Visa, Mastercard, tech firms and banking institutions are all exploring ways of using blockchain technology for payments and settlement. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/visa-expands-stablecoin-offerings-institutions?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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Tether posts $4.9B profit in Q2 as stablecoins go mainstream
In the first six months of 2025, Tether has had a profit of $5.7 billion, a rise of 9.6% compared to the same period in 2024. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-posts-49b-profit-q2-stablecoins-mainstream?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
SEC crypto ETFs ruling brings structural fix, not retail shakeup: Analysts
Bitwise is the first to act on the SEC’s rule change, though analysts say it’s a backend fix, not a retail breakthrough. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-crypto-etfs-ruling-brings-structural-fix-not-retail-shakeup-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
New whales trigger Bitcoin’s third profit-taking wave of current cycle
A fresh wave of profit-taking from newly emerged Bitcoin whales has marked the third major distribution event of this bull run, according to CryptoQuant. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-whales-profit-taking-2025-surge?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin ’tick tock’ fractal predicts $150K BTC price top in October
Bitcoin begins a 77-day historical countdown to its potential 2025 peak, with targets around $150,000 and higher. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-tick-tock-fractal-predicts-150k-btc-price-top-october?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US SEC rolls out ‘Project Crypto’ to rewrite rules for digital assets
The initiative aims to modernize the SEC for 21st-century finance and was formed in response to recent policy recommendations from the White House. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-chair-atkins-announces-project-crypto?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Blockstream debuts Simplicity as Bitcoin’s answer to Ethereum’s Solidity
Adam Back’s Blockstream has launched Bitcoin-native smart contract programming language Simplicity, offering an alternative to Ethereum’s Solidity. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockstream-bitcoin-smart-contract-simplicity-launch?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ethereum derivatives show no momentum, raising doubts over $4K rally
Despite strong ETF inflows, ETH traders remain cautious as competitive pressures and weak network activity persist. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-derivatives-show-no-monentum-raising-doubts-over-4k-rally?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
White House crypto report a mixed bag for Bitcoin advocates
The White House’s crypto report did not provide updates to the March 6 executive order establishing a Bitcoin reserve. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/white-house-crypto-report-bitcoin-reserve?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
The rise of Money2: The next financial system has already begun
Money2 is a new financial system powered by stablecoins and DeFi. With $225 billion in stablecoins and code-based contracts replacing banks, Money2 is already changing how value moves. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/money2-financial-system?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound