Narratives versus reality: What really drives Bitcoin and altcoin prices?

Headlines move crypto fast, but liquidity decides what lasts. Data from ETFs, stablecoins and onchain flows shows what really drives prices. дальше »

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2026 Crypto Predictions: Dragonfly’s Hadick Calls Outlook ‘Constructive’

Dragonfly general partner Rob Hadick struck an upbeat tone on crypto’s medium-term setup, arguing that recent volatility has obscured a broader trend of adoption, especially in stablecoins and prediction markets, that he expects to accelerate into 2026. дальше »

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Missed The First Stablecoin Boom? Digitap Turns Stablecoins Into Real Life Spending In Best Crypto Presale 2026

The market feels familiar again. Bitcoin trades under pressure. Volatility stays high. Confidence comes and goes. For many, this bear phase brings back memories of earlier cycles, when capital moved fThe post Missed The First Stablecoin Boom? Digitap Turns Stablecoins Into Real Life Spending In Best Crypto Presale 2026 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Gold-backed stablecoins nearly triple as one token dominates 2025

Gold-backed stablecoins have surged to about $4b in 2025, led by two tokens holding nearly 90% of supply as rising gold prices and a major issuer’s vault push tokenized bullion into the spotlight. Gold-backed stablecoins have reached approximately $4 billion… дальше »

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Layer 1 tokens face reckoning as user growth stalls and revenues concentrate

OAK Research says 2025 punished undifferentiated L1 and L2 tokens as users rotated, MAUs fell 25%, and revenue pooled in stablecoins while dev activity stayed resilient. Layer 1 blockchain tokens experienced significant declines in 2025, with major assets losing substantial… дальше »

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USDC Is Being Used for More Than Trading, and Bybit Is Expanding Support on XDC

As 2025 winds down, stablecoins like USDC are being used for more than just trading. They are increasingly part of payments, business transfers, and routine movement of funds, not only activity tied to market cycles. дальше »

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Stablecoins hit $310B ATH, but macro and regulatory questions arise

Stablecoins are growing fast, and investors should recognize how liquidity is steadily accumulating across crypto markets. Token Terminal data showed stablecoin market capitalization expanded fromThe post Stablecoins hit $310B ATH, but macro and regulatory questions arise appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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$USDT, $USDC, and $USDe Lead Top Stablecoins by Market Capitalization

$USDT, $USDC, and $USDe dominate stablecoins as total market cap reaches $317.4B which highlights strong adoption and growing role across crypto markets. дальше »

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Stablecoins: Why Banks Are Finally Paying Attention

Something shifted over the past six months. A consortium of nine European banks has announced plans for a shared stablecoin targeting a 2026 launch. JPMorgan expanded JPM Coin to support euro settlements. дальше »

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Arthur Hayes Sells Over 1,800 ETH as Portfolio Shifts Toward Stablecoins

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, continued to withdraw ETH from his wallet and transfer it to exchanges in December. These actions have led investors to believe he is selling ETH. The move may be part of a portfolio rebalancing plan he previously shared. дальше »

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Stablecoins: Evolution, not a Revolution

Bitcoin Magazine Stablecoins: Evolution, not a Revolution Stablecoins are ultimately capped by a ceiling that Bitcoin is positioned to smash right through. They are not an existential threat to Bitcoin. дальше »

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Polygon price eyes payments upside as Shift4 adds 24/7 stablecoin settlement

Payment processor Shift4 now lets hundreds of thousands of merchants settle via stablecoins on Polygon, a shift that could support Polygon price and reduce banking frictions. Payment processor Shift4 now offers stablecoin settlement on the Polygon blockchain, giving hundreds of… дальше »

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South Korean card giant completes stablecoin payments pilot for foreigners

South Korean payments giant BC Card has completed a pilot allowing foreign users to pay local merchants via stablecoins.

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Amplify launches first-mover ETFs focused on stablecoins and tokenization

Amplify's ETFs could accelerate mainstream adoption of digital finance, reshaping investment strategies and financial infrastructure globally. The post Amplify launches first-mover ETFs focused on stablecoins and tokenization appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Hong Kong insurers face 100% capital hit on direct Bitcoin and crypto bets

Hong Kong’s insurance regulator drafts first Asian framework letting insurers hold crypto under a 100% risk charge while stablecoins track fiat-based capital rules. The Hong Kong Insurance Authority has published draft regulations enabling insurers to invest in cryptocurrencies with a… дальше »

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New Crypto Tax Proposal: Bipartisan House Duo Pushes For Stablecoin Safe Harbor

In the wake of a significant shift in crypto regulation spurred by the new White House administration under President Donald Trump, lawmakers are working on a fresh tax framework aimed at providing clarity and a safe harbor for certain transactions involving stablecoins. дальше »

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Don’t copy fiat’s bottlenecks: Stablecoins can actually work in LATAM | Opinion

The ultimate test for stablecoins is their performance: They should be judged based on settlement speed, cost, error rates, and FX transparency. дальше »

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Ripple’s RLUSD Breaks Into Top 5 Stablecoins As It Marks Its One-Year Anniversary

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Here’s why Hong Kong is rethinking how insurers invest in crypto and infrastructure

Hong Kong is reviewing how its insurance sector allocates capital, as regulators look to balance financial stability with the city’s push into digital finance and large-scale infrastructure. New proposals from the insurance watchdog suggest a shift in allowing insurers to invest in cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and government-prioritised projects, reports Bloomberg. While still at an early stage, […] дальше »

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Stablecoins Get A Break? US Lawmakers Propose Tax Relief

Lawmakers in the US have put forward a discussion draft that would ease tax reporting for small stablecoin payments and let some crypto earners delay taxes on staking and mining rewards. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Quantum Debate Heats Up As Adam Back Challenges Nic Carter According to reports, the plan was circulated by Representatives Max Miller […] дальше »

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Is Ethereum undervalued? These 2 on-chain signals say…

Ethereum has been one of the worst-performing major assets of 2025 so far. But don't let that fool you! Every day, tens of billions of dollars in stablecoins move across Ethereum, making it THE settThe post Is Ethereum undervalued? These 2 on-chain signals say… appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin Momentum Builds In Brazil As Average Investment Breaks $1,000

According to a report by Mercado Bitcoin, crypto trading activity in Brazil rose 43% year-over-year in 2025, while the average amount invested per user crossed roughly BRL 5,700 — about $1,000. Related Reading: Blockchain Association Rejects Proposal To Widen Stablecoin Yield Restrictions Reports have disclosed that this jump was driven by heavier use of stablecoins […] дальше »

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‘DeFi is dead’: Maple Finance’s CEO says onchain markets will swallow Wall Street

The Maple Finance CEO says institutions will stop distinguishing between DeFi and TradFi as private credit moves onchain, and stablecoins process $50 trillion in payments. дальше »

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Klarna partners with Coinbase to accept stablecoin funding from institutions

The BNPL giant will tap USDC-denominated funding via Coinbase as it explores stablecoins for treasury and capital markets use.

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Here's how Euro stablecoins hit $1B despite weak hype

Stablecoins are growing relentlessly. In Europe, euro-denominated stablecoins have crossed $1 billion in market value. At the same time, USD Coin [USD] is spreading across more blockchains, with CiThe post Here's how Euro stablecoins hit $1B despite weak hype appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Brazil’s Gen Z drives crypto boom as stablecoins, income tokens surge

Digital fixed-income products are experiencing rapid growth, with $325 million distributed on Mercado Bitcoin's platform in 2025. дальше »

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Crypto Biz: Bank stablecoins get a rulebook; Bitcoin gets a land grab

FDIC reveals a path for bank-issued stablecoins under the GENIUS Act as corporate BTC treasuries expand, Anchorage buys Securitize’s RIA arm and Bhutan taps reserves. дальше »

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Galaxy predicts stablecoins will overtake ACH transaction volume in 2026

In its annual predictions report, Galaxy’s analysts said onchain dollar transfers could process more volume next year than the US bank system that handles payroll and bill payments. дальше »

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How does GENIUS Act regulate yield-bearing stablecoins?

The GENIUS Act redefines yield-bearing stablecoins by banning interest on payment tokens and shifting yield to separate wrapper products. The post How does GENIUS Act regulate yield-bearing stablecoins? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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What Malaysia’s royal stablecoin reveals about Asia’s shift to tokenized money

Malaysia’s RMJDT shows how Asia is pulling stablecoins into regulated finance, linking tokenized assets with local-currency onchain settlement. дальше »

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Crypto Industry Voices Opposition To Potential Limits On Stablecoin Rewards In Legislation

A coalition of leading cryptocurrency firms is urging lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee to reject specific provisions concerning stablecoins outlined in the recently passed GENIUS Act.  This push, coordinated by the Blockchain Association, comes as more than 125 participants from the crypto industry voice their opposition to a proposed reinterpretation of an existing prohibition […] дальше »

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Taiwan weighs Bitcoin reserve role as MoJ holds 210 BTC in seizures

Taiwan’s justice ministry holds seized BTC and stablecoins as lawmakers debate BTC as a reserve asset and regulators advance a strict stablecoin framework. Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice disclosed that it currently holds 210. дальше »

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Bitcoin Hyper Price Prediction: FDIC Moves on GENIUS Act as DeepSnitch AI Offers Retail Investors a Superior Path to 2026 Wealth

The FDIC moves to regulate stablecoins under the GENIUS Act. We explain the Bitcoin Hyper price prediction and why DeepSnitch AI is a superior 2026 investment. дальше »

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BlockDAG vs. Digitap ($TAP): Best Crypto Presale As Payments Take Over Global Finance?

Stablecoins have become crypto’s best product, and even in the current bear market, payments remain the one lane that has not slowed. While majors lose key levels and investors become far more selecThe post BlockDAG vs. дальше »

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Coinbase Launches Custom Stablecoins, Partners with Kalshi to Bring Prediction Markets Onchain

Key Takeaways: Coinbase launched Custom Stablecoins, enabling companies to issue branded stablecoins backed by assets like USDC. Coinbase partners with Kalshi to roll out regulated prediction markets directly inside the The post Coinbase Launches Custom Stablecoins, Partners with Kalshi to Bring Prediction Markets Onchain appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Moody’s takes on stablecoins: New ratings spotlight redemption risks, not returns

Moody’s Ratings is diving into the $300 billion stablecoin market with a new rating system дальше »

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FDIC clears U.S. banks to issue Dollar stablecoins under GENIUS Act

For years, the U. S. banking system and the world of stablecoins lived in two separate realities: one governed by strict Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) oversight and the other by the "wiThe post FDIC clears U. дальше »

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Washington has started the clock on bank-issued crypto dollars, and the timeline contains a 2026 Bitcoin surprise

Next year's first quarter could prove kinder to Bitcoin than late 2025, not because bank-run stablecoins arrive overnight, but because the pipes feeding retail and advisors just widened. Vanguard reversed its crypto ban, opening spot ETF access to roughly 50 million clients. дальше »

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XRP Price Prediction 2027: Visa Chooses USDC for Settlement as Investors Join DeepSnitch AI’s Presale Ahead of Its January Launch

Visa has officially launched USDC settlement services for United States-based financial institutions. By choosing to settle transactions using stablecoins on the Solana blockchain and partnering with Circle’s new Arc network, Visa is effectively bypassing XRP’s core value proposition. дальше »

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Solana Price Prediction: StraitsX Targets Solana Expansion As DeepSnitch AI Nears Launch With Possible 200x Returns

Singapore based StraitsX plans to launch its Singapore dollar backed XSGD and US dollar backed XUSD stablecoins on the Solana blockchain by early 2026. While this move could influence the Solana price prediction, all eyes are on DeepSnitch AI, a token dominating the presale waves with huge potential to deliver 200x returns. дальше »

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Bank of Canada lays out strict standards for stablecoins ahead of 2026 regulations

The Bank of Canada has laid out strict standards for stablecoins as the country looks to implement a regulatory framework for the sector in 2026. While addressing the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stressed that… дальше »

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CoinTR and Tether Bring Enhanced Stablecoin Support to Aptos

Turkish exchange CoinTR adds USDT and USDC to the Aptos blockchain to bring faster transactions and lower transaction fees to users of stablecoins. дальше »

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Tether leads $8M funding for Lightning startup focused on stablecoins

Speed, which leverages the Bitcoin Lightning Network to facilitate USDT transfers, has secured $8 million from Tether and Ego Death Capital. дальше »

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Bank of Canada lays out criteria for ‘good money’ stablecoins

Canada’s central bank will approve only fiat-backed, high-quality stablecoins to ensure they are “good money” as part of the country’s plan to modernize its financial system. дальше »

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How tokenized US Treasuries are replacing DeFi’s foundation

For two years, decentralized finance operated on the concept that purely crypto-native assets could serve as the monetary base for a parallel financial system. Ethereum staked through Lido anchored billions in DeFi loans, wrapped Bitcoin backed perpetual swaps, and algorithmic stablecoins recycled protocol emissions into synthetic dollars. дальше »

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Tokenized US Treasuries just broke DeFi’s most sacred rule, and the $9 billion consequence is irreversible

For two years, decentralized finance operated on the concept that purely crypto-native assets could serve as the monetary base for a parallel financial system. Ethereum staked through Lido anchored billions in DeFi loans, wrapped Bitcoin backed perpetual swaps, and algorithmic stablecoins recycled protocol emissions into synthetic dollars. дальше »

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Exodus joins stablecoin race with MoonPay-backed digital dollar

The public crypto wallet firm joins Circle and PayPal in issuing stablecoins. дальше »

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JP Morgan’s move to Ethereum proves Wall Street is quietly hijacking the digital dollar from crypto natives

JP Morgan Chase & Co. has formally entered the contest for on-chain cash, and the prize is not just a new product line. It is the billions of dollars in institutional capital that now sit in zero-yield stablecoins and early tokenized funds. дальше »

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US banks may soon issue stablecoins under FDIC plan to implement GENIUS Act

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s proposal outlines how banks could seek approval to issue payment stablecoins as US regulators move from legislation to rule-making. дальше »

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FDIC proposes new rule for bank-issued payment stablecoins under GENIUS Act

The proposed rule could enhance regulatory clarity and stability in the US financial system, potentially boosting trust in digital currencies. The post FDIC proposes new rule for bank-issued payment stablecoins under GENIUS Act appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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