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Coinbase launches stablecoin payment stack with USDC checkout targeting commerce giants
The platform comes one week after announcing a partnership with Shopify.
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Stablecoins
Circle stock leaps to $200 record after 34% daily gain
Besides CRCL, Coinbase and Robinhood shares also climbed on the GENIUS Act progressing in the Congress.
Stablecoins
Distribution or death: Arthur Hayes says only exchange-backed or bank-linked stablecoins can thrive
The BitMEX co-founder argued in a recent post that the stablecoin game is locked by new and old consolidated players.
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Macro
Bitcoin holds ground as Fed leaves interest rates unchanged
Bitcoin remains steady after Fed holds rates, reflecting cautious optimism despite global uncertainties.
Adoption
Two public firms announce plans to adopt HYPE as primary reserve asset for treasury
Lion Group Holding has secured $600 million for the treasury accumulation, which also includes Solana and Sui as secondary reserve assets.
Derivatives
Circle’s USDC and BlackRock’s BUIDL spearhead collateral innovation in derivatives markets
Innovative collateral use in derivatives markets gains regulatory nod, enhancing risk management and capital yield.
Hacks
Iran-based crypto exchange hacked for $48M amid cyberattack claims by Israel-linked group
Nobitex taken offline as Israel-linked Predatory Sparrow threatens data release in escalating cyber conflict.
Crime
US DOJ, Europol seize world’s largest dark web drug market operating via Monero
The Archetyp Market, with an estimated €250 million in sales, was dismantled by international law enforcement revealing widespread darknet operations.
RWA
LatAm energy giant executes landmark $75M oil and gas deal via blockchain tokenization
Stablecoins were used to streamline Feniix Energy’s $75 million buyout, bypassing traditional banks.
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VanEck’s Solana ETF moves closer to market entry with DTCC listing
Legislation
US Senate approves landmark GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation
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