Author: James Wilson
Coinbase’s new Custom Stablecoins lets brands mint compliant, USDC-backed digital dollars on Coinbase Business, tapping 100M+ wallets and new revenue streams. Summary Coinbase’s Custom Stablecoins lets businesses issue branded, USDC-backed tokens with issuance, custody, and compliance handled by Coinbase Business. Brands can plug into 100M+ Coinbase wallets and use tokens for rewards, payments, DeFi access, and cross-chain transfers across supported networks. The launch lands alongside stock trading, prediction markets, Base App, and institutional partnerships that position Coinbase as full-stack financial infrastructure. Coinbase has launched a Custom Stablecoins service that enables businesses to create branded digital currencies backed by USDC, the…
Brazil’s B3 plans RWA tokenization, a BRL stablecoin and Bitcoin, ETH, SOL options to link digital assets with the country’s stock market infrastructure. Summary B3 will launch a tokenization platform for real-world assets, starting with tokenized equities integrated into its existing exchange infrastructure. The exchange plans a real-pegged stablecoin for on-chain clearing and settlement, alongside proposed weekly BTC, ETH, and SOL options pending CVM approval. The move follows Brazil’s narrowed Drex pilot, positioning B3’s blockchain rails as an extension of the traditional market rather than a separate crypto venue. Brazil’s stock exchange B3 plans to launch a tokenization platform and…
Ava Labs’ John Nahas says Avalanche is betting on sovereign, purpose-built blockchains, targeting ~200 institutional and enterprise chains across finance and AI. Summary Ava Labs’ John Nahas says Avalanche’s growth comes from purpose-built chains for specific use cases, not chasing three-month crypto Twitter narratives. Avalanche is approaching 80 live layer-1 chains with over 100 on testnet and targets about 200 institutional and enterprise networks next year. Firms like Toyota, FIFA and SMBC are building separate Avalanche environments as banks, asset managers and enterprises demand dedicated blockchain rails. Ava Labs is pursuing a long-term strategy focused on purpose-built blockchains as the…
Bitcoin price keeps falling as miner liquidations, Asian whale selling, and China’s renewed mining crackdown outweigh ongoing institutional BTC accumulation. Summary China’s renewed mining restrictions cut Bitcoin hash rate by about 8%, pressuring miners to liquidate BTC and adding forced sell-side flow. Long-term “OG” Asian holders accelerate distribution on exchanges like Binance, Bybit, and OKX, offsetting institutional accumulation on Coinbase. U.S. institutions keep buying BTC, but regional selling from Asia and distressed miners caps upside until excess supply is fully absorbed. Bitcoin prices continued to decline despite institutional purchasing activity, as selling pressure from miners and Asian holders weighed on…
The United States Federal Reserve has withdrawn old guidance that prevented certain banks, including uninsured state institutions, from engaging with crypto-facing activities under the same conditions as federally insured counterparts. Summary The Federal Reserve has rescinded its 2023 guidance that prevented uninsured state-chartered banks from engaging in crypto-related activities under Federal Reserve supervision. New guidance offers crypto-native banks a formal route to join the Fed and settle payments directly, without relying on intermediaries. According to the Fed, the decision to rescind the 2023 policy was grounded in the view that it was outdated and that both the financial system and…
BNB price hovered near $830 as increased trading activity and falling open interest showed traders cutting risk during the recent pullback. Summary BNB trades near lower Bollinger Band after a sharp drop from recent highs. Volume rose while open interest fell, pointing to position unwinding. Charts still favor sellers unless price reclaims key resistance levels. BNB changed hands at $832 at press time, falling roughly 4% over the past 24 hours as the recent pullback extended. Price has moved between $830 and $899 over the last seven days and is now down 4.3% on the week. Losses are deeper on…
Bitcoin price has been experiencing volatility for over a month, which has led to the formation of a bearish inverse cup and handle pattern. This comes as liquidation spikes continue to sideline buyers. Summary Bitcoin price has been trading range-bound since late November. $160 million was liquidated from Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. A multi-month inverse head and shoulders pattern has formed on the daily chart. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price went up from $86,000 to an intraday high of $90,165 on Wednesday before settling at $86,612 at the time of writing. The world’s largest crypto…
The World Liberty Financial team has proposed using 5% of the project’s treasury to expand adoption of its USD1 stablecoin through strategic partnerships and ecosystem incentives. Summary World Liberty Financial has proposed unlocking 5% of its WLFI token treasury to support USD1 growth. USD1 currently ranks as the seventh-largest USD-pegged stablecoin. According to the proposal posted on the World Liberty Financial governance forum, the Trump family-backed project wants to increase the supply of USD1, which it believes would directly enable “demand for WLFI-governed services, integrations, liquidity incentives, and ecosystem programs.” “The success of USD1 directly strengthens WLFI because USD1 adoption…
Crypto prices today dipped due to a pullback in U.S. equities that pushed investors away from risk assets. The total crypto market value fell about 1% on the day to $3.01 trillion. Bitcoin was trading near $86,816 at press time,… Source link
Over the years, cryptocurrencies have evolved into more than just financial assets. Big companies like Tesla and MicroStrategy have made significant investments in Bitcoin, making headlines and inspiring others to follow suit. Crypto is now part of serious financial conversations. But have companies truly explored how blockchain can improve lives beyond financial gain? Many focus on Bitcoin’s potential for profit, yet they may be missing a deeper opportunity: philanthropy. At the same time, consumers and investors are watching companies more closely than ever. People don’t just care about profits anymore, they care about how businesses operate and what they stand…