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U.S. Banking Regulator OCC Lifts Enforcement Order From Anchorage Digital

U.S. Banking Regulator OCC Lifts Enforcement Order From Anchorage Digital

The first U.S.-chartered crypto bank had been resolving the agency's requirements to fix anti-money laundering controls since 2022.
Fed's Hammack Says 'No' to Rate Cut; Bitcoin Slips to Session Low Below $113K

Fed's Hammack Says 'No' to Rate Cut; Bitcoin Slips to Session Low Below $113K

The data currently on hand does not support the case for lowering interest rates, said the president of the Cleveland Fed.
XRP Whipsaws on $2.84–$2.99 Range as Bulls Eye Breakout Above $3

XRP Whipsaws on $2.84–$2.99 Range as Bulls Eye Breakout Above $3

On-chain data flagged institutional-sized flows, with nearly 155 million in XRP turnover during recovery periods, far above the 63 million daily average.
Stablecoin Market Could Hit $1.2T by 2028, Maybe Affecting U.S. Government Debt Yields: Coinbase

Stablecoin Market Could Hit $1.2T by 2028, Maybe Affecting U.S. Government Debt Yields: Coinbase

The target translates to stablecoins growing almost five-fold from the current market size of $270 billion.
XLM Eyes Bullish Continuation After Rising From Support

XLM Eyes Bullish Continuation After Rising From Support

Stellar’s token pushed through resistance at $0.398 on surging volume after a day-long consolidation, with shifting macro trends fueling demand for payment-focused assets.
Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Could Raise Credit Risks, Morningstar DBRS Says

Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Could Raise Credit Risks, Morningstar DBRS Says

Regulatory uncertainty, volatility, and liquidity challenges, could all elevate the credit risk profile of firms adopting a crypto treasury strategy, the report said.
Majority of Dual-Asset Investors See Crypto Outpacing Stocks Over Next Decade: Kraken Survey

Majority of Dual-Asset Investors See Crypto Outpacing Stocks Over Next Decade: Kraken Survey

A full 65% of those surveyed expect digital assets to deliver stronger growth than equities over the next 10 years.
Crypto for Advisors: From Equities to Crypto

Crypto for Advisors: From Equities to Crypto

Crypto may be nearing its S&P 500 moment, with indices set to provide legitimacy, structure, and mainstream adoption for digital assets.
Stablecoins, Tokenization Put Pressure on Money Market Funds: Bank of America

Stablecoins, Tokenization Put Pressure on Money Market Funds: Bank of America

Stablecoin demand for Treasuries won’t meaningfully shift T-bill dynamics, but instead poses a bigger challenge to money market funds, the report said.
Hyperliquid Now Dominates DeFi Derivatives, Processing $30B a Day

Hyperliquid Now Dominates DeFi Derivatives, Processing $30B a Day

A new RedStone report says Hyperliquid’s on-chain order book, HIP-3 market creation, and dual-chain design have propelled it to over 80% market share.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Drops 3.9%, Leading Index Lower from Wednesday

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Drops 3.9%, Leading Index Lower from Wednesday

Stellar (XLM) was also among the underperformers, declining 2.5%.
Optimism Taps Flashbots to Supercharge OP Stack Sequencing

Optimism Taps Flashbots to Supercharge OP Stack Sequencing

The partnership centers on sequencing, the behind-the-scenes process that determines how quickly a transaction confirms, which trades are prioritized, and how much users ultimately pay.
Ether Outpaces Bitcoin as ETF Inflows, Corporate Buying Accelerate: JPMorgan

Ether Outpaces Bitcoin as ETF Inflows, Corporate Buying Accelerate: JPMorgan

The bank said ether holdings in both exchange-traded funds and corporate treasuries could rise further.
MetaMask Joins Stablecoin Race With mUSD, Backed by M0 Protocol and Stripe's Bridge

MetaMask Joins Stablecoin Race With mUSD, Backed by M0 Protocol and Stripe's Bridge

MetaMask's digital dollar, confirmed on Thursday, combines Bridge's regulatory and reserve management and M0’s blockchain expertise.
Markets Today: Bitcoin Bears Start to Emerge, Ye's YZY Surges Then Slumps

Markets Today: Bitcoin Bears Start to Emerge, Ye's YZY Surges Then Slumps

Bitcoin's late Wednesday bounce to $144,700 was fleeting as a gauge of long-term market sentiment flipped bearish for the first time since June 2023. DOGE, XRP and SOL followed suit,…
Bitcoin Falters in Choppy Market, Ether Stays Resilient: Crypto Daybook Americas

Bitcoin Falters in Choppy Market, Ether Stays Resilient: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Aug. 21, 2025
Harvard Professor Who Predicted Bitcoin Crash to $100 Says Regulators Were Too Lax

Harvard Professor Who Predicted Bitcoin Crash to $100 Says Regulators Were Too Lax

Kenneth Rogoff reflects that he underestimated BTC's role in the underground economy, which has put a floor under the cryptocurrency's price.
Stargate Draws Second Acquisition Bid With Wormhole Topping LayerZero's $110M Buy Offer

Stargate Draws Second Acquisition Bid With Wormhole Topping LayerZero's $110M Buy Offer

LayerZero’s $110 million token-swap offer faces competition as Wormhole pushes for a delay in Stargate’s governance vote to submit a higher bid.