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Fidelity Announces Launch of Its Own Stablecoin
Fidelity is set to launch its stablecoin, FIDD, on the Ethereum blockchain in February, backed 1:1 by the US dollar, in response to client demand.
Sarah Chen2 min - News
Standard Chartered: U.S. Banks to Lose $500 Billion Due to Stablecoins
Standard Chartered warns that U.S. banks could lose $500 billion to stablecoins by 2028, posing a significant risk to traditional finance.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
Analysts Report Recovery in Crypto Market and Reduced Leverage
Coinbase Institutional and Glassnode report a recovery in the crypto market, highlighting reduced leverage and a shift in investor strategies.
James Park1 min - News
Tether Accumulates $23 Billion in Gold in Swiss Nuclear Bunker
Tether has converted a Swiss nuclear bunker into a gold storage facility, holding $23 billion in reserves and aiming to become a major player in the gold market.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
Ethereum to Launch ERC-8004 Standard for Global AI Agent Market
Ethereum is set to launch the ERC-8004 standard, enabling AI agents to interact globally without intermediaries, enhancing trust and reputation.
Aisha Patel4 min - News
Ripple Launches Corporate Treasury Platform
Ripple has launched Ripple Treasury, a platform that integrates blockchain and treasury management to streamline cross-border payments and liquidity management.
James Park1 min - Crypto
Polkadot Reports Quarterly Profit for the First Time in Three Years
Polkadot has reported a quarterly profit of $4.1 million for the first time since 2023, marking a significant turnaround for the blockchain project.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
Santiment Links Stablecoin Market Decline to Gold Rally
Santiment reports a $2.24 billion drop in stablecoin market cap, linking it to a shift towards gold as investors seek safety amid market uncertainty.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
Major US Banks Begin Offering Bitcoin Services
Over half of the largest US banks have started or announced bitcoin-related services, indicating a significant shift in the financial sector.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Citrea Launches Bitcoin-Based ZK-Rollup Mainnet
Citrea has launched its mainnet and a native stablecoin, marking a significant step in Bitcoin scaling solutions.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
Bitwise CIO Identifies Key Drivers of Crypto Market: Gold Surge and Clarity Act Fate
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan discusses the impact of rising gold prices and the uncertain fate of the Clarity Act on the crypto market's future.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
Tether Launches USAT, a Regulated Stablecoin in the U.S.
Tether has launched USAT, a federally regulated stablecoin for the U.S. market, backed by Anchorage Digital Bank and Cantor Fitzgerald.
Elena Volkov2 min