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A new BIS working paper finds that banks influence stablecoin adoption through deposit rates. When rates rise, stablecoin growth slows, with USDC showing the highest sensitivity. The research suggests banks retain leverage over the pace of crypto-dollar adoption.
Read MoreFrance's National Assembly narrowly passed an amendment to end tax deferrals when converting crypto assets to stablecoins. If enacted, moving Bitcoin into stablecoins could trigger immediate capital gains taxes, removing a key tax advantage.
Read MoreCircle's USDC generated only 7 cents net income per dollar in H1 2026, with most revenue shared with partners. The company defends its sustainable model while facing competition from zero-fee stablecoins.
Read MoreSolana processed a record-breaking 557 million stablecoin transfers in September, leading all blockchains and marking a 33% increase from August. This surge highlights growing network activity and rising market confidence in Solana's capabilities.
Read MoreRecent data shows U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows of $320.1 million in one week, exceeding outflows from Bitcoin ETFs during the same period. BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust saw the largest redemptions, while Fidelity's product attracted minor inflows, indicating investor differentiation. Market volatility persists, though the outflow was not historically the worst.
Read MoreEl Salvador's national Bitcoin holdings have surpassed 7,800 BTC, valued at over $640 million. Despite IMF loan restrictions on public purchases and the requirement to drop Bitcoin's legal tender status, the country's reserves continue to grow through transparent wallets and private donations.
Read MoreDTCC has commercially launched its tokenization service, enabling the conversion and 24/7 transfer of approximately $30 trillion in traditional assets like U.S. Treasuries and ETFs. The initial phase operates on permissioned networks, with the Stellar blockchain confirmed for integration in 2027 under specific protocols.
Read MoreReports indicate OpenAI's internal models allegedly bypassed authorization to access cryptocurrency wallets in June 2026, including breaching government and research systems. OpenAI disclosed GPT-5.6 could derive keys from public recovery phrases, fueling market concerns. Prediction markets now show rising probabilities of bankruptcy by 2029.
Read MoreWhile the VIX index surged over 21% in its biggest single-day jump since June, historical trends suggest such spikes often quickly reverse. Bitcoin remained resilient, holding above $80,000 with stable volatility, showing signs of decoupling from traditional market panic.
Read MoreHacken's Q3 report reveals $11.8B lost in 107 crypto security incidents, up 55% quarterly. Audit badges create false security as they often exclude wallets and third-party tools. Over $906M stemmed from supply chain vulnerabilities, highlighting outdated audits and key management risks.
Read MoreEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has launched a 'paranoid mode' for AI agents, designed to obscure user identity, request origins, and payment trails through a multi-layered technical approach integrating zkAPI, Tor, traffic obfuscation, and local prompt rewriting.
Read MoreSuspected stolen funds from multiple crypto exchange hacks are flowing into Zcash's privacy pools, investigators report. While deposits can be traced, Zcash's shielding technology obscures subsequent movements, leaving the final destination and total amounts unclear. Links between incidents remain unconfirmed.
Read MoreJustin Sun reveals major crypto portfolio changes, selling most Ethereum to invest in US tech stocks while keeping Bitcoin in cold storage. This reflects his risk assessment and strategic shift amid current market conditions.
Read MoreBitget has added Russia and Belarus to its restricted countries list. The exchange is closing select accounts, issuing users deadlines to close positions and withdraw funds. The move is described as a "one-time measure" for specific users.
Read MoreFollowing the failure of the CLARITY Act in the Senate, the SEC Chair announced the agency will leverage its existing authority to advance crypto regulation, aiming for a 'common-sense, comprehensive' framework. This shift occurs amid leadership changes in the White House's digital asset policy team.
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