In 2025, stablecoins completed a transition that had been years in the making. What began as a crypto-native tool for traders evolved into a core layer of global financial infrastructure,…
DBS Bank, Singapore’s largest banking institution, has been linked to a substantial Ethereum position worth approximately $647m, according to analysis by blockchain intelligence firm Nansen. Nansen reported that a blockchain…
Ethereum remained the dominant blockchain for non-fungible tokens in 2024, with a small group of established collections accounting for the majority of trading activity by sales volume. Despite a more…
Vitalik Buterin has demonstrated a newly launched privacy tool on the Ethereum blockchain, highlighting efforts to balance user anonymity with compliance concerns. The feature, known as Privacy Pools, was developed…
Grayscale Investments has filed to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund into an exchange-traded fund, a move that would expand public investor access to a diversified portfolio of major cryptocurrencies…
For much of the early growth of stablecoins, offshore issuance models dominated the market. These structures offered flexibility, speed, and global reach at a time when regulatory frameworks were either…
As stablecoins move deeper into mainstream finance, regulators are increasingly viewing them through the lens of monetary sovereignty rather than technological innovation. What began as a private sector solution for…
As stablecoins become more deeply embedded in financial workflows, institutional scrutiny has intensified. Early adoption was driven by convenience and speed, but large institutions now approach stablecoins through the lens…
Stablecoins were once viewed almost exclusively as tools for crypto trading desks. Their primary function was to provide a stable unit of account within volatile markets and allow traders to…
Stablecoins were initially designed to serve a narrow purpose within crypto markets. They offered traders a way to move between volatile assets without converting back to fiat currencies. Over time,…