Yen Stablecoin Launches by Japan’s Megabanks
Japan’s largest banks, @MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho, collaborate on a yen-backed stablecoin framework targeting Japan’s 2026 fiscal year; regulatory approval pending. #Update #Crypto
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Bitcoin Powers New Digital Asset Stack
Michael Saylor unveils a Bitcoin-backed “Digital Asset Stack” with BTC as collateral, including credit, yield, and equity layers. The 8% yield is conceptual, not retail-ready. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Coinbase Launches Offshore Stock Trading
Coinbase plans to launch 1:1 backed tokenized stocks for non-US markets, focusing on offshore availability due to US regulatory challenges. #Update #Finance
Bitcoin DeFi Asset cirBTC Launches on Ethereum
Circle has launched cirBTC on Ethereum, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed asset using segregated custody and Chainlink Proof of Reserve, issued through Circle’s Bermuda-regulated structure. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin-Backed DeFi Asset Launches on Ethereum
Circle launches cirBTC on Ethereum, backed 1:1 by Bitcoin with segregated custody and Chainlink Proof of Reserve, issued through Bermuda-regulated structure. #Update #Crypto
CBDC Ban Blocks Fed Digital Dollar
Lawmakers propose a bipartisan deal blocking Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency until December 31, 2030. Awaiting votes. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Tax Sparks Industry Backlash
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Digital Asset Tax Act, imposing a 0.2% tax on digital asset broker transactions effective January 1, 2027, drawing industry criticism. #Update #Legal
Uniswap Surges to $100 by 2030
Uniswap has drawn a long-term forecast from Standard Chartered, predicting UNI could reach $100 by 2030 if real-world asset tokenization grows. #Update #Crypto
Sui Stablecoin Transfers Surge to $65B
Sui processed $65 billion in stablecoin transfers after a gasless fee update, raising questions about sustained liquidity and user demand. #Update #Crypto $SUI
Ethereum Contract Drained $2.1M Post-Shutdown
A legacy Aztec Connect smart contract was drained of 909 ETH (~$2.1M), highlighting risks of deprecated DeFi contracts. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
Stellar Launches Tokenization for DTC Assets
DTCC and @StellarOrg plan to integrate tokenization services by 2027, focusing on liquid equities and US Treasury securities. This is a future development, not immediate. #Update #Crypto $XLM
Coinbase Launches x402 Payments with AWS
Coinbase and AWS integrate x402 with CloudFront and AWS WAF, enabling real-time stablecoin payments for AI agents; security risks remain. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Solana Expands with $250M Tokenized Fund
Securitize expands its tokenized AAA CLO fund to Solana, while Ethena considers a $250M allocation for stablecoin backing. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Bitcoin Eyes BOJ’s 1 Percent Rate Hike
The Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate to 1.0%, impacting global liquidity and crypto market dynamics, particularly $BTC and $ETH. #Update #Crypto $BTC