Moody’s Highlights Growing Role of Stablecoins and Tokenized Deposits in Financial Markets Stablecoins are evolving from crypto-native instruments to essential components of institutional market infrastructure, according to Moody’s 2026 digital economy outlook. The report noted that stablecoins processed roughly $9 trillion in onchain settlement volume in 2025, an 87% increase from the previous year. Fiat-backed stablecoins and tokenized deposits are increasingly functioning as “digital cash”, facilitating liquidity management, collateral transfers, and cross-border settlements. They are now integrated into tokenized bonds, funds, and credit products, signaling a broader convergence between traditional finance and blockchain-based systems. Banks, asset managers, and market infrastructure…
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Non-custodial wallet enables bitcoin and USDT payments directly on the video platform Rumble has launched a non-custodial crypto wallet embedded directly into its video streaming platform, allowing users to tip creators using bitcoin and USDT without relying on traditional payment processors. The product, called Rumble Wallet, was developed in partnership with Tether and announced on Wednesday. At launch, the wallet supports bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold (XAUT), enabling direct, borderless payments while keeping custody of funds entirely with users. By integrating the wallet natively, Rumble aims to reduce dependence on banks, ad networks, and centralized intermediaries for creator monetization. The…
Shareholder Rights Clash as CEA Implements Defensive Measures to Block Board Takeover In a growing boardroom conflict, YZi Labs has publicly criticized CEA Industries for implementing a poison pill and amending its bylaws, describing the moves as restrictive to shareholder rights. The tension follows YZi Labs’ effort to expand its influence on CEA’s board and form a coordinated shareholder group. The limited-duration stockholder rights plan triggers if any entity acquires 15% or more of outstanding shares without board approval. It allows existing shareholders to purchase additional shares at a 50% discount, making a hostile takeover financially prohibitive. YZi Labs argues…
Largest Monthly BTC Sale Highlights Mining Profit Pressure and Strategic Shift Riot Platforms sold 1,818 BTC in December 2025 for $161.6 million, reducing its bitcoin holdings to 18,005 BTC from 19,368 BTC in November, according to the company’s latest monthly production update. The sale, marking Riot’s largest single-month bitcoin liquidation of 2025, occurred as the mining hashprice hovered near cycle lows, pressuring profitability. The company realized an average sale price of $88,870 per BTC, down 8% from November’s $96,560, though total proceeds rose 337% month-over-month. Riot’s bitcoin production totaled 460 BTC in December, up 8% from November but down 11%…
Analysts agree diversification is necessary, but differ on how quickly it can stabilize revenues US-based crypto exchanges Coinbase and Gemini are drawing mixed reactions from analysts as both platforms expand beyond traditional spot crypto trading into broader financial services. While diversification is widely seen as essential, opinions vary on whether these new business lines can meaningfully reduce earnings volatility in the near term. Coinbase Pushes Toward a Broader Financial Platform Coinbase as it builds out offerings in equities trading, derivatives, prediction markets, and payments infrastructure. The company’s strategy is aimed at repositioning itself as a core piece of digital financial…
Massive wealth transfer to younger, tech-savvy investors could accelerate long-term crypto adoption Crypto adoption may be less about short-term market cycles and more about demographic change, as trillions of dollars held by older generations are gradually passed down to younger investors who are more open to digital assets. Industry executives argue that mass crypto adoption is largely a matter of time, driven by an unprecedented transfer of wealth from older, crypto-averse generations to younger ones. As inheritance accelerates over the coming decades, investment preferences are expected to shift, potentially directing more capital into cryptocurrencies. Data from a major global wealth…
Private Sector Job Gains Improve but Miss Market Expectations The latest ADP Non-Farm Employment Change data shows a modest improvement in U.S. private-sector hiring, though the numbers fell short of market expectations. The reeport highlights ongoing uncertainty in the labor market as employers remain cautious amid economic and monetary policy pressures. According to the latest release, actual private-sector employment increased by 41K jobs, compared to a forecast of 49K, while the previous reading stood at -32K. Although the economy added jobs for a second consecutive period, the slower-than-expected pace suggests that hiring momentum remains fragile. The positive shift from the…
Strong ETF inflows, bullish sentiment, and shrinking supply push XRP ahead of the market XRP has started the year with remarkable momentum, quickly earning the label of the “hottest crypto trade of 2026.” After a sharp rally in early January, the token has outperformed both Bitcoin and Ether, supported by a mix of institutional demand, on-chain strength, and renewed confidence in Ripple’s ecosystem. Since the beginning of the year, XRP has surged around 25%, far exceeding gains seen in Bitcoin and Ether over the same period. This early outperformance has drawn significant attention from traders looking for returns outside the…
Bank files for spot Ethereum ETF with staking component following Bitcoin and Solana ETF submissions Morgan Stanley is intensifying its crypto investment strategy by filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot Ethereum (ETH) ETF. The move comes immediately after filings for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, marking a rapid expansion of the bank’s crypto product offerings. The planned Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust aims to track ether’s price while also generating rewards from staking a portion of holdings. Unlike some rivals that distribute staking rewards directly to investors, Morgan Stanley intends to reflect staking gains in…
RAKBank joins the growing list of institutions developing regulated dirham-backed digital payment tokens The UAE’s dirham stablecoin ecosystem continues to expand as RAKBank receives in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to issue a dirham-backed payment token. The move signals increasing participation from traditional banks in the country’s regulated digital asset landscape. The in-principle approval allows RAKBank to proceed with its stablecoin plans, subject to meeting final regulatory and operational requirements. Once launched, the stablecoin will be fully backed 1:1 by UAE dirhams, held in segregated and regulated accounts, and managed through audited smart contracts with real-time…