On-chain indicators show large ETH addresses accumulating as ether trades around $1,949, signaling buy-side activity from whales rather than distribution.
EU authorities are advancing plans for a digital euro with a likely launch in 2029, aiming to compete with stablecoins and global card networks. The move could reshape payments, cut fees, and reinforce European financial sovereignty.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins unveiled a multi-step regulatory roadmap that uses SEC rulemaking and targeted exemptions to shape crypto market structure while Congress continues work on the CLARITY Act. The plan is presented as an interim bridge to provide clarity until comprehensive legislation is enacted.
Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari said cryptocurrencies are "utterly useless" and described stablecoins as a "buzzword salad," arguing stablecoins aren't an improvement over Venmo and fail basic real-world viability tests.
Anchorage Digital is offering U.S.-compliant stablecoin rails to international banks to speed cross-border transfers and reduce reliance on correspondent banking. The move bundles custody, tokenized USD settlement and compliant onboarding for institutional clients.
Dogecoin has fallen for five straight days after peaking at $0.1175 on Feb 15, as a push to reclaim $0.10 stalled amid a broader crypto sell-off. On-chain and trading indicators turned bearish, raising the odds of further downside.
Ripple has joined the White House's third meeting aimed at resolving disputes over stablecoin yield offerings, signaling industry engagement in shaping policy. The session could shape rules that affect XRP-linked products and wider crypto yield markets.
A WEF‑affiliated digital identity application is reportedly being built on the Hedera network to provide verifiable legal identities for underserved populations. The move could accelerate real-world use of HBAR while spotlighting privacy and governance issues.
The CME will begin round-the-clock trading for crypto futures and options on May 29, expanding market access beyond traditional hours. The move aims to boost liquidity and give traders continuous hedging and risk-management tools.
OP plunged 23% in the last 24 hours to a fresh all-time low after reports that Base is distancing itself from Optimism. Heavy selling has overwhelmed recent buying interest and deepened an already fragile downtrend.
Figure has issued FGRD as an on‑chain native representation of its common shares in an upsized $150M offering, promising instant settlement and integrated lending. The offering was reportedly increased after strong demand.
Bundesbank chief and ECB Governing Council member Joachim Nagel said a wholesale CBDC and euro‑pegged stablecoins could bolster the euro and help reduce global dollar dependence. He framed both tools as complementary in strengthening Europe’s monetary sovereignty.