Hester Peirce Calls For Simpler Disclosure Rules, Tokenization Experiments

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce said regulators should avoid micromanaging markets and consider simplifying disclosure requirements as discussions around tokenized securities continue. Peirce, often referred to as “Crypto Mom” for her generally supportive stance toward the digital asset industry, made the remarks Thursday during a speech to the SEC’s Investor Advisory…

Will private credit break the Bitcoin price?

There is a growing risk that a looming crisis in the private credit market, fueled by rising redemptions and defaults, could spill over into Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets, according to analysts. Key takeaways: The $2 trillion private credit sector faces a crisis from defaults, redemptions, and limited oversight. A liquidity crunch may force investors…

Trump Offers Memecoin Holders Another Gala

Donald Trump is billed as the keynote speaker at an event in Florida for his top memecoin holders, which comes as the token hits an all-time low. US President Donald Trump’s memecoin saw a slight bump up from its all-time low after the team behind the token said its top holders will be given access…

Will private credit break the Bitcoin price?

There is a growing risk that a looming crisis in the private credit market, fueled by rising redemptions and defaults, could spill over into Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets, according to analysts. Key takeaways: The $2 trillion private credit sector faces a crisis from defaults, redemptions, and limited oversight. A liquidity crunch may force investors…

Crypto’s Real Test Isn’t Price Hype It’s Daily Use As A Habit

Opinion by: Maksym Sakharov, group CEO and co-founder of WeFi For more than 10 years, crypto markets have rewarded speculation while sidelining use. Headlines were dominated by price charts, token launches filled up social media feeds, and trading volume was mostly used to show progress. That obsession is now slowing down the industry. If crypto…

Anchorage Digital Integrates Puffer to Offer Institutional ETH Restaking

Anchorage Digital has integrated with Puffer Finance to give institutional clients access to Ethereum liquid restaking through its custody platform. According to Thursday’s announcement, institutions can stake Ether held with Anchorage and receive Puffer’s liquid restaking token, pufETH, directly into their accounts. The token represents a restaked ETH (ETH) position that can be transferred or…

MiCA rules may leave fewer but stronger crypto firms in Europe, SwissBorg says

The European Union’s recently-adopted Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations is beginning to reshape the region’s digital-asset industry, creating new opportunities and barriers for firms seeking to operate across the bloc, a Swiss-based crypto wealth platform said. Swissborg, which boasts one million registered users and $1.3 billion in assets under management (AUM), is among the…

US Senate Leader doesn‘t Expect Market Structure to Pass before April

US Senator Majority Leader John Thune reportedly said he doesn’t expect the chamber to move forward with legislation to establish digital asset market structure before April. According to a Thursday Punchbowl News report, Thune said that the Senate planned to prioritize voting on the SAVE America Act, a bill that would require voters to provide…

Strong Investor Demand Meets Weak Bitcoin Futures as Price Slumps

Bitcoin (BTC) failed to break beyond $71,000 on Thursday, partially driven by the decline in the US stock market, with BTC funding rates dropping deeper into negative territory. Key takeaways: Bitcoin bears show high conviction as funding rates drop, but steady institutional buying keeps sellers in check. Gold and government bond yields are rising, making…

Stablecoins Are Becoming Crypto’s Largest Wasted Resource

Opinion by: Artemiy Parshakov, vice-president of Institutions at P2P.org Stablecoins sit at the center of the digital asset economy, functioning as the de facto cash layer for onchain markets. With over $300 billion now held in stablecoins, they often exceed the transaction volumes of many traditional payment networks. Yet most of this capital is static….