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Stablecoin Surveillance: FSB Relies on Private Data
The FSB says it is monitoring roughly $300 billion in stablecoins, 99% of them dollar-denominated. Its reliance on private data compilers reveals both the scale of the market and the growing need for consistent regulatory oversight.
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Oil Near Yearly High: Stock and Crypto Crash Risk
Oil is approaching its yearly high as geopolitical and economic risks rise. Higher energy costs could pressure stocks and cryptocurrency markets, although a crash is not inevitable. Investors should focus on liquidity, diversification, and secure custody.
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Crypto Self-Custody for Beginners: Is It Really Safe?
Crypto self-custody offers control but places responsibility on the owner. Learn how beginners can balance hardware wallets, multisig, and seedless designs without ignoring common security risks.
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Tether $6M Deal Under Federal Ethics Investigation
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is investigating Tether’s reported $6 million consulting agreement with a firm co-owned by former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines. The inquiry raises questions about conflicts of interest, federal ethics, and disclosure.
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Asian Central Banks Join Forces on Cross-Border Stablecoins
Three Asian central banks are collaborating on the BLOOM initiative to connect regulated stablecoins and digital deposits across borders. The project could lower transfer costs and speed up international settlement.
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Franklin Templeton’s 5% Bitcoin ETFs: What Investors Need to Know
Franklin Templeton plans to launch two ETFs combining 95% traditional stocks with 5% Bitcoin. The funds could simplify crypto exposure and accelerate institutional adoption, but investors should review fees, allocations, and volatility before buying.
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Hyperliquid’s US Launch: CME Warns of KYC Hurdles
CME Group CEO Terr Duffy says Hyperliquid may face US market entry hurdles over KYC compliance. The warning highlights the regulatory work required before the DeFi perpetuals platform can pursue broader American adoption.
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Dune Launches Real-Time DEX Spot and Perpetual Data Feeds
Dune has launched normalized real-time feeds for spot and perpetual DEX trades. The product is intended to help institutional desks compare liquidity, execution, and price activity across fragmented on-chain markets.