Category: crypto

The European Central Bank warns that widespread use of stablecoins could undermine monetary policy and harm traditional lenders’ funding bases. Major payment firms are moving towards stablecoin settlement, with Visa and Mastercard expanding their offerings. The crypto market remains stable despite concerns, treating the ECB paper as a long-term issue.

YZi Labs is investing $100m in Hash Global’s BNB Holdings Fund, promoting BNB as a yield-bearing core asset for financial infrastructure. This move marks BNB’s transition into a more advanced stage of its lifecycle, attracting institutional capital for structural returns. Critics raise concerns about manipulation risks, but others see it as a step towards maturity…

Binance has introduced seven AI Agent Skills to automate trading, data, and risk workflows, connecting spot, wallet, and trading through a unified interface. These skills include real-time market rankings, smart money signal tracking, and contract risk detection, aiming to enhance execution for both retail and institutional users.

Starting from January 1, 2027, Brazil’s central bank will require licensed cryptocurrency exchanges to submit daily reports proving they have enough assets to cover operational and security risks. New rules also mandate the segregation of client and platform assets and the proper recording of crypto assets on balance sheets. These regulations aim to align crypto…

Bitcoin’s perpetual open interest saw a significant increase, the largest since July 2025, as BTC struggled to break above $70k. The surge in open interest indicated leveraged capital entering the market, leaving long positions vulnerable to liquidations if the price drops. Traders are watching for potential sharp movements in the market.

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan housing reform bill that includes a ban on the Federal Reserve issuing a digital dollar without congressional approval. The legislation aims to address housing supply, affordability, and regulatory issues, with the CBDC ban being a notable provision that received overwhelming support.

Pump.fun, originally known for meme coins, now allows users to trade a variety of assets like WBTC, USDC, and Ethereum within the app. With over 1.5 million downloads, the platform has evolved to meet demand for on-chain trading. A new fee structure and incentive model aim to attract serious traders and increase liquidity.

ProCap Financial, owned by Anthony Pompliano, acquired 450 Bitcoin and is aggressively repurchasing shares to reduce the company’s discount to net asset value. This strategy aims to increase per-share Bitcoin exposure and shareholder value amid Middle East tensions. The move reflects a trend of companies using market volatility to increase Bitcoin reserves.

XRP is in focus due to new infrastructure developments with Hidden Road going live on the NSCC directory. This strengthens Ripple’s institutional positioning. XRP is trading around $1.36, below its 50-day SMA. Support is at $1.30 and $1.20, resistance at $1.45 and $1.62. Integration with Hidden Road could increase XRPL usage.

Iran’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, saw a surge of over 700% in withdrawals following coordinated airstrikes by the United States and Israel on Tehran. The spike in withdrawals was linked to potential capital movement abroad to avoid economic uncertainty caused by the conflict. This trend of using digital assets to move funds out of Iran…