21Shares taps Standard Chartered for custody as TradFi tightens grip on crypto
In recent developments, standard Chartered will provide digital asset custody for 21Shares, signaling deeper TradFi expansion into crypto and raising questions about Zodia Custody’s future role. Looking closer, market participants…
South Korea stablecoin framework stalls as regulators split over banks’ role
In recent developments, regulators and the Bank of Korea remain at odds over bank dominance in issuing won-backed stablecoins, stalling a long-awaited framework expected this year. Looking closer, market participants…
Monad airdrop farmer spends full $112K MON reward on gas for failed trades
In recent developments, a suspected airdrop farmer burned through their entire $112,000 of MON rewards in hundreds of failed transaction attempts. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…
Strike CEO debanked by JPMorgan as Lummis sounds ‘Chokepoint 2.0’ alarm
In recent developments, strike CEO Jack Mallers said JPMorgan closed his accounts without explanation, reigniting fears of Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and renewed pressure on crypto companies. Looking closer, market participants…
XRP price ‘looking very bullish’ after 25% weekly gain: How high can it go?
In recent developments, xRP is rebounding strongly from $2, with multiple indicators suggesting upside toward $3.30–$3.50 is possible in the coming weeks. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
VanEck quietly backpedals on BNB ETF staking in latest SEC filing
In recent developments, vanEck’s amended BNB ETF filing scraps all staking plans — unlike its Solana product — explicitly distancing itself from BNB staking amid regulatory risk. Looking closer, market…
UAE’s new financial law pulls DeFi and Web3 into regulatory scope
In recent developments, federal Decree Law No. 6 expands the UAE central bank’s authority over DeFi, ending the “just code” defense and imposing penalties of up to $272 million. Looking…
ECB Warns Stablecoins’ Growth Spurs Potential Spillover Risks in Euro Area
In recent developments, the ECB says rapid stablecoin growth raises financial-stability concerns for the euro area despite currently limited local exposure. The European Central Bank (ECB) on Monday published a…
Solana ETFs pull $369M in November as investors look to productive yield assets
In recent developments, solana ETFs have pulled in $369 million so far this month as investors appear to favor yield-bearing products, while Bitcoin and Ether ETFs faced billions in redemptions.…
