Societe Generale-FORGE expands its multichain strategy by launching the EUR-backed EUR Coinvertible stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain to enhance retail and business accessibility. Societe Generale-FORGE announced the deployment of its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) compliant stablecoin, EUR Coinvertible, on the Stellar network as of March 10, 2026. This launch follows previous integrations on Ethereum, Solana, […]
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The 20 Million Milestone: Bitcoin Mining Is, and Always Will Be, an Energy Business
Artificial intelligence is having its electricity moment. Across global markets, utilities are scrambling to connect massive new data centers. Tech giants are locking in gigawatts of power. Transmission queues to connect the new generation to the grid are backlogged. Electrical substations are suddenly strategic assets. The AI boom has made one thing clear: computation is […]
Read MoreSonic Launches USSD Stablecoin With Institutional-Grade Backing
Sonic has introduced USSD, a network-native dollar stablecoin designed to serve as the primary liquidity layer across its ecosystem. Built using Frax infrastructure and backed by institutional-grade assets, the token aims to simplify cross-chain liquidity and strengthen DeFi activity on the network. USSD Stablecoin Aims to Anchor Sonic’s On-Chain Economy Sonic has unveiled USSD (US […]
Read MoreStablecoin Fintech KAST Raises $80M Series A to Build Global Digital Dollar Payments Platform
Stablecoin-powered fintech platform KAST has secured $80 million in Series A funding as investors place fresh bets on digital-dollar infrastructure designed to move money across borders faster than traditional banking systems. A Bet on Stablecoins: Fintech Startup KAST Expands Global Crypto Payments Infrastructure The funding round, announced this week, was co-led by QED Investors and […]
Read MoreWar Escalation or Hawkish Fed Pivot Could Turn Bitcoin Outlook Bearish
Rising geopolitical tensions and stubborn inflation risks could turn bearish for bitcoin, with Wintermute warning that further Middle East escalation or a hawkish Federal Reserve pivot may pressure markets already on edge. Bitcoin Steady as Oil Spike and Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets Bitcoin held modest gains during a broad market selloff as escalating tensions […]
Read MoreRipple Deepens XRP Role as Core Engine of Global Payments and Liquidity Infrastructure
Ripple is pushing aggressively into global markets while embedding XRP deeper into its financial infrastructure, as CEO Brad Garlinghouse signals expanding payments, liquidity, and treasury ambitions tied to digital asset adoption. Is Ripple Quietly Building the XRP Engine That Could Reshape Global Payments Forever? Global expansion and digital asset infrastructure development were highlighted by Ripple […]
Read MoreBitcoin Diverges From Global Prices in South Korea — Third Major Discount Since FTX
With bitcoin trading between $65,962 and $73,669 this week, market data shows South Korea posted its deepest discount to global prices since December 2024. Rare Bitcoin Discount Hits South Korea — Only Three Such Events Since 2022 Bitcoin is trading at a discount in South Korea, as metrics collected at 7 p.m. EST Tuesday show […]
Read MoreSEC Chair Pushes SEC-CFTC Regulatory Harmonization
U.S. regulators are moving to align oversight of securities and derivatives markets as SEC Chairman Paul Atkins pushes a coordinated framework with the CFTC designed to reduce duplicate compliance, unify supervision, and streamline how firms operate across both regimes. SEC and CFTC Move Toward Unified Market Oversight Framework Regulatory coordination between U.S. market overseers is […]
Read MoreRipple Eyes $33T Stablecoin Flows: ‘The Use Cases Are Real and Growing Fast’
Stablecoins are rapidly reshaping global finance as transaction volume surges past traditional payment giants, signaling accelerating institutional adoption and expanding real-world use cases across emerging markets, cross-border payments, and enterprise financial infrastructure. Stablecoin Growth Signals Rising Institutional Demand Worldwide Stablecoin adoption is accelerating globally as transaction activity and institutional use expand. Ripple Managing Director for […]
Read MoreOil, Stocks, Crypto Swing as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Energy Supply
The escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz — where military conflict, mine threats, and a near-halt in shipping have rattled global energy flows — is now rippling through financial markets, leaving investors juggling oil shocks, geopolitical risk, and a still-fragile global economy. The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Sends Shockwaves Through Markets The confrontation stems […]
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