Category: crypto

Mary Daly of the San Francisco Fed emphasizes the importance of price stability but warns against harming the economy with aggressive rate hikes. She advocates for a cautious approach to monetary policy, balancing inflation targets with employment considerations. This stance may delay future rate cuts, impacting markets and risk assets.

Payouts.com co-founders believe that the future of agent payments lies in combining stablecoin rails with programmable control layers for enterprise trust. They emphasize the importance of programmability in defining which AI agents enterprises can trust by 2027, and list five essential controls for safe and auditable autonomous agent spending at scale.

The CFTC warned that 24/7 trading may not be suitable for all traditional derivatives markets. The agency allowed CFTC-regulated crypto platforms to offer perpetual futures and global options. The CFTC asked firms to carefully assess the risks before extending trading hours, with Coinbase already supporting 24/7 trading across various markets.

The CLARITY Act, a major crypto market bill, has advanced in Congress, giving the CFTC new power over digital commodities. Concerns have been raised about the agency’s staffing and funding. The bill aims to establish clear rules for digital assets and shift oversight from the SEC to the CFTC, which may lack resources to handle…

U.S. Treasury bond prices are rising while the dollar index has fallen to an intraday low of 98.8, indicating a shift in risk sentiment in global markets. This is driven by reassessment of Fed policy, inflation path, and demand for safe assets. The dollar’s decline could benefit cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon opposes the Clarity Act unless provisions are added to regulate stablecoin rewards. Dimon argues that crypto firms should not have bank-like powers without proper safeguards. The dispute has caused tension between banks and crypto companies. Dimon also criticized Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong for lobbying efforts.

Wintermute has entered prediction markets as a liquidity provider, aiming to improve execution depth and bid-ask spreads. Prediction markets have seen significant growth, with Kalshi valued at $22 billion. Wintermute’s participation could lead to tighter spreads, making it easier to execute larger trades and reducing pricing gaps that professional firms see as tradable opportunities. Regulators…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse claims that the “anti‑crypto army” has been defeated by courts, voters, and President Donald Trump, stating that the crackdown on digital assets never made sense legally, policy-wise, or politically. He links the end of the SEC’s XRP campaign to a friendlier regulatory climate in the Trump era.

Grayscale transferred $112 million in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, adding to a trend of institutional-sized flows to centralized venues. This comes after other significant transfers related to ETF redemptions. Arkham is monitoring these institutional flows, with Coinbase Prime becoming a key player in handling large Bitcoin transfers from entities like Grayscale, BlackRock, and SpaceX.

VanEck launched the first U.S. spot BNB ETF on Nasdaq with a 0.39% management fee. Binance Coin price traded lower amid a broader crypto market sell-off due to rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Grayscale is also planning a BNB ETF, while a Zcash ETF could become the first U.S. spot privacy coin fund.