The SEC has granted WisdomTree approval for round-the-clock trading of its tokenized Treasury money market fund. This move allows for instant settlement and positions WisdomTree at the forefront of the $10 billion tokenized Treasury market, alongside major players like BlackRock and Circle.
The Federal Reserve is seeking public feedback on a proposal to eliminate 'reputation risk' from its oversight, a move aimed at ending crypto debanking practices. This proposal could significantly alter the landscape for crypto businesses by preventing banks from being pressured to cut ties with them.
Following a $40 million breach of its treasury, Step Finance has announced its closure. The company plans to conduct a buyback of its STEP token and offer redemptions for its Remora token holders, marking a significant setback in the Solana DeFi ecosystem.
Senator Richard Blumenthal has launched an investigation into Binance following allegations of the exchange facilitating transactions that violate U.S. sanctions against Iran. This inquiry could have significant regulatory implications for Binance and other crypto exchanges operating under similar scrutiny.
Stripe is reportedly exploring the acquisition of PayPal, a move that could reshape the digital payments landscape. This potential deal underscores Stripe's growing ambitions in the blockchain and stablecoin sectors, further integrating crypto capabilities into mainstream financial services.
Better and Framework Ventures have reached a $500 million financing agreement to channel stablecoin liquidity into the U.S. mortgage market. This initiative tests the scalability of blockchain-based capital in traditional financial sectors, potentially transforming mortgage financing.
RedotPay, a Hong Kong-based stablecoin payments firm, is planning a U.S. IPO with an expected valuation of over $4 billion. The company has hired major financial institutions like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to facilitate the offering, highlighting the growing integration of stablecoins in global finance.