Trump-era policies may fuel tokenized real-world assets surge
RWAs are set to transform finance, with stablecoins, tokenized products and regulatory shifts in the US paving the way for 2025 growth. Go to Source
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Chainalysis: Stablecoins Emerge as the Cornerstone of Illicit Crypto Activity in 2024
Illicit cryptocurrency activity reached significant levels in 2024, with $40.9 billion directed to wallets linked to criminal activities, according to the latest report from Chainalysis. As blockchain systems continue to mature, malicious actors are adopting increasingly sophisticated techniques and refining their operations into organized ventures. Chainalysis Report Highlights Increasing Professionalization of Crypto Crime The report … Read more
South Korea postpones decision on corporate crypto investments
The regulators focused on crypto investor protection and new stablecoin rules while postponing the question of corporate crypto trading. Go to Source
Ethena Stablecoin Nears $6B Market Cap, Tops $250M in Revenue
USDE is the flagship stablecoin product of Arthur Hayes-backed Ethena Labs. It’s a synthetic dollar that uses a “delta-neutral” strategy to maintain its peg with the U.S. dollar. USDE is Quietly Leading the Niche Stablecoin Market The $212 billion stablecoin market is currently dominated by Tether (USDT) and USDC, but a new entrant has quietly … Read more
Philippine banks collaborate to launch PHPX stablecoin on Hedera
Philippine banks are collaborating to launch the PHPX stablecoin for real-time remittances, leveraging Hedera’s DLT network and cross-border payment solutions. Go to Source
Circle contributes $1M USDC to Trump’s Inauguration Committee
Overcollateralized stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle are collectively the world’s 18th-largest buyers of US government debt. Go to Source
2025’s Stablecoin Shifts: Massive Outflows for Tether, Big Gains for USD0 and USDX
The stablecoin market, currently valued at $206 billion according to defillama.com, has experienced notable shifts, including growth in the first six days of 2025. Nearly $4 Billion Vanishes as Tether and Ethena Decline in Early 2025 Among the top ten stablecoins, tether (USDT) and ethena usd (USDE) recorded significant outflows, collectively amounting to nearly $4 … Read more
Aave proposal to peg Ethena’s USDe to USDT sparks community pushback
The Aave community has pushed back against the proposal, questioning whether it addresses the core risks. Go to Source
Crypto VCs reveal what they’re looking for in 2025
Political tailwinds in the United States and anticipation of a friendlier regulatory climate are positive signs for the crypto industry. Go to Source
Frax community approves frxUSD stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL
According to RWA.XYZ, BlackRock’s US dollar Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund has over $648 million in assets under management. Go to Source