Technology
HSBC launches tokenised deposits on Canton – What it means for CC
HSBC’s blockchain pilot signals a deeper institutional shift, positioning the Canton Network as emerging infrastructure for regulated on-chain finance.
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Regulation
Banks challenge White House report on stablecoin yields
The American Bankers Association is concerned that stablecoin yields would lead to mass deposit outflows from smaller community banks.
Market
Ether outpaces bitcoin as ETF flows split and Ethereum activity jumps 41% on-week
Ether has outperformed bitcoin as exchange-traded fund flows diverged and Ethereum network activity surged 41% week-over-week, according to recent market data. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization posted stronger gains while institutional investment patterns showed a notable shift between the two leading digital assets. The divergence in ETF flows reflects
Market
Bearish bets lose $430 million as BTC, ETH surge as much as 7%
Cryptocurrency markets experienced a significant rally yesterday, with Bitcoin and Ethereum surging as much as 7%, resulting in $430 million in losses for bearish traders who had bet against the digital assets. The sharp upward movement caught short sellers off guard, forcing widespread liquidations across major trading platforms as prices
Exchange
South Korea fines Coinone $3.5M, orders partial business suspension: Reports
Coinone is the second to face South Korea’s crackdown on exchanges in the last month, following a $24 million fine and a six-month partial suspension order against Bithumb.
Market
Bitcoin reclaims $74K as spot ETF demand clashes with BTC miner sell pressure
Bitcoin rallied above $74,000 after the Monday stock market close, but derivatives data show that some traders remain bearish.
Regulation
SEC proposes certain crypto interfaces don’t need to register as brokers
Hester Peirce, who heads the SEC’s crypto task force, said that the staff statement represented “expansive readings of the securities laws“ in response to digital assets.
Regulation
New Pro-DeFi Policies Show the SEC Isn't Waiting for Congress to Act on Crypto
The SEC released a new, permissive policy on DeFi interfaces Monday that was immediately celebrated by crypto industry leaders.
Market
Bitmine ramps up Ether buys, pushes holdings toward 5% of total supply
While others refrain from boosting their Ether holdings, Bitmine's latest purchase gives it ownership of about 4% of total supply as the company expands its staking strategy.
Regulation
Ondo seeks SEC clearance for tokenized equities model on Ethereum
The SEC is signaling openness to tokenization, encouraging firms to engage directly as it fine-tunes regulations.
Security
Kraken won‘t negotiate after extortion attempt with client data
The exchange’s head of security said there had been two incidents involving “inappropriate access” to client data, involving about 2,000 user accounts.
Macro
Crypto markets stall as oil surges past $100 on Strait of Hormuz blockade
Cryptocurrency markets experienced a notable stall on Sunday as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel following reports of a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin dropped 3.2% to $68,400, while Ethereum fell 4.1% to $3,850 during early trading hours. The broader crypto market capitalization