US lawmakers are considering de minimis tax exemptions primarily for dollar-pegged stablecoins, excluding Bitcoin transactions below certain thresholds, according to Bitcoin Policy Institute advocates. This could limit Bitcoin’s use as everyday currency and hinder its adoption as a medium of exchange. De minimis exemptions aim to waive taxes on small crypto transactions to encourage broader […]

The Intuit USDC partnership is a multi-year strategic alliance between financial services giant Intuit and stablecoin issuer Circle, enabling seamless integration of USDC across Intuit’s products like TurboTax and QuickBooks for faster, lower-cost money movement and enhanced refund experiences. Intuit and Circle’s collaboration introduces USDC to streamline payments and refunds. The partnership leverages Circle’s dollar-backed […]

Shanaka Perera challenges the notion of Bitcoin as a scam by applying prospect theory, which explains why investors panic sell during price drops. This psychological framework highlights how fear of losses drives irrational behavior, impacting Bitcoin’s market reputation and stability. Prospect theory reveals investor biases in Bitcoin markets, turning perceived scams into self-fulfilling prophecies through […]

The Intuit Circle partnership integrates USDC stablecoin into platforms like TurboTax and QuickBooks, enabling faster, lower-cost payments for business transactions and tax refunds. This multi-year deal leverages Circle’s stablecoin infrastructure to enhance everyday financial efficiency, with USDC’s market cap exceeding $77 billion. Intuit’s strategic alliance with Circle focuses on embedding USDC for seamless payments across […]

SoFi Technologies has introduced SoFiUSD, a fully reserved US dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank. Backed one-to-one by cash reserves, it supports efficient payments and settlements for banks, fintechs, and enterprise platforms. Initially on Ethereum, it aims to enhance cross-border transactions and internal operations while maintaining regulatory compliance. SoFiUSD Launch: Issued by SoFi Bank for […]

Asset manager Bitwise predicts that crypto ETFs will absorb over 100% of new Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana supply in 2025, driven by strong historical demand. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart concurs but warns of potential liquidations for single altcoin ETFs amid market pressures. Bitwise’s bullish outlook: Crypto ETFs expected to exceed new token supply, signaling massive […]

The Pump.fun Solana MEV lawsuit has been amended to include over 5,000 internal chat logs as new evidence, alleging coordinated front-running of retail investors through maximal extractable value practices on the memecoin platform. A US court granted a motion to add evidence from a confidential informant, including discussions among Pump.fun, Solana Labs, and Jito Labs. […]

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) has become the first public company to tokenize SEC-registered equity directly on the Solana blockchain, enabling ex-US shareholders to use it as collateral in decentralized finance protocols like Kamino. This real common stock integration, managed by Superstate as an SEC-registered transfer agent, bridges traditional markets with DeFi without synthetic wrappers. Tokenization […]

Coinbase has launched stock trading for U.S. users directly within its app, allowing seamless integration of traditional equities with cryptocurrency holdings using USDC. This expansion, announced on December 18, 2025, unifies portfolios under one account, simplifying management and reducing the need for multiple platforms. Coinbase stock trading enables users to buy shares like Nvidia using […]

US lawmakers are considering de minimis tax exemptions primarily for dollar-pegged stablecoins, excluding Bitcoin transactions below certain thresholds, according to Bitcoin Policy Institute advocates. This could limit Bitcoin’s use as everyday currency and hinder its adoption as a medium of exchange. De minimis exemptions aim to waive taxes on small crypto transactions to encourage broader […]

The Intuit USDC partnership is a multi-year strategic alliance between financial services giant Intuit and stablecoin issuer Circle, enabling seamless integration of USDC across Intuit’s products like TurboTax and QuickBooks for faster, lower-cost money movement and enhanced refund experiences. Intuit and Circle’s collaboration introduces USDC to streamline payments and refunds. The partnership leverages Circle’s dollar-backed […]

Shanaka Perera challenges the notion of Bitcoin as a scam by applying prospect theory, which explains why investors panic sell during price drops. This psychological framework highlights how fear of losses drives irrational behavior, impacting Bitcoin’s market reputation and stability. Prospect theory reveals investor biases in Bitcoin markets, turning perceived scams into self-fulfilling prophecies through […]

The Intuit Circle partnership integrates USDC stablecoin into platforms like TurboTax and QuickBooks, enabling faster, lower-cost payments for business transactions and tax refunds. This multi-year deal leverages Circle’s stablecoin infrastructure to enhance everyday financial efficiency, with USDC’s market cap exceeding $77 billion. Intuit’s strategic alliance with Circle focuses on embedding USDC for seamless payments across […]

SoFi Technologies has introduced SoFiUSD, a fully reserved US dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank. Backed one-to-one by cash reserves, it supports efficient payments and settlements for banks, fintechs, and enterprise platforms. Initially on Ethereum, it aims to enhance cross-border transactions and internal operations while maintaining regulatory compliance. SoFiUSD Launch: Issued by SoFi Bank for […]

Asset manager Bitwise predicts that crypto ETFs will absorb over 100% of new Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana supply in 2025, driven by strong historical demand. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart concurs but warns of potential liquidations for single altcoin ETFs amid market pressures. Bitwise’s bullish outlook: Crypto ETFs expected to exceed new token supply, signaling massive […]

The Pump.fun Solana MEV lawsuit has been amended to include over 5,000 internal chat logs as new evidence, alleging coordinated front-running of retail investors through maximal extractable value practices on the memecoin platform. A US court granted a motion to add evidence from a confidential informant, including discussions among Pump.fun, Solana Labs, and Jito Labs. […]

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) has become the first public company to tokenize SEC-registered equity directly on the Solana blockchain, enabling ex-US shareholders to use it as collateral in decentralized finance protocols like Kamino. This real common stock integration, managed by Superstate as an SEC-registered transfer agent, bridges traditional markets with DeFi without synthetic wrappers. Tokenization […]

Coinbase has launched stock trading for U.S. users directly within its app, allowing seamless integration of traditional equities with cryptocurrency holdings using USDC. This expansion, announced on December 18, 2025, unifies portfolios under one account, simplifying management and reducing the need for multiple platforms. Coinbase stock trading enables users to buy shares like Nvidia using […]