The global population of crypto millionaires surged 40% to 241,700 by mid-2025, according to Henley & Partners. Bitcoin is the primary driver of this growth, accounting for ≈60% of all crypto millionaires, with the number of Bitcoin millionaires rising 70% in the past year. The report highlights 2025 as aContinue Reading
Tether is in talks for a multibillion-dollar equity raise valuing the firm at close to half a trillion. CEO states fundraising would significantly expand Tether’s operations across multiple business areas. USDT leads stablecoin market with US$172B supply; Cantor Fitzgerald supports in an advisory role. Tether is said to be holdingContinue Reading
Yield-bearing stablecoins generate income by investing reserves in interest-bearing assets like US Treasuries, unlike traditional static stablecoins. Australia’s forthcoming 2025 legislation will require full reserve backing, clear ownership disclosure, and guaranteed redemption rights for stablecoins. Australian companies like Catena Digital and AUDC are developing domestic stablecoins (AUDM and AUDD) withContinue Reading
Warren, Hirono, and Blumenthal press the DOJ for answers on Binance’s compliance with its 2023 settlement. Senators raise concerns over Trump family’s Binance ties and possible removal of compliance monitor. Lawmakers request that the DOJ deliver substantive answers about Binance’s obligations by 1 October 2025. US Senator Elizabeth Warren andContinue Reading
Australia’s market regulator, ASIC, has granted class relief to secondary distributors of stablecoins issued by Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensed issuers, removing significant regulatory overhead for distributors. The relief currently only applies to one stablecoin, AUDM issued by Catena Digital, but ASIC said it may extend the relief as moreContinue Reading
A South Korean digital asset custody firm, BDACS, has launched KRW1, a stablecoin fully backed by the South Korean won, on the Avalanche blockchain. Each KRW1 token is backed one-to-one with reserves held at Woori Bank, one of the country’s largest commercial banks, with a real-time verification system to ensureContinue Reading
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
