Stablecoins flip automated clearing house volume in February
In recent developments, stablecoin monthly transaction volume hit $7.2 trillion in February, surpassing the $6.8 trillion processed by the Automated Clearing House network. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…
Circle to launch cirBTC wrapped Bitcoin, challenging BitGo and Coinbase
In recent developments, circle, known for issuing stablecoins including USDC and EURC, is expanding into the Bitcoin space, targeting institutional users. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…
Tokenization makes finance more efficient but introduces risks: IMF
In recent developments, the IMF said tokenization could improve cross-border payments and financial inclusion in emerging economies but cited concerns over volatility and the “erosion of monetary sovereignty.” Looking closer,…
Google Researchers Reveal Every Way Hackers Can Trap, Hijack AI Agents
In recent developments, a Google DeepMind paper maps six attack categories against autonomous AI agents—from invisible HTML commands to multi-agent flash crashes. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle Unveils New Token to Give Bitcoin More Utility
In recent developments, publicly traded stablecoin issuer Circle is launching a new token, cirBTC, its own wrapped Bitcoin alternative. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who are…
US Attorney Connecticut Forfeits $600,000 in Tether Linked to Ledger Phishing…
In recent developments, federal prosecutors in Connecticut recovered more than $600,000 in tether ( USDT) after tracing stolen cryptocurrency from a phishing scam that used a physical letter to deceive…
REAL and Redstone Collaborate to Enhance Data Integrity for Tokenized Assets
In recent developments, rEAL has partnered with Redstone to strengthen its ecosystem’s data and transparency layer. The collaboration also integrates risk intelligence from Credora, supporting standardized risk assessments for issuers…
Big Tech firms back new x402 Foundation to advance agentic AI adoption
In recent developments, the x402 protocol won’t be owned by a single entity, with the Linux Foundation serving as the agentic AI protocol’s “neutral, non-profit home,” Coinbase said. Looking closer,…
Naoris Launches Post-Quantum Blockchain as Bitcoin, Ethereum Devs Scramble to…
In recent developments, naoris Protocol says its blockchain network uses quantum-resistant cryptography, as the wider crypto industry prepares for future threats. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…
Coinbase Joins Ripple, Circle With Conditional OCC National Trust Charter App…
In recent developments, coinbase has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust company charter, the company announced Thursday. Coinbase Moves…
