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The euro stablecoin market is tiny. At roughly €620 million in total market capitalization, euro-denominated stablecoins account for about 0.2% of the global stablecoin landscape. But the trajectory underneath that small number is turning heads. Issuers of EUR-pegged stablecoins are reporting a surge in inbound requests from entrepreneurs and institutions eyeing what they see as a largely untapped opportunity in a €16 trillion market. The catalyst is straightforward: MiCA finally gave the space a rulebook, and capital is responding. A 1,200% volume spike tells the story Transaction volume for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins has jumped 1,200% since the regulation took effect.…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has unveiled a 2026–2030 strategic plan that places digital assets, blockchain technology, and tokenized financial infrastructure among its key regulatory priorities. According to the SEC’s draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026–2030, released Tuesday, the agency has dedicated a standalone objective to digital assets and distributed ledger technology alongside its traditional goals of investor protection, capital formation, and agency modernization. In the document, the SEC said it intends to “provide a firm regulatory foundation for digital assets and distributed ledger technologies through a rational, coherent, and principled approach.” The agency added that “blockchain and…

The announcement constitutes the first initiative of its kind in Japan, allowing users to exchange their loyalty points received for JPYC, Japan’s first onchore yen stablecoin. The initiative has the potential to bring ¥2.8 trillion to the stablecoin ecosystem, powering massive adoption. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club and Hashport Launch Reward Point To Stablecoin Exchange Program Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club, a financial services company, and Hashport, a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet, have joined forces to launch a trading service for credit card reward points and stablecoins. The service, labeled as the first of its kind, will allow cardholders of Diners Club and…

The Bitcoin ($BTC) Rainbow Chart is signaling that the cryptocurrency could trade within a broad range of approximately $59,000 to nearly $492,000 by June 1, 2026, depending on market sentiment and the stage of the current market cycle. With Bitcoin trading around $77,000, the cryptocurrency currently sits within the chart’s ‘BUY!’ zone, suggesting the model still considers $BTC relatively undervalued compared to its long-term historical trajectory. Bitcoin seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold Overall, based on the Rainbow Chart bands, Bitcoin’s most immediate upside target for June 1, 2026, would be around $79,670 if it remains within the same valuation range.…

Ethereum remains under pressure across higher and lower timeframes after failing to reclaim key resistance levels. The asset has broken below a multi-month bullish structure on the daily chart while continuing to trade inside a descending channel on the 4-hour timeframe. Meanwhile, sentiment data suggests that aggressive buyers remain largely absent. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, $ETH has decisively broken below the large ascending triangle structure that had developed between February and May. The move occurred after multiple rejections from the $2.4K resistance zone, which coincides with a major horizontal supply area and the former…

Prosecutors in Qingdao, China, have formally determined that Bitcoin qualifies as property under the country’s criminal law, marking a significant legal clarification in a case involving the theft of 107 Bitcoin. The ruling, reported by local Chinese media, sets a precedent for how digital assets may be treated in criminal proceedings within China’s strict regulatory environment. Case Details and Sentencing The defendant, identified by the surname Zhang, was sentenced to 10 years and nine months in prison and fined 100,000 yuan (approximately $13,800). According to court documents, Zhang obtained the victim’s cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrase and used it to transfer…

Macro conditions are driving investors’ long-term positioning this cycle more than anything else. While the ongoing West Asia crisis continues to weigh on assets, the broader macro volatility had already shaken the market long before that. The October crash, which sent Bitcoin down 30%, triggered a strong risk-off mood across crypto, with the current geopolitical uncertainty only adding another layer of pressure. Bitcoin’s [$BTC] price action reflects this clearly. The asset rallied to $77k after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would soon announce a deal with Iran, highlighting how closely $BTC continues to react to macro headlines. Source: TradingView…

Ethereum is testing the $2,000 psychological support level after falling roughly 32% in 2026 year-to-date, posting one of its worst first-half performances in years against a backdrop of macro headwinds, persistent exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows, and a weakening $ETH/ $BTC ratio. Key Takeaways: Ethereum has dropped approximately 32.4% year-to-date (YTD) through May 2026, with Coinglass data showing heavy losses in January, February, and May. Spot $ETH ETF investors pulled roughly 9,000 $ETH on May 29 alone, adding sustained selling pressure near the $2,000 support zone. The Glamsterdam upgrade, targeting H1-Q3 2026, is expected to raise Ethereum’s gas limit by up…

A notable departure has occurred at the FED. The FED announced that Board member Stephen I. Miran has resigned from his position. According to the institution’s statement, Miran’s resignation will take effect at or immediately before Kevin Warsh is sworn in as FED Chairman. Stephen Miran began his term on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on September 16, 2025, filling a vacant seat that was due to expire on January 31, 2026. Miran’s departure signals an acceleration of changes within the Fed’s leadership as the Kevin Warsh administration prepares for the new leadership. Related News On-Chain Data Detected: Circle…

Base memes are on the rise. Monthly volume just hit $2 billion. Total market cap sits at $314.5 million with average monthly volume steady at $2B. TYBG is the standout performer, up 84% in the past 7 days. $BRETT and $TOSHI are holding the top of the leaderboard with $78.7M and $77.6M market caps, respectively. The liquidity isn’t just hype anymore. It’s real, sustained, and showing up in the numbers. The State of Base Memes$2B monthly volume. $314.5M total mcap. The liquidity is real.$BRETT and $TOSHI holding the line. $TYBG up 84% in 7 days and leading the wave. 🟦👇…