Trump Media & Technology Group, along with Crypto.com, has terminated plans for a $6.42 billion digital-asset treasury venture. The decision comes as scrutiny over President Donald Trump's family's digital asset businesses intensifies. The move unwinds one of the largest crypto projects associated with Trump.
US-listed spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attracted more than $1 billion in new investments this week, marking their best performance since April. The spot Bitcoin ETFs alone accounted for $853.54 million of the inflows, indicating a resurgence in demand for regulated crypto investment products.
Brazil's central bank has ordered exchanges to delay large crypto transfers abroad, specifically those exceeding $10,000 or flagged as risky. This move aims to enhance oversight and mitigate potential risks associated with large-scale crypto transactions.
The controversial BIP-110 proposal, which limits non-financial data on Bitcoin, has led to a split with supporters forming a minority chain. With miner support below 3%, the proposal has sparked discussions about Bitcoin's block space usage and potential hard-fork scenarios.
Dan Katz, the IMF's first deputy managing director, stated that domestic stablecoins might boost the demand for digital dollars due to their liquidity and cross-border acceptance. This perspective highlights the potential impact of stablecoins on the global financial ecosystem.