GENIUS Act Becomes Law Banks Must Adapt
Major U.S. banks are lobbying against the GENIUS Act, fearing stablecoins may disrupt their profits, despite analyses showing no significant impact on community bank deposits. #Update #Crypto $USDC
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Major U.S. banks are lobbying against the GENIUS Act, fearing stablecoins may disrupt their profits, despite analyses showing no significant impact on community bank deposits. #Update #Crypto $USDC
@Metaplanet establishes subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., acquiring bitcoin.jp, as it expands its bitcoin operations, holding over 20,000 BTC. Stock drops 1.16%. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@HexTrust has integrated custody and staking for $stETH, enabling institutional clients to manage staking rewards securely. This move addresses operational complexities in Ethereum’s staking economy. #Update #Crypto $ETH
$BNB rose 1.4% to $933.03 as large transactions broke resistance, reflecting increased market interest ahead of potential U.S. interest rate cuts. Corporate treasuries hold 828,900 BNB valued at $770M. #Update #Crypto $BNB
The U.S. House passed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act 308-122, while the Senate is drafting a similar bill; both aim to clarify crypto regulations and may take months to finalize. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Centrifuge and @Plume launch the $50M Anemoy Tokenized Apollo Diversified Credit Fund (ACRDX), offering blockchain investors access to Apollo’s credit strategy. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Sui ($SUI) surged nearly 4% to $3.63 after being chosen as a launch partner for Google’s Agentic Payments Protocol, with trading volume hitting 33.14 million. #Update #Crypto $SUI
@GalaxyDigital plans to launch a tokenized money-market fund on Ethereum, Solana, and Stellar, aiming for enhanced liquidity. Anchorage Digital will act as custodian. #Update #Crypto $GLXY
Ethereum’s validator exit queue has reached a record 2.5 million ETH, causing wait times to exceed 46 days, as stakers react to security concerns and profit-taking. #Update #Crypto $ETH
@Keyrock expands into asset management by acquiring Turing Capital, launching a new division for institutional clients. The firm aims to offer comprehensive digital asset services and has applied for EU regulatory approval. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
$IMX surged 15% to a five-month high amid increased trading volume, driven by optimism in the gaming sector and a dropped SEC probe. $AVAX also rose 6%. #Update #Crypto $IMX
@Coinbase’s Faryar Shirzad argues stablecoins do not threaten bank deposits, countering U.S. banking claims and emphasizing their efficiency in payments over traditional banking methods. #Update #Crypto $USDT
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) reported $10.77 billion in crypto, cash, and equity holdings, including 2,151,676 $ETH and $569 million in cash. Its stake in Eightco rose to $214 million. #Update #Crypto $ETH
@KBW initiated coverage of @Bullish (BLSH) with a market perform rating and $55 price target, citing U.S. expansion and institutional interest as growth catalysts. Shares at $51.81. #Update #Crypto $BLSH