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Kalshi rolls out political betting contracts for Trump presidency

[Nov 7 4:00 PM] The prediction market has listed contracts for betting on events, including a prospective Trump impeachment.

US presidential race bets near $4B on election day

[Nov 5 7:43 PM] Polymarket dominates with around $3.3 billion in betting volumes tied to the outcome of the US presidential race. 

DePIN XYO launches on Solana

[Nov 1 5:33 PM] XYO’s native token is now tradable against tokens, including SOL and USDC, on Solana-native decentralized exchanges Jupiter and Raydium.

Stablecoins boosting demand for US T-bills: Treasury Dept

[Oct 30 8:04 PM] The United States Treasury Department is taking an interest in stablecoins and tokenization.

Circle raises USDC cash-out fees, affecting large-scale redemptions

[Oct 29 9:20 PM] The fee structure revision primarily affects institutional investors and high-volume traders.

Circle CEO Hypes Stablecoin Market Growth With Astounding Prediction

[Oct 28 2:55 PM] Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, has predicted that stablecoins will grow to capture up to 10% of the money supply in the next 10 years. Allaire highlighted that even with the recent expansion of stablecoins, it is still in the early stages of this…

Base stablecoin transaction volume briefly tops all other chains

[Oct 28 2:15 AM] Base has notched a new record stablecoin volume, temporarily beating out Solana, Ethereum, and Tron for the top spot. 

Wintermute to take Ethena’s USDe as trading margin

[Oct 25 5:15 PM] Trading platforms and regulators are increasingly embracing cryptocurrency as collateral for trades. 

Crypto-native AI will transform Web3: Coinbase Ventures

[Oct 24 7:28 PM] It will ultimately create a world where autonomous AI agents freely interact with humans onchain, the venture capital firm said. 

Circle's Allaire: Stablecoins Could Expand by Trillions in 10 Years, Will Be Integral Part of Global Financial System

[Oct 24 6:49 PM] While USDC has been popular in developed markets, it has seen significant growth in emerging regions among fintechs and brokers servicing businesses and households, Jeremy Allaire told CoinDesk in an interview.

Avalanche Foundation introduces Visa crypto spending card

[Oct 22 2:14 PM] The Avalanche Card is a credit card linked to a “self-custody wallet and unique address per asset.”

US lagging behind in global stablecoin adoption — Chainalysis

[Oct 17 7:00 AM] Growing demand for US dollar-backed stablecoins and regulatory uncertainty in the US are the key reasons for stablecoins thriving in other jurisdictions.

Paxos Launches New Stablecoin Payments Platform With Stripe as First Customer

[Oct 16 7:05 PM] Paxos, a regulated tokenization infrastructure platform, has unveiled its new stablecoin payments platform, with Stripe as its inaugural customer. This innovative solution powers Stripe’s Pay with Crypto product, enabling merchants to seamlessly…

Circle Brings USDC to Sui: What This Means for Bridged Tokens

[Oct 11 6:30 PM] Circle has introduced native USDC on the Sui blockchain, giving developers and users direct access to USDC without relying on bridges. This launch supports Circle’s multi-chain approach, utilizing Sui’s features for fast, secure, and scalable…

Stripe’s new stablecoin option gains traction in 70 countries on day 1

[Oct 11 8:42 AM] Stripe introduces USDC payments, marking a significant moment for crypto adoption as stablecoin transactions see global demand.

Is Tether’s USDT stablecoin ‘noncompliant’ with EU’s MiCA regulations?

[Oct 10 12:33 PM] The European Securities and Markets Authority declined to disclose whether USDt is “noncompliant” but said it is working on solutions to issues in the framework.

Trump crypto project proposes Aave link in governance proposal

[Oct 10 6:17 AM] The Donald Trump-backed crypto platform, World Liberty Financial, wants to run as an instance on the DeFi protocol Aave.

VanEck launches $30M ventures fund for crypto and AI

[Oct 9 1:21 PM] VanEck’s new $30 million fund, VanEck Ventures, will focus on investment in fintech, crypto and AI startups building next-generation payments.

Cryptoquant: Stablecoin Liquidity Surges to Record Highs as Ripple Introduces RLUSD

[Oct 8 5:44 PM] Stablecoin liquidity reached unprecedented levels in September 2024, boosting overall cryptocurrency market activity. Meanwhile, Ripple made a notable entrance into the stablecoin space with its newly launched RLUSD, expanding its influence in the…

Tether is ‘best friend’ of US, says CEO Paolo Ardoino

[Oct 4 2:44 PM] While focusing on developing countries, Tether is doing its best to maintain a good relationship with the United States, Paolo Ardoino told Cointelegraph.

Coinbase to delist noncompliant stablecoins under EU MiCA rules

[Oct 4 1:11 PM] Coinbase will delist noncompliant stablecoins from its European platform by the end of December to comply with the EU’s MiCA regulations.

Circle to Expand USDC Stablecoin to Australia and APAC Region Through Strategic Partnership

[Oct 2 9:30 AM] Mark Carnegie’s MHC Digital Group is partnering with Circle Internet Financial to expand the distribution of the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) to institutional investors in Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic…

Robinhood Crypto Launches Crypto Transfers for European Users

[Oct 2 12:30 AM] Robinhood Crypto has introduced a major new feature for European users, allowing them to deposit and withdraw over 20 different cryptocurrencies. The new crypto transfer service includes a limited-time 1% deposit match. With this launch, the…

MHC Digital, Circle collaborate to expand USDC access in APAC region

[Oct 1 5:56 PM] Australian pension funds can expect a pitch soon for saving money on fees with a stablecoin.

Circle Signals Plans to Bring USDC to Australia With Venture Capitalist Mark Carnegie

[Oct 1 8:48 AM] Stablecoin giant Circle has signalled its plans to bring its digital currency, USDC, into Australia and beyond with the unveiling of a partnership with venture capitalist Mark Carnegie's MHC Digital Group, the companies announced on Tuesday.

Fed’s dovish move will slash $625M in interest income for stablecoins

[Sep 27 8:54 PM] CCData estimates stablecoins will lose approximately $625 million in interest income for each 50-basis point cut. Further cuts in 2024 could reduce annual revenue by as much as $1.5 billion.

Ethereum Demand Driven By Use In On-Chain Applications, Token Transfers: CoinShares

[Sep 26 5:30 AM] Ethereum (ETH) demand is largely driven by the token’s use in on-chain applications and token transfers, according to a report by CoinShares. Ethereum’s Use-Cases Have Increased, But Long-Term Value Is Missing In a recently published detailed…

Vitalik Buterin endorses Celo for beating Tron in stablecoin addresses

[Sep 25 9:11 AM] Vitalik Buterin noted that Celo’s second L2 testnet, Alfajores, will be upgraded to Ethereum L2 on Sept. 26.

USDC issuer Circle launches onchain compliance platform 

[Sep 24 5:54 PM] It's an important step toward winning the tokenized RWA market as Circle continues to vye with stablecoin leader Tether.

Blockfi Receives $250M USDC Deposit, Sparking Hopes for Creditor Repayments

[Sep 23 6:40 PM] Onchain data reveals that Blockfi, a now-bankrupt crypto lending firm, received a hefty $250 million deposit (1, 2) to one of its flagged addresses, as reported by Arkham Intelligence. The news was shared on X at 12:43 p.m. EDT on Monday…