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ECB and EU Banks Push Back on Stablecoin Deposit Rule
The ECB and all 27 EU national central banks are urging Brussels to remove a MiCA rule requiring stablecoin issuers to hold reserves in bank deposits, warning it could create systemic risk. The pushback highlights growing tensions between crypto and traditional finance as Europe refines its landmark crypto regulation.
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Bitcoin Surges Past $87K After Trump Iran Meeting News
Bitcoin surged past $87,000 after President Trump confirmed a ‘very good meeting’ with Iranian officials at the UN General Assembly. Falling oil prices, spot ETF inflows, and rising derivatives interest are now fueling hopes for a broader crypto rally.
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Coinbase Launches Fixed-Rate USDC Loans Backed by cbBTC
Coinbase has introduced fixed-rate USDC loans backed by cbBTC through Morpho Midnight on the Base network. The new product lets users borrow against their bitcoin with locked-in rates and clear maturity dates, blending centralized convenience with decentralized infrastructure.
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Coinbase Builds Post-Quantum Custody for BlackRock Assets
Coinbase is quietly building a post-quantum custody system for $250 billion in institutional assets, including holdings for BlackRock, after cryptographer Yehuda Lindell flagged a critical blind spot in today’s MPC security model. The move signals that quantum threats to crypto are being taken seriously at the highest levels of finance.
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Bitcoin Holds $86,000: 3 Key Drivers Preventing a Crash
Bitcoin is holding steady around $86,000, defying expectations of a pullback. Three major forces — nearly $1B in ETF inflows, record Nasdaq highs, and oil prices below $100 — are combining to support the rally and keep BTC stable.
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Bitcoin ETFs Near $1 Billion Inflows in One Day: What It Means
Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion in a single day, the highest inflow since October 2024, as BTC surged past $87,000. This record signals renewed institutional confidence and could have major implications for the broader crypto market.
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SoFi Settles $25B in Mastercard Transactions with Stablecoins
SoFi has become the first nationally chartered US bank to settle Mastercard card transactions using stablecoins, moving an expected $25 billion annually onto blockchain rails. This milestone signals growing institutional confidence in stablecoins as real-world payment infrastructure.
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Russia Crypto Reporting: New Rules & Stablecoin Freeze Risks
Russia now requires investors to report foreign crypto transactions and is warning citizens about the risks of stablecoin freezes. The new rules highlight growing tensions between government oversight and crypto freedom worldwide.