The US Federal Reserve delivered an expected 25 basis point rate cut, the first reduction this year, but cryptocurrency markets showed minimal reaction to the announcement. Bitcoin remained essentially unchanged at US$116,929 over 24 hours, while Ethereum, XRP and Solana posted modest gains. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated uncertainty aboutContinue Reading
Bitwise has filed with the SEC for a new “Stablecoin & Tokenization ETF,” a fund designed to provide exposure to companies and assets in the growing stablecoin and tokenisation sectors. The fund’s index will be split into two equally weighted halves: an equity sleeve of companies involved in stablecoins andContinue Reading
The SEC’s new standards could slash crypto ETP approval times from 240 days to 75 days. Futures-based requirements may unlock Solana, XRP, and others, echoing ETF growth after 2019 reforms. ETPs alone won’t spark demand, but stablecoins, tokenisation, and rate cuts could drive rally. Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer atContinue Reading
PayPal Links introduces personalised one-time payment links for peer-to-peer transfers. Each link includes pre-set amounts, expires after ten days, and has cancellation options. The feature allows money requests via text, email, or messaging apps for convenience. PayPal has unveiled PayPal Links, a new peer-to-peer (P2P) feature that combines personalised paymentContinue Reading
Monero’s blockchain experienced a rare 18-block reorganisation on Sunday, reversing 117 transactions and raising concerns about the network’s resilience to double-spending attacks. While not officially confirmed, many in the community believe the reorg was caused by Qubic, an AI-focused blockchain and mining pool that has previously stated its intention toContinue Reading
Former White House adviser Bo Hines leads USAT, signalling serious intent for US growth. USAT merges tokenisation with strict regulatory oversight, aiming to reshape the landscape of US finance. Despite USDT dominance, USAT directly targets Circle’s USDC as the regulated US stablecoin option. Tether has unveiled USAT, a dollar-backed stablecoinContinue Reading
Several nations including the US, Pakistan and others are establishing strategic Bitcoin reserves, recognising cryptocurrency as a national-level strategic asset despite corporate enthusiasm waning. Corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies face mounting pressure with reduced investor appetite, slower equity issuance, rising borrowing costs and growing scepticism toward exotic crypto-linked instruments. The S&PContinue Reading
Several nations including the US, Pakistan and others are establishing strategic Bitcoin reserves, recognising cryptocurrency as a national-level strategic asset despite corporate enthusiasm waning. Corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies face mounting pressure with reduced investor appetite, slower equity issuance, rising borrowing costs and growing scepticism toward exotic crypto-linked instruments. The S&PContinue Reading
Kyrgyzstan’s parliament passed amendments enabling a national crypto reserve and new digital asset regulations. The bill introduces frameworks for stablecoins, tokenised assets, and oversight of service providers and exchanges. Final approval depends on President Sadyr Japarov, who recently legalised the country’s digital som CBDC. Kyrgyzstan’s parliament has approved amendments toContinue Reading
Polygon has completed a hard fork to restore finality on its proof-of-stake network after a bug caused transaction finality to lag by 10-15 minutes. The fix was implemented by deploying software updates, Bor v2.2.11-beta2 and Heimdall v0.3.1, which resolved the bug and restored normal checkpointing and consensus finalisation. This isContinue Reading