Author: James Wilson

Hong Kong’s decision to hold off on stablecoin licensing until 2025, as the regulatory regime prepares for Gazette publication on August 1, signals caution over rapid adoption. But is this a strategic pause or a bottleneck for crypto’s next frontier? Summary Hong Kong will not issue stablecoin licenses in 2025, despite finalizing a regulatory framework effective August 1. The HKMA’s guidelines focus on reserve transparency, AML compliance, and capital requirements, with early applications due September 30. The delay reflects Hong Kong’s cautious, phased approach to crypto regulation, starkly contrasting with the U.S. GENIUS Act’s rapid rollout. On July 29, the…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The global stablecoin landscape is currently dominated by tokens pegged to the U.S. dollar. As the global reserve currency and one of the primary trade currencies, this has had immediate benefits as an inflation hedge and cross-border payment rail. While U.S. dollar stablecoins served a crucial role in advancing the regulatory conversation and mainstream adoption of stablecoins, relying solely on dollar-denominated stablecoins presents a fundamental challenge for Asia’s long-term digital future.  Summary Asia’s digital money future hinges…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. With the GENIUS Act now in effect, compliant and stable platforms like APT Miner are becoming the future of crypto income, offering clarity, daily returns, and long-term trust. Summary Regulations shift investor focus from risky speculation to stable, long-term gains. APT Miner offers transparent cloud mining with daily payouts and principal return. Legally registered in the UK, the platform serves 9M+ users with eco-friendly operations. With the GENIUS Act officially taking effect in the United States, the digital asset…

Coinbase has included Bio Protocol and Euler in its asset roadmap, indicating they could be listed on the exchange down the line. Summary Coinbase added Bio Protocol and Euler to its asset roadmap on July 29. BIO surged nearly 17% after the announcement before paring gains; EUL rose approximately 3.5%. Both tokens are already listed on major exchanges, which may temper the impact of a potential future Coinbase listing. In a July 29 X post, crypto exchange Coinbase announced that it has added Bio Protocol (BIO) and Euler (EUL) to its asset roadmap. Following the announcement, BIO rallied nearly 17%…

Bitcoin is trading at around $118,815, showing modest daily gains, but on-chain and macro indicators suggest the market may be entering a more cautious phase. Summary U.S. investor demand for Bitcoin is falling, based on the Coinbase Premium Index. The July 30 Fed rate decision could affect Bitcoin’s short-term price direction. Without renewed buying interest, Bitcoin may continue trading sideways or face a deeper pullback. According to a July 29 analysis from CryptoQuant contributor Arab Chain, the Coinbase Premium Index has turned negative for the first time in two months, indicating weaker demand from U.S. buyers compared to global counterparts.…

Ethereum is trading at $3,786, down about 3.7% from its local high of $3,933 recorded on July 28.  Summary ETH is still up 56% in the last 30 days despite a 3% pullback from $3,933 local top. Exchange reserves fell by over 1M ETH in the past month, signaling reduced sell pressure. ETH ETF inflows remain strong, while technicals show bullish momentum with short-term exhaustion. The move marks a minor retracement after a sharp rally over the past 30 days, with the token still up 56%. While trading volume has dropped 12.2% over the last 24 hours to $26.1 billion,…

Plasma, a stablecoin-focused layer 1 blockchain, has raised $373 million in a public token sale, positioning itself as a major new player in the stablecoin infrastructure space. Summary Plasma raised $373M in 10 days, exceeding its $50M goal by 7x. The network will launch with $1B in TVL and support zero-fee transfers. Its timing follows the stablecoin-friendly GENIUS Act, boosting investor confidence. According to a statement on Plasma’s official X account, the company raised $373 million in a 10-day token sale that ended July 28. The raise was over seven times its original $50 million target, marking one of the…

Coinbase is in advanced talks to acquire CoinDCX after a $44M hack, offering less than half of what CoinDCX was valued at in the last bull market. Summary Coinbase is negotiating to acquire CoinDCX for under $1 billion, deepening its investment in India’s crypto sector. CoinDCX recently lost $44 million in a major hack, raising questions about operational risk and trust. The acquisition would help Coinbase build a stronger presence in India ahead of upcoming crypto regulations. Coinbase is allegedly in advanced negotiations to acquire CoinDCX, India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, as the U.S. firm seeks to grow its presence in…

Tokenization platform Brickken integrated the decentralized lending protocol Credefi to create a peer-to-peer lending system. Summary Brickken integrates Credefi for decentralized lending The new lending system will be peer-to-peer RWAs will serve as the backing for loans Real-world assets are rapidly expanding the potential in DeFi, including for decentralized lending. On Monday, July 28, the tokenization platform Brickken integrated with the DeFi lender Credefi to create permissionless, peer-to-peer lending. Brickken’s lending platform will use the RWAs issued on its platform as loan collateral for lending. Users will be able to put up these RWAs as collateral on Credefi’s DeFi platform,…

Grove Finance, an institutional-grade credit protocol in the Sky ecosystem, will go live on Avalanche, deploying up to $250 million in real-world assets to bolster the layer-1 blockchain’s tokenization traction. Summary Grove Finance has announced its launch on Avalanche, with up to $250 million in real-world assets coming onchain. The institutional-grade credit engine on Sky targets adoption for the USDS stablecoin. Avalanche’s RWA market includes BlackRock’s BUIDL and Franklin Templeton’s BENJI. Grove, introduced recently as an institutional-grade platform designed to accelerate the adoption of the decentralized stablecoin USDS on Sky, is set to expand to Avalanche (AVAX).  The project aims…