Crypto Brief
Interactive Brokers Adds Stablecoin Account Funding
Interactive Brokers will allow clients to fund brokerage accounts using stablecoins, with USDC deposits automatically converted into US dollars.
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Interactive Brokers will allow clients to fund brokerage accounts using stablecoins, with USDC deposits automatically converted into US dollars.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan warned that trillions of dollars in US bank deposits could shift to stablecoins if interest payments are permitted under future legislation.
South Korea’s KB Kookmin Card has filed a patent for a hybrid credit card system that allows users to spend stablecoins through existing card infrastructure.
Pakistan has reportedly signed an agreement with a Trump-linked crypto firm to explore using a dollar-pegged stablecoin for cross-border payments.
Stablecoin payment volumes on Revolut rose sharply in 2025, signaling growing retail use of blockchain-based dollars for everyday transactions.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing criticism after a token he promoted saw a rapid liquidity withdrawal, triggering accusations of a potential rug pull.
Crypto investment products experienced $454 million in outflows last week, driven largely by Bitcoin and U.S. funds amid fading expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut.
Dubai’s DFSA has banned privacy tokens and redefined stablecoin rules, shifting crypto asset approval responsibility to licensed firms within the DIFC.
Monero surged above $592, marking an eight-year high as investor interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies resurfaces amid fragmented liquidity.
Colombia’s tax authority has mandated crypto exchanges and intermediaries to submit detailed user and transaction data, tightening oversight of digital asset activity.
Morgan Stanley plans to launch a digital asset wallet in 2026, expanding its crypto offering to include cryptocurrencies and tokenized real-world assets.
World Liberty Financial has applied for a national trust banking charter to internalize issuance and custody of its USD1 stablecoin and expand institutional use.