OCC Proposal Targets Stablecoin Yield Under GENIUS Framework
The OCC released a proposal to implement the GENIUS Act, formally barring yield on payment stablecoins and tightening oversight of issuer-affiliate reward structures.
The OCC released a proposal to implement the GENIUS Act, formally barring yield on payment stablecoins and tightening oversight of issuer-affiliate reward structures.
Gate obtained a Malta Payment Institution license under PSD2, enabling regulated fiat and stablecoin payment services across the European Union.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $506.5 million in net inflows, marking the strongest single-day demand in three weeks and signaling stabilizing institutional sentiment.
Aave has surpassed $1 trillion in cumulative lending volume, underscoring its dominance in DeFi lending as institutional adoption of onchain credit markets grows.
World Liberty Financial has proposed a governance staking model alongside new incentives aimed at boosting adoption of its USD1 stablecoin.
21Shares has launched a new ETP on Euronext Amsterdam offering European investors exposure to Strategy’s preferred stock backed by its Bitcoin treasury. The product expands regulated crypto-linked investment access in Europe.
Hong Kong plans to approve its first stablecoin issuer licenses in March as part of a broader push to formalize digital asset regulation. The government will also introduce new rules for crypto dealers and custodians this year.
Tether’s market capitalization is on track for a second consecutive monthly decline, reflecting softer capital flows in the crypto market. Analysts say stalled stablecoin growth could weigh on broader recovery momentum.
Bitcoin Depot will require identification for every transaction at its crypto ATMs, tightening compliance amid rising regulatory scrutiny over fraud and money laundering.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $258 million in inflows, even as institutional investors sold roughly 25,000 BTC in late 2025 and sentiment remained cautious.
Solana-based Step Finance is shutting down after a $40 million security breach drained its treasury. The firm said financing and acquisition efforts failed in the aftermath.
Stablecoin reserves on Binance have declined nearly 19% since November, reflecting weaker inflows and broader liquidity tightening across crypto markets.
Canaan acquired a 49% stake in three operational Texas mining facilities for nearly $40 million, deepening its shift from hardware manufacturing to infrastructure ownership.
ProShares’ GENIUS money market ETF posted $17 billion in first-day volume, highlighting rising demand for cash-management vehicles as tokenized funds and stablecoins reshape liquidity markets.
US lender Rate has introduced a mortgage product that allows verified cryptocurrency holdings to count toward underwriting requirements without requiring liquidation.