Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank to Offer Direct USDC Access to I…

In recent developments, standard Chartered is the first Global Systemically Important Bank authorized to let institutions mint and redeem Circle’s USDC. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

Crypto Shorts Get Rekt as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Rise to Weekly High Prices

In recent developments, bitcoin continued rising after hitting a 21-month-low earlier this week, topping $62,000 and leading a broader crypto market rebound. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Experts Say June $4.5B ETF Exit Reflects Macro Shift, Not Bitcoin Weakness

In recent developments, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a record $4.5 billion in net outflows in June, marking the worst monthly withdrawal since their 2024 approval.   Record Outflows Hit…

India Issues Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Features Amid Imper…

In recent developments, the Indian government has reportedly issued notices to Telegram and Signal over username features, warning they could enable impersonation and fraud, after taking similar action against WhatsApp.…

Securitize gains on NYSE debut with tokenized stocks live on Solana, Avalanche

In recent developments, securitize has issued tokenized versions of its shares on Solana and Avalanche, marking the first time a newly public company has done so on its debut. Looking…

Japanese Financial Giant SBI to Shut Down Bitcoin Mining Pool

In recent developments, sBI Crypto, the subsidiary of the Japanese financial giant, is the latest firm to shutter its Bitcoin mining endeavor. The development has drawn attention from traders and…

Lummis Fires Back at Warren, Says CLARITY Act Has 16+ Illicit Finance Safeguards

In recent developments, senator Cynthia Lummis said the CLARITY Act contains more than 16 illicit finance safeguards, pushing back against claims that the legislation would create loopholes for money laundering…

Senate Urged to Vote on CLARITY Act Before August Recess as Lawmakers Return …

In recent developments, the Senate faces mounting pressure to act on the CLARITY Act before its August recess, and failure to advance it now could stall years of bipartisan work…

Is Bitcoin heading for $65K? Sharplink buys $16M ETH: Market Moves

In recent developments, analysts are divided on Bitcoin’s next move, but there’s some hope at last. Meanwhile, SharpLink has resumed buying Ether after an eight-week pause, and other market news.…

Bitcoin holds $61K after US jobs data report, AI sector weakness: Did BTC bot…

In recent developments, bitcoin bulls may make a run on $70,000 after weak US jobs data eased rate hike fears and capital looks to rotate into BTC and gold. Looking…