BofA, Citi, Goldman Sachs among 21 institutions planning stablecoin launch
The planned venture will initially focus on a US dollar stablecoin before expanding to other G7 currencies, with a euro-denominated offering next.
Bitcoin stays flat as global bond bear market rages on, pushing JGB to high
Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs today as Japan’s 10-year JGB yield reached a 30-year peak, keeping Bitcoin steady near $78,000.
Fake Claude desktop app spreads crypto-stealing malware
RevStealer targets more than 50 crypto wallets alongside browser passwords, cookies, messaging data and selected documents.
Kast launches stablecoin-powered business platform after $80M raise
Kast aims to onboard between 1,000 and 5,000 active businesses to its new platform by the end of 2026.
Asia sees digital asset custody infrastructure deals from Ripple, Coincheck
Ripple was among the latest blockchain companies to sign a strategic partnership to build more custody and tokenized asset management solutions for Asian institutional participants.
Does the Bitcoin rally mean we haven’t wasted our lives in crypto?
Crypto is showing signs of life again, but its biggest wins look different from what early believers imagined. After a decade of building, has it all been worth it?
Lazarus Group-linked addresses move $30M through Hyperliquid
Crypto wallets linked to the OFAC-sanctioned Lazarus Group moved $30 million in digital assets through Hyperliquid, weeks after regulators said they were working on a path to introduce the exchange into US markets.
Bitfinex Securities lists tokenized notes tied to Strategy, Metaplanet
Five equity-backed notes issued through Luxembourg’s ORO II fund will trade against dollars, USDT and Bitcoin for eligible non-US investors.
London Stock Exchange partners with Kraken parent for tokenized UK stocks: FT
The London bourse operator is seeking to offer 24/5 exposure to UK-based tokenized equities, as more TradFi institutions explore tokenized equities offerings.
Singapore weighs recognizing some foreign-issued stablecoins
Singapore is considering allowing jointly issued cross-border stablecoins into its regulatory regime, revisiting its earlier decision to restrict the framework to domestic issuance.