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Retail Users Drive the Bulk of USDT0 Transaction Volume
The omnichain stablecoin USDT0 is primarily used by retail holders: 99.2% of wallets hold less than $1,000, with a median transfer size of just $902.
Meta Launches USDC Payments for Content Creators as Visa Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure
Meta has begun paying content creators in USDC via Polygon and Solana wallets. Meanwhile, Visa added five new blockchain networks to its pilot stablecoin project.
Israel Grants First License for Shekel-Pegged Stablecoin
Israel's Capital Markets Authority has issued its first-ever license for a shekel-backed stablecoin. Crypto exchange Bits of Gold will issue the BILS token on the Solana blockchain.
Gemini Launches Agentic Trading to Let AI Models Execute Crypto Trades Directly
Crypto exchange Gemini has introduced Agentic Trading, enabling AI models like Claude and ChatGPT to connect to user accounts and autonomously execute trades.
Bernstein Calls $60,000 a 'Clear Bottom' for Bitcoin, Expects Extended Bull Cycle
Analysts at Bernstein have identified $60,000 as a firm floor for Bitcoin, projecting a structurally longer bull cycle. On-chain data from Glassnode confirms a resurgence of buying activity.
CoinShares: TradFi and DeFi Are Merging Into a Hybrid Finance System
A joint report by CoinShares and Token Terminal documents the convergence of traditional and decentralized finance into a measurable market structure, with stablecoins at $297.6 billion and the RWA market approaching $29 billion.
Tether Freezes $344M in USDT at Request of US Authorities
The largest stablecoin issuer blocked funds across two wallets linked to illicit activity, reinforcing its ongoing cooperation with US law enforcement agencies.
Belarus Central Bank Approves Crypto Banking Rules: 26 Assets and 11 Operation Types Permitted
The National Bank of Belarus has adopted a regulatory document defining the list of approved cryptocurrencies and permitted operations for crypto banks in the country.
UK to Integrate Stablecoins Into National Payment System as South Korea Accelerates CBDC Launch
The UK Treasury has unveiled a sweeping payment sector reform that brings stablecoins and tokenized deposits under a unified regulatory framework. Meanwhile, the Bank of Korea is fast-tracking its digital won project.
12 Major European Banks Team Up to Launch Euro-Pegged Stablecoin via Fireblocks
A consortium of 12 European banks led by Qivalis has selected Fireblocks to build a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin. Participants include BBVA, BNP Paribas, ING, and UniCredit.
x402 Launches Agentic.market — A Service Marketplace for AI Agents
The team behind Coinbase-backed payment protocol x402 has launched Agentic.market, a marketplace where AI agents can autonomously discover and purchase digital services without API keys.
CLARITY Act Markup in US Senate Delayed Again — Potentially to May
Senator Tom Tillis indicated the Senate Banking Committee is unlikely to advance the CLARITY Act crypto bill in April. The stablecoin yield dispute between banks and crypto firms remains the key sticking point.
BIS Chief Likens Stablecoins to Investment Products, Calls for Global Regulation
Bank for International Settlements General Manager Agustín Carstens' successor Pablo Hernández de Cos compared stablecoins to exchange-traded funds, citing redemption issues and persistent peg deviations, as total stablecoin supply surpasses $300 billion.
65% of Japanese Institutional Investors Use Bitcoin for Portfolio Diversification — Nomura Report
A new Nomura and Laser Digital survey of 518 institutional professionals reveals that two-thirds already use crypto for diversification, with optimism rising from 25% to 31% over two years.
Circle Launches USDC Bridge for Native Cross-Chain Transfers
Circle has released USDC Bridge, a cross-chain transfer tool built on CCTP that uses a burn-and-mint mechanism to move USDC natively between blockchains, eliminating the need for wrapped tokens.
Circle CEO Sees 'Enormous Opportunity' in Yuan Stablecoin
Jeremy Allaire highlighted the significant potential of a Chinese yuan-backed stablecoin, predicting its emergence within 3–5 years. Meanwhile, Chinese regulators maintain a cautious stance on stablecoin development.
Crypto Wallet Launches $500,000 Rewards Program for Telegram Users
Telegram's built-in custodial Crypto Wallet has introduced a loyalty program called Wallet Rewards. The first season offers a $500,000 prize pool running from April 16 to May 20.
Pakistan's Central Bank Lifts 8-Year Crypto Ban, Allows Banks to Serve Virtual Asset Providers
The State Bank of Pakistan has reversed its eight-year prohibition on crypto-related banking, permitting financial institutions to open accounts for licensed VASPs and their customers while maintaining strict limits on direct crypto involvement.
Tether Launches Non-Custodial Wallet Supporting Bitcoin and Stablecoins
Tether unveiled tether.wallet, a non-custodial wallet supporting USDT, USAT, XAUT, and Bitcoin via Lightning Network, targeting billions of unbanked users worldwide.
Iran's Bitcoin Toll Scheme for Strait of Hormuz Deemed 'Virtually Unworkable' by Analysts
Experts say Iran's plan to collect cryptocurrency payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz is nearly impossible via legal channels, despite the country's $7.8 billion crypto infrastructure.
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