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Crypto traders remained on edge as they await Fed Chair Powell’s speech following the FOMC meeting set to wrap up later today. Summary Fed Chair Jerome Powell is set to deliver a speech on the Fed’s latest policy decision and economic outlook later today. CME’s FeWatch tool shows odds of a 25bps cut at 99.9%. Bitcoin and major crypto assets experienced modest losses over the past 24 hours. According to data from crypto.news, the total crypto market cap slipped 1.2% to around $3.9 trillion, with most major tokens posting mild losses. At press time, Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency,…
Kenya’s Finance Act 2025 replaces the Digital Asset Tax with excise duty on crypto platform service fees. The VASP Act mandates registration, KYC compliance, and Kenyan board representation for all crypto firms. Coordination between the CBK and CMA will guide implementation as Kenya strengthens regulation of its crypto sector. Kenya has introduced a major change to its cryptocurrency taxation system, replacing the Digital Asset Tax with an excise duty on platform fees. The reform, part of the Finance Act 2025, aims to align the country’s approach to digital asset taxation with international standards. The adjustment follows the enforcement of the…
Aster App is now available on iOS, increasing accessibility and mobile trading convenience for users. ASTER shows potential to move toward the $3 level after strengthening price structure and market momentum. The official Aster DEX app, the Aster App, is finally available on the iOS App Store. Previously, the app was available for download through the Google Play Store, allowing users to open, monitor, and trade directly from their mobile devices at any time. Want to test the newest Aster features on iOS?Download via TestFlight: https://t.co/qBp6NrYAsD — Aster (@Aster_DEX) October 25, 2025 Concurrently, discussions regarding the potential price of the…
The crypto stablecoin arena has a new rising star, and its name is Ethena. This is thanks, in large part, to its flagship synthetic dollar, USDe, which has been one of the top-performing assets among the crypto top 100 in recent months. By August 2025, USDe’s supply had surged to approximately $12 billion, making it the third-largest stablecoin in the market, capturing a ~5% share of the entire sector. Unlike traditional stablecoins (USDC, USDT, etc.), USDe is yield-bearing, offering holders roughly 9–11% APY through a delta-neutral strategy that hedges collateral while earning funding yields. USDe market cap over the past…
“Ethereum for Institutions” helps businesses integrate with the Ether ecosystem. The new platform showcases Ethereum’s role in DeFi, L2 scaling, and RWAs. ETH eyes rebounds as whales accumulate. The Ethereum Foundation has announced a new website, Ethereum for Institutions, designed to guide businesses on how to operate on-chain. Unveiled today, October 29, the site aims to supercharge Ethereum adoption among top companies. The official announcement reads: Ethereum is the neutral, secure base layer where the world’s financial value is coming on-chain. Today, we’re launching a new site for the builders, leaders, and institutions advancing this global movement. The foundations Enterprise…
Tether’s US Treasury holdings have soared to $135 billion, propelling the stablecoin leader past South Korea to become the 17th largest holder of American debt globally. At the same time, Tether Gold’s market cap surpassed $2 billion, cementing the company’s dominance in tokenized real-world assets. Tether’s Treasury Holdings Surpass Sovereign States With $135 billion in US Treasuries, Tether now stands above South Korea and just behind Brazil in global rankings. CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized Tether’s advancement in a X (Twitter) post. Tether ranks 17th among US Treasury holders with $135 billion, surpassing South Korea. Source: Paolo Ardoino on X This…
Stablecoin settlement volumes have expanded sharply this year, climbing 70% from $6 billion in February to more than $10 billion by August 2025. According to a report from Artemis, the surge reflects how digital dollars are leaving the trading arena and entering mainstream commerce, with business-to-business transfers emerging as the dominant growth driver. B2B Transactions Power Stablecoins Payment Growth Artemis’ figures show that corporate usage of stablecoins now accounts for nearly two-thirds of total payments. According to the firm, monthly B2B volume has more than doubled since February, rising 113% to about $6.4 billion. The expansion lifted the cumulative value…
One of the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector’s longest established exchanges, Balancer, has suffered an ongoing smart contract hack, with losses totalling $129 million so far. The exploit, which hit the exchange’s v2 liquidity pools on multiple blockchains, also reportedly affected projects which had “forked” Balancer’s code. Just over two hours after the attack began, Balancer acknowledged the incident, stating it was “aware of a potential exploit impacting Balancer v2 pools.” Read more: EXCLUSIVE: ‘Code is Law’ documentary explores the void between DeFi and law First launched in the run-up to 2020’s DeFi summer, Balancer’s v2 later expanded on the existing…
Ethereum treasury companies now control an even bigger percentage of the supply. At the same time, Bitcoin and Solana saw a smaller share of their total supply held by corporate buyers. Ethereum digital asset treasury (DAT) companies now hold over 4% of the total ETH supply. Ethereum treasuries have surpassed Bitcoin and Solana reserves as percentage of the total supply, and have the potential for higher influence within the Ethereum ecosystem. Ethereum treasuries expanded in October, controlling a bigger part of the total supply compared to BTC and SOL reserves. | Source: Artemis The share of Ethereum treasuries shifted ahead…
Taurus, a Swiss provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, said it is expanding into the U.S. with an office in New York. The move marks its second North American location and signals growing institutional appetite for regulated crypto services amid shifting U.S. policy, the company said Wednesday. It previously opened an office in Vancouver, Canada. The expansion comes as the GENIUS Act, Clarity Act, and the repeal of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121 reshape the U.S. regulatory landscape, creating what industry participants see as the most favorable environment for digital assets in years. Taurus said it expects…