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Fortune 500 Taps into Crypto: Coinbase CEO Teases $10T Stablecoin Revolution

Key Takeaways: Coinbase CEO says Fortune 500 companies are actively preparing to integrate stablecoin payments. Stablecoins are emerging as a new revenue engine for Coinbase, alongside trading and subscriptions. Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, and others…

CZ Fires Back at Bloomberg’s “Hit Piece” on Trump-Linked Stablecoin, Lawsuit on the Table?

Key Takeaways: Binance founder CZ calls Bloomberg report on Trump-affiliated stablecoin ‘defamatory’. Bloomberg claims Binance created USD1 smart contract and Zhao sought pardon after UAE deal. CZ hints at a second lawsuit, reviving tensions after…

Standard Chartered Breaks Ground: $116K Bitcoin Spurs First Global Bank-Backed Spot Trading

Key Takeaways: Standard Chartered becomes the first global systemically important bank to offer spot Bitcoin and Ether trading to institutional clients. The bank’s UK branch integrates crypto trading with existing FX platforms, offering familiar…

BlackRock’s $547M Ethereum Bet Signals Bold Pivot, 5x Heavier ETH Focus Than Bitcoin

Key Takeaways: BlackRock invested $547 million in Ethereum in a single day, outpacing its Bitcoin buy by $50 million. ETH purchases are 5x larger than BTC when adjusted by market cap, according to Arkham Intelligence. ETF staking proposals and…