From USDT to USAT: Tether Maps a Stateside Playbook

Tether plans a new chapter in dollar-linked tokens, unveiling USAT—a planned U.S.-regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin—and naming Bo Hines as CEO-designate of Tether USAT. Tether’s Next Act: A U.S.-Regulated Dollar Token Called USAT Framed as a U.S. product from day one, USAT will target businesses and institutions that want a digital cash alternative governed by strict standards … Read more

Report: World’s Largest Asset Manager Blackrock Mulls Turning ETFs Into Tokens

Blackrock is exploring tokenized versions of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Bloomberg, a move that would drag a staid wrapper onto blockchains. Blackrock Explores Blockchain-Ready ETFs “People familiar with the matter” — who declined to be identified because the talks are confidential — told Bloomberg the world’s largest asset manager is weighing ways to make … Read more

Faster Finals: Polymarket Brings Chainlink to Asset-Pricing Resolutions

Polymarket is integrating Chainlink’s oracle stack to tighten how its markets resolve, aiming for faster, verifiable outcomes and fewer judgment calls. Chainlink’s Oracle Stack Goes Live on Polymarket’s Price Markets The partnership pipes Chainlink Data Streams and Automation into Polymarket’s resolution flow, delivering low-latency, timestamped price reports and automated, onchain settlement at the exact moment … Read more

Bitcoin Rallies as Stocks Print Record Highs

All three major stock indices closed at record highs on Thursday afternoon and now on Friday, bitcoin is following suit. BTC Soars as Equities Peak A curious thing happened on Thursday. Inflation came in slightly hotter than expected after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an elevated Consumer Price Index (CPI), but it turns out … Read more

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