Danmarks Nationalbank has warned that a sharp increase in stablecoin use could eventually affect Denmark’s payments, financial system and monetary policy transmission, despite their limited use in the country today. Danmarks Nationalbank said in a Sept. 9 analysis that stablecoins have expanded globally in recent years, with activity rising sharply toward the end of 2025,
Strategy, the largest Bitcoin treasury firm, is making a case for an escape from its B- junk credit rating after building billions of dollars in liquidity and reducing debt. On Sept. 10, Strategy’s head of investor relations, Chaitanya Jain, said the Michael Saylor-led company has strengthened its balance sheet in the three areas S&P Global
Crypto market participants are bracing for US CPI inflation data today, with Bitcoin sliding almost 2% to below $77,000 ahead of the release. Recent oil price rebounds amid the US-Iran war are keeping traders uncertain about market direction. Here’s what JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and other Wall Street giants’ estimates say.
U.S. inflation data in August came in broadly in line with estimates, but the core rate rose faster than expected, putting a Fed rate hike next week firmly on the table. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in August, in line with economist forecasts of 0.4% and July’s 0.1% increase. On a year-over-year basis, headline
UniCredit is considering new digital-asset services, including custody and brokerage, as the Italian bank explores building infrastructure to support the sector, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Advertisement The lender is selecting a technology provider that would enable it to hold digital assets and facilitate transactions, the people said. Potential services remain
BlackRock’s latest commentary highlights how rising government bond yields in developed economies are creating new income opportunities. This insight, shared by the firm via their social media channel, emphasizes the need for a flexible and selective investment approach in the current market. As yields increase, investors may need to adjust their strategies to capitalize on
$XRP ETFs carried on their streak of positive inflows with $12.29 million coming in. Bitwise’s $XRP fund, for instance, increased by $9.30 million, while Grayscale’s GXRP added $2.98 million. Brad Garlinghouse marked a 30-day inflow streak back in December Total trading value was $23.58 million, and net asset value closed at $1.51 billion. $XRP ETFs
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has successfully executed its first live tokenized securities trades, comprising 22 transactions involving 18 different parties. This significant development showcases the growing acceptance of digital asset trading in traditional finance. The announcement, highlighted by crypto commentator @FireblocksHQ, underscores a pivotal moment for banks exploring tokenization as a viable
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) jointly announced the launch of the Demat 2.0 pilot for tokenised corporate bonds. This initiative aims to facilitate faster settlements through the use of central bank digital currency (CBDC) technology. As part of this pilot, three issuances have already been