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A stablecoin is crypto that is supposed to be worth exactly one dollar, always. That sounds simple, but how a token holds a steady value, and whether it actually can, is one of the most important and misunderstood questions in crypto. Here is the complete answer. Table of Contents What a stablecoin is, and why it matters The three ways a stablecoin holds its peg The major stablecoins: $USDT, $USDC, $RLUSD, and more How the peg actually holds The real risks: depegs and what they teach The regulation taking shape How to use stablecoins sensibly The dollar, made native to…

Bitcoin pushed back above $82,000 on Monday, rising over 1% to a high of $82,358 and approaching last Wednesday’s peak. The move came despite escalating US-Iran tensions that briefly sent prices sharply lower over the weekend. However, the market’s next major direction will likely be decided by Tuesday’s April CPI inflation data, not the Middle East. Why Iran Rattled Markets but Did Not Break Them Iran submitted its response to the latest US peace proposal through Pakistani mediators on May 9. The response demanded war reparations, confirmed Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, called for an end to sanctions,…

SolanaFloor has announced that Surfcashx has launched crypto native loans on the Solana blockchain. These loans use wallet history instead of traditional bureau scores or bank statements to establish USDC credit limits, requiring no locked collateral. This development may signal a shift in the lending landscape for crypto users, as noted in the official tweet from SolanaFloor. Breaking It Down The broader crypto market is currently displaying mixed signals, with varying momentum across major assets. In this context, Surfcashx’s launch of wallet-based loans on Solana is gaining attention. By utilizing wallet history for credit limits, Surfcashx is challenging conventional lending…

Ethereum traded at $1,686.49 at the time of publication, down 3.32% over 24 hours and 4.25% over seven days. According to crypto.news data, $ETH showed 24-hour volume at $12.36 billion, with $ETH moving between $1,683.78 and $1,773.96 during the session. The move replaced the earlier $1,719 level with a weaker market reading. $ETH’s market capitalization stood near $203.48 billion, showing that sellers still had control even as some analysts watched the same support area for a possible rebound. The weakness was not limited to $ETH. XRP traded near $1.11, while Solana was close to $70.06 and Hyperliquid traded near $63.73.…

Retail traders have scrambled for SpaceX shares ahead of the aerospace giant’s IPO, with some reportedly seeking loans as demand climbs far above available supply. According to Bloomberg, some investors have gone beyond setting aside cash and have attempted to borrow additional funds in an effort to secure shares in Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company. The rush comes as SpaceX prepares for one of the most closely watched public offerings in recent years, carrying a valuation of around $1.75 trillion. Teams are go for launch with a $135 price per share for the SpaceX IPO → https://t.co/HlsF4GxRbI — SpaceX…

Arbitrum’s native token $ARB has rebounded from a crucial support level, signaling renewed short-term buying interest among investors. At the time of writing, $ARB was trading at $0.08466, with a 24-hour trading volume of $57.46 million and a market capitalization of $538.68 million. While the price declined by 2.06% in the past 24 hours, both price dynamics and the network’s growth have reinforced positive expectations for the market’s direction. Support level boosts $ARB price outlook According to cryptocurrency analyst Nehal, $ARB has managed to recover from an important support zone. This rebound suggests that buyers are returning to the market,…

The crypto industry could soon witness one of its biggest regulatory breakthroughs. Prediction market platform Kalshi now shows a sharp rise in approval odds for the Bitcoin Clarity Bill before August. The probability recently surged past 50%, creating fresh excitement across the digital asset sector. Traders, investors, and blockchain companies now expect lawmakers to move faster than many anticipated earlier this year. The timing has intensified market attention because lawmakers could mark up the crypto market structure proposal within days. That process often shapes the final direction of major legislation. Many industry participants believe this moment could finally provide clear…

US-based BitGo, a crypto custody and infrastructure provider, unveiled plans for a decentralized finance (DeFi) vault product with Paris-based Morpho as its first partner, to meet institutional demand for access to onchain lending and yield strategies while providing regulated custody and oversight. When clients deposit into the vault, their funds are deployed to a third-party onchain strategy, a 22 Jun statement said. BitGo Bank & Trust, the firm’s national trust bank chartered by the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), holds a receipt token recording each client’s claim. External infrastructure providers and independent risk managers will execute…

Ethereum trades at $1,711.78 on June 23, down 0.83% and sitting well below every major moving average, as three prominent crypto strategists laid out long-term price targets ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 based on Ethereum’s role in the tokenization of real-world assets. $ETH Daily Chart: Price Trapped Below a Falling Supertrend $ETH Daily Price Action (Source: TradingView) The daily chart shows $ETH recovering from the June 5 crash low near $1,500 but struggling to clear the descending Supertrend at $1,850.22, which has rejected every bounce attempt since mid-June. All four EMAs sit overhead in bearish order: 20 at $1,757.17, 50…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has officially set its initial public offering at a price of $135 per share on Thursday, setting projections of a $75 billion raise in the largest stock market debut in history and valuing Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company at almost $1.77 trillion. The offering eclipses Saudi Aramco’s December 2019 IPO, which brought in $25.6 billion at a $1.71 trillion valuation, according to Reuters. SpaceX has currently sold 555.56 million shares and will begin trading on the Nasdaq on Friday. SpaceX debuts on Elon Musk’s terms SpaceX locked in its share price during a Thursday afternoon meeting…