As the institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, particularly the stablecoin sector, expands, the need for privacy settlement is becoming increasingly important. A Privacy Gap Report from the layer-1 zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) privacy blockchain Aleo has highlighted the challenges that could stem from the persistent lack of privacy. According to the report, the lack of privacy in institutional […]
Crypto exchange Coinbase has sharply criticized a group of major US banking associations after they urged federal regulators to ban merchant rewards, cashbacks, and discounts offered to customers who pay with stablecoins. The latter argued such perks amount to “indirect interest.” “Unamerican” Power Grab In a post on X, Coinbase chief policy officer Faryar Shirzad […]
Bitcoin (BTC) is positioning for its next potential upward move, fueled by a weakening U.S. dollar and a quiet accumulation of stablecoin buying power on exchanges. According to new on-chain data, the market is building a substantial liquidity reservoir, which, historically, has been a signal for prices going up significantly. Market Mechanics Point to Accumulation […]
Coinbase’s plan to make a major push into the stablecoin payments sector has hit a wall. The US crypto exchange has ended acquisition talks with UK-based fintech BVNK, in what could have been one of the largest deals ever for a stablecoin-focused startup. Details on why the negotiations collapsed have not been revealed yet. Acquisition […]
Bitcoin’s liquidity is drying up as the ongoing U.S. government shutdown enters its second month, freezing federal flows and rattling crypto prices. This fiscal gridlock is forcing a major shift in investor behavior, moving capital toward the perceived safety of stablecoins and away from more volatile digital assets. On-Chain Data Points to Defensive Moves Analysis […]
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is nearing a market capitalization of $900 million, according to the company’s latest October independent attestation report. The figure has more than doubled in just three months, climbing from $400 million in August. Launched less than a year ago, RLUSD is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and backed by deposits, short-term […]
India and the United States are leading global cryptocurrency adoption between January and July 2025. According to the TRM Labs’ Country Crypto Adoption Index 2025, India retained its top position for the third consecutive year, while the United States held its second-place ranking. Both countries have demonstrated significant momentum so far this year, driven by […]
Bealls, a 110-year-old US retail chain with over 660 stores nationwide, has announced a new partnership with digital payments firm Flexa to enable in-store cryptocurrency payments. With this integration, Bealls becomes the first national retailer to accept digital currencies from any crypto wallet across more than a dozen blockchains at once. The announcement marks Bealls’ […]
Tether is evaluating a raise from “a selected group of high-profile key investors,” to maximize the scale of the company’s strategy across all existing and new business lines, “by several orders of magnitude,” stated CEO Paolo Ardoino on Wednesday. The stablecoin issuer is looking to raise between $15 billion and $20 billion for a roughly […]
Ripple is executing a strategic pivot that could redefine the role of Ripple (XRP) in global finance. Alexis Sirkia, Captain of the Yellow Network, believes the launch of Ripple USD (RLUSD) and the first U.S.-based XRP ETFs could reignite transaction volume on XRPL. RLUSD-XRP Synergy Fuels Liquidity and Adoption Sharing his views with CryptoPotato, Sirkia […]