Analysis
Crypto
Trump tariffs trigger Bitcoin nosedive below $91k as altcoins crater
Trump's tariff plans send shockwaves through crypto markets, sparking steep declines in digital asset values.
TradFi
TradFi coalition urges Trump to overhaul ‘restrictive’ Biden-era crypto policies
The group argued that these federal policies have restricted traditional financial institutions like banks from engaging with digital assets and hampered innovation in the US financial industry.
Memecoins
Memecoins echo ancient belief systems and Jungian archetypes in a digital age – CryptoQuant CEO
Ju linked memecoins to Carl Jung's theory of the collective unconscious, highlighting their role as digital archetypes shaping finance.
Stablecoins
Kraken, Crypto.com among exchanges planning stablecoin launches in EU
Kraken and Crypto.com aim to maintain EU market presence by developing proprietary stablecoins amid MiCA's stringent regulatory demands.
Adoption
Saylor calls on US to buy 20% of Bitcoin supply to strengthen dollar and offset debt
Saylor warned of rival nations' potential Bitcoin dominance and called on the US to secure strategic reserves.
Stablecoins
French banking giant SocGen’s unit to expand its euro-backed stablecoin to Stellar
SG-FORGE said it chose Stellar due to several advantages, including its high scalability, fast settlement times, and low transaction fees.
Regulation
Australian regulator warns of crypto ‘horror scenarios’ if Trump loosens regulation
Australian regulator warns of heightened financial fraud risks if US relaxes crypto oversight under Trump.
Tokenization
Pi Network’s open mainnet launch causes short-lived rally for token before price crashes over 50%
Pi Network's open blockchain launch triggers rapid rise and fall in token value amid speculative frenzy.
Regulation
Coinbase urges Congress to act on crypto regulation or risk innovation exodus
Coinbase's call highlights competing policy priorities as regulatory clarity becomes a key to retaining US blockchain innovation.
Adoption
Crypto becomes lifeline for Iran and Russia amid Western sanctions – Chainalysis
Sanctioned states like Iran and Russia increasingly turn to digital assets as geopolitical tensions escalate and financial restrictions tighten.
ETF
BNY Mellon discloses $13 million Bitcoin ETF exposure amid to Wallstreet’s cautious crypto push
BNY Mellon's foray into Bitcoin ETFs reflects Wall Street's cautious yet growing integration into the digital asset realm amid evolving regulatory landscapes.
Bankruptcy
FTX creditors begin receiving $1.2 billion in payouts with interest on Kraken
Receivers with claims under $50,000 benefit from full payouts plus 9% interest, while larger claimants await funds next year.