Barclays Takes First Stablecoin Equity Stake with Investment in Ubyx
Barclays has made its first equity investment tied to stablecoins, backing Ubyx as global banks look for regulated exposure to tokenized cash infrastructure without issuing tokens…
Telegram Revenue Climbs 65% to $870M Fueled by Toncoin Activity
Telegram reported $870 million in revenue for H1 2025, up 65% from the prior year, driven largely by Toncoin-related activity despite a net loss of $222…
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Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz Joins SUI Group Board
Brian Quintenz, ex-CFTC commissioner and former a16z crypto policy lead, has joined SUI Group’s board to support its SUI token-focused treasury strategy.
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KuCoin Report Shows Bank Transfers Dominate Australia Crypto Funding
A new KuCoin report finds that more than half of crypto funding in Australia comes from bank transfers, underscoring demand for regulated fiat on-ramps.
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Jupiter Launches JupUSD Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock Fund
Solana-based Jupiter has introduced JupUSD, a native stablecoin backed primarily by BlackRock-linked tokenized assets and integrated across its trading and lending products.
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Bitcoin ETF Momentum Builds in South Korea
South Korea’s main exchange signaled operational readiness for crypto ETFs, even as regulatory approval remains unresolved under current securities laws.
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Pi Network Suspends Wallet Requests amid Scam Surge
Pi Network has temporarily disabled wallet payment requests after rising scams targeted users with large PI balances, prompting network intervention.
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Lighter $675M Airdrop Ranks 10th Largest in Crypto
Lighter’s $675M LIT airdrop became crypto’s 10th largest, with most recipients holding tokens, highlighting early adoption despite tokenomics concerns.
Coinbase Warns Stablecoin Interest Ban Could Benefit China
A Coinbase executive warned that restricting interest on US-issued stablecoins could weaken US competitiveness as China prepares to allow interest on its digital yuan.
Bitwise Seeks SEC Approval for 11 Single-Token Strategy Crypto ETFs
Bitwise has filed with the US SEC to launch 11 single-token strategy crypto ETFs, targeting major altcoins and expanding regulated access beyond Bitcoin and Ether.