Stablecoin-funded remittances continue to offer substantial cost savings over traditional money transfers, particularly in emerging markets, reinforcing one of the leading use cases for digital dollars as payment activity grows. According to a new third-quarter report from Borderless.xyz, a stablecoin payments network, sending a $200 remittance through stablecoin-funded payment rails costs a median of 1%,
Customers holding tokenised US Treasuries would be able to retain Treasury yield exposure while using those holdings to support margin trades under terms described in a Bitfinex Securities press release dated October 19, 2026. The release identifies USTBL as eligible collateral, with up to 90% of its value available to support trading. Key takeaways NexBridge
While traders spent this week watching bitcoin $BTC$82,501.32 gyrate above $80,000 amid key U.S. inflation data, a decision from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission got far less attention. The (SEC) approved the listing of binary options tied to key performance indicators (KPIs) of 23 U.S. publicly traded companies. The metrics include trading volume at
Bitcoin and $XRP rebounded and held upside momentum on Friday as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh declined to offer clues on whether the FOMC would hike rates again later this month. Stock and crypto markets plunged after hotter US CPI and PPI inflation data reinforced concerns of Fed rate hikes. Know when your coins moveAlerts, real-time
Elon Musk-backed Tesla and SpaceX might announce a partnership in “weeks,” with Barclay analyst Dan Levy saying he thinks that a deal could be finalized before Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting. The meeting is scheduled to occur prior to Dec. 6, when investors will have the chance to decide on the proposed combination, Levy wrote. Know
What Did MSCI Actually Decide? On Oct. 15, MSCI published the results of its consultation on “non-operating companies.” These are firms that mostly accumulate and hold assets rather than run a business, and they will no longer be eligible for the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes (GIMI). Trillions of dollars in passive money track those
During the 2026 IMF Meetings in Bangkok, the Central Bank of Rwanda’s Governor, @SorayaMHlive, engaged in a crucial meeting with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. This bilateral discussion centered on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), particularly drawing from Rwanda’s e-Franc proof of concept. Such collaboration emphasizes the potential for enhancing financial systems through shared
At the recent Vault Summit in Singapore, Morpho emphasized that stablecoins will struggle to scale based solely on issuance. Instead, he advocates for the integration of onchain assets to create more utility across various stablecoins. This perspective could lead to innovative uses for stablecoins in the market, enhancing their appeal and functionality. Source Breaking It
Schwab Opens Crypto Trading to Millions and Eyes New Revenue Streams Charles Schwab has opened the crypto gates to millions of eligible investors, bringing direct bitcoin and ether trading to its enormous brokerage operation. The $13.33 trillion financial giant is also introducing cryptocurrency transfers and preparing three additional digital assets before 2026 ends. Schwab Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs Shed $261M as Fidelity, BlackRock Reverse Course Tuesday’s institutional rebound lasted less than a day. Bitcoin ETFs lost $261.46 million on Wednesday, with the selling concentrated in the same funds that had powered the previous session’s recovery. Fidelity’s FBTC shed $152.73 million after attracting $103.06 million on Tuesday. Blackrock’s IBIT lost another $110.94