Paying interest on stablecoin deposits could spark a wave of bank outflows similar to the money market fund boom of the 1980s, Citi’s Future of Finance head Ronit Ghose warned in a report published Monday. According to the Financial Times, Ghose compared the potential outflows caused by paying interest on stablecoins to the rise of
The institutional crypto landscape is buzzing with exciting developments, and a major player just made a significant move. Anchorage Digital, a leading U.S. crypto bank known for its secure and compliant services, has officially unveiled Anchorage Digital Ventures. This new venture investment arm is dedicated to supporting pioneering on-chain protocols, signaling a strong commitment to
Bitcoin faced intense selling pressure on Sunday as the world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped to $111,175, marking a nearly 3% daily drop. The sharp decline was triggered by a whale unloading 24,000 BTC, worth approximately $2.7 billion, in one of the most significant sales of the year. Despite the sale, the whale still holds a massive
Despite bitcoin’s market capitalization of $2.21 trillion and strong 24-hour trading volume of $48.89 billion, the technical indicators as of Aug. 25, 2025, point to persistent bearish momentum. The intraday price range, fluctuating between $110,956 and $114,802, points to the volatile yet controlled decline that has defined recent market behavior. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s daily chart paints
Asian countries are adopting diverse stablecoin strategies in response to intensifying global competition. This includes Japan’s regulatory-first approach, South Korea’s rapid trademark filings, and China’s exploration of yuan-backed digital currencies to challenge U.S. dollar dominance. The enactment of the US Genius Act has accelerated the competition for stablecoin dominance. Japan was the earliest to introduce
Bitcoin delivered 135% returns in 2024 while the S&P 500 managed a respectable 25%. Yet professional investors aren’t running from the notorious volatility that has long defined cryptocurrency markets. Instead, they’re embracing it at unprecedented scale, fundamentally reshaping how institutional portfolios approach risk and return. The numbers tell a remarkable story of transformation. Institutional Bitcoin
Bitcoin slipped on Sunday to touch a low of $110,671 per coin and is now changing hands at $110,972, with chatter swirling that a major whale unloaded 24,000 BTC in the past 24 hours. Hyperunit Becomes Whale’s Crypto Playground According to Sani, the operator of timechainindex.com, a whale moved thousands of bitcoins to Hyperunit. “This
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has called on financial regulators to tighten oversight of tokenized stocks, warning that the products could expose investors to hidden risks and undermine trust in traditional markets. Reuters reported on Aug. 25 that WFE warned that tokenized equities replicate the appearance of stocks without conferring the same rights or
Global central bank digital currency (CBDC) efforts are threatening to give financial institutions more control over the money supply and personal savings, as the transatlantic divide between the US and Europe widens in terms of financial technology. CBDCs are digital versions of fiat money issued on a permissioned, private blockchain, usually controlled by a central
Major Wall Street brokerages are rapidly adjusting their forecasts for U.S. monetary policy after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled rising risks in the labor market. His remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium show the central bank’s focus may now shift to protecting employment. Speaking on Friday, Powell said the Fed’s restrictive policy stance has