Visa Pilot Lets Banks Use Stablecoins for Global Payouts

Visa has launched a pilot allowing banks and financial institutions to pre-fund cross-border payments using stablecoins. Announced at SIBOS 2025, the Visa Direct stablecoin pilot enables select partners to use Circle’s USDC (USDC) and EURC (EURC) as pre-funded assets to facilitate near-instant payouts, according to a Tuesday announcement. “Cross-border payments have been stuck in outdated…

Ethereum Foundation Study Finds Psychology Drives Momentum

A first-of-its-kind study into the factors that influence Ethereum perception and momentum has found that psychology plays just as crucial a role as any other.  The results of “Project Mirror,” a deep dive into perceptions of Ethereum commissioned by Optimism and Espresso, were shared by the Ethereum Foundation (EF) on Monday. WE3.co Researchers Valeria Salazar…

Deutsche Börse, Circle to Integrate Stablecoins Into European Market Infrastructure

Deutsche Börse Group (DB1) signed a memorandum of understanding with Circle Internet Group (CRCL) to bring regulated stablecoins into Europe’s financial market infrastructure. The agreement aims to integrate Circle’s euro- and dollar-pegged tokens, EURC and USDC, into trading, settlement and custody services across the exchange operator’s platforms, the firms said in a statement on Tuesday….

SEC Pauses Trading on Crypto Treasury Firm QMMM

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has temporarily halted trading of crypto treasury company QMMM Holdings due to potential stock manipulation, coming just a week after reports surfaced of a regulatory probe into certain crypto treasury firms.  “The Commission temporarily suspended trading in the securities of QMMM because of potential manipulation,” the agency said in…

BTC Eyes $115K Rally But CME Gap Risk Lingers

Key takeaways: Bitcoin rallied 4.5% in 48 hours, reclaiming $114,000. A reset in BTC’s open interest points to healthier upside after long de-leveraging. A CME gap near $111,300 remains a short-term risk to bullish momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) price rallied 4.5% in less than 48 hours, retesting $114,000 on Monday. The recovery followed last week’s sharp…

How to Use ChatGPT to Discover Hidden Crypto Gems

Key takeaways: ChatGPT can synthesize social media and news sentiment to reveal early narratives and market buzz around emerging tokens. Feeding technical indicators and onchain transaction data to ChatGPT allows traders to track “smart money” movements and identify accumulation or distribution patterns. Exploring multiple GPTs in workflows lets traders cross-reference metrics, sentiment and contract safety…

How to Use ChatGPT to Discover Hidden Crypto Gems

Key takeaways: ChatGPT can synthesize social media and news sentiment to reveal early narratives and market buzz around emerging tokens. Feeding technical indicators and onchain transaction data to ChatGPT allows traders to track “smart money” movements and identify accumulation or distribution patterns. Exploring multiple GPTs in workflows lets traders cross-reference metrics, sentiment and contract safety…

BitMine Grows Holdings, Bit Digital Eyes $100 Million Raise

Digital asset company Bit Digital plans to raise $100 million through a convertible senior note offering to grow its Ether treasury, while BitMine Immersion Technologies has extended its lead as the largest Ether treasury company. Bit Digital said in a statement on Monday it’s also offering an option for an extra $15 million in notes,…

BitMine Grows Holdings, Bit Digital Eyes $100 Million Raise

Digital asset company Bit Digital plans to raise $100 million through a convertible senior note offering to grow its Ether treasury, while BitMine Immersion Technologies has extended its lead as the largest Ether treasury company. Bit Digital said in a statement on Monday it’s also offering an option for an extra $15 million in notes,…

Bill AB471 Proposes Money Transmitter License Exemptions for Crypto

Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bill on Monday that, if enacted, would exempt individuals and businesses in the state from requiring money transmitter licenses to participate in mining, staking and exchanging digital assets. According to a document from the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, the bill seeks to clearly define exemptions from requiring a license from…