Category: crypto

Aave has reached $30.5 billion in active loans, representing 65% of total active loans across decentralized protocols. It also has a total value locked of $42 billion, making it the largest DeFi protocol. Aave generates significant fees and offers higher yields compared to traditional banking, attracting capital from investors.

The U.S. Treasury Department is seeking public feedback on regulations for stablecoins under the GENIUS Act. The process, which began on Sept. 18, aims to address compliance issues such as reserve custody and oversight. The law directs agencies to set standards for issuers, clarify tax treatment, and enforce anti-money laundering measures.

Stablecoin builders face a limited time to establish competitive advantages before the GENIUS Act is fully implemented, with critical regulatory details still uncertain. Companies that prepare early for compliance could gain lasting market advantages, while those who wait may struggle. Key areas for focus include reserve management, redemption mechanisms, freeze order compliance, and entity formation…

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is seeking $10 billion in funding at a $200 billion valuation to support data center construction for AI development. The company is building an AI computing cluster in Tennessee. xAI previously raised $6 billion and merged with X. Musk opposes merging xAI with Tesla.

Twelve Democratic senators led by Senator Ruben Gallego called for bipartisan cooperation from Republicans on comprehensive cryptocurrency market legislation to address regulatory gaps and restore investor confidence. The proposal includes granting the CFTC jurisdiction over spot markets, expanding authority over crypto platforms, and regulating custody and conflicts of interest. It aims to prevent public officials…

Stablecoin issuers in the US are seeking bank charters, with Tether planning a US product and Ripple applying for a trust bank charter. The Bank of England has proposed caps on systemic stablecoin holdings. Different models show potential revenue depending on Federal Reserve access and reserve placement. UK caps may shift focus to payment providers…

Michigan lawmakers are considering a proposal to allow the state to invest public funds in cryptocurrency. The bill, known as House Bill 4087, aims to create a “strategic crypto reserve” by allocating up to 10% of certain funds into digital assets. If passed, Michigan would become the fourth US state to adopt a crypto reserve.

Grayscale Investments has received SEC approval to list its Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) as an exchange-traded fund, allowing for trading to begin on Sept. 19. The fund holds a variety of cryptocurrencies and is seen as a turning point for mainstream crypto investment. Demand for crypto ETFs has been strong, with Bitcoin-focused funds managing…

Ethereum’s core developers have set a launch window for the Fusaka upgrade, aiming for mainnet activation on Dec. 3. The rollout will begin on test networks in stages, with Blob forks introduced to improve scalability. A security contest has also been launched to identify vulnerabilities in the upgrade before its full implementation.

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved generic listing standards for NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe BZX to list spot crypto exchange-traded products without a product-specific 19b-4, reducing the time to market to 75 days. Exchanges are preparing new offerings beyond bitcoin and ether, with XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin expected to launch soon.