US government reopens after shutdown; markets react as XRP rallies on ETF launch optimism, while Visa begins a USDC pilot, signaling accelerating crypto adoption in mainstream payments.
In the tumult of tomorrow, Bitcoin heralds a seismic shift in global finance as traders brace for volatile swings, regulators weigh new rules, and institutions accelerate crypto adoption.
Bank of England proposes a £20,000 cap on retail stablecoin holdings, saying it will protect consumers. Crypto firms warn the narrow exemptions could stifle innovation and shrink the UK market.
Cardsmiths unveils Currency Cards loaded with more than $500K in real Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Ethereum, offering consumers physical cards that hold and enable spending of tangible crypto assets.
Japan’s financial regulator will back the country’s three largest banks as they roll out a joint stablecoin – a bid to speed up and simplify payments while imposing tighter oversight to protect stability and consumers
Gemini launches a Solana credit card that pays rewards in SOL and auto-stakes them, simplifying crypto returns. The card delivers instant SOL rewards, automatic staking and partner benefits.
Bitcoin.com rolls out USD balances for U.S. users, enabling dollar deposits, transfers, and seamless on/off-ramps in its app. The launch aims to streamline crypto-fiat access as mainstream demand accelerates.
easyGroup unveiled easyBitcoin.app, aiming to “orange-pill” mainstream users through branded simplicity and trust, positioning the app as a gateway to retail adoption of Bitcoin.
Europe considers promoting euro stablecoins to counter the dollar’s dominance, after a former ECB official warned that embracing digital currencies is essential to preserve the EU’s financial clout in global markets.
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