The $1 billion facility will deploy assets backing USDe into overcollateralized institutional loans, expanding Ethena’s sources of returns beyond crypto basis strategies. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/falconx-ethena-launch-1b-usde-backed-institutional-lending-facility?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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OCC head promises final GENIUS rules by November
The US banking regulator released a 376‑page proposal in February, calling for public comment on rules to implement the stablecoin bill ahead of its January 2027 effective date. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/occ-head-jonathan-gould-genius-rules-november?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
StanChart, HSBC execute first live transaction on Swift blockchain ledger
The transaction connected the banks’ separate tokenized deposit systems through Swift’s ledger, marking a step toward interoperable, 24/7 cross-border payments. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/standard-chartered-hsbc-execute-first-live-transaction-on-swift-blockchain-ledger?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Standard Chartered analyst eyes $100K BTC as US Treasury doubles long-end buybacks
Bitcoin’s rebound toward $69,000 is gaining momentum as Geoff Kendrick points to improving liquidity conditions and a potential cycle bottom. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-price-100k-standard-chartered-treasury-buybacks?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US commodities regulator imposes 5-year trading ban on ex-Alameda, FTX execs
The consent orders ended the CFTC’s case against two former crypto executives after FTX and Alameda agreed to $12.7 billion in disgorgement and restitution payments in August 2024. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-cftc-trading-ban-alameda-ftx-executives?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin price hits 11-week high as US Treasury doubles debt buyback size
Bitcoin joined US stocks in a broad rally after the US Treasury announced that it was at least doubling the amount of its debt buyback operations from September. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-price-hits-11-week-high-as-us-treasury-doubles-debt-buyback-size?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Injective receives SEC transfer agent registration for institutional services arm
Injective’s affiliated entity can now maintain securities ownership records, adding regulated market infrastructure to its growing push into tokenized assets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/injective-sec-transfer-agent-tokenized-securities-recordkeeping?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
200,000 fake AI ‘victims’ deployed to scam bait online fraudsters
Apate’s 200,000 fake AI ‘victims’ are so good at scam baiting, the company has a monthly KPI for how many F-bombs scammers drop at the infuriating bots. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/fake-ai-victims-are-scam-baiting-600000-fraudsters-every-month?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
SEC regulatory proposal marks ‘important’ step forward from ‘inapt’ crypto rules: Commissioner Peirce
“Crypto mom” Hester Peirce praised the SEC’s proposed crypto regime, published days after the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act, the US’ first comprehensive industry framework. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-proposal-forward-inapt-crypto-rules-commissioner-peirce?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Centrifuge adds Symbiotic liquidity network across $1.6B in Janus Henderson, NYLIM funds
Symbiotic’s Liquid Lane gives eligible holders immediate USDC liquidity across three Centrifuge funds managed by Janus Henderson and NYLIM. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/centrifuge-symbiotic-liquidity-network-janus-henderson-nylim-fund?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound