The stablecoin economy keeps pressing higher, with its total valuation topping $316 billion as of March 21 after adding $124.9 million over the past week. Of that $316 billion, Tether’s $USDT holds a commanding 58.25% share. Stablecoin Supply Grows Steadily The fiat-pegged token sector moved slightly higher this past week, adding 0.04%. Zooming out, the
Japan has taken a bold step that could reshape the global crypto landscape. The government has reduced the tax on Bitcoin capital gains from a staggering 55 percent to a much lower 20 percent. This major shift signals a clear intent to support innovation and attract more investors into the digital asset ecosystem. Many market
The Algorand Foundation on Wednesday joined the ranks of crypto firms slashing headcount, losing 25% of its fewer than 200 employees and citing “the uncertain global macro environment” and a broader crypto downturn. The cuts arrived as a wave of layoffs proliferates across the industry. In February, Gemini Space Station (GEMI) said it would eliminate
Federal Reserve Board member Christopher Waller made noteworthy comments regarding interest rate policy in his recent statements. Waller stated that he initially considered calling for interest rate cuts following the weak employment data released in February, but increased inflation risks and geopolitical developments changed his view. Speaking in an interview with CNBC, Waller stated that
A proposal in Washington could alter one of the basic rhythms of US markets: how often public companies have to publish quarterly reports. The SEC is reportedly preparing a proposal that would make quarterly reporting optional, letting companies file financial updates twice a year instead of four times. Backers say the current system feeds short-term
Bitcoin’s real macro risk right now is more discreet than simply watching the price of oil. Behind the scenes, a Fed liquidity cushion is nearly gone, and it can quickly become a headwind for Bitcoin’s attempt to avoid a deep crypto winter. On March 19, usage of the Federal Reserve’s overnight reverse repo facility stood
New US playbook for crypto assets This week, the U.S SEC and the CFTC jointly issued new guidance clarifying how federal laws apply to crypto. The duo outlined the conditions under which a token transitions from being a security to a commodity. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins said that the new guide “acknowledges what the
The Bank of England’s proposed cap on stablecoin holdings faces mounting resistance from across the crypto industry. UK founders, global CEOs, and politicians warn that the restrictions could cripple payments, block business growth, and drive talent offshore. The proposal, introduced in a November 2025 consultation paper, would impose temporary limits of £20,000 per individual and
In a tweet, Ripple Senior Executive Officer/Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Reece Merrick outlines four insights from Ripple’s 2026 survey of global finance leaders. “Debate is over,” Merrick said while adding that the Ripple 2026 survey of over 1,000 finance leaders provides insight into where finance is going. The debate is over. The @Ripple