Bank of England set for new innovation mandate covering stablecoins
The UK plans to expand the Bank of England’s remit to support digital payments innovation, including stablecoins, while keeping financial stability first.
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Bitcoin faces true demand test above $83K as liquidity thickens: Glassnode
Bitcoin price analysis reveals convergence of multiple trend lines and liquidity structures around spot price, keeping upside in check.
Bitfinex Securities completes record $50M tokenized capital raise
Bitfinex Securities completed a record $50 million raise for Alkemya, whose token represents interests in a partnership that holds nickel assets.
Bithumb wins 2 suits over mistaken Bitcoin credits: Report
Bithumb reportedly won first-instance rulings in two suits seeking proceeds from users who sold Bitcoin credited in its $40 billion error.
Core Lightning confirms multiple vulnerabilities, prepares security update
Core Lightning advised operators to use offline mode if they do not install the forthcoming update, keeping their nodes active but disconnected.
Bitcoin ETF inflows slow to $232M as BTC holds under $80K
US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows slowed to $232.1 million as an eight-day streak reached $2.8 billion, while XRP funds posted their biggest inflow since Jan. 5.
Tokenized deposits could raise US credit costs: Dallas Fed economists
Dallas Fed economists said faster, programmable deposits could make bank funding less stable, potentially pushing lenders toward more expensive funding.
StarkWare tests quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction on mainnet
StarkWare said the experimental transaction demonstrated quantum-resistant Bitcoin spending without a fork, but it cost up to $200 and required direct miner submission.
SHRINCS BIP published: Quantum-secure Bitcoin comes with a catch
A new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal for the SHRINCS signature scheme has just been published to upgrade Bitcoin to quantum secure. Here’s everything you need to know.
Better launches Bitcoin-backed mortgages powered by Coinbase
Better and Coinbase have launched a crypto-backed mortgage product that lets US homebuyers pledge Bitcoin as collateral for a down payment without having to sell it.
Chainalysis estimates $457B in taxable crypto activity, says CARF misses most
The blockchain analytics firm said just 14% of the onchain activity it identified is covered by the OECD’s international crypto tax-reporting framework.
SEC sends crypto custody rule overhaul to White House for review
The securities regulator’s crypto custody overhaul could clarify how investment advisers and funds hold digital assets for clients as the proposal moves through review.