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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s proposal outlines how banks could seek approval to issue payment stablecoins as US regulators move from legislation to rule-making. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is moving forward with rule-making under the US GENIUS Act by proposing a framework for how regulated banks could apply to issue payment stablecoins, a key early step in implementing the law’s stablecoin provisions. In a 38-page document posted to the FDIC’s website, the agency detailed proposed approval requirements for the issuance of payment stablecoins by subsidiaries of FDIC-supervised institutions.  As Bloomberg reported, the proposal is subject to a public consultation period before advancing to the next stage of the rulemaking process. Read more

BitMine is building an Ether-heavy treasury as ETF flows wobble and exchange deposits rise, betting on Fusaka and staking to drive a longer-term thesis. BitMine says it holds 3,864,951 ETH after adding 138,452 ETH in a week, describing its treasury as representing more than 3.2% of the ETH supply. The accumulation is happening alongside risk-off signals, including notable spot Ether ETF outflow days and a reported spike in net outflows to Binance. BitMine frames the strategy as both catalyst-driven (the Fusaka upgrade) and operational, pointing to staking via its planned MAVAN initiative in early 2026. Read more

Transparency is one of the things that the cryptocurrency industry is commonly praised for. But for many, the true potential of digital currencies lie within the exact opposite – privacy. Among the many privacy coins out there, Monero’s XMR stands as the undisputed king for many. However, its otherwise sophisticated privacy technology, ring signature, stealth […]

The influential Democrat is the most vocal critic of the crypto legislation, and she continues to throw rhetorical sand in the gears of the negotiation.

Stablecoins are poised to become a foundational layer of global finance over the next two years, according to Ripple President Monica Long, who says the asset class is rapidly shifting from experimental pilots to full-scale production across mainstream payment systems. The post Ripple President Monica Long Says Stablecoins to Move From Pilot to Production by 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood suggests Bitcoin's post-October crash bottom is established near $86,000 as institutional holdings reach 29.8% of circulating supply, with MicroStrategy acquiring 10,645 BTC for $980.3 million and technical indicators showing early stabilization despite trading below the $104,000 short-term holder realized price. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Cathie Wood Says the Bottom Might Be In – Are Institutions About to Trigger the Next Bull Run? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Market participants are watching whether BNB can hold above $870 and challenge resistance at $880, with a break higher potentially targeting $900.

Over the past years, the institutional knock against Solana was simple: the network broke under pressure. This week, the network quietly absorbed a distributed denial-of-service attack peaking at about 6 terabits per second, according to data from delivery network Pipe. This was corroborated by Solana co-founders, including Anatoly Yakovenko and Raj Gokal. If those figures […] The post Solana just absorbed a historic DDoS attack, and the silence tells investors everything they need to know appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Backed by U.S. Treasuries, USDM1 marks a new model for digital public finance and universal basic income in underserved regions.

RedotPay, a stablecoin-based payment fintech, has raised $107 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round showing investor confidence in the role of stablecoins in everyday payments. The post RedotPay Raises $107M Series B as Stablecoin Payments Surge to 6M Users Worldwide appeared first on Cryptonews.

From fake crypto investment offers to deepfake endorsements, here’s how criminals trick users and what you can do to stay one step ahead. The holiday season is supposed to be about rest, family and celebration. Unfortunately, it is also one of the busiest times of the year for cybercriminals. Scammers take advantage of increased online shopping, festive promotions and emotional spending to trick people into handing over their money. Read more

The exchange partnership sparked measured buying as volume rose 17% above monthly averages.

After its latest purchase, the company now holds 5,098 bitcoin worth nearly $450 million

The Solana-linked product expands Valour’s Brazil footprint as demand for regulated crypto exposure grows among regional investors. Valour, a subsidiary of publicly listed digital asset company DeFi Technologies, has received approval to launch a Solana exchange-traded product (ETP) in Brazil, offering local investors regulated exposure to one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization as institutional interest in the region continues to grow. The product, Valour Solana (VSOL), is scheduled to begin trading on Wednesday following approval from Brazil’s main stock exchange, Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (B3 S.A.), DeFi Technologies announced Tuesday. The Solana (SOL) product will join Valour’s expanding lineup of Brazil-listed ETPs, which already provide exposure to Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), XRP (XRP) and Sui (SUI). Read more

The world’s largest Ethereum treasury company shows no signs of fear or doubt as it continues to aggressively accumulate the asset. 

The exchange is expected to reveal new products on Wednesday.

The proceedings against influencers accused of promoting the collapsed exchange have been delayed so prosecutors can organize the case files.

While a poll suggested that the percentage of crypto ownership dropped in the UK, the amount of digital assets held increased, with a majority reporting Bitcoin and Ether holdings. A new poll conducted on behalf of the UK’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), suggests that cryptocurrency ownership in the country decreased over the previous 12 months, but the overall amount of digital assets held is growing. According to the results of a YouGov poll released by the FCA on Tuesday, the percentage of the UK adult population holding cryptocurrency dropped to 8% in 2025 from 12% in 2024. The data was based on 2,353 interviews conducted Aug. 5 to Sept. 2. While crypto ownership in the country declined, the share is still double that based on data from 2021: 4% ownership. In addition, the poll cites a “continuing trend” in holdings, with small-value ownership declining and large-value holdings growing. According to the report, 21% of respondents held $1,343 to $6,708 in crypto, and 11% had $6,...

The banking regulator began its formal rulemaking process to set up the procedures by which depository institutions can start stablecoin subsidiaries.

Using the Bitcoin's Lightning Network and Tether's USDT, Speed handles $1.5 billion in annual payments and serves 1.2 million users.