Tether co-founder Reeve Collins is launching a decentralized stablecoin that will compete with USDT in an increasingly crowded space that is still dominated by two players. The project will debut a stablecoin called USP on Ethereum and Solana blockchains in the second half of 2025, according to Bloomberg. Pi will use smart contracts to mint...Read More
A disturbing trend emerges in the demographic profile of pig butchering scam victims. While older adults have historically been the main targets of financial fraud, these scams now focus on younger, tech-literate individuals. The latest data reveals that those aged 30 to 49 represent the majority of reported cases. Pig Butchering Scams A 2024 study...Read More
Rosseti Group, Russia’s power grid company, reported losses exceeding 1.3 billion rubles – which is worth around $14.2 million – in 2024 due to unauthorized cryptocurrency mining operations, also known as “black” mining firms. As per a report by state-owned news agency TASS, damages were widespread across the company’s electrical networks. Illegal Mining Strains Russia’s...Read More
VanEck has predicted that the United States could reduce its national debt by $21 trillion in the next 24 years. The firm’s analysts believe that this could be achieved by creating a one million Bitcoin reserve over the next five years. VanEck’s Estimate According to the asset management company, a U.S. BTC reserve could slash...Read More
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining traction as a high-potential cryptocurrency that could rise alongside XRP in the upcoming bull market. With a decentralized lending model and growing investor interest, it presents a unique opportunity for early adopters. Currently available at just $0.01, Mutuum Finance has already raised over $1 million in its presale, with 95%...Read More
The demand for bitcoin on US soil has seemingly disappeared, at least when it comes down to purchases through locally based exchange-traded funds. In fact, data from FarSide shows that February has been a particularly negative month for BTC ETFs, with withdrawals dominating most days. BTC ETFs See Mostly Outflows The launch of the 11...Read More
The leading crypto derivatives trading platform, Bybit, has outlined potential challenges awaiting the Japanese yen carry trade in 2025 as the Bank of Japan (BoJ) implements policy changes and faces evolving economic conditions. According to the report, the yen’s status as a primary funding currency in the foreign exchange (FX) market could be questioned in...Read More
Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) have partnered to establish a joint venture (JV) focused on issuing a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. The JV intends to apply for a license under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) new regulatory framework. HKD-Backed Stablecoin According to the official press release,...Read More
