Velocity Raises $38M Series A to Bridge Stablecoins and Banking
Binance Pivots to Crypto Super App Strategy, Betting on Stablecoins to Challenge Traditional Finance
US and UK Unveil 10-Point Digital Asset Roadmap for Stablecoins
Senate Democrats Block Clarity Act as 'Corrupt,' Derailing Bipartisan Crypto Push
CFTC Orders Kalshi to Honor Michigan Trades, Escalating Regulatory Clash
Fidelity Executive Lai: Tokenization's Real Value for Pension Funds Is Balance-Sheet Management
Tether Leads $7M Series A in Pact Labs to Crack $11 Trillion US Payroll Market
JPMorgan Warns Hyperliquid's Growth Threatens Circle's USDC Revenue Model
Anchorage Digital Adds Institutional TRX Staking on Tron
UK Defers Capital Gains Tax on DeFi Lending Starting April 2027
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CFTC Orders Kalshi to Honor Michigan Trades, Escalating Regulatory Clash
Fidelity Executive Lai: Tokenization's Real Value for Pension Funds Is Balance-Sheet Management
Tether Leads $7M Series A in Pact Labs to Crack $11 Trillion US Payroll Market
JPMorgan Warns Hyperliquid's Growth Threatens Circle's USDC Revenue Model
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Velocity Raises $38M Series A to Bridge Stablecoins and Banking
Velocity, a stablecoin infrastructure startup, has closed a $38 million Series A funding round led by Dragonfly and FirstMark. Coinbase, Ripple, and Capital One Ventures also participated. The platform enables companies to transact in stablecoins while maintaining connections to traditional...
Fidelity Executive Lai: Tokenization's Real Value for Pension Funds Is Balance-Sheet Management
Fidelity executive Lai has reframed the institutional case for blockchain-based asset tokenization, arguing that pension funds should view the technology primarily as a balance-sheet management tool. While tokenization can improve settlement speed and operational transparency, Lai's framing...
Tether Leads $7M Series A in Pact Labs to Crack $11 Trillion US Payroll Market
Tether has led a $7 million Series A funding round for Pact Labs, a payroll infrastructure startup, as the stablecoin issuer pushes its compliance-focused USA₮ token into mainstream employment payments.
JPMorgan Warns Hyperliquid's Growth Threatens Circle's USDC Revenue Model
JPMorgan has raised concerns that Hyperliquid's rapid expansion could undermine Circle's economic model for USDC. The analysis suggests Hyperliquid's yield-sharing mechanisms may force Circle to rethink how it monetizes its stablecoin operations.
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Binance Pivots to Crypto Super App Strategy, Betting on Stablecoins to Challenge Traditional Finance
Binance is pivoting from pure exchange operations toward a comprehensive financial platform centered on stablecoin infrastructure, mirroring WeChat Pay and Alipay. The strategy aims to diversify revenue and hedge regulatory pressure, but faces execution risks and regulatory uncertainty.
US and UK Unveil 10-Point Digital Asset Roadmap for Stablecoins
The United States and United Kingdom have jointly released a 10-point digital asset roadmap aimed at reducing regulatory friction around stablecoins and tokenized assets while promoting innovation across both jurisdictions.
Senate Democrats Block Clarity Act as 'Corrupt,' Derailing Bipartisan Crypto Push
Senate Democrats have publicly opposed the Clarity Act, calling the bill corrupt and signaling a major fracture in bipartisan momentum for digital asset regulation. The move threatens the most serious congressional attempt in years to establish a coherent regulatory framework.
CFTC Orders Kalshi to Honor Michigan Trades, Escalating Regulatory Clash
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UK Defers Capital Gains Tax on DeFi Lending Starting April 2027
The UK has adopted a "no gain, no loss" tax treatment for cryptocurrency lending and DeFi liquidity pool deposits, eliminating immediate capital gains tax liability. The policy takes effect April 6, 2027, positioning the UK ahead of the US and EU on crypto tax policy.
UK Adopts 'No Gain, No Loss' Tax Treatment for Crypto Lending Starting April 2027
The UK's HMRC has adopted a 'no gain, no loss' tax treatment for crypto lending and liquidity pool transactions, deferring capital gains tax until economic disposal. The policy takes effect April 1, 2027, removing tax friction for DeFi participants and potentially attracting more UK capital to...
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Aave Labs Launches Stable Vaults for Institutional Stablecoin Yield
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