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Stablecoin supply has dropped by $14B since May, draining deployable capital from crypto markets. Bitcoin hovers near $64,360 while the S&P 500 pushes to new highs -- a divergence that reflects the missing liquidity needed to sustain a rally.
Former New York governor and OKX board member Andrew Cuomo warns legislative inaction is costing the US its edge in global crypto markets as the Senate stalls on the CLARITY Act.
On-chain tokenized equity trading hit $9 billion in 2026, up 800% year-to-date. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev called it the early stage of a "tokenization supercycle."
FASB's new proposal would let some stablecoins count as cash equivalents, but only if they meet strict redemption, reserve, and collateral tests. Public comments are due by November 19.
Visa is looking for a new stablecoin settlement and OTC partner after Mastercard acquired BVNK, with licenses required in four major markets.
The SEC's plan lets token issuers decide insider sale timing, while the Senate's CLARITY bill would force a 12-month hold. The two paths diverge on who bears the risk.
SEC proposes two new crypto fundraising exemptions totaling $75M annually, plus a conditional safe harbor. Rules open for comment as CLARITY Act faces September 15 Senate vote.
The CFTC brings together crypto CEOs for its first Innovation Advisory Committee as the SEC postpones a vote on token rules. CME and ICE are on the panel.
Bybit's H1 security report: $700M+ blocked, 30,000+ suspicious withdrawals stopped, and a lawsuit against North Korea over the record $1.46B hack.
DekaBank plans an October crypto launch for Sparkassen. The timetable, assets, and fee come from trade reports, not official confirmation. Here's what investors need to know.
BitGo Europe becomes a first buyer and liquidity partner for EURAU, CHFAU and SEKAU stablecoins. The deal gives institutional clients direct minting and redemption access under MiCA rules.
OKX card spending in Europe grew 280% year-over-year, with groceries and transport leading the shift. Transaction volume rose 178% across four markets.
Kraken's parent Payward is not among Anthropic's initial Glasswing partners for Mythos 5, despite crypto industry interest. Coinbase and Binance also excluded.
The proposed rule caps state-supervised stablecoin issuers at $10B and requires a 'substantially similar' state regime. Comments are due June 2, 2026.
Binance flagged a malicious DAO proposal with less than 48 hours to execution. The community voted it down; verification of the $1.2M figure is still pending.
Stablecoin reward programs resurface as a sticking point for the Clarity Act. Senate returns Sept. 15 with a cloture vote scheduled, but banks and crypto industry remain at odds.
Interlace opens a Brazil office with a local team as stablecoin payment infrastructure expands across Latin America. The company's move comes amid tighter regulatory scrutiny of stablecoins and digital asset flows in the region.
SEC's Regulation Crypto Assets proposal includes a $75M offering exemption and safe harbor for qualifying crypto assets, giving startups a path to raise capital without full registration.
Patrick Witt expressed confidence the Clarity Act will pass as stablecoin debates intensify. The bill's first vote could set regulatory precedent for digital assets in the U.S.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev pushes SEC to regulate tokenized stocks, warning the U.S. trails overseas markets as $9B in blockchain equity trades hit 2026.
Bitcoin held near $64,250 as Samsung and SK Hynix plunged over 7% in Seoul, while 30-year Treasury yields hit their highest since 2007. Fed minutes due Wednesday.
The SEC under Chair Paul Atkins proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, offering two fundraising pathways and a safe harbor. The public comment period is 60 days.
ASIC shut down 3,106 crypto investment scams in FY26, a 30% jump. AI deepfakes, fake licenses, and fabricated news drove the 182% surge in total online scams. The regulator's advice: verify before sending money.
Tokenized equities onchain volume hit $9B, up 800% since January, driven by Robinhood Chain and Binance bStocks. The surge tests crypto's access edge as Nasdaq plans 23-hour trading.
Bybit's H1 report shows $700M+ in intercepted withdrawals, 20,000 users protected, and AI audits detecting 3-5x more vulnerabilities than manual review.
The SEC proposed a tiered token framework allowing up to $75M in annual issuances. Congress has 14 session days to pass the CLARITY Act before elections reset the calendar.
HINC fund invests in high-yield corporate debt and CLOs, on Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and Sui for accredited investors.
Roughly 4 billion ONE tokens created out of nothing on Harmony. The team weighs a rollback. But with tokens already reaching exchanges, the window for a clean unwind is closing. Real implications for holders and their tax records.
Seven deadlines from Binance, HTX, BitMEX, BitMart, Kraken, Luno, and Revolut converge in two weeks. Each requires a different action—delisting, sanctions ban, wind-down, or forced conversion.
FASB unveiled a three-part test for stablecoins to qualify as cash equivalents. On-demand redemption rights and segregated reserves in short-term liquid assets are required. Public comments are due by November 19.