Crypto

[Brief] Bitwise CIO says big tech stablecoin tests could help drive $4 trillion supply by 2030

[Brief] Bitwise CIO says big tech stablecoin tests could help drive $4 trillion supply by 2030 Bitwise CIO says tech firms like Meta and DoorDash exploring stablecoin payouts could drive total stablecoin supply to $4 trillion by 2030. Source: The Block

[Brief] Bullish’s Equiniti deal could remake it into a tokenization powerhouse, Clear Street says

[Brief] Bullish’s Equiniti deal could remake it into a tokenization powerhouse, Clear Street says Bullish’s deal with Equiniti could make it a tokenization powerhouse, Clear Street says. Source: CoinDesk

[Brief] DeFi's stress test ends quietly. Nothing broke.

[Brief] DeFi’s stress test ends quietly. Nothing broke. The recent DeFi stress test ended quietly with no system failures or cascading liquidations, showing ecosystem resilience. Source: CoinDesk

[Brief] Ethereum co-founder Lubin backs ETH treasury firms, calls DATs ‘profound innovation’

[Brief] Ethereum co-founder Lubin backs ETH treasury firms, calls DATs ‘profound innovation’ Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin backs ETH treasury firms, calling decentralized autonomous treasuries a profound innovation. Source: The Block

[Brief] From 'what' to 'how': Robinhood and Bitstamp say banks are ready to build on-chain

[Brief] From ‘what’ to ‘how’: Robinhood and Bitstamp say banks are ready to build on-chain At Consensus Miami 2026, Robinhood and Bitstamp executives said traditional banks are ready to build on-chain. Source: CoinDesk

[Brief] Multicoin goes big on zcash as privacy trade returns

[Brief] Multicoin goes big on zcash as privacy trade returns Multicoin Capital is going big on Zcash as ZEC surged over 1,500% in the past year, signaling a return of privacy-focused trading. Source: CoinDesk

[Brief] OKX joins crypto’s pre-IPO frenzy with OpenAI, SpaceX perpetual futures

[Brief] OKX joins crypto’s pre-IPO frenzy with OpenAI, SpaceX perpetual futures OKX launched perpetual futures on OpenAI and SpaceX pre-IPO shares, as crypto exchanges compete to offer retail exposure to private tech valuations. Source: CoinDesk

[Flash] Robinhood and Bitstamp: Banks Ready to Build On-Chain

[Flash] Traditional Banks Accelerate On-Chain Financial Infrastructure Executives at Robinhood and Bitstamp say traditional banks are now ready to build financial infrastructure on blockchains, marking the crypto industry’s shift from “what to do” to “how to do it,” CoinDesk reported. Both companies believe that as regulatory frameworks mature, institutional acceptance of on-chain technology is accelerating. This trend could drive broader mainstream adoption of crypto assets and push deeper integration between traditional finance and DeFi. ...

[BREAKING] OKX Launches OpenAI and SpaceX Perpetual Futures

Crypto exchange OKX has launched perpetual futures contracts tracking the pre-IPO valuations of OpenAI and SpaceX. This move marks further convergence between crypto markets and traditional finance speculation, allowing investors to bet on pre-IPO company valuations through crypto derivatives. Source: CoinDesk

CFTC Moves to Protect Non-Custodial Crypto Software Developers

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is moving to formalize protections for developers of non-custodial crypto software. The effort follows a “no-action letter” issued to Phantom wallet. The policy aims to clarify that developers who write code for non-custodial wallets or DeFi protocols should not be treated as commodity dealers or required to register as intermediaries. This has significant implications for the crypto developer ecosystem. Supporters argue that clear regulatory boundaries will encourage more developers to participate in crypto innovation without fear of retroactive enforcement. Critics worry it could weaken consumer protections. ...