Author: James Wilson
Visa will add support for four new stablecoins on its settlement platform after the payments giant witnessed a spike in demand for stablecoin-linked card services. Summary Visa will add support for four new stablecoins across four different blockchains as part of its expanded settlement platform. The company reported a fourfold rise in stablecoin-linked card spending over the last quarter. Visa has launched a stablecoin pilot to enable banks to pre-fund cross-border payments. During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Ryan McInerney told investors that Visa plans to double down on its stablecoin offerings as it reported a fourfold increase in…
Bitcoin is showing early signs of recovery after a volatile month, with data from Binance hinting that market sentiment may be turning in favor of buyers. Summary Bitcoin price is consolidating near $113K after a volatile month, showing signs of renewed buyer activity. Binance stablecoin ratio flashes a buy signal, suggesting rising liquidity ready to enter the market. Technical indicators point to an early bullish reversal if BTC holds above key support around $111K. Bitcoin traded near $113,060 at press time, down 0.7% in the past 24 hours, but still up 4.5% in the past week and 1.2% over the…
South Korean BDACS’ official stablecoin, KRW1, will be issued on Circle’s blockchain Arc. This marks the second integration for the stablecoin after its initial launch on Avalanche. Summary South Korean firm BDACS has partnered with Circle to launch its Korean won-backed stablecoin, KRW1, on Circle’s new Arc blockchain, aiming to expand South Korea’s reach into the global stablecoin market. Fully backed by the Korean won and verified through Woori Bank, KRW1 represents South Korea’s growing push toward regulated digital assets as the government prepares new stablecoin legislations. According to a recent report by Yonhap News, South Korean digital asset company…
Major cryptocurrencies slipped on Tuesday, Oct. 28 as investors turned cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting. Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $113,831, while Ethereum dropped 3.7% to $4,090. XRP declined 1% to $2.64, and BNB also fell 1.6%… Source link
Hyperliquid price rally appears to be cooling as a TD Sequential sell signal hints at short-term weakness despite strong on-chain catalysts. Summary Hyperliquid trades at $48.30, down 2.8% in 24 hours. TD Sequential indicator warns of a possible short-term pullback. HIP-3 upgrade and listings keep long-term outlook bullish. Hyperliquid was trading around $48.30 at press time, down 2.8% in the past 24 hours. Even with the daily drop, the token is still up 33% over the week and 6.4% in the past month, holding about 20% below its all-time high of $59.3 set on Sept. 18. Market activity has eased…
Altcoins HBAR and LTC are experiencing price rallies as buzz surrounding their ETF launches draws market attention. Summary HBAR and Litecoin rally as their spot ETFs prepare to launch on the NASDAQ, signaling renewed investor interest in altcoin-based funds. The approvals proceed despite the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, with automatic activation rules allowing the listings to move forward without SEC intervention. While HBAR and LTC make progress, most other altcoin ETFs, including XRP, Dogecoin, and Avalanche, remain under review with no confirmed launch dates. At the time of writing, HBAR trades near $0.22, up 18.1% in the last 24 hours…
Crypto prices today are drifting lower ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy update. Summary Crypto market cap slips 1.5% to $3.88T as BTC trades near $113,000. Traders anticipate a 0.25% rate cut, with volatility expected post-meeting. Spot BTC and ETH ETFs post strong inflows, showing steady institutional demand. The total market capitalization has slipped 1.5% to $3.88 trillion, with most major tokens posting slight losses. At press time, Bitcoin trades at $112,831, down 1% in the past 24 hours, while Ethereum changes hands at $4,016, a 2% drop. BNB is down 2.9% to $1,102, and XRP trades at $2.62,…
Trump coin price has broken out of a long consolidation, riding on the latest developments surrounding the US-China tariff wars. Summary Trump Coin is up 9.1% in 24 hours and 16% on the week, trading at $6.79. The rally follows the announcement of a US-China trade framework aimed at halting tariffs and resolving rare earth and TikTok disputes. Broader crypto market remains bearish, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB all showing 1–3% losses. Technical indicators show bullish momentum with next upside targets at $7.00 and $8.00 and support at $6.50. The Trump coin price has surged 9.1% over the past 24…
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao confirms YZi Labs is a minority investor in Opinion, a newly launched decentralized prediction market, amid speculation on Polymarket rivalry. Summary Opinion raised $5M in a seed round led by YZi Labs, with participation from Animoca Ventures, Amber Group, Manifold, and Echo Community. The platform, now live on BNB Chain, allows users to trade on macroeconomic and trending markets. Since its March 2025 testnet debut, Opinion has seen over 1.6 million active users and more than $300 million in combined USDO and USDC trading across 600+ markets. Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance and head of YZi…
Hong Kong authorities have concluded the second phase of the e-HKD pilot program, with the central bank digital currency launch mostly aimed at institutional clients. Summary The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has completed Phase II of its digital Hong Kong dollar pilot program, revealing that both e-HKD and tokenized deposits enable cost-effective, programmable, and secure transactions. Following the trials, the HKMA plans to prioritize the e-HKD’s development for wholesale financial applications, publish common tokenization standards, and complete policy, legal, and technical preparations by mid-2026. According to a report by local media, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has completed the…