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Crypto market optimism has cooled after reaching a multi-month peak, as uncertainty surrounding a proposed US crypto market structure bill unsettles investors. While prices remain relatively resilient, sentiment indicators suggest growing caution across the digital asset space. Crypto Fear & Greed Index Drops to Neutral The widely followed Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell by 12 points to 49, shifting sentiment from “greed” back to neutral. Just a day earlier, the index stood at 61, its highest level since early October, reflecting strong bullish momentum. The recent pullback highlights how quickly confidence can change when regulatory risks resurface. The earlier…

Ethereum is showing renewed strength as on-chain data points to a sharp rise in user participation and transaction activity. Recent metrics suggest the network is not only attracting new users but also retaining them at a much higher rate, signaling improving fundamentals across the ecosystem. New Ethereum Addresses Surge According to analysis, Ethereum’s activity retention nearly doubled within a single month, climbing from just over 4 million to around 8 million active addresses. This increase reflects a large influx of first-time users, rather than growth driven solely by existing participants. Activity retention is closely watched because it highlights whether new…

State Street has expanded its push into digital assets by unveiling a new institutional crypto tokenization platform, signaling how major financial institutions are accelerating efforts to integrate blockchain technology into traditional markets. Tokenized Funds and Digital Money Products The platform is designed to help clients create and manage tokenized money market funds, exchange-traded funds, tokenized deposits, and stablecoins. According to the company, the goal is to bridge traditional financial assets with blockchain-based infrastructure, allowing institutions to issue and service products directly on distributed networks.  said Joerg Ambrosius, State Street’s president of investment services.; In addition to tokenization tools, the platform…

Global brokerage firm Interactive Brokers has taken another step toward integrating digital assets into traditional finance by allowing clients to fund their accounts using stablecoins, reflecting the growing role of blockchain-based payments in capital markets. USDC Deposits Now Supported Across Major Blockchains Interactive Brokers confirmed that clients can now deposit USDC stablecoins via the Ethereum, Solana, and Base blockchains. Once received, these digital assets are automatically converted into U.S. dollars and credited directly to brokerage accounts, enabling clients to begin trading without manual conversion steps. Interactive Brokers said on Thursday that; The company stated that support for additional dollar-backed tokens, including Ripple…

Cryptocurrency markets have seen a significant short squeeze across the top 500 digital assets, driven by rapid price moves that forced traders betting on declines to close positions. Data from market analytics shows a surge in short liquidations, with the total value of forced closures reaching hundreds of millions of dollars over a short period. This market action marks one of the most intense unwindings of bearish bets in recent weeks, highlighting heightened volatility in crypto derivatives trading. According to data shared by analytics firm Glassnode; The squeeze occurred as Bitcoin and other major coins rallied unexpectedly, triggering stops and automated…

Support for comprehensive U.S. crypto market structure legislation remains intact at Robinhood, even as the bill faces fresh delays and internal industry divisions. The company’s chief executive reaffirmed commitment to the proposal following the Senate Banking Committee’s decision to postpone its scheduled markup. In a public statement, Robinhood emphasized that staking services and tokenized stocks are among the most requested features on its platform, yet remain limited or unavailable in parts of the United States due to regulatory uncertainty. The company argues that clear rules are essential for innovation to develop domestically rather than shifting overseas. In a Wednesday post on X,…

Decentralized finance projects are quietly scaling back their use of public Discord servers, citing rising security risks and an increase in phishing scams targeting users. What was once a core hub for community engagement is now being viewed by many builders as a growing liability. The shift became more visible after a major DeFi lending protocol moved its public Discord into read-only mode, redirecting users toward ticket-based help desks and private support tools. The decision reflects a broader concern that Discord has become one of the most exploited platforms for crypto-related scams, where attackers impersonate administrators and directly message users…

A growing debate in Washington over interest-bearing stablecoins is raising alarms inside the U.S. banking sector. According to Bank of America’s chief executive, regulatory decisions made by Congress could reshape how trillions of dollars move through the financial system. Stablecoins Could Drain Up to $6 Trillion From Banks Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan recently cautioned that as much as $6 trillion in U.S. bank deposits could shift into stablecoins if lawmakers allow these digital assets to pay interest. That amount represents nearly one-third of total commercial bank deposits, based on analysis linked to U.S. Treasury research. He explained that…

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has introduced a new digital settlement platform designed to connect commercial bank money with blockchain infrastructure, marking a significant step in the modernization of post-trade finance. The platform, called Digital Settlement House (DiSH), enables instant, 24/7 settlement across both blockchain-based networks and traditional payment systems, supporting multiple currencies and jurisdictions. At the center of the system is DiSH Cash, a ledger-based, tokenized representation of commercial bank deposits. Instead of relying on stablecoins, the platform uses direct claims on real bank deposits, creating what LSEG describes as a “real cash leg” for transactions involving foreign…

U.S. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to see strong inflows, totaling $1.7 billion over a three-day period, signaling renewed interest from institutional investors. On Wednesday alone, spot Bitcoin ETFs reported $843.6 million in net inflows, marking the highest single-day total since early October. This surpasses Tuesday’s record of $754 million. According to data from Coinglass; Among the top-performing ETFs, BlackRock’s IBIT attracted $648 million, while Fidelity’s FBTC gained $125.4 million. Ark & 21Shares’ ARKB added $27 million, with other funds from Grayscale, Bitwise, VanEck, Valkyrie, and Franklin Templeton also showing positive inflows. Overall, eight of twelve Bitcoin ETFs posted net…