds of millions in criminal proceeds linked to hacking, ransomware, terrorism, and drug trafficking. A7A5 stablecoin issuer Old Vector and subsidiaries were sanctioned, connected to Promsvyazbank and other sanctioned RussianContinue Reading
