Following the landmark US passage of the GENIUS Act, Fabian Dori of Sygnum Bank breaks down what lies ahead for stablecoins, institutional adoption and global crypto regulation. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-state-of-stablecoins-after-genius-act-expert-weighs-in?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: August 2025
GENIUS sets new stablecoin rules but remains vague on foreign issuers
The GENIUS Act leaves a foreign stablecoin loophole that puts US issuers at a competitive disadvantage, says former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/genius-new-stablecoin-rules-remains-vague-foreign-issuers?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Tether’s US Treasury holdings hit $127B, surpassing South Korea
Tether’s USDT supply has increased by $26 billion in 2025, pushing its market cap to $163.6 billion as global demand for stablecoin grows. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-us-treasury-holdings-127b-surpasses-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Hashgraph unveils IDTrust to challenge Worldcoin and Microsoft
THG co-founder and CEO Stefan Deiss told Cointelegraph that the IDTrust allows users full control over their data, giving it an edge over competitors like Microsoft Entra. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/hashgraph-idtrust-digital-identity-platform-launch?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Metaplanet plans to raise additional $3.7B to buy Bitcoin
The Japanese investment company’s stock offering is part of its treasury strategy to acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2027. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-raise-3-7b-buy-bitcoin?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Andreessen Horowitz warns of loopholes in draft crypto rules
Andreessen Horowitz urged the US Senate Banking Committee to scrap the “ancillary asset” concept in draft crypto legislation, warning of loopholes. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/a16z-to-senate-drop-the-ancillary-asset-loophole-pass-clarity-instead?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ray Dalio sells final Bridgewater stake after predicting debt collapse
While continuing to voice economic warnings in recent years, Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio recently increased his recommended allocation to Bitcoin and gold to 15%. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ray-dalio-sells-last-bridgewater-stake-debt-collapse-prediction?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Spot Ether ETFs clock $5.4B monthly inflow record amid 20-day streak
Spot Ether ETFs recorded $5.43 billion in net inflows in July, marking a 369% monthly surge and extending their daily inflow streak to 20 consecutive days. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/spot-ether-etfs-record-5-43b-inflows-july-2025?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin ends record month at $115K with BTC price set for 'vertical' August
Bitcoin completes its highest monthly close in history, while post-halving August traditionally produces double-digit percentage BTC price gains. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-record-monthly-115k-with-price-vertical-august?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele can now run for election indefinitely
El Salvador approved indefinite reelection for president and extended terms to six years, sparking backlash from critics warning of increasing authoritarianism. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/el-salvador-lawmakers-approve-indefinite-presidential-reelection?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound