Morning Minute: $11T+ Schwab Goes All In on Crypto
In recent developments, schwab’s offering spot BTC & ETH trading (with a hefty fee), while CFTC Chair Selig is getting hit from both sides of the political aisle. Looking closer,…
SEC Officials Push US Crypto Ambitions in Debut Podcast Episode
In recent developments, the agency’s chairman, Paul Atkins, sat down with two key commissioners to outline a shift away from enforcement. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts…
Singapore Gulf Bank Unveils Stablecoin Mint and Redeem Service for Institutio…
In recent developments, singapore Gulf Bank has launched a stablecoin mint and redeem service, allowing institutional and high-net-worth clients to convert fiat currency to digital assets with 24/7 instant settlement.…
Tempo’s ‘Zones’ sparks debate over privacy in crypto infrastructure
In recent developments, tempo’s new “Zones” feature offers private, permissioned stablecoin transactions on its layer-1 for enterprises, but critics warn the operator‑controlled design adds back centralized trust. Looking closer, market…
Flow Capital plans to tokenize $150M private credit fund via DigiFT: Report
In recent developments, bloomberg reported Flow Capital plans to tokenize its private credit fund to raise additional capital, but crypto execs warn tokenization doesn’t magically make hard-to-trade assets liquid. Looking…
Circle Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over $285M Drift Protocol Hack
In recent developments, lawyers allege Circle failed to freeze stolen USDC during an eight-hour window as hackers moved funds from the exploited trading platform. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
Economist Proposes National USD Stablecoin to Eliminate Currency Controls in …
In recent developments, alejandro Grisanti, head of Ecoanalitica, proposed issuing a national USD stablecoin as part of a series of measures to lift currency controls in Venezuela. This system would…
Sanctioned Exchange Grinex Hit by $13.7M Hack; Blames Foreign Intelligence Se…
In recent developments, the sanctioned crypto-ruble exchange Grinex has suspended all operations following a high-level cyberattack that resulted in the theft of over $13.74 million worth of tether stablecoins. Key…
Tokenization doesn’t ‘magically’ fix illiquid assets: PBW 2026
In recent developments, industry speakers at Paris Blockchain Week said tokenization can broaden access and issuance, but it does not by itself create active secondary markets for illiquid assets. Looking…
Ethereum NFT platform Foundation shuts down after failed Blackdove sale
In recent developments, foundation is shutting down after a failed sale to Blackdove, having processed about $230 million in NFT primary sales since its launch in 2021. Looking closer, market…
