The White House has reportedly refocused talks between crypto and bank lobbyists on limiting how stablecoin rewards should be paid in the third meeting between the two groups over a crypto market structure bill. Crypto and banking industry representatives met at the White House on… Read More
Limited stablecoin rewards are favored by the White House, and if bankers sign off, they’ll be in the next draft of the crypto market structure bill, according to two people familiar with the negotiation. At a Thursday working session meant to secure common ground on… Read More
More progress was made but no compromise deal has yet emerged after a meeting hosted by the White House on Thursday to bring crypto insiders and bankers to the table again on U.S. digital assets legislation, according to crypto insiders who attended. “Today’s constructive meeting… Read More
Where bitcoin trades from here: Expect patience before the next leg higher. Hougan expects bitcoin to trade sideways between roughly $75,000 and $100,000 in the first half of the year. “There’s still a lot of Bitcoin for sale around $100,000,” he said, pointing to options-market… Read More
Investment bank Jefferies said the recent surge in gold prices can’t be explained by traditional drivers alone and points instead to Tether as a major new buyer. Attestation data and on-chain activity show that the stablecoin issuer has accumulated substantial bullion in recent months, tightening… Read More
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) said it will support the country’s three largest banks in developing a proof-of-concept for issuing a stablecoin. Japan’s financial regulator said the venture will see Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (8306), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (8316) and Mizuho Financial Group… Read More
