Eliminating stablecoin yield increases bank lending by just $2.1B, or 0.02%. Most stablecoin reserves remain in banks, limiting impact on credit creation. Consumer access to competitive returns would be lost if yield were prohibited. A new report from the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) finds that banning stablecoin...
How Bybit Blocked $1B Fake Deposit Scam in Real Time
Bybit blocked coordinated fake deposit attacks, preventing over 1 billion DOT in potential losses across multiple blockchains. Attackers used batch and multi-step transactions to simulate deposits without real balance changes. Bybit’s multi-layer validation system detected and stopped all attacks in real time with no user impact. Bybit, the world’s second-largest...
Iran Eyes Crypto Tolls in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Ceasefire Claim
Iran plans crypto tolls for ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump ceasefire claim, raising concerns over trade, oil, and legality. Iran is considering a new plan for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz with crypto tolls. This move came after Donald Trump claimed a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Consequently,...
Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Surpasses $28M Presale: Can It Maintain Its Position as a Top EVM Layer 2 Meme Coin?
Little Pepe, in its ongoing presale, has officially crossed $28,101,728, closing in on the $28.77 million mark, with more than 16.94 billion sold out of the allocated 17.25 billion tokens. The current stage, stage 13, is priced at $0.0022, while the next stage will go up to $0.0023. From the...
PEPE ETF Shock: Canary Takes Memecoins to Wall Street
Canary Capital files for a PEPE ETF with the SEC, aiming to bring memecoins to Wall Street while facing strong regulatory challenges. Canary Capital has made a bold move in the crypto market. The company has suggested a new PEPE exchange-traded fund. This fund will be tracking the spot price...
Stellar Builds Privacy Layer Enabling Banks To Move Trillions Securely On Chain
Stellar builds a privacy layer enabling banks like Societe Generale to move trillions securely on-chain with stablecoins. Banks are exploring blockchain solutions to move large amounts of money, but privacy is their main concern. Stellar is building technology to meet this need, allowing institutions to transfer funds securely. This development...
U.S. Government Disputes Defense Motion to Dismiss in Tornado Cash Case
DOJ argues Tornado Cash case hinges on intent and inaction, not software neutrality or lawful use claims. Federal prosecutors have pushed back against an attempt to dismiss charges against Roman Storm. The dispute centers on whether recent legal precedent can shield software creators from criminal liability. At the same time,...
Electricity Is Now Tokenized on XRP Ledger With $861 Million In Live Value
XRP Ledger now hosts $861M in tokenized electricity via JMWH, tracking real energy use on-chain with full transparency. The XRP Ledger continues to expand beyond payments. A new use case now tracks real electricity consumption on-chain, highlighting a live market tied to energy assets. The development signals growing adoption of...
New Analysis Revisits Identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, Points to Adam Back
Early cypherpunk records and writing patterns place Adam Back at the center of renewed Satoshi debate Fresh scrutiny around Bitcoin’s origins has revived one of the tech world’s longest-running mysteries. A new investigative report by The New York Times suggests British cryptographer Adam Back may be the elusive creator of...
Ripple Sees $33 Trillion Stablecoin Surge as XRP Tokyo 2026 Opens
Ripple projects $33 trillion in stablecoin volume at XRP Tokyo 2026, highlighting XRPL adoption, RLUSD, and global regulatory compliance. At the XRP Tokyo 2026 conference, Ripple announced that on-chain stablecoin volume could reach $33 trillion this year. The company emphasized that stablecoins are becoming a key tool for global liquidity....