Bernstein maintains an Outperform rating and $140 target for Circle stock. USDC supply grew $1.7 billion, supporting Circle’s stablecoin growth outlook. Bernstein says Circle’s growth can continue regardless of the CLARITY Act outcome. Bernstein maintained its Outperform rating and $140 price target for Circle, despite uncertainty surrounding the CLARITY Act....
Tether Says USDT Is Powering Commerce Across Developing Countries
USDT adoption grew in Venezuela, Argentina, Bolivia, and Turkey amid currency pressures. Developing markets increasingly used USDT for payments, savings, trade, and settlements. Latin America’s crypto activity reached nearly $1.5 trillion through June 2025. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said USDT adoption was expanding across developing economies, where users increasingly relied...
Ripple CEO Says Crypto Rules Are Closer Than Ever After CFTC Meeting
Garlinghouse says US crypto rules are closer after the CFTC advisory committee meeting. The SEC and CFTC have issued guidance, but Congress must provide lasting legal clarity. The CLARITY Act faces a crucial 60-vote Senate cloture test on September 15. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the United States is closer...
Zondacrypto Mystery Deepens as Founder Vanishes and CEO Stays Abroad
Founder Sylwester Suszek remains missing more than four years after his disappearance. CEO reserve claims lacked audited proof as customer withdrawals stalled across markets. Polish and Estonian regulators intensified scrutiny after the exchange collapsed. Zondacrypto’s collapse has evolved into both a financial and criminal investigation after its founder disappeared and...
Anchorage CEO Says AI Agents Will Become Economic Actors
AI agents could evolve into economic actors across crypto and banking networks. Anchorage’s Agentic Banking platform adds governance for autonomous AI finance. AI-driven commerce may increase blockchain microtransactions for digital services. Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley says artificial intelligence agents could eventually become independent economic participants across financial networks. He...
Nexo Wins Australia Lending Authorization for Crypto Credit Lines
Nexo launches regulated crypto-backed Credit Lines for eligible Australians. Users can borrow AUD or stablecoins without selling crypto collateral. Nexo adds Growth and Booster products to its Australian platform. Nexo has expanded its Australian operations after securing lending authorization, allowing eligible clients to borrow against digital assets without selling their...
Binance Reports 657,000 BTC in User Holdings as Bitcoin Reserves Rise
Binance users added 16,349 BTC, lifting holdings 2.55% to approximately 657,000 BTC. Ethereum holdings fell 2.57% to 3.98 million ETH in Binance’s latest snapshot. USDT balances dropped 870 million tokens, reaching approximately 32.9 billion USDT. Binance has released its 45th Proof of Reserves report, showing customer Bitcoin holdings reached approximately...
Securitize Launches HINC as Neuberger’s First Tokenized Fund
HINC brings Neuberger’s high-yield fixed-income strategy onto four blockchains. The fund targets high-yield bonds, CLOs, and leveraged loans for eligible investors. Neuberger’s HINC role marks its first subadvisor position in a tokenized fund. Securitize has launched HINC with Neuberger Berman, bringing an actively managed fixed-income strategy onto public blockchains for...
Metaplanet to Invest 2,100 BTC in New U.S. Bitcoin Treasury Firm
Metaplanet will own about 95.7% of Superplanet after the deal closes in Q4 2026. Superplanet will combine a Nasdaq listing with a Bitcoin treasury backed by Metaplanet. The deal creates U.S. and Japan Bitcoin treasury platforms under one corporate group. Metaplanet has agreed to contribute 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million...
South Korean Bank Adopts Ripple Payments in Major XRP Boost
Jeonbuk becomes South Korea’s first regional bank using Ripple Payments infrastructure. Ripple targets faster 24/7 cross-border payments for Korean business customers. Ripple’s Korea expansion grows while XRP settlement details remain unconfirmed. South Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank has partnered with Ripple to modernize cross-border payments for business customers. The deal makes Jeonbuk...