SEC Shifts Brokers to Stablecoin Holdings
The SEC now allows broker-dealers to count 98% of their stablecoin holdings as regulatory capital, marking a significant shift in treatment for assets like $USDC and $USDT. #Update #Crypto $USDC
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Bitcoin Declines as Kashkari Calls Crypto Useless
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, calls cryptocurrencies “utterly useless” and dismisses stablecoins as “buzzword salad,” questioning their real-world utility. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Stablecoin Firm Bridge Secures Bank Charter Approval
@Bridge, a stablecoin infrastructure firm owned by Stripe, received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form a national trust bank for issuing stablecoins. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Stablecoin Issuer Races to Build Crypto Giant
@A7A5’s Oleg Ogienko defends compliance with Kyrgyz regulations amid U.S. sanctions, emphasizing growth in cross-border payments for Russian users despite limited liquidity options #Update #Crypto $USDT
Crypto Integrates Wall Street in 2023
Silicon Valley Bank reports that institutional crypto engagement surged in 2025, with venture funding rising 44% to $7.9B; stablecoins evolving into digital cash as regulatory clarity increases. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Bitcoin Reform Urgency Treasury Warns Clock Ticking
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U.S. Treasury Secretary calls for urgent cryptocurrency reform, warning that regulatory delays could impact financial stability. #Breaking #Legal
Crypto Convergence Boosts Long-Term Outlook
@GalaxyDigital’s Steve Kurz emphasizes crypto’s role as essential financial infrastructure, predicting consolidation and maturation in the market while noting strong institutional interest despite price struggles. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Tether Gold Stash Surges Over $23 Billion
@Tether’s gold reserves reached 148 tonnes valued at $23 billion, surpassing several countries. The firm plans to allocate 10%-15% of its portfolio to gold, amid rising demand. #Update #Crypto $USDT
China Bans Stablecoins and Asset Tokenization
Chinese regulators expand their crackdown on crypto, enforcing strict rules on stablecoin issuance and asset tokenization, reiterating the ban on trading digital currencies like $BTC and $ETH. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Tether Invests $150 Million in Gold.com
Tether has acquired a $150 million minority stake in Gold.com, gaining a 12% share and integrating its gold-backed token XAUT, as gold prices surge. Gold.com shares rose 6% post-announcement. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Binance Unaware of $500M WLFI Investment
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Former President Trump claims ignorance of Abu Dhabi Royal’s $500M investment in WLFI. The revelation raises questions about transparency and potential market impacts.
Stablecoins Transform Crypto Treasuries Strategy
@SuiGroup Holdings aims to become a key player in the blockchain ecosystem, holding 108M $SUI tokens and launching SuiUSDE stablecoin in February. #Update #Crypto $SUI
XRP Surges: Analyst Predicts $70
Analyst forecasts $XRP price surge to $11, potentially reaching $70 as charts show familiar signals. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Stablecoin Yield Wars Shift Market Dynamics
As Congress debates stablecoin yield, banks oppose it to protect deposits, while the crypto industry argues for consumer returns. This shift could redefine financial intermediation and deposit expectations. #Update #Crypto $USDC