A new mid-year report from blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant reveals that Binance has emerged as the clear market leader across multiple exchange metrics in the first half of 2025. Mid-2025: exchange stats that matter. – Binance tops spot, perps, and USDT flows– Coinbase stays reserve-heavy– OKX, Bybit, and Bitget chase in derivatives pic.twitter.com/w9um78RkCN — CryptoQuant.com […]
Australia’s Reserve Bank announced on Thursday the selection of 24 industry participants for the next phase of its wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) testing initiative. The six-month pilot will conduct 19 real-money transactions and five proof-of-concept simulations across multiple asset classes, including fixed income, private markets, trade receivables, and carbon credits. Settlement will occur
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Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid has added a new derivative to its growing list of hyperps, announcing on Thursday the listing of PUMP-USD. The product, announced Thursday, allows users to long or short the unlaunched $PUMP token with up to 3x leverage, expanding speculative access to yet-to-launch assets. Unlike traditional futures, hyperps do not rely on external
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Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) urged his fellow U.S. lawmakers to advance key crypto market structure legislation during a crucial July 9 hearing. Crypto’s Not Going Anywhere, Tim Scott Says According to a Wednesday press release from the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Scott praised the chamber’s passage
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Hong Kong is processing license inquiries from more than 40 companies ahead of its new stablecoin regulation, according to a report published by Yicai. The regulation, under the Stablecoin Bill, will come into effect on August 1, when the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) begins accepting formal applications. Major Firms Line Up for Stablecoin Licenses
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Coinbase launched a $5 million bug bounty program on Cantina targeting its on-chain products and Base network smart contracts, marking one of the largest Web3 security initiatives to date. The program comes as Base gains mainstream adoption with JPMorgan launching its JPMD digital deposit token and Shopify integrating USDC payments across 34 countries. Base has
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Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has made a new investment in Crystal Intelligence, a blockchain analytics firm. In a blog post, Tether shares its growing focus on improving transparency and combating illicit use of stablecoins across blockchain networks. Tether Announces Strategic Investment in Crystal Intelligence, Strengthening Blockchain Forensics and Efforts to
Two residents of Greater London have been sentenced to over a decade behind bars after they defrauded dozens of investors of over $2 million in a years long crypto scheme, a new press release from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) states. Crypto Conmen Sent To Jail According to the UK Financial watchdog’s Friday press release,
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The TON Foundation has clarified its involvement in a digital residency initiative after confusion spread across social media regarding a purported UAE-backed Golden Visa program tied to the blockchain network. In a statement released on Monday, the foundation explains that while discussions around a potential digital residency concept are underway, the initiative is not officially
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Key Takeaways: InvestHK’s Alpha Lau says stablecoin firms are exploring entry into Hong Kong ahead of new regulation. Nearly 50% of recent mainland Chinese firms entering the city did so under national policy support. Licensed institutions are expected to drive digital asset adoption through regulated financial channels. Several potential stablecoin operators are in discussions to
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