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Canada Stablecoin Rules and the US GENIUS Act
Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed stablecoin regulations while the US prepares to implement the GENIUS Act. The new frameworks could shape reserve requirements, consumer protections, and stablecoin adoption.
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Hyperliquid and Payward Bring HIP-3 to U.S. Futures
Hyperliquid plans to make Kraken parent Payward the first CFTC-regulated HIP-3 deployer, creating a potential path toward regulated U.S. perpetual futures. The partnership could bring institutional compliance and on-chain settlement together.
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Zcash Co-Founder Proposes Ending Grants Funding
A Zcash co-founder proposes ending grants funding while citing a $125 million treasury. The proposal could reshape project development, spending priorities, and treasury governance.
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Circle’s USDC Revenue at Risk From AI Agents, Mizuho Says
Mizuho estimates that AI agents could create a 10% to 20% medium-term downside risk to Circle’s reserve revenue. The threat is not to USDC’s peg, but to the interest earned when customers keep balances parked in the stablecoin.
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Netanyahu’s Blockchain Plan to Evade Financial Sanctions
Benjamin Netanyahu says blockchain and crypto could help Israel respond to potential international financial sanctions. The idea highlights crypto’s cross-border potential while raising concerns about enforcement, regulation, and security.
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Visa Stablecoin Funding Enters Production, Explained
Visa is moving stablecoin-enabled Visa Direct prefunding into production through Inyo Global, signaling that blockchain-based funding is entering mainstream payment infrastructure. Eligible businesses may gain faster, more flexible settlement options as adoption expands.
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SEC Crypto Custody Proposal Could Reshape Fund Digital Assets
The SEC has proposed a tailored crypto custody framework for advisers and regulated funds. Although the details are not final, clearer safeguards could reshape institutional digital asset management and investor protection.
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ESMA Warns EU Crypto Firms Over Non-Compliant Stablecoins
ESMA says EU-licensed crypto providers should stop offering services involving stablecoins that do not meet MiCA requirements. The warning could reshape listings, liquidity, and stablecoin use across Europe.