Hong Kong reveals new stablecoin rules and tokenized bond plans

Hong Kong reveals new stablecoin rules and tokenized bond plans

Hong Kong updated its digital asset strategy regarding stablecoin licensing and tokenization of real-world assets by introducing its LEAP framework for market growth. Hong Kong’s latest digital asset blueprint places stablecoin regulation and asset tokenization at the heart of its strategy to become a global crypto and fintech hub. The policy statement, issued on Thursday,…

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Cathie Wood's ARK dumps 6M in Circle amid share surge

Cathie Wood's ARK dumps $146M in Circle amid share surge

Despite the massive sale, ARK remains the eighth largest Circle holder. Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has increased its Circle selling spree as CRCL stock surged nearly 250% since its public debut. ARK dumped another 609,175 Circle shares from its three funds for $146.2 million on Friday, according to a trade notification seen by Cointelegraph. The…

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Ethereum and the battle for yield: What is ETH’s future?

Ethereum and the battle for yield: What is ETH’s future?

Ethereum staking yields are falling as yield-bearing stablecoins and DeFi protocols offer more competitive returns. Can ETH regain the upper hand in the yield wars? Key takeaways Ethereum’s staking yield dropped under 3%, putting it behind many DeFi and RWA protocols. Yield-bearing stablecoins like sUSDe and SyrupUSDC now offer 4–6.5% returns and are rapidly gaining…

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The empire strikes out: Institutionalists failed to kill the stablecoin bill

The empire strikes out: Institutionalists failed to kill the stablecoin bill

Despite a relentless campaign from institutional powerbrokers like Senator Elizabeth Warren, the US Senate advanced the GENIUS Act, marking a watershed moment for stablecoin regulation and exposing the limits of establishment resistance. Opinion by: Zachary Kelman, attorney  In 2021, Crypto-America was in the doldrums. Senator Elizabeth Warren and her loyal SEC enforcer, Gary Gensler, unleashed…

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