The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a cornerstone of global financial infrastructure, is reportedly developing a stablecoin, according to The Information. Such a move would signal DTCC’s growing interest in digital assets, a sector led internally by Nadine Chakar, Global Head of Digi
David Plouffe, who worked as an adviser on former US Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign, will be joining Coinbase’s Global Advisory Council.In a Thursday notice, Coinbase said Plouffe would join former lawmakers, industry leaders, and others on the company’s advisory council, s
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission delayed making a decision on a slew of spot altcoin exchange-traded funds, something that's become a bit of a common occurrence in recent months as the agency settles in under new leadership.On Thursday, the SEC punted next steps on the Bitwise Dogecoin ET
CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index is down $1947.90 today or 1.79% to $106827.33Down two consecutive days, down 2.49% over this periodUp 1.97% month-to-dateUp 14.36% year-to-dateDown 4.61% from its all-time intraday high of $111986.44 on May 22, 2025Up 60.45% from 52 weeks ago (June 13, 2024), when it tra
Coinbase plans to launch perpetual futures trading in the United States, with the offering set to comply with regulatory standards outlined by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, a top executive at the crypto exchange said on Thursday.With crypto markets buoyed by hopes of lighter regulation
In an opinion piece published in Fortune, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson wrote that the “advantages of blockchain are so compelling that we don’t foresee the shift to digital asset technology being slow or incremental,” echoing the growing positive sentiment some traditional finance institutio
A Russian-born founder of a cryptocurrency financial services firm avoided having to spend any further time in a U.S. prison on Thursday for participating in a wide-ranging scheme to manipulate the market for digital tokens on behalf of his company's clients.Federal prosecutors in Boston had arg
Circle’s USDC stablecoin debuted on the XRP Ledger, a move expected to significantly expand its utility across decentralized finance and cross-border payments. The launch, which requires no bridging, highlighted Ripple’s ongoing strategy to link traditional finance and crypto with seamless infrastru
Ethereum is down $172.57 today or 6.13% to $2642.96Snaps a six day winning streakUp 3.93% month-to-dateDown 20.98% year-to-dateDown 44.94% from its all-time high of $4800.00 on Nov. 9, 2021 (based on 5 p.m. levels)Down 23.95% from 52 weeks ago (June 13, 2024), when it traded at $3475.44Down 34.75% f
Cardano’s ADA has joined the Nasdaq Crypto Index, moving from the sidelines into the institutional spotlight. According to Nasdaq filings, this shift brings ADA alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum in one of the main benchmarks watched by big investors.It’s a sign that regulators and asset managers see Ca
Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are trying again to divvy up millions of dollars in fines, following a judge's rejection last month.In a court document filed on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, lawyers for Ripple and the SEC said the c
Key takeaways:SOL’s futures open interest surged to a 2-year high, reflecting growing institutional interest.Rising competition from other blockchains and neutral funding rates continue to dampen SOL’s bullish momentum.Solana’s SOL (SOL) failed to hold its bullish momentum after gaining 10% between
It may take a long time, but Bitcoin could 10X and hit $1 million if the cryptocurrency continues to grow in popularity, Galaxy Digital founder and CEO Mike Novogratz said Thursday."The bull case becomes that over time young people care about it more than than old people so gold slowly gets replaced
SQD is getting listed on Coinbase, a very popular crypto exchange. This event can help SQD price go up fast, as many new users will be able to buy and trade SQD easily. Such listings usually bring much attention and more liquidity, which makes it easier for traders to enter and exit positions. Still
Balancer holds a weekly "office hours" AMA to talk about recent updates, planned events, and future changes. This week, the team will speak about the DAO, Dappcon events, and Balancer V3 upgrades. Community calls like this can have a small effect on price if big news is shared or surprises announced
Ergo will have a Proof-of-Work AMA for their community to ask questions and learn about project updates. These events usually help keep the community informed, but they do not always move ERG price strongly unless important news comes out during the talk. If the team announces new technology, partne
Tencent, a Chinese technology and holding company with a global footprint, is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring game developer and publisher Nexon.Representatives from the tech company contacted the family of Nexon founder Kim Jung-ju to explore a potential deal, but no concrete term
MEXC, a strong crypto exchange, teases a big announcement about BTC and gold. This kind of mystery often excites traders and can move the MX token price up, because people expect good news, like new trading features or pairs. If the announcement is about strong partnerships or new products, it can b
DeFi Development Corp. hit a major roadblock this week when the US Securities and Exchange Commission blocked its $1 billion registration filing. The move came after regulators found that the company’s Form S-3 lacked a key internal controls report tied to its 10-K. As a result, DeFi Development—for
By Paul R. La MonicaCircle, the stablecoin company, has nearly quadrupled since it debuted a week ago — from $31 to about $113.If you missed that gangbusters initial public offering, don't worry. The crypto world has others in the pipeline — possibly a lot of others.Wall Street's appetite for compan