Analysis
Crypto
StanChart predicts Bitcoin to reach $73K pre-election as ETF inflows, MicroStrategy stock surge
MicroStrategy's stock divergence from Bitcoin reflects growing institutional confidence amid ETF inflow surges and potential policy shifts.
DeFi
Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial adds 100,000 US accredited investors to whitelist
The project's token pre-sale is set to raise $300 million, with a projected valuation of $1.5 billion.
Crypto
Morgan Stanley urges CIOs to explore Bitcoin mining stocks amid rising energy prospects
Morgan Stanley said that new energy mandates are poised to boost Bitcoin mining investments through innovative power generation models.
Stablecoins
Senator Hagerty unveils stablecoin regulation framework to boost US Treasury demand
The proposed legislation aims to balance stablecoin growth and consumer protection through clear regulatory guidelines.
CBDCs
People’s Bank of China reports significant growth in CBDC adoption
The digital yuan has been used to conduct transactions of over 7.3 trillion yuan ($1 trillion) across pilot regions.
Tokenization
Hoskinson addresses ‘negative sentiment’ around Cardano, cites governance shift
Hoskinson acknowledged the negative sentiment but framed it as a natural outcome of Cardano's transition to the Voltaire era.
Regulation
SEC commissioner says agency’s approach to crypto has been a ‘disaster’
Commissioner Mark Uyeda criticized the agency for not providing the regulatory clarity needed for the crypto industry to thrive in the US.
Adoption
Crypto top two choice for ETF investors in latest Charles Schwab survey
Crypto ranks second in popularity among all investor asset classes, with 62% of Millennials planning portfolio allocations.
Adoption
Stablecoin usage surges in Latin America amid continued struggle with high inflation
Stablecoins are helping Latin Americans hedge against currency devaluation, becoming financial lifelines amid economic instability.
AI
OpenAI files motion to dismiss Elon Musk lawsuit over ‘baseless’ claims
The motion describes Musk's narrative as speculative and unsupported by the evidence, arguing that his claims should be dismissed.
Regulation
Taiwan to launch digital asset custody pilot for banks in 2025
Major financial institutions like banks are more likely to apply for the pilot due to security and capital requirements.
Technology
ECB exec calls to embrace DLT, tokenization to improve Europe’s ‘fragmented’ capital markets
Cipollone urges Europe to leverage blockchain technology and tokenization to unify fragmented capital markets and enhance global competitiveness.