Trump-linked USD1 Supply Jumps $150M as Binance Launches 20% Yield Program

Binance plans to secure five additional operational licenses across the Asia-Pacific by the end of 2026, intensifying its regional expansion and regulatory engagement. The move follows the exchange's broader strategy to normalize local operations and grow product access.

ARQ — formerly DolarApp — has closed a $70 million funding round led by Sequoia and Founders Fund to scale stablecoin-based wealth management and credit services across Latin America.

Analysts report large investors, including corporates and exchanges, are increasingly staking ETH to earn yield rather than keeping it liquid to sell into price rallies. The shift could tighten available supply and create a more supportive backdrop for ETH prices.

Luna Classic rallied about 28% after Binance executed a burn of 850 million LUNC, pushing the token back into last month’s price range. Another crypto platform has indicated it will join the burning initiative, reinforcing community-led deflation efforts.

SoFi and Mastercard will support settlement in SoFiUSD across Mastercard’s global payments network, marking a move to integrate regulated U.S. dollar stablecoins into mainstream card infrastructure. The integration aims to speed settlement and expand on‑ramp/off‑ramp options for merchants and payment providers.