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Polymarket Launches Its Own Stablecoin
Polymarket is set to launch its own stablecoin, Polymarket USD, as part of a significant infrastructure upgrade that includes a new trading engine and enhanced smart contracts.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
IMF Warns of Crypto Risks Transferring to Traditional Markets via Tokenization
The IMF warns that the rise of Real World Assets (RWA) could increase risks in the global financial system, accelerating crises and altering risk dynamics.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
Stifled by Security
Strict regulations are reshaping the crypto market, pushing it towards a more controlled environment while limiting independence and increasing risks for users.
Elena Volkov4 min - Crypto
Circle Launches Wrapped Bitcoin
Circle has launched cirBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin token backed 1:1 by BTC, aiming to enhance its functionality in the DeFi ecosystem.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
ZachXBT Accuses Circle of Delays in Freezing $420 Million in Illicit USDC
ZachXBT has accused Circle of failing to promptly freeze over $420 million in illicit USDC transactions, highlighting multiple compliance failures since 2022.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Brad Garlinghouse Responds to Ripple Prime's 'Average Quality' Rating
Brad Garlinghouse commented on Ripple Prime's recent investment rating by KBRA, highlighting its strengths and growth potential despite some risks.
Daniel Kim1 min - Crypto
Drift Protocol on Solana Loses $280 Million in Hack
Drift Protocol on Solana suffered a major hack, losing $280 million. The incident has raised concerns about the project's future and the response from Circle.
Elena Volkov3 min - News
U.S. Treasury Begins Implementation of GENIUS Act
The U.S. Treasury has started implementing the GENIUS Act, inviting market feedback on stablecoin regulations and establishing new oversight criteria.
Daniel Kim2 min - Crypto
Monthly Highlights: Bitcoin Trends, Stablecoin Transformation, and OpenClaw Hype
This month's digest covers Bitcoin trends, stablecoin developments, and the rise of OpenClaw in China, highlighting key market dynamics and regulatory changes.
Elena Volkov7 min - Crypto
Standard Chartered Reports Doubling of Stablecoin Turnover in Two Years
Standard Chartered reports a doubling of stablecoin turnover over two years, driven by new use cases and the rise of USDC, with a forecast of $2 trillion in supply by 2028.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
WLD Hits Record Low After World Foundation Sells $65 Million in Tokens
The World Foundation's recent sale of WLD tokens has led to a significant drop in the coin's value, hitting an all-time low.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
Brad Garlinghouse Calls Stablecoins the Crypto Industry's "ChatGPT Moment"
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes stablecoins could be a pivotal moment for the crypto industry, similar to the impact of ChatGPT on technology.
James Park1 min