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Bullish exchange lists Sui-native stablecoin USDsui. Issued via Stripe's infrastructure with robust reserves, its unique model redirects yield to buy back SUI tokens and incentivize DeFi liquidity, offering a novel approach to stablecoin utility within the Sui ecosystem.
Read MoreMajor Safe investor Greenfield Capital has filed a formal complaint with Swiss regulators, alleging conflicts of interest within the Safe Ecosystem Foundation's board. The investor demands board restructuring and the addition of independent directors after failed negotiations, escalating internal governance disputes into a public regulatory matter.
Read MoreS&P Global Ratings launched a Vault Risk Assessment service for DeFi lending vaults, providing letter-grade opinions on depositor loss risk from AAA(v) to D(v). This move brings traditional credit assessment methodology to on-chain finance, with curator quality capping the final rating.
Read MoreOpenAI's CEO suggests society should tolerate some AI-related negative impacts in exchange for its vast benefits, sparking criticism from experts and politicians who warn of underestimated security risks. He also addressed internal safety expert departures, reaffirming the company's focus on cybersecurity defense.
Read MoreNotable crypto trader Jeffrey Huang, aka Machi Big Brother, staged a stunning comeback with 12 consecutive winning trades on Pump.fun, netting $2.14M. Despite this, his Hyperliquid account still shows a staggering $22.83M historical loss from 335 liquidations. His current highly leveraged portfolio holds ETH, BTC, and other assets with roughly $2.3M in unrealized gains.
Read MoreOn-chain options volume nearly doubled in September, surging past $4.8 billion. Market concentration intensified, with a leading platform capturing nearly 80% of total volume. New protocols saw explosive growth following technical integrations, signaling rapid ecosystem evolution.
Read MoreMeme coins now represent only about 3% of the total altcoin market cap, a record low according to CryptoQuant analysis. Key factors include stronger altcoin performance, diluted liquidity from new meme projects, and declining holder bases. While historical extremes have preceded rebounds, no clear reversal signal is yet present.
Read MoreChainalysis reports China's P2P stablecoin activity surged 43-fold in wallet count over 2.5 years despite regulatory restrictions, with domestic P2P transactions accounting for 59.1% of activity. Stablecoins are being used as high-velocity operational capital, turning over 33 times annually.
Read MoreNew surveys by Visa and CoinShares reveal growing stablecoin payment interest in APAC, with nearly half considering use within five years. Wealthy investors in the US and Europe already hold significant crypto allocations, overwhelmingly in Bitcoin, with most planning to increase exposure.
Read MoreExecutives from three French crypto firms propose directly taxing conversions between cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, arguing current rules create tax loopholes and hinder infrastructure. The suggestion sparks debate, with concerns it may drive users to unregulated stablecoins like USDT, but significant changes to France's existing tax system are not anticipated.
Read MoreJapanese-listed Metaplanet revises its capital strategy, allocating 85%-90% of total assets to Bitcoin. It establishes a 10%-15% strategic investment fund and launches a net interest income plan, while holding 44,000 BTC.
Read MoreThe world's top tech billionaires added a record $845 billion in wealth in the first nine months, driven by the AI boom and soaring tech stocks. U.S. tech giants dominated the gains, highlighting a stark wealth divide between the tech sector and others.
Read MoreApproximately 2.75 billion USDC stablecoins were minted on the Solana blockchain over the past week, according to on-chain data. This significant issuance highlights growing liquidity demand and USDC's expanding role within the Solana ecosystem.
Read MoreThe Trump administration is preparing to ease usage restrictions on tax-exempt "red-dyed diesel," according to sources. This move aims to reduce fuel costs ahead of the midterm elections, with full details expected to be announced soon. The policy could impact industries like agriculture and construction.
Read MoreBitmine Immersion Technologies discloses a $17.4 billion crypto portfolio, holding over 6 million ETH—4.9% of total supply. The firm's ongoing accumulation and staking strategy highlights institutional crypto asset management trends.
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