Circle stock falls nearly 20% after CLARITY Act draft suggests limits on stablecoin yield, raising concerns about future growth of USDC products. Circle shares dropped almost 20% on Tuesday after new details about a U.S. crypto bill appeared. The stock dropped near the $100 mark after roaring gains last week....
Ethereum Foundation Launches Post-Quantum Security Hub After 8 Years of Research
New Ethereum roadmap sets phased path toward quantum-safe security with gradual upgrades across core network layers. Ethereum’s long-term security plans are moving into sharper public view. The Ethereum Foundation has launched a dedicated post-quantum security hub. It combines years of research and sets out key priorities across core system layers. ...
BlackRock’s Larry Fink Predicts $500M Crypto Revenue: Here’s the Timeline
Larry Fink says BlackRock could earn $500M from crypto in five years as its Bitcoin ETF manages 800K BTC and generates $250M fees. BlackRock chief executive Larry Fink has outlined a revenue target for the firm’s crypto business in his 2026 shareholder letter. He stated that the segment could generate...
Kalshi And FIS Launch Infrastructure To Bring Prediction Markets To Wall Street
Kalshi and FIS launch clearing infrastructure to bring $10.4B prediction markets to institutional investors. Kalshi and FIS have introduced new infrastructure designed to connect prediction markets with large financial institutions. The system aims to bring these markets into existing trading environments used by banks and asset managers. It reflects growing...
Tether Moves Toward Transparency With Full Audit Of Assets And Liabilities
Tether engages a Big Four firm to conduct its first full audit covering over $184B in USDT reserves and related liabilities. The audit will review asset backing liquidity and internal controls to confirm USDT reserves match issued supply globally. USDT exceeds 550M users as Tether shifts from attestations to a...
Circle Expands USDC Into Africa Through Sasai Deal, Targeting Cross-Border Payments Boom
USDC integration into Sasai signals rising stablecoin demand for cross-border trade and FX stability in Africa. Circle Internet Group agreed to a landmark partnership with Sasai Fintech, a unit of Cassava Technologies. The deal gives Sasai customers a way to pay using Circle’s USDC stablecoin across the USDC-linked network. For...
Strategy Holds Strong With $53.5B In Bitcoin Amid 50% Market Drawdown
MSTRStrategy holds about $53.5B in Bitcoin, equal to 3.6% of total supply after a 50% market decline in recent months. Bernstein keeps a $150K Bitcoin price target for 2026 while noting BTC may have reached a market bottom. Strategy raised $7.3B in 2026 to expand Bitcoin holdings, continuing accumulation during...
NYSE Moves Toward 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading With Securitize Deal
NYSE partners with Securitize to build a blockchain platform for tokenized stocks and ETFs, aiming for faster settlement and possible 24/7 trading. The New York Stock Exchange announced a partnership with digital asset firm Securitize. According to WSJ, the companies plan to build a tokenized stocks trading platform using blockchain...
Crypto Exchange Gate Introduces Prediction Markets in Public Beta
Gate launches prediction markets in public beta, allowing users to trade Yes or No outcomes on sports, crypto, and global events easily. Crypto exchange Gate launched a new prediction market feature in public beta. The company said that it is the first centralized exchange to integrate such a platform. Users...
Two-Block Reorg Hits Bitcoin as Foundry Secures Longest Chain Advantage
Foundry won a rare Bitcoin reorg, exposing how mining concentration can impact rewards and network competition. Bitcoin experienced a rare two-block reorganization after competing mining pools briefly produced parallel versions of the blockchain. Foundry USA pulled ahead by quickly extending its chain, causing valid blocks from AntPool and ViaBTC to...