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Stablecoins have “quietly become core financial plumbing” and pushed on‑chain finance past a “point of no return,” according to a new a16z crypto framework that recasts programmable dollars as the base layer for a multi‑chain, banking‑as‑a‑service stack and a coming wave of on‑chain credit. Stablecoins have quietly become core financial plumbing and pushed on-chain finance past the “point of no return,” according to a new framework report from a16z crypto. Titled “The New Stack of Global Finance: The Stablecoin Edition,” the analysis argues that what started as a niche trading tool has morphed into a global settlement layer and a…

Jordan Jefferson, founder and CEO of DogeOS, said that the Dogecoin ecosystem is no longer solely dependent on Elon Musk’s influence and that the project is entering a more independent growth phase. Speaking at the Consensus conference in Miami, Jefferson stated that Dogecoin has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, and that the ecosystem has become stronger with new technological advancements. Jefferson acknowledged that Dogecoin had gained significant momentum in the past thanks to Elon Musk’s support. He specifically recalled that the $DOGE price reached historical highs after Musk’s statements on Saturday Night Live in 2021. However, he emphasized…

The battle over crypto regulation in the United States entered a major new phase after Fidelity publicly backed the Crypto CLARITY Act. The investment giant manages nearly $7 trillion in assets. Its support immediately grabbed attention across financial and crypto markets. Lawmakers now face mounting pressure to create clear rules for digital assets before innovation shifts overseas. For years, crypto companies struggled with uncertain regulations and aggressive enforcement actions. Major firms repeatedly asked Washington for a framework that separates securities from commodities. Investors also demanded stronger protections without crushing innovation. The Crypto CLARITY Act now aims to answer those concerns…

Multicoin Capital, a prominent cryptocurrency investment firm, has deposited 150,000 $AAVE tokens, valued at approximately $14.91 million, across four major exchanges: Binance, OKX, Coinbase, and Bybit. The transaction, which occurred about an hour ago, was flagged by on-chain analytics platform AmberCN. Such movements of assets from private wallets to centralized exchanges are traditionally interpreted by market analysts as a precursor to a potential sell-off, as it provides liquidity for liquidation. Details of the Transaction The deposit was executed in a single large batch, suggesting a deliberate and strategic decision by the firm. While the exact timing of the sale remains…

Bitcoin reclaimed $71K as easing U.S.-Iran tensions revived risk appetite across markets. $BTC RSI rose to 37 from oversold levels, signaling recovery, though sentiment remains weak. Resistance sits at $74.4K-$78.2K, while $59.9K-$62.5K remains the key support zone. Bitcoin reclaimed the $71K mark on Monday after a violent weekend swing, as traders rushed back into risk assets following a sudden geopolitical reprieve. According to reports, President Donald Trump said the United States would postpone strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days, helping spark a relief rally across stocks and crypto. However, the rebound recovered only part of the recent damage.…

As the market flips risk-on, whale accumulation isn’t exactly out of the ordinary. However, one recent move suggests otherwise. According to Lookonchain, Garrett Jin, a former Ethereum [$ETH] whale who recently exited all his $ETH positions, has accumulated over 71,000 Binance Coin [$BNB], worth nearly $50 million. And it doesn’t stop there, as more whales appear to be accumulating $BNB as well. Naturally, the question becomes: Is smart money positioning ahead of a potential $BNB/$ETH breakout, or does this reflect noise driven by short-term flows? From a technical standpoint, traders cannot rule out the former, with the $BNB/$ETH pair on…

The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to announce its April interest rate decision tomorrow. Markets are pricing in a 100% chance that rates stay unchanged at 3.5%–3.75%, making the actual decision almost a formality. But the biggest catalyst is tomorrow’s Jerome Powell’s last speech and every word will carry extra weight. Fed Likely to Hold Rates Steady At 3.5% – 3.7% Nobody on Wall Street or in the crypto space is seriously expecting a rate cut on 29th April. Even according to CME FedWatch and prediction markets Polymarket, there is almost a 100% chance that rates remain unchanged after this…

The cryptocurrency and blockchain world is undergoing a major transformation from speculative asset trading to institutional infrastructure solutions. Speaking exclusively to Coinage at the Consensus conference, Ava Labs President John Wu discussed the institutional adoption process of the Avalanche (AVAX) ecosystem, new investment instruments, and global collaborations. Wu noted that CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange), one of the leading derivatives exchanges in the sector, is working to list Avalanche futures (CME Futures), and also reminded that there are already three Avalanche ETF applications in the market. John Wu argued that these developments are a clear indication of the interest of traditional…

US President Donald Trump continues to take a pro-crypto stance. He has taken many steps in this direction, one of which was pardoning several figures from the cryptocurrency sector. Among those pardoned were the co-founders of BitMEX, Silk Road operator Ross Ulbricht, and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ). At this point, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Friend is also among the top hopefuls of receiving a pardon from Trump. According to the Wall Street Journal, a new wave of amnesties may be on the way. The WSJ reports that Trump is considering issuing a mass amnesty for the 250th anniversary of…

In a dramatic corporate treasury maneuver, GameStop has collateralized nearly its entire Bitcoin reserve, deploying 4,709 of its 4,710 $BTC holdings for a sophisticated covered call strategy through Coinbase Institutional. This strategic shift, first reported by BitcoinTreasuries, represents one of the most significant corporate Bitcoin utilization moves of 2025 and has immediate consequences for the company’s standing among institutional cryptocurrency holders. GameStop $BTC Collateralization Strategy Explained GameStop’s decision to collateralize its Bitcoin holdings marks a pivotal moment in corporate cryptocurrency management. The company essentially pledged 99.98% of its Bitcoin treasury as collateral to execute a covered call options strategy. This…