Yahoo Finance senior reporter Ines Ferré explains what stablecoins are, their ties to currency like the US dollar (DX=F, DX-Y.NYB), their use cases, and regulatory guidelines for them in the US. Ines also breaks down what digital asset treasury companies are and what they do as they have exploded in popularity. #youtube #crypto #stablecoins ...

Binance is eyeing deeper expansion into North America but it’s waiting for regulatory clarity before making its next move, according to CEO Richard Teng. Speaking in an interview with TheStreet Roundtable’s publisher and RTB Digital CEO James Heckman, Teng said Binance’s global growth has continued to accelerate and that the exchange now serves nearly 300 million users, up from 170 million at the start of 2024. Related: Watch TOKEN2049 exclusives: Richard Teng, Charles Hoskinson, Paolo Ardoino, Emin Gün S ...

Oftentimes when you come on the program, something has happened. There might be a piece of legislation or someone has said something. There are many news stories tangentially linked to Bitcoin right now, but I don't see like one single catalyst that's holding up an entire crypto industry.Well, I do think there is one common thread right now among the crypto industry, and that's that this year we have seen tremendous progress on the public policy front. We've had a very strong leadership by the White House w ...

SOL Performance In September Shows Strength Despite Market Volatility. Photo by BeInCrypto In September 2025, Solana (SOL) posted a mild price gain but saw sharp volatility between the $200–$250 range following the market’s flash crash.  Despite this, on-chain indicators such as stablecoin supply, DEX volume, and tokenized asset activity continued to surge. This suggests that the network may be undervalued relative to its true potential. Strong Growth Momentum According to the latest VanEck report, Sola ...

Industry Overview - The report provides an overview of the crypto industry by highlighting projects across multiple sectors [1] - The report spotlights themes such as Stablecoins, Real-World Assets, and Digital Asset Treasuries [1]

Market Overview - Wall Street is on track to end the week higher, with the Dow up approximately 360 points, S&P 500 up about 0.6%, and NASDAQ up about 0.4% [2][3] - The Dow is up 0.8% for the day, while the NASDAQ is down about 0.67% for the week, marking the worst performance since August 1st [3][4] - The 10-year Treasury yield has increased by one basis point, indicating a trend of rising yields since Wednesday [5] Inflation and Federal Reserve Insights - The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index for August is reported at 2.9%, consistent with July's figures, suggesting inflation is stable but not accelerating [11][12] - Federal Reserve officials express concerns about persistent inflation, with some suggesting that productivity gains from AI could mitigate inflationary pressures [13][14] - The next jobs report is anticipated to be crucial for the Fed's decision-making regarding interest rates, especially if it indicates a soft job market [14][16] Tariff Implications - President Trump's new tariff threats, including a 50% duty on certain pharmaceuticals and furniture, are causing concern in the affected industries, particularly in the furniture sector [17][18] - Companies like Wayfair and RH are adapting by diversifying their supply chains away from China, while pharmaceutical companies with U.S. manufacturing facilities are less affected by the tariffs [19][20] - The impact of these tariffs on inflation and economic growth is expected to vary by industry, with some sectors facing more significant challenges than others [22][23] Digital Asset Treasuries - Over 180 public companies have added Bitcoin to their balance sheets, indicating a growing trend in digital asset treasuries [74] - Breer Holdings is rebranding as Soulmate, focusing on a Solana-based digital asset treasury, highlighting the shift towards blockchain technologies that can handle high transaction volumes [75][87] - The emergence of digital asset treasuries is seen as a response to previous regulatory challenges and market inefficiencies, with a focus on building actual infrastructure to support these assets [91][92] Weight Loss Drug Market - The GLP-1 weight loss drug market is projected to potentially reach $100 billion annually within the next decade, driven by innovations and expanded indications beyond obesity [106][108] - Current injectable GLP-1 drugs show weight loss efficacy between 12% to 20%, with oral formulations expected to be slightly less effective [110][111] - Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk dominate the market, but Amgen is also making strides with late-stage trials for its weight loss drug [105][116]

RT TOKEN2049 (@token2049)Public companies are putting billions in crypto on their balance sheets.Join @fundstrat, @ethereumJoseph and @SamirTabar for The Rise of Digital Asset Treasuries to learn first hand how corporates go crypto first. Moderated by @cosmo_jiang.1 Oct, 4:20–5:00 PM, OKX Main Stage ...

Core Insights - Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) control over $128 billion in assets and represent a significant portion of supply on major blockchains, presenting both risks and opportunities [1] Group 1: Definition and Purpose of DATs - DATs refer to companies allocating part of their balance sheet to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin, diversifying beyond traditional assets [2] - Companies aim to protect purchasing power and gain exposure to blockchain growth by designating crypto as part of treasury management, a trend accelerated by institutional acceptance of crypto [3] Group 2: Current Holdings and Market Dynamics - Public companies hold approximately 976,772 BTC valued at around $110 billion, with additional holdings of about $3.2 billion in Solana, $15 billion in Ethereum, and $155 million in Dogecoin [4] - The rapid scaling of DATs rivals past crypto fundraising crazes, with a focus on short-term speculation rather than long-term substance [5] Group 3: Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - The current frenzy surrounding DATs is viewed as a necessary bootstrapping phase, despite concerns that many DATs may lack substance and could fade once market enthusiasm diminishes [6]

GSR's new ETF proposal eyes digital asset treasuries amid growing popularity https://t.co/npqndx2Djp ...

The Dragonfly team analyzed all of your deal data over the past few years and found that the bulk of the investments are now for payments and stable coin companies with no signs of slowing down. What do you attribute this trend to? I mean, stable coin deals have dramatically increased this year alone. And we're not even done with 2025. I'm assuming the Genius Act stable coin bill becoming law a couple of months ago has something to do with it. >> Oh, absolutely. I would really chalk it up to two different t ...