TLDR: Nexo’s cumulative credit withdrawals hit an all-time high of $863 million between 2025 and 2026. Weekly retail withdrawals on Nexo surged 107%, climbing from $6.73M to $13.92M in just one month. CryptoQuant’s Estimated Leverage Ratio reset to healthier levels, pointing to reduced systemic risk across crypto markets. Bitcoin’s stabilization near $67,000 is lowering collateral…
TLDR: Paxos says regulated stablecoins must meet strict reserve and capital standards to operate in the U.S. market. Stablecoins function as payment rails and settlement infrastructure, not as direct replacements for bank deposits. Global corporations are now using stablecoins to move millions of dollars in minutes instead of days across borders. Banks that issue or…
Patrick Witt, a senior White House crypto adviser, told reporters that banks should not see stablecoin yield programs as an existential threat. He argued that banks and crypto firms can both offer similar products to customers and that the controversy over rewards is fixable through compromise. Reports note he made the comments in a sit-down…
TLDR: Tether investment in t-0 network enables near-instant cross-border payments using USD₮. t-0 network connects banks and fintechs via API for faster, low-cost global settlements. Platform reduces FX risk and capital requirements with programmable USD₮ settlement. Tether’s investment expands USD₮ liquidity into an institutional-grade payments network. Tether investment in the t-0 network aims to…
TLDR: Bitwise introduces seven model portfolios across billion-dollar advisory platforms for crypto exposure. Model portfolios include Core options for broad exposure and Thematic models for specific crypto sectors. Portfolios offer crypto assets, crypto equities, and blended approaches with systematic rebalancing. Risk-managed options rotate between crypto futures and Treasuries based on momentum trading signals. Bitwise…
Binance saw its largest weekly net outflows since Nov 2025, with over $6B leaving across BTC, ETH, and USDT. Stablecoin supply on the Ethereum network fell by roughly $7 billion over the past week, dropping from $162 billion to $155 billion, according to on-chain data shared by analyst Darkfost. The move stands out because…
As Congress debates crypto market structure legislation, one issue has emerged as especially contentious: whether stablecoins should be allowed to pay yield. On one side, you have banks fighting to protect their traditional hold over consumer deposits that underpin much of the U.S. economy’s credit system. On the other side, crypto industry players are seeking…
Funding You can transfer USDC to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting USDC and choosing the desired deposit method (network) from the drop-down box: Algorand. Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost. Here’s some more information about these assets: USDC USDC is…
New data shows business-linked wallets dominate stablecoin volume on Ethereum, signaling real-world payment adoption. Ethereum-based stablecoin transfers are changing shape, with new data showing that businesses and merchants now move far more value on-chain than individuals. The findings point to Ethereum quietly becoming a settlement layer for corporate payments and consumer spending, rather than…
As stablecoins mature, financial institutions are exploring ways to integrate them into everyday operations, moving beyond pilot programs toward real-world applications, panelists said at the Finance Magnates London Summit 2025. The session, “Stablecoins for a Destabilized World: Use Cases in Financial Services,” brought together Jas Shah, independent product strategist; Luke Dorney, head of custody at…