US Banks Push Back on White House Stablecoin Yield Analysis
The American Bankers Association disputes a White House report on stablecoin yields, warning that allowing interest-bearing stablecoins could drain deposits from smaller banks.
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The American Bankers Association disputes a White House report on stablecoin yields, warning that allowing interest-bearing stablecoins could drain deposits from smaller banks.
Canary Capital has filed for a US-based spot PEPE ETF, signaling growing institutional interest in memecoins despite volatility risks.
South Korea plans to bring tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins under existing financial frameworks, signaling a major step toward regulatory clarity.
Solana introduces STRIDE and new security initiatives to enhance ecosystem protection and transparency.
Crypto hackers stole nearly $169 million from DeFi protocols in Q1 2026, marking a sharp decline from last year’s record-breaking losses.
The IMF highlights tokenization’s potential to improve finance while warning of risks to stability, capital flows, and monetary sovereignty.
Circle plans to launch cirBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin asset aimed at institutional users, competing with Coinbase and BitGo.
A Coinbase executive says lawmakers are close to a CLARITY Act deal, though disputes over stablecoin yield still delay progress.
Bithumb pushes its IPO timeline beyond 2028 as it strengthens internal controls and navigates regulatory hurdles in South Korea.
US lawmakers push regulators to address insider trading risks in prediction markets amid growing scrutiny of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.