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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
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
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 - 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
Tezos' Tallinn Upgrade Reduces Block Time to Six Seconds
Tezos has launched its 20th protocol upgrade, Tallinn, reducing block time to six seconds and enhancing network efficiency.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Falls Below $88,000 and Ethereum Mainnet Revival
Bitcoin fell below $88,000, while Ethereum's mainnet activity surged, and Iran's central bank purchased over $500 million in stablecoins last week.
Daniel Kim5 min - Crypto
Stablecoins Account for Just 0.02% of Real Payments
A report reveals that stablecoins accounted for only 0.02% of global payments, despite a projected transaction volume of $35 trillion by 2025.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Ethereum Activity Surpasses L2 Metrics After Fusaka Update
Ethereum's main network activity has surpassed Layer 2 solutions following the Fusaka update, despite concerns over potential spam attacks.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
Franklin Templeton's Journey into Tokenization
Franklin Templeton's Roger Bayston explains the asset manager's embrace of tokenization, highlighting recent developments in the crypto space.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Iran's Central Bank Acquires $507 Million in Stablecoins, Analysts Reveal
Iran's Central Bank has acquired $507 million in USDT to evade sanctions and stabilize its currency amidst economic turmoil, according to Elliptic analysts.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Circle CEO Calls Regulatory Concerns Over Stablecoins "Absurd"
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire dismissed regulatory fears about stablecoins, asserting they don't threaten the banking system and highlighting AI's role in digital asset adoption.
Daniel Kim1 min