⚡️ NEW: edgeX has secured a strategic investment from Circle Ventures.Native USDC and CCTP will be integrated with the EDGE Chain, a high-performance blockchain built for trading-heavy applications.[Brought to you by @edgeX_exchange] https://t.co/huSqU7NOQw ...

Core Insights - Orix (IX) is currently rated as a 2 (Buy) by Zacks, while Circle Internet Group, Inc. (CRCL) holds a 3 (Hold) rating, indicating that IX has a stronger earnings outlook than CRCL [3] Valuation Metrics - Orix has a forward P/E ratio of 13.07, significantly lower than Circle Internet Group's forward P/E of 72.51, suggesting that IX is more attractively priced [5] - The PEG ratio for Orix is 1.03, while Circle Internet Group's PEG ratio stands at 3.02, indicating that IX is expected to grow its earnings at a more favorable rate relative to its price [5] - Orix's P/B ratio is 1.26, compared to Circle Internet Group's P/B of 4.66, further highlighting IX's undervaluation relative to its book value [6] Value Grades - Based on various valuation metrics, Orix holds a Value grade of A, whereas Circle Internet Group has a Value grade of D, suggesting that IX is a more compelling option for value investors [6]

Core Insights - Blockchain.com has secured registration with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), allowing it to offer crypto services under a stringent regulatory framework, enhancing user protection and oversight of funds [1][3]. Company Overview - Founded in the UK in 2011, Blockchain.com has processed over $1.2 trillion in crypto transactions and serves 90 million wallets globally, highlighting its significant presence in the crypto market [2]. - The company has transitioned from York to London and has been part of the UK's tech landscape for over a decade, as noted by CEO Peter Smith [2]. Regulatory Developments - The recent UK registration follows Blockchain.com's MiCA license obtained last year, enabling operations across all 30 European Economic Area countries, positioning the company favorably in major regulated markets [3]. - The FCA is developing a comprehensive crypto regulatory regime set to launch in 2027, with Blockchain.com planning to apply for full authorization when applications open later this year [4]. Future Prospects - There are rumors that Blockchain.com is considering going public in the U.S. through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), which would allow it to raise funds and identify a target company for acquisition [4]. - If successful, this listing would add Blockchain.com to a select group of companies that have gone public since 2025, including USDC issuer Circle and crypto exchange Bullish [5].

Ledn’s loans are rated in line with government debt in Kazakhstan, Hungary and Morocco, according to S&P Global Ratings. On Monday the agency gave the loan issuer, which accepts Bitcoin as collateral, a preliminary rating of BBB- for its Issuer Trust 2026-1. That’s one grade above what is generally considered non-investment grade junk bond territory. Still, BBB- is so far the best rating achieved by a crypto firm on its debt. It’s five intermediate grades higher than DeFi lender Sky and Michael Saylor’ ...

Group 1: Digital Asset Market Overview - The digital asset market experienced a significant downturn in Q4 2025, with a total market capitalization of approximately $2.93 trillion as of January 31, 2026, reflecting a decline of about 27.1% from the end of Q3 2025 [3][4] - Bitcoin's closing price was $84,100, down approximately 26.4%, while Ethereum fell to around $2,702, a decrease of about 35.9% [3][4] - The market adjustment was influenced by changes in liquidity expectations, delays in key regulatory legislation in the U.S., and a shift in market sentiment towards caution [3][4] Group 2: Stablecoin Market Dynamics - The stablecoin market showed a significant slowdown in growth, with a total market capitalization of $293.29 billion as of January 31, 2026, representing a mere 2.3% increase from the previous quarter [5] - The dominance of USD stablecoins remains strong, with USDT and USDC maintaining a duopoly, accounting for approximately 59.7% and 22.8% of the market, respectively [5] Group 3: Regulatory Developments - The U.S. regulatory landscape for digital assets is characterized by a dual focus on institutional integration and risk prevention, with the legislative process for the "CLARITY Act" stalled due to industry conflicts [2][8] - The People's Bank of China has initiated a new generation of the digital RMB system, marking a transition towards a more systematic development phase [2][13] - The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted temporary national bank charters to several stablecoin issuers, integrating them into the federal banking regulatory framework [7] Group 4: Real World Assets (RWA) Growth - The market capitalization of Real World Assets (RWA) grew by 41.1% from the end of Q3 2025 to approximately $23.7 billion as of January 31, 2026, with U.S. Treasury RWA accounting for 40% of this total [15][16] - Traditional financial institutions are actively promoting the tokenization of compliant products, indicating a shift towards integrating RWA into blockchain ecosystems [16] Group 5: Future Regulatory Scenarios - The ongoing negotiations surrounding the "CLARITY Act" may lead to three potential outcomes: a conservative version favoring banking interests, a middle-ground version facilitating compliance for crypto-native platforms, or a complete failure of the act, resulting in continued regulatory uncertainty [11][12] - The Chinese regulatory framework has clarified the definition and stance on RWA, emphasizing compliance and the need for regulatory approval for tokenization activities [17][18]

🚨JUST IN: CIRCLE TO BRING NATIVE $USDC AND CCTP TO EDGE CHAIN WITH STRATEGIC INVESTMENT@Circle is set to deploy native $USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to EDGE Chain, backed by a Circle Ventures investment in edgeX.Circle Ventures' investment signals confidence in EDGE as a high-performance environment for regulated stablecoin infrastructure. ...

RT Token Terminal 📊 (@tokenterminal)BREAKING: The market cap of tokenized U.S. Treasuries surpassed $10 billion.Leading issuers: Ondo Finance, Securitize, Circle, and Superstate. https://t.co/ZRl6GivG7c ...

RT edgeX🦭 (@edgeX_exchange)The world's largest regulated stablecoin @USDC is coming to EDGE chain.edgeX has received a strategic investment from @Circle Ventures. https://t.co/xMDguu1wvA ...

For years now, Tether's USDT has been the default crypto dollar. If you've traded crypto on an exchange or moved money across borders at light speed, then you've probably used it. But there's always been one uncomfortable aspect to USDT, compliance, especially in the biggest arena of all, the United States.So now Tether has made a bold move. It's launched a separate US focused stable coin, US80, built for America's new stablecoin rule book. That's a shot fired in the stable coin wars.Tether doesn't just wan ...

Native @USDC and CCTP are coming soon to EDGE Chain.This brings trusted, regulated stablecoin settlement and secure crosschain infrastructure to the EDGE ecosystem, including @edgeX_exchange, unlocking new onchain financial use cases.Circle Ventures has also invested in edgeX, the team behind EDGE Chain, reflecting our conviction in the ecosystem as a high-performance environment for applications built with USDC and CCTP.What this enables:→ Native USDC for settlement and collateral→ CCTP for seamless USDC m ...