The U.S. government is demonstrating respect for privacy and prefers stablecoins over central bank-issued digital assets. President Donald Trump restricted the development of CBDCs, citing privacy concerns. However, the Treasury Department and the Bank of International Settlements are already exploring ways to turn stablecoins into a handy surveillance tool. Summary Although the U.S. opposed the
1Money, a company building a layer-1 blockchain for stablecoin payments, has secured 34 US money transmitter licenses and a Class F digital asset business license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. According to a Thursday announcement, the company plans to launch global “stablecoin orchestration services” through its regulated entities. It aims to provide stablecoin infrastructure, including
Latest inflation data suggest that the Fed will likely remain conservative in its rate cuts, far short of Trump’s preferred 1% level. Summary U.S. services inflation remained high in August, removing hopes for a higher rate cut The Fed will still likely cut interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected Higher-than expected interest rates
Key Takeaways Nasdaq now requires shareholder approval for firms issuing stock to buy crypto, with non-compliant companies facing suspension or delisting. Strategy, BitMine, SharpLink, and Ethzilla stocks fell alongside Bitcoin’s drop below $110,000, dragging the broader crypto market lower. Crypto-linked stocks fell Thursday after Nasdaq introduced new rules requiring some companies to obtain shareholder approval
A significant development is shaking up the investment world: BlockSpaceForce and Mainnet Capital have officially launched a groundbreaking crypto stock hedge fund. This new Singapore-based initiative aims to secure an impressive $100 million in assets under management (AUM), signaling a robust interest in the evolving digital asset landscape. This fund represents a unique blend of
Kraken acquired Breakout, a prop crypto trading firm. It plans to allow a funded trading plan, where users can apply to invest in crypto using $200,000 in credit. The exchange would retain around 20% of the ensuing gains. Still, Kraken’s community has been a little skeptical, claiming that this acquisition doesn’t have a lot of
Russia’s finance ministry is suggesting easing the requirements for entering the country’s restricted and strictly controlled cryptocurrency market. The proposal to lower the thresholds for granting access to digital assets comes as the country fell to number 10 among crypto adopters. Minfin urges letting more Russians try crypto The Russian Ministry of Finance (Minfin) believes
China Renaissance, once hailed as China’s “M&A King,” is reshaping its future around digital assets. The boutique investment bank approved a $200 million allocation to Web3 in 2025. That includes $100 million invested in BNB Chain’s native token, BNB, through a strategic deal with YZi Labs, formerly Binance Labs. From M&A Legacy to Digital Assets
Strategy shares fell 3.5% after Nasdaq revealed it was beginning to scrutinize how companies raise funds for cryptocurrency purchases. According to The Information, the stock market now requires some companies to obtain shareholder approval before issuing new shares to purchase cryptocurrencies. This could slow the recent trend of crypto-focused companies. Increased scrutiny has led to
The Federal Reserve Board announced Wednesday it will host a conference on payments innovation on October 21, with a focus on emerging technologies in U.S. payment systems. The event will bring together regulators, academics, and industry participants to discuss ways to “innovate and improve the payments system,” per the announcement. “Innovation has been a constant