By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The CME bitcoin futures chart is in focus once again as bitcoin's recent 12% retracement has filled the latest CME gap—caused by the exchange’s weekend closure and bitcoin's price run up

Midas, a protocol for issuing yield-bearing tokens backed by U.S. Treasuries and other assets, has introduced Liquid Yield Tokens (LYT) linked to actively managed, decentralized finance (DeFi) funds, starting out with Edge Capital, RE7, and MEV Capit

Circle's USDC, the second-largest stablecoin on the market, rose to a record market capitalization over $56 billion this week as stablecoin growth showed signs of reaccelerating.USDC added $10.2 billion to its market cap over the past month, driven p

Stablecoins could emerge as one of the most efficient means of payment in a global economy as legacy payment systems struggle to keep pace with AI agents, blockchain technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT), according to Sky Protocol (formerly

Ethereum saw some huge selling in the early trading hours of Monday as it dipped below the $2.1K mark – a 25% dip from its opening price that day.This fall was a result of whale wallets liquidating their positions in $ETH. For instance, two dormant w

A new report from CryptoQuant highlighted that the expansion of stablecoins in circulation is likely to be a key driver for the next cryptocurrency rally.Liquidity conditions in the crypto markets, as measured by the total value of stablecoins in cir

The European Securities and Markets Authority has urged national authorities in the European Union (EU) to ensure that exchanges are no longer making non-compliant stablecoins available for trading within the next two months.The regulator has request

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire believes US President Donald Trump could soon sign an executive order making it easier for banks to own digital assets. In an interview with the Reuters Global Markets Forum at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Da

By Lauren ThomasCryptocurrency executives exuded optimism as President Trump took the oath of office. Trump has pledged support for the digital-asset industry and is expected to promote widespread adoption of crypto."The backdrop is dramatic-more dra

In tuxedos and finery, one of the most famously dressed-down industries celebrated Friday night with a "Crypto Ball" in Washington to welcome the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, which the crowd of digital-assets insiders trus

The issue of stablecoin integration has long been a point of contention within the Cardano community. Despite the growing influence of USDC and USDT on other blockchains, Cardano has yet to secure major partnerships with these stablecoins.For many A

Ripple’s long-awaited U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, is finally here — leaving many wondering which major exchanges will list it next. Though Ripple’s senior vice president of stablecoins, Jack McDonald, played his cards close to his chest dur

Circle's CEO believes in stablecoins as a regulated financial infrastructure. USDC facilitates smoother cross-border transactions and trading. Continue Reading:Circle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire Discusses the Future of Stablecoins The post Circle’s CEO Jere

Circle plans to bolster its foothold in Southeast Asia, with Hong Kong’s stablecoin roadmap incentivizing the firm’s proposed business expansion.

Stablecoin issuer Circle has raised USDC redemption fees for a second time this year, according to a Bloomberg report. USDC holders seeking near-instant redemption of the stablecoin will have to pay additional fees for daily redemptions that exceed $

Stablecoin issuer Circle is reportedly determined to become a publicly listed company despite a drawn-out initial public offering (IPO) approval process. In January of this year, Circle announced it had submitted a draft registration statement to the

Circle aims for an IPO despite regulatory hurdles. The company is expanding its workforce in anticipation of regulatory clarity. Continue Reading:Circle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire Confirms IPO Plans Despite Regulatory Challenges The post Circle’s CEO Jerem

Despite the long road toward its IPO, USDC stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Financial is not giving up on its dream. For more than 2 years since it started pursuing going public, CEO Jeremy Allaire said the firm has build a strong business pending t

Circle CCTP tops the chart as cross-chain bridges drive impressive trading volumes over the past 30 days, enhancing blockchain interoperability.

Patrick Hansen, Circle’s European strategy director, predicted major leaps in the EU’s crypto and stablecoin market by late 2025. At the European Blockchain Convention in Barcelona, Hansen shared expectations of advancements in the crypto market stru