Hacks
Circle’s USDC freeze powers face fresh scrutiny after blocked wallets and delayed theft response
Circle can freeze USDC fast, but critics say recent cases exposed uneven review standards and growing operational risk.
Gino Matos 7 min read
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Hacks
Circle under fire as $230M in stolen USDC flows unblocked days after freezing legitimate accounts
The Drift exploit exposes a growing contradiction in how stablecoin issuers enforce control during crises.
Legislation
White House meeting could unfreeze the crypto CLARITY Act this week, but crypto rewards likely to be the price
A high-stakes meeting between the White House and banking giants may trade stablecoin yield for federal regulation.
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Stablecoins
Tether’s $181B paradox: How USDT keeps growing as its market share collapses under MiCA
The shift coincides with Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation enforcement, but the dynamics tell a more complex story than simple regulatory displacement.
Politics
UK Reform Party opposes Bank of England’s stablecoin limits and CBDC plans
The Reform Party has dismissed CBDC as governmental overreach, while advocating for a thriving private stablecoin market.
Stablecoins
After USDT’s global victory Circle’s USDC battles Tether’s USAT in $650B USA showdown
A trillion-dollar stablecoin fight is about to play out under new American rules.
Stablecoins
Majority of institutions with no stablecoin project plan adoption within 12 months
A EY-Parthenon survey of 350 decision-makers revealed that 54% of non-stablecoin users expect to begin implementation by 2026.
Tokenization
Circle brings native USDC to Hyperliquid as volume breaks 14% of Binance trades
Seven percent of all USDC now sits on Hyperliquid as Circle doubles down.
Stablecoins
Circle eyes deeper ties with Hyperliquid through potential native USDC launch
With a $5 million investment in HYPE, Circle seeks to cement influence in Hyperliquid before USDH reshapes the playing field.
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Ethena enters USDH race supported by BlackRock BUIDL, Anchorage, Securitize
Stablecoins
Stablecoins find product-market fit as $250B a day now in sight and Wall Street knows it
Stablecoins
Circle’s new Gateway promises instant cross-chain USDC transfers that feel like one chain
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