Tether is exploring tokenization of investor equity and share buybacks to provide liquidity options for stakeholders in its stablecoin operations, aiming for a $500 billion valuation while negotiating a $20 billion funding round for a 3% stake. Tether halted a shareholder’s $1 billion stake sale that implied a $280 billion valuation to prioritize upcoming funding […]

Five stablecoin issuers, including Circle and Ripple, have received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for national banking charters, boosting the sector as the stablecoin market reaches $313 billion in 2025. Circle’s First National Digital Currency Bank and Ripple National Trust Bank lead the approvals for issuing USDC and RLUSD. […]

Ripple has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish Ripple National Trust Bank, marking a major milestone for crypto firms entering U.S. banking. This charter enables Ripple to operate under federal oversight, boosting its stablecoin RLUSD and institutional services while adhering to strict regulatory standards. Ripple joins […]

Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, is actively preventing equity sales by unauthorized investors to protect its upcoming $20 billion fundraising at a staggering $500 billion valuation, while exploring tokenized shares for enhanced liquidity. Tether blocks equity sales at lower valuations to safeguard fundraising efforts. Executives consider tokenizing stock to offer investors better liquidity options. Seeking […]

Keeta KTA price surge: Keeta [KTA] has experienced a more than 30% surge, fueled by rising trading volume, a technical breakout from a key demand zone, and broader strength in the Real-World Assets (RWA) sector, which is up over 5%. This momentum draws buyers back into the market. Trading volume spikes: KTA’s rally is supported […]

Figure Technology is pursuing a second IPO to issue blockchain-native equity on Solana, allowing seamless onchain trading and integration with DeFi protocols. This initiative bypasses traditional exchanges, enabling investors to borrow against or lend the tokenized shares directly in the Solana ecosystem. Figure’s filing with the SEC targets native equity issuance on Solana for expanded […]

Proposed legislation in Washington aims to relax rules for 401(k) retirement accounts, potentially allowing exposure to cryptocurrencies. This could channel trillions into the crypto market, but labor unions strongly oppose it, citing high volatility and risks to workers’ savings. The debate highlights tensions between innovation and financial security. Labor unions like the American Federation of […]

Five stablecoin issuers, including Circle and Ripple, have received conditional approval for national banking charters from the OCC, boosting the $313 billion stablecoin market in 2025 amid the GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework. The OCC approved charters for Circle’s First National Digital Currency Bank and Ripple National Trust Bank, alongside conversions for BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, […]

A forensic analysis by Bubblemaps uncovers that over 80% of the BRETT memecoin’s supply was rapidly accumulated by more than 100 interconnected wallets linked to insiders right after its launch on February 23, 2024, highlighting coordinated origins that fueled early hype but now contribute to its 2025 downturn. Bubblemaps visualization reveals wallet clusters funded from […]

Tether is exploring tokenization of investor equity and share buybacks to provide liquidity options for stakeholders in its stablecoin operations, aiming for a $500 billion valuation while negotiating a $20 billion funding round for a 3% stake. Tether halted a shareholder’s $1 billion stake sale that implied a $280 billion valuation to prioritize upcoming funding […]

Five stablecoin issuers, including Circle and Ripple, have received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for national banking charters, boosting the sector as the stablecoin market reaches $313 billion in 2025. Circle’s First National Digital Currency Bank and Ripple National Trust Bank lead the approvals for issuing USDC and RLUSD. […]

Ripple has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish Ripple National Trust Bank, marking a major milestone for crypto firms entering U.S. banking. This charter enables Ripple to operate under federal oversight, boosting its stablecoin RLUSD and institutional services while adhering to strict regulatory standards. Ripple joins […]

Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, is actively preventing equity sales by unauthorized investors to protect its upcoming $20 billion fundraising at a staggering $500 billion valuation, while exploring tokenized shares for enhanced liquidity. Tether blocks equity sales at lower valuations to safeguard fundraising efforts. Executives consider tokenizing stock to offer investors better liquidity options. Seeking […]

Keeta KTA price surge: Keeta [KTA] has experienced a more than 30% surge, fueled by rising trading volume, a technical breakout from a key demand zone, and broader strength in the Real-World Assets (RWA) sector, which is up over 5%. This momentum draws buyers back into the market. Trading volume spikes: KTA’s rally is supported […]

Figure Technology is pursuing a second IPO to issue blockchain-native equity on Solana, allowing seamless onchain trading and integration with DeFi protocols. This initiative bypasses traditional exchanges, enabling investors to borrow against or lend the tokenized shares directly in the Solana ecosystem. Figure’s filing with the SEC targets native equity issuance on Solana for expanded […]

Proposed legislation in Washington aims to relax rules for 401(k) retirement accounts, potentially allowing exposure to cryptocurrencies. This could channel trillions into the crypto market, but labor unions strongly oppose it, citing high volatility and risks to workers’ savings. The debate highlights tensions between innovation and financial security. Labor unions like the American Federation of […]

Five stablecoin issuers, including Circle and Ripple, have received conditional approval for national banking charters from the OCC, boosting the $313 billion stablecoin market in 2025 amid the GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework. The OCC approved charters for Circle’s First National Digital Currency Bank and Ripple National Trust Bank, alongside conversions for BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, […]

A forensic analysis by Bubblemaps uncovers that over 80% of the BRETT memecoin’s supply was rapidly accumulated by more than 100 interconnected wallets linked to insiders right after its launch on February 23, 2024, highlighting coordinated origins that fueled early hype but now contribute to its 2025 downturn. Bubblemaps visualization reveals wallet clusters funded from […]