U.S. banks are intensifying efforts to ensure stablecoin issuers cannot earn yield, warning lawmakers that allowing rewards would drain deposits and destabilize lending. But stablecoin advocates argue the campaign is less about protecting financial stability and more about protecting a $187 billion annual profit engine that banks derive from payment processing fees. The fight, now
There have been bullish predictions for Bitcoin for a long time, but now bearish rhetoric has started to emerge. At this point, IntoTheCryptoverse founder Benjamin Cowen predicted that Bitcoin could drop by 70% in the next bear market. He noted that Bitcoin follows the traditional 4-year bear-bull cycle based on the halving, and predicted that
Franklin Templeton’s Max Gokhman explained what the investment firm is doing to meet increasing client demand for crypto assets. Summary Franklin Templeton’s Max Gokhman breaks down client demand for crypto assets Crypto is an asset class that institutions should take seriously, Gokhman stated As the digital-asset space matures, institutional interest is rising, especially due to
Key Takeaways The ECB reports continued progress in developing the digital euro, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for the eurozone. Testing for the digital euro is expected to end by October 2025, with a possible launch after that date. The European Central Bank sees progress in digital euro development as the central bank digital
Exciting news is rippling through the crypto world as EZ Labs, formerly known as Binance Labs, has significantly increased its stake in Ethena Labs. This strategic move, first reported by BWE News, highlights a growing confidence in Ethena Labs and its innovative synthetic dollar protocol, USDe. This crucial EZ Labs Ethena Labs investment is set
Sherlock Communications, a Latam‑focused firm, said Argentina has consolidated itself as a leader in crypto regulation and adoption in the region over Brazil. While Brazil has a larger crypto market, the firm says Argentina is one of the Latam’s most active crypto‑receiving nations. Sherlock Communications’ Latam Report Highlights Crypto Adoption Advancements in Argentina Latin America
Local reports say the power company cut power to Tether’s operation on July 25 amid a renegotiation of Uruguay’s power tariffs. In June, the company signed an MoU conditioned on payment of its outstanding debts. Tether Faces Power Cuts in Uruguay Amidst $5 Million Outstanding Energy Debt Tether, the multi-billion-dollar crypto and stablecoin company, is
Bitcoin traded at $116,393 on Sept. 19, 2025, placing its market cap at $2.31 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $36.67 billion. The cryptocurrency’s intraday range spanned from $116,349 to $117,888, reflecting a tight consolidation near key resistance. Bitcoin On the daily chart, bitcoin has been in a confirmed uptrend since early September, having
Bitcoin price today is trading around $116,880, consolidating after briefly testing $117,100. The immediate support cluster sits near $116,500, where the 20-EMA has aligned, while broader defenses hold at $115,600 and $114,500. The short-term battle is whether BTC can extend toward $118,500 or fade back into deeper support levels. Bitcoin Price Consolidates At Channel Resistance
Crypto finance company Matrixport emphasized the continued resilience of the US economy in its market assessment published today. Matrixport: US Economy Remains Resilient, Signals New Uptrend for Bitcoin The company stated that narrowing credit interest spreads reduced refinancing costs, which offset the negative impacts, particularly from tariffs. In addition, the easing of financing conditions and