Circle Shares Fall After Open USD Stablecoin Targets USDC
Circle shares dropped nearly 15% after Open Standard unveiled Open USD, a consortium-backed stablecoin targeting USDC’s enterprise user base and reserve revenue model.
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AI Agents Gain Wallet Signing Authority as New Control Models Emerge
AI agents are being integrated into crypto wallets and exchanges with transaction signing authority. Industry participants call for tiered permissions and strict spending limits to manage new risks.
Rosen Law Firm Investigates Strategy Over Bitcoin Disclosures
Rosen Law Firm has opened an investigation into Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, over potential misleading statements on its Bitcoin strategy and related securities. No lawsuit or regulatory action has been filed.
Ripple Launches RLUSD in Japan Under New Stablecoin Rules
Ripple has launched its RLUSD stablecoin in Japan through SBI VC Trade following new rules for foreign-issued stablecoins. The token is classified as an electronic payment instrument under the Payment Services Act.
CoinDesk Opinion Challenges Banking Lobby on Stablecoins
An opinion piece in CoinDesk argues that Congress should not limit stablecoins to protect community banks from what the author describes as an unproven threat.
The Vault Integrates Hinkal to Add Private Stablecoin Transactions
The Vault has integrated Hinkal’s privacy layer to enable private stablecoin transactions for institutional clients. The move addresses transparency concerns in a market exceeding $315 billion.
Altura Winds Down Stablecoin Vault After $8.5M in Withdrawals
Altura has begun winding down its multi-strategy stablecoin vault after processing more than 8.5 million USDT in withdrawals in 24 hours. The firm cites sustained redemption demand and market sentiment.
Europe’s Crypto Market Enters Supervision Phase After MiCAR Rollout
With MiCAR in place, Europe’s crypto sector is moving from licensing to ongoing supervision. Industry focus now centers on governance, resilience, and investor protection.
CFTC Secures Permanent Trading Ban Against Alex Mashinsky
A federal court has entered a consent order permanently banning Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky from trading in CFTC regulated markets. The order concludes the agency’s 2023 enforcement action.
Eldora Expands to 280+ Tokenized US Equities Across 85+ Countries
Eldora has expanded its marketplace to more than 280 tokenized US equities and ETFs across five blockchains. The platform combines 1:1 backed stocks, Treasury yield, and DeFi lending under a single KYC process.