BOE Proposes Cap on Retail Stablecoin Holdings
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.
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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
Has Bitcoin Liquidity Been Affected by the Government Shutdown?
Government shutdown curbs Bitcoin liquidity as institutional flows stall and banking backlogs hamper fiat-on ramps, tightening spreads and boosting volatility in crypto markets.
DeFi sleuths uncover $284M in loans and stablecoin risk linked to Stream Finance
In a recent investigation, DeFi analysts uncovered $284 million in loans connected to Stream Finance, revealing significant risks tied to stablecoins. This scrutiny highlights the growing need for transparency and regulation in the rapidly evolving DeFi landscape.
🖼 JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Tether now holds $135B in U.S. Treasuries, surpassing South Korea as 17th largest holder 👀
JUST IN: Stablecoin issuer Tether now holds $135B in U.S. Treasuries, overtaking South Korea to become the 17th-largest holder. The move underscores growing demand for safe, liquid assets.
Beijing Halts Tech Giants’ Stablecoin Ambitions in Hong Kong: FT
Beijing has blocked major Chinese tech firms from pursuing stablecoin projects in Hong Kong, the Financial Times reports, tightening controls on cross-border digital assets and curbing firms’ crypto ambitions.
Tether releases open-source wallet development kit for global self-custody
Tether releases an open-source wallet development kit to bolster global self-custody. The toolkit enables developers to build secure wallets, widening access to user-controlled digital asset storage.
ACI enables Bitcoin and stablecoin payments for merchants through BitPay integration
ACI Worldwide has integrated BitPay, enabling merchants to accept Bitcoin and major stablecoins at checkout. The move expands payment options, offers crypto-to-fiat settlement, and aims to cut costs and boost global reach.
‘I Am Your Champion’: Nigel Farage Makes Case for UK Crypto Reform
Nigel Farage declares “I am your champion” for UK crypto, urging clearer rules and innovation-friendly oversight. As Reform UK opens to digital-asset donations, he pitches a pro-growth agenda amid rising fintech competition.
🖼 PAOLO ARDOINO: 🟠“While the world continues to get darker, Tether will continue to invest part of its profits into safe assets like #Bitcoin, …
Amid a ‘darkening’ global outlook, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says the firm will keep channeling a portion of profits into safe-haven assets like Bitcoin, positioning the strategy as prudent, long-term treasury management.