Trump’s Tariff Policy Threatens Dollar’s Safe Haven Status and Global Currency Dominance, Warns FX Strategist Wizman

Recent data indicates a breakdown in the dollar’s traditional correlation with other markets, as investors seek refuge in currencies like the Swiss franc and Japanese yen, which have recently strengthened. Thierry Wizman, global FX and rates strategist at Macquarie Group, stated that Trump’s tariffs policy shake-up not only threatens the dollar’s status as a safe … Read more

DWF Labs Unveils $25M Investment in Trump-Backed Liberty Financial and Plans for USD1 Stablecoin Liquidity

Dubai-based DWF Labs has announced a strategic expansion into the United States with the opening of a new office in New York City, alongside a $25 million purchase of World Liberty Financial (WLFI) governance tokens. The investment in WLFI, a decentralized finance protocol backed by President Trump, highlights DWF Labs’ commitment to participating in governance. … Read more

OKX Officially Launches US Operations With New Exchange and Wallet

OKX has officially announced its launch in the United States, introducing a centralized cryptocurrency exchange and the OKX Wallet, with its regional headquarters established in San Jose, California. Roshan Robert has been appointed as the US CEO, emphasizing the company’s commitment to enhancing access to digital assets in a secure and compliant manner. The phased … Read more

Check Point Partners With Fuse to Deploy Blockchain Firewall for Real-Time Threat Prevention

Layer 2 payments blockchain Fuse has announced a partnership with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) to develop and deploy a real-time threat prevention security layer for its blockchain. This collaboration aims to secure smart contracts and wallets by identifying and mitigating threats before they can develop, shifting blockchain defense from detection to proactive … Read more

Ethena Fined €600K by German Regulator and Ordered to Reverse USDe Token Issuance

Ethena GmbH has been ordered by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) to wind up its business related to the issuance of its USDe tokens. BaFin revealed it found serious deficiencies in Ethena GmbH’s operations during the authorization procedure and imposed sanctions, leading to the requirement for the company to reverse its USDe token … Read more

Ratings Agency Issues US Downgrade Warning as Trade War Could Boost Alternatives to the Dollar

European rating agency Scope has issued a warning regarding a potential downgrade of the US sovereign credit rating due to uncertainty surrounding US trade policy. The agency outlines three possible scenarios for the credit outlook: a “tariff-light” approach, a full-scale trade war, or a broader economic and financial crisis that could include the introduction of … Read more

JPMorgan Expands Kinexys Network to Include British Pound Accounts, Targeting Stablecoin Market Gaps

JPMorgan added British pound-denominated accounts to its blockchain-based payments network, Kinexys, aiming to fill a gap left by the stablecoin market’s predominant focus on the U.S. dollar. Kinexys enables corporate clients to transfer funds between JPMorgan accounts and currently processes over $2 billion in daily transactions. The GBP expansion follows the network’s recent capability to … Read more

Avalon Labs Launches Institutional Layer on Bybit to Enhance Bitcoin Lending and Yield

Avalon Labs has launched its institutional layer on Bybit, aimed at transforming bitcoin lending and yield opportunities within the centralized exchange ecosystem. This new feature allows bitcoin holders to access enhanced yield by leveraging Avalon’s fixed-rate institutional borrowing layer alongside the FBTC asset, which is a bitcoin−pegged token with over $1.25 billion in total value … Read more

Xapo Bank Reports Record Bitcoin Trading Volume in Q1 2025

Gibraltar-based Xapo Bank, a digital asset-friendly regulated bank, has announced that Bitcoin trading volume reached record highs in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 14.2% increase compared to the previous quarter. The surge in trading activity is attributed to strong Euro and USDC deposits, as bitcoin prices experienced a dip below $100,000 during February. … Read more