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HSBC Launches RedCoin Stablecoin on PayMe in Hong Kong
HSBC has introduced its Hong Kong dollar-linked RedCoin stablecoin to PayMe’s 3.3 million users. The launch initially targets transfers and merchant payments as institutional stablecoin adoption expands.
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Bitcoin Falls Below $80K Amid Trump-Iran Tensions
Bitcoin briefly fell to $79,220 as Trump-Iran tensions triggered heavy liquidations across the crypto market. Here is what the sell-off means for investors and what to watch next.
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Aave V3.8 Proposal Clarifies Flash Loan Liquidations
Aave has clarified how its proposed V3.8 security guard interacts with flash loans and liquidations. The update aims to strengthen the lending protocol while keeping essential DeFi functions operational.
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Bank Crypto Adoption: BCG Highlights Custody Trends
BCG research finds that custody sits at the center of banks’ digital asset strategies. Technology choices and integration with existing systems will determine how quickly bank crypto adoption moves forward.
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Franklin Templeton Adds $150M in XRP Ledger Shares
Franklin Templeton added roughly $150 million in fund shares to the XRP Ledger in a single wallet. The move signals institutional experimentation with tokenized securities, though it is not a direct $150 million purchase of XRP.
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TeraWulf Secures $400M Morgan Stanley-Led Credit Line
TeraWulf has expanded a Morgan Stanley-led credit facility to $400 million, giving it greater flexibility to fund Bitcoin mining and data center expansion. Institutional financing could support growth, though debt and execution risks remain.
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GENIUS Act Stays: What Stablecoin Rules Mean for Crypto
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says Democrats are unlikely to reverse the GENIUS Act, signaling continued bipartisan support for stablecoin rules. The legislation could encourage institutional adoption while raising standards for reserves and oversight.
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Bitcoin Core Security Rules Change as AI Finds Bugs Faster
Bitcoin Core has updated its security policies as AI makes hidden code vulnerabilities easier to discover. The changes focus on faster reporting, clearer escalation, and closer collaboration with researchers.