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Mizuho says Circle bank approval doesn't solve USDC growth, stablecoin competition risks

RegulationAug 6

Circle's $USDC stablecoin has faced headwinds in recent months, with its circulating supply falling by roughly $7 billion from its March peak to about $74 billion in July as redemptions outpaced new issuance. The contraction marks the largest monthly decline since 2022 and has raised concerns among analysts that slowing supply growth could weigh on the firm's transaction and reserve-income outlook, even as on-chain usage remains strong The stablecoin market posted its largest monthly contraction in years in June, signaling an outflow of on-chain liquidity as crypto markets remained stuck near their 2026 lows. The analysts also highlighted increasing competitive…

Here’s How the New Liquidity Pool Actually Works

AltcoinsAug 6

Pi Network has wrapped up its second Launchpad test by distributing 10 million SLICE test tokens, giving Pioneers their first hands-on experience with liquidity pools, automated pricing and token swaps before Mainnet. The goal isn’t fundraising, it’s helping users understand how Pi’s future ecosystem tokens will work in real-world applications. They can be used for features such as payments, access to premium services, rewards, and governance. By testing these use cases in a real application, the Pi Core Team hopes to refine the Launchpad before its Mainnet release. Let’s dive in to know more. In the Pi Launchpad model, projects…

US Senate has 4 days to save CLARITY Act as odds fall to 30% – Galaxy Digital says

LegalAug 6

Galaxy Digital said the Senate has four working days to save the CLARITY Act, as it cut passage odds to 30%. In a July 24 note to clients, the crypto investment firm lowered its estimate for CLARITY Act chances this year from 50%, saying lawmakers need a deal by July 30 to leave enough time for floor proceedings before the August recess. Alex Thorn, Galaxy Digital's head of research, said: “[CLARITY Act] is a strong bill that improves regulation, protects investors, promotes innovation, grows USA the time for incremental negotiations is over. we need a last-ditch effort.” The warning came…

Binance ETF Perpetual Volume Tops $116B, Market Share Hits 74%

ExchangesAug 6

Binance barely needed a full quarter to seize control of a new product category that most rivals barely saw coming. The exchange’s ETF perpetual contracts have now cleared more than $116 billion in cumulative trading volume since their March 2026 debut, pushing Binance’s market share in the segment to 74%, according to the original report. The number is more than a growth metric—it marks a structural quickening in how traditional financial instruments get absorbed by crypto-native infrastructure. When the product launched, Binance held just 18% of the ETF perpetual market. The rapid share grab reflects both execution and the sheer…

‘Crypto spring’ is here, says one analyst after bitcoin's key signals turn bullish

BitcoinAug 6

Standard Chartered's head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick says bitcoin $BTC$66,459.26 may have already put in its low for the current market cycle, arguing that a combination of improving investor flows, corporate buying and easing macroeconomic pressures points to a stronger recovery ahead. The latest call marks a shift in sentiment after several months in which crypto markets struggled with rising geopolitical tensions, concerns about inflation and persistent outflows from U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs.) Last Friday, Kendrick told clients he believed bitcoin's decline to roughly $59,000 represented the cycle low. At the time, however, he outlined three…

Unusual Comments from Fed Member Waller – Signaled a Rate Hike

RegulationAug 6

Federal Reserve Board member Christopher Waller argued that the institution should adopt a target range of between 1.5% and 2.5% for inflation, instead of its current 2% target. Waller stated that it is not realistic for central banks to steer inflation precisely towards a single number, adding that the current system can produce overly rigid conclusions in evaluating the success of monetary policy. Waller stated that he prefers an inflation target range of between 1.5% and 2.5%, adding that measuring the success of monetary policy solely against a single 2% target can sometimes be misleading. According to Waller, a target…

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Sent Bullish Messages and Signaled an Airdrop for ADA Holders

AltcoinsAug 6

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson gave optimistic messages regarding the long-term outlook of the cryptocurrency market, stating that the $ADA ecosystem can differentiate itself from its competitors thanks to Bitcoin DeFi and its partner chain model. Hoskinson stated that one of Cardano’s most significant advantages is its ability to represent Bitcoin on the network in a non-trustworthy and tax-neutral way, without the need for a custody service. He noted that Bitcoin’s UTXO model could be migrated to Cardano’s EUTXO structure, and argued that private Bitcoin lending and decentralized finance applications could also be developed through the Midnight network. According to the…

According to an Expert, His Message Could Be Positive for...

LegalAug 6

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang made his first post on his personal account on the X platform, expressing support for open AI models. Huang’s message was linked to decentralization and open infrastructure principles in the cryptocurrency sector. In his first post, Huang published a joint letter, also signed by Nvidia, titled “Open Source and American AI Leadership.” Stating that artificial intelligence will transform every sector and company, Huang said that open models strengthen security and cybersecurity, accelerate the spread of innovation, and support the technological sovereignty of nations. Huang also added that the world needs both closed and open…

Borrow USDC Against Staked SOL Assets

ExchangesAug 6

Coinbase has announced the launch of a new borrowing feature, allowing users to borrow $USDC against their staked $SOL assets. This development enables users to borrow up to $100,000 while still earning staking rewards, as detailed in a recent tweet by SolanaFloor. What Happened The introduction of $USDC borrowing against staked $SOL marks a significant advancement for Coinbase users, as they can now leverage their staked assets without compromising their staking rewards. This move comes at a time when the broader crypto market is showing mixed signals, suggesting that Coinbase is actively seeking to innovate and enhance its offerings to…

Strive (ASST) Acquires 73 Bitcoin for $4.7 Million, Pushes Treasury to 19,105 BTC

BitcoinAug 6

Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) has purchased 73 bitcoin at an average cost of approximately $63,646 per coin, for a total of roughly $4.7 million, the Dallas-based bitcoin treasury company disclosed in a Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The purchase was made between June 8 and June 14, pushing Strive’s total bitcoin holdings to 19,105 $BTC. The acquisition marks continued, methodical accumulation from a company that has built one of the fastest-growing bitcoin treasuries among publicly traded firms. Alongside the bitcoin purchase, Strive’s cash and cash equivalents rose modestly from $139.2 million as of June…