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Mike Belshe, CEO of digital asset custody firm BitGo, has challenged a prevailing narrative in cryptocurrency markets, asserting that the primary driver for Bitcoin’s (BTC) long-term value is not the prospect of lower interest rates, but rather a deeper erosion of public trust in traditional fiat currencies. Monetary Policy Shift and the Dollar’s Credibility Belshe’s comments, shared on social media platform X, came in response to the appointment of Kevin Warsh as the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Warsh, a former Fed governor, has been a vocal critic of quantitative easing (QE) and the central bank’s history of large-scale…

Paywint, a fintech company providing global payment infrastructure, introduced a new stablecoin-enabled payment solution for international transactions. The platform is designed to support cross-border collections, payouts, and settlement processes. Paywint’s system uses on-ramp and off-ramp services, allowing businesses to convert fiat currencies into stablecoins and later exchange them back into local currencies when needed. The infrastructure also includes digital wallets, payment tracking tools, API integrations, liquidity support, and compliance systems. Paywint, a payment infrastructure provider for international transactions, said its network currently supports payment operations in more than 100 countries. The company states that coverage includes regions such as North…

Ripple USD stablecoin has seen an increase in activity over the last 24 hours with 39.4 million $RLUSD tokens minted in this span. According to the Ripple USD tracker website, $33.4 million $RLUSD tokens were minted on May 18 while $6 million $RLUSD has been minted so far on May 19. This added up to a total of $39.4 million $RLUSD minted over the last 24 hours. The Ripple Stablecoin tracker on X reported two transactions which totaled $31 million $RLUSD minted. $16 million $RLUSD and $15 million $RLUSD minted in two separate transactions on the $XRP Ledger, Ripple stablecoin…

South Korea has officially designated the development of a digital asset ecosystem as a national priority, marking a significant step in the country’s regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. The move was announced as part of a broader report on the performance of 123 national tasks, released on May 26, 2026. National Goal Status and Key Milestones The South Korean government confirmed that ‘building a digital asset ecosystem’ is now its 48th national objective. This designation elevates the sector to a level of strategic importance typically reserved for major industrial and economic policies. The report highlighted several achievements since…

Binance OpenAI perpetual trading is entering a new phase, with Binance adding an OpenAI-linked contract to its growing pre-IPO futures lineup. The exchange has listed its second Pre-IPO Perpetual Contract on Binance Futures, called the OPENAIUSDT Pre-IPO Perpetual, and the product is tied to the anticipated public market valuation of OpenAI Group PBC. That makes OpenAI the latest private-market name to move into a crypto-native trading format usually reserved for publicly traded assets. Just days earlier, Binance launched its first contract in the category, which was linked to SpaceX. The timing matters. Binance says its new pre-IPO perpetuals category generated…

Swiss blockchain firm The Hashgraph Group has launched BrandBoost on Hedera, introducing tokenized loyalty rewards and real-time customer engagement tools for enterprises. According to an announcement shared with crypto.news, the new software-as-a-service platform targets enterprises looking to move beyond traditional loyalty systems built around static points and membership cards. The company said BrandBoost combines gamification tools, tokenized incentives, digital collectibles, and AI-driven consumer analytics to create what it described as a more interactive loyalty experience. At a time when brands are competing for repeat consumer attention across online platforms, retail stores, sports venues, entertainment events, and connected devices, The Hashgraph…

The implied volatility of the price of Bitcoin has reached its lowest level in the last nine months. After shooting up in February, during the crash that brought the price of $BTC down to $60,000, it began a long process of easing that seems to still be underway. This goes hand in hand with the loss of interest from retail investors. Bitcoin volatility There is an index, called BVIV, that specifically measures the implied volatility of the price of Bitcoin. It is essentially the equivalent of the VIX, which measures the volatility of the S&P 500 stock market, applied to…

The seasoned investor known as China’s Buffett, Duan Yongping, revealed a new stake in Circle Internet Group (CRCL), his first known investment directly related to the cryptocurrency industry. Duan bought 200,000 shares of Circle at an average price of about $95.41 per share, according to his Q1 2026 SEC 13F filing. The stake is estimated to be worth about $19.08 million. The position, which makes up about 0.095%of Duan’s estimated $20 billion in holdings, is still relatively small in comparison to his larger portfolio, despite the attention surrounding the move. Duan had previously shown little interest in stablecoins, so the…

The decentralized finance (DeFi) applications network Flare has taken another step in making $XRP Finance (XRPFi) accessible for $XRP holders. This time, the blockchain is announcing an integration with the crypto wallet provider, D’CENT Wallet, providing direct access to institutional-grade yield vaults. According to a press release sent to CryptoPotato, the integration between Flare and D’CENT Wallet is part of a new coalition named the $XRP Alliance. The Alliance involves other crypto platforms, including Doppler, Banxa, and Squid. This collaboration is geared toward facilitating the development of XRPFi. D’CENT Wallet Integrates XRPFi The integration into D’CENT Wallet does not require…

Stand With Crypto is urging full Senate approval of the CLARITY Act after a committee vote advanced the crypto market-structure bill. The group says the legislation could shape consumer protections, regulator oversight, and legal certainty for digital asset firms. Key Takeaways: Advocates pushed senators after a bipartisan committee vote moved the market-structure bill forward. Clearer oversight could affect consumer safeguards, developer protections, and crypto business compliance paths. Full Senate approval would move federal digital asset rules closer to final passage. Crypto Group Presses Senate After CLARITY Act Advances Stand With Crypto, a digital asset advocacy organization that mobilizes crypto users…