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Stablecoins accounted for 40% of crypto purchases in Latin America, surpassing Bitcoin’s 18% share for the first time, according to Bitso’s 2025 adoption report. The shift signals a structural move toward dollar-linked assets as users prioritize stability over volatility in daily financial activity. Bitso based its findings on
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Stablecoin transaction volume exceeded $33 trillion in 2025, intensifying competition among firms to shape regulatory outcomes. KAST’s appointment of a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) advisor reflects rising pressure to align growth with policy engagement. KAST named Allen, a former senior advisor and spokesperson at the
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More than one million Bitcoin (BTC) are now held in exchange-traded funds, a shift that framed debate at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference. The concentration of supply in regulated vehicles is reshaping how market participants assess control, liquidity, and long-term network resilience. Bitcoin’s Las Vegas Summit Exposes a Growing Rift
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Western Union plans to launch its USDPT stablecoin in May, marking its transition from pilot discussions to active deployment in digital asset infrastructure. The move signals a shift by legacy remittance firms toward blockchain-based settlement to improve efficiency across global payment corridors. The U.S.-based payments company confirmed the
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A coalition of major DeFi firms is pushing the SEC (US) to convert temporary guidance into binding broker rules. The request matters because current definitions could determine whether core crypto infrastructure remains viable in the United States. The letter, submitted this week, includes signatories such as DeFi Education Fund, Aave
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A quantum computing experiment has broken a 15-bit elliptic curve key, earning a 1 Bitcoin bounty worth over $78,000. The result matters because it extends the scale of demonstrated quantum attacks on cryptographic systems securing major blockchains. Independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli achieved the result using a publicly accessible quantum
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GSR has launched a multi-asset crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Nasdaq that integrates staking rewards, marking a structural shift in how regulated products capture onchain yield. The fund introduces active management and income generation into a segment previously dominated by passive spot exposure. The GSR Crypto Core3 ETF, trading under
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A consortium of European banks is preparing a euro-denominated stablecoin targeting a 2026 launch. The effort signals a coordinated push to reduce reliance on dollar-based digital settlement instruments across the region. The initiative is led by Qivalis with participation from banks including BBVA, BNP Paribas, ING, and UniCredit. The project
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South Korea’s central bank will expand central bank digital currency (CBDC) trials under new leadership. The move signals a policy shift toward state-backed digital money as lawmakers delay stablecoin legislation. Shin Hyun-song began his four-year term as governor of the Bank of Korea on Tuesday in Seoul. He pledged
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U.S. government debt has surpassed $39 trillion, raising concern about weakening demand for Treasurys and potential systemic stress. The warning signals risk to both traditional markets and crypto, where liquidity and collateral flows depend on stable sovereign benchmarks. Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said authorities should prepare an emergency
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X has introduced smart cashtags with embedded live trading functionality, marking an early step toward integrating financial services directly into its social platform. The feature connects real-time market data with user interaction, positioning X as a potential distribution layer for retail trading. The rollout allows users to tag specific assets
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Large holders have accumulated over one million TRUMP tokens each ahead of a high-profile political gala, even as the asset trades 33% below its recent peak. The divergence points to concentrated positioning despite weakening price momentum. Blockchain data shows a series of large withdrawals from centralized exchanges over recent days.