Stablecoin Adoption Is ‘Exploding’ — Here’s Why Wall Street Is Going All-In
Alchemy co-founder and president Joe Lau said stablecoin adoption is exploding as banks, fintechs and payment platforms push beyond the USDT/USDC exchange era.
Crypto
LUNC Surges Over 160% in a Week as Do Kwon Sentencing and Token Burns Draw Traders
The rally is driven by speculation that a final verdict could bring clarity to the project, as well as technical factors like token burns.
Euro Stablecoin Market Cap Doubles in Year After MiCA, Study Finds
Prior to MiCA, euro-denominated stablecoins’ market cap contracted by 48% in the year leading up to June 2024.
Western Union eyes inflation-resistant ‘stable cards’ as part of its stablecoin strategy
Western Union will roll out a “stable card” for high-inflation economies and issue its own coin as part of a multi-pillar stablecoin and digital asset strategy.
Brokerage behind major crypto treasury deals eyes $10–12B public listing: FT
New York brokerage Clear Street, a key underwriter of the crypto-treasury boom, is planning a $10–12 billion public listing.
Bitcoin treasury firms enter a ‘Darwinian phase’ as premiums collapse: Galaxy
Bitcoin treasury firms are entering a “Darwinian phase” as equity premiums collapse, leverage turns into downside and DAT stocks flip to discounts, Galaxy warns.
2,000 Bitcoin on the move: Rare Casascius coins awaken after 13 years
The physical Bitcoin collectibles were minted when Bitcoin was trading for just $3.88 and $11.69 each, marking a massive potential return.
XRP Faces Downside Risk as Social Sentiment Turns Wildly Negative
The turn in crowd mood comes after a two-month slide of roughly 31%, leaving the token vulnerable to further downside if risk appetite weakens across majors.
Japan’s Higher Rates Puts Bitcoin in the Crosshairs of a Yen Carry Unwind
A stronger yen typically coincides with de-risking across macro portfolios, and that dynamic could tighten liquidity conditions that recently helped bitcoin rebound from November’s lows.
Strive calls on MSCI to rethink its ‘unworkable’ Bitcoin blacklist
Strive CEO Matt Cole has urged the MSCI to “let the market decide” whether they want to include Bitcoin-holding companies in their passive investments.
Strategy raised $1.44B to dispel ‘FUD’ amid a Bitcoin down cycle: CEO
Strategy CEO Phong Le said his firm raised 21 months of dividend runway in just eight days to head off investor unease.
Small Texas Lender Monet Joining Field of Crypto-Focused Banks
The bank is owned by billionaire Andy Beal, a major supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign.
Three Binance Bitcoin charts point to the direction of BTC’s next big move
Data from Binance points to shifting liquidity patterns and unique trader positioning that could influence the direction of Bitcoin’s next price move.
New ‘Postal’ Game Canceled One Day After Reveal, Following Generative AI Allegations
Postal: Bullet Paradise has been scrapped and the developer is shutting down after gamers claimed the trailer used generative AI assets.
Tether solvency fears are ‘misplaced’ as company sits on large surplus: CoinShares
James Butterfill counters claims about Tether’s solvency, pointing to a multibillion-dollar surplus despite new criticism from Arthur Hayes and S&P Global.
Bitcoin’s end-of-year run to $100K heavily depends on Fed pivot outcomes
Bitcoin’s chance of hitting $100,000 before New Year’s Eve depends on investors’ reaction to the Fed policy pivot, and the market’s response to soaring BigTech and AI company debt.
Crypto Biz: Mining weakness tests Bitcoin’s market cycle
Bitcoin miners face record margin pressure as proxy stocks sink, Kalshi lands $1B funding and Ether derivatives volumes overtake Bitcoin on CME.
AI-powered studio Mugafi partners with Avalanche to tokenize entertainment IP
The collaboration aims to bring more than 1,000 entertainment properties onchain and establish a new framework for funding and distributing media as real-world assets.
Bitcoin ‘risk off’ signals fire despite traders’ view that sub-$100K BTC is a discount
Bitcoin’s bounce evaporated as the weekly close approaches and traders say multiple risk-off metrics point to a high correction risk for BTC. Is $100,000 by the end of 2025 possible?
Cantor Slashes Strategy Price Target By 59%, Remains ‘Long-Term Bullish’ on Bitcoin Giant
Cantor Fitzgerald analysts significantly lowered their price target for Strategy (MSTR) shares, while reiterating an “Overweight” rating.
Bitcoin treads water at $90K as whales eat the Ethereum dip: Finance Redefined
Corporate Ether acquisitions declined 81% in the past three months, but the largest corporate ETH holders continued to scoop up billions of dollars in Ether.
Is Bitcoin shifting to a 2-year cycle?
ProCap BTC’s Jeff Park reveals how institutional flows and ETFs could shorten Bitcoin’s market cycle — with major implications heading into 2026
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Dive as Liquidations Hit $500 Million—While Stocks Rise
Bitcoin is back below the $90,000 mark as Ethereum flirts with another dip below $3,000—all while major stock indices stay green.
New IMF Report Warns of Stablecoin Risk, Sparking Criticism From Experts
The IMF released a report that campaigns in favor of CBDCs and warns against the risk stablecoins represent, sparking criticism among crypto experts.
Polymarket plans to use in-house market maker to trade against users: Report
The company has approached traders, including sports bettors, about joining the effort as it expands in the US and rival Kalshi faces scrutiny over similar practices.
Trump’s National Security Strategy Gives Reality Check to Crypto’s Low Interest Rate Obsession
The White House’s new National Security Strategy emphasizes increased global fiscal expansion and military spending.
Hedera Drops Alongside Broader Crypto Market Amid Volume Spike
Hedera’s token retreats despite fresh institutional product speculation driving broader altcoin momentum.
US Prosecutors Seek 12-Year Sentence for Terraform Founder Do Kwon in Crypto Fraud Case
The collapse of Do Kwon’s Terraform project caused losses that surpassed those by Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX, Celsius and OneCoin combined, the prosecutors argued.
Indiana Lawmaker Pushes for Bitcoin in Pensions, Crypto Payment Protections
A lawmaker in Indiana introduced legislation that would broaden access to Bitcoin and crypto exposure for savers in the Midwestern state.
Trump DOJ Wants Terra Founder Do Kwon Behind Bars for 12 Years, Citing SBF Sentence
Federal prosecutors reserved the right to pursue up to 12 years for Terra founder Do Kwon in an August plea deal. Now, they’re seeking that maximum.