Brent crude oil, the global benchmark stands at about $107 per barrel at the time of writing.
Brazil passes law allowing seized crypto to be used for public security
Aimed at fighting organized crime groups, the new law allows confiscated assets including crypto to be used for ”police re-equipment, training, and special operations.”
Mezo taps Aerodrome to support token trading on Base in Bitcoin DeFi push
The Bitcoin lending protocol will allocate 2.25% of its token supply to Aerodrome users as it looks to expand activity for its token and stablecoin.
Coinbase launches token-backed down payments for Fannie Mae loans
Coinbase and Better Home & Finance launched a structure that lets borrowers pledge Bitcoin or USDC to fund the cash down payment on a conforming mortgage tied to Fannie Mae-backed loans.
‘Active Treasury’ is a dangerous misnomer that must not be ignored
The term “Active Treasury” misleads everyone. Digital asset treasuries chasing yield via staking and tokens become operators, not holders, demanding fund-grade governance or regulatory reclassification.
Euro stablecoins dominate non-dollar market, Visa-backed report finds
Euro stablecoins now make up more than 80% of non-dollar supply, with EURC leading volumes as MiCA and payment-rail integrations support adoption.
XRP price risks 50% drop despite Goldman Sachs’ $152M ETF exposure
Goldman Sachs revealed a $152 million exposure to spot XRP ETFs, while volatility contracted to levels seen ahead of strong price moves.
Bitcoin dips 3% as analysis says $70K BTC price ‘not obviously bearish’
Bitcoin lost its grip on $70,000 amid inflation and recession talk as analysis suggested that BTC price action lacked “outright stress.”
MARA sells $1.1B in Bitcoin to buy back debt at 9% discount
MARA Holdings sold 15,133 Bitcoin for roughly $1.1 billion in March to buy back $1 billion of zero-coupon convertible notes at a discount, reducing its convertible debt by roughly 30%.
White House clears review of proposal to allow crypto in 401(k) retirement plans
A White House review has cleared a Labor Department proposal that could widen the path for crypto-linked exposure in 401(k) retirement plans.