Circle’s Euro-Pegged Token EURC Surpasses €50 Million Market Cap

EURC, a Euro-pegged stablecoin by Circle, the issuer of USDC, has reached a market cap of over €50 Million ($55.37 million). According to Patrick Hansen, Circle’s Senior Director, EU Strategy & Policy, the stablecoin has experienced significant growth, registering a 36% increase in its issuance due to its recent launch on base, a Coinbase incubated … Read more

Tron Founder Justin Sun Links Meme Coin Push to USDT Liquidity

Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain ecosystem, clarified the reasons behind his drive to bring meme coins to the Tron network. According to Sun, the Tron blockchain has the upper hand compared to other chains, being home to $60 billion USDT. “No other blockchain protocol’s got a liquidity pool this massive,” Sun stressed, explaining … Read more

New Hampshire Regulator Orders Cease and Desist Against Finstate Investment for Crypto Fraud

The New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation has issued a cease and desist order against Finstate Investment LLC, accusing it of defrauding investors via a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment website. Finstate allegedly misrepresented account activity and offered illegal guarantees against losses. A retired New Hampshire resident, persuaded via Facebook to invest $3,526 in cryptocurrency with Finstate, … Read more

Goldman Sachs Lowers US Recession Risk to 20%

Goldman Sachs economists have lowered the likelihood of a U.S. recession within the next year from 25% to 20%, citing recent data on retail sales and jobless claims. If the upcoming August jobs report, scheduled for release on September 6, shows favorable results, the probability of a recession may be further reduced to 15%, which … Read more

UBS Urges Caution Despite Positive US Economic Data

UBS reported on Friday that U.S. stocks extended their rally as new economic data, including a 1% rise in July retail sales, eased concerns about a potential recession. Despite the encouraging consumer resilience, UBS cautioned that the risk of a significant economic slowdown remains, especially after weaker July jobs data. Investors are advised to wait … Read more

X Ceases Operations in Brazil After Refusing to Comply With Censorship Orders

X’s Global Government Affairs Team reported on August 17 that the social network would be forced to shut down its local operations in Brazil due to judicial orders issued against its legal representative. The order, issued by Alexandre de Moraes, a member of the Supreme Federal Tribunal, would have this legal representative facing jail time … Read more

Google Faces Lawsuit After $5M in Crypto Stolen via Play Store App

A Florida woman, Maria Vaca, has sued Google in a California state court, alleging that a cryptocurrency wallet app she downloaded from the Google Play Store was malicious and resulted in the theft of $5 million in cryptocurrency. Vaca claims the app, Yobit Pro, exploited Google’s marketing that portrayed the Play Store as a secure … Read more

Indian Authority Arrests Man in Crypto Extortion Case

A Gujarat-based man, Shailesh Babulal Bhatt, was arrested under the anti-money laundering law in connection with kidnapping and extortion cases, including a significant cryptocurrency-related crime exceeding Rs 1,200 crore ($144 million), according to the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Bhatt was taken into custody following a money-laundering probe initiated by the ED based on FIRs filed by … Read more

Privacy Fears Undermine Support for Digital Euro in Germany

Skepticism about the digital euro is strong in Germany, especially among older citizens who prioritize privacy and security in financial transactions. Many Germans remain resistant to the idea of a digital currency, with about half unable to imagine using it. Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has called cash “sacred” in Germany, reflecting deep-rooted concerns about losing … Read more

JPMorgan Prepares Investors for September Rate Cut With Dual Investment Approach

Favorable economic data this week bolstered market confidence, leading to a strong rally in equities, JPMorgan explained in a report published on Friday. With the Federal Reserve now likely to cut interest rates in September, the global investment bank advises investors to prepare by adjusting their portfolios accordingly. The futures market predicts a 100% chance … Read more

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