'A rainy island with a hostile tax system is a hard sell': Crypto industry reacts to UK Chancellor's budget statement https://t.co/guL39ACcJW ...

The UK’s latest budget, combined with ongoing regulatory reforms, indicates a clear shift toward more stringent oversight of the digital-asset sector, according to Azariah Nukajam, head of UK Compliance at crypto exchange Gemini. Nukajam said that recent developments—including the Draft Statutory Instrument (SI), the introduction of the Cryptoassets Order in May 2025, and the upcoming CARF tax-transparency regime—show that the UK is pushing ahead with a more “traditional finance”-style regulatory environm ...

Turmoil inside World Liberty crypto treasury includes investigations, firings, and Rwandan money laundering conviction https://t.co/2gov6iyAnH ...

Crypto Market Trends - Spot Dogecoin ETF 在首日交易量达到 141 万美元 [1] - 稳定币的年度转移量已超过 50 万亿美元 [1] Regulatory Developments - JPMorgan 向美国 SEC 申请比特币结构性票据产品 [1]

Core Insights - Paxos is acquiring Fordefi, an institutional crypto wallet startup, for over $100 million to meet rising demand for regulated access to decentralized finance (DeFi) products [1][3] Company Overview - Paxos is known for issuing stablecoins, including PayPal USD, and aims to enhance its offerings in the crypto economy through this acquisition [1][6] - Fordefi operates multi-party computation (MPC)-based wallets, providing secure crypto custody and DeFi protocol interaction for approximately 300 clients [2] Strategic Implications - The acquisition allows Paxos to integrate Fordefi's technology into its custody infrastructure while Fordefi continues to operate independently [2][3] - This deal marks Paxos' second acquisition in the past year, following the purchase of Membrane Finance, indicating a trend of growing institutional interest in tokenized assets and decentralized lending [4] Product Expansion - Since 2023, Paxos has launched several new stablecoins, including PayPal's PYUSD, USDG, and USDH, with plans for further growth in 2025 [5] - The acquisition reinforces Paxos' strategy to provide customers with more ways to engage in the crypto economy, including stablecoins, custody, and DeFi solutions under regulatory oversight [6]

Core Insights - Polymarket has received approval from the CFTC to operate as a regulated exchange in the U.S. [1][2][4] - The approval allows Polymarket to onboard U.S. brokerages and customers directly, facilitating trading on U.S. venues [3][7] - The platform has made significant progress in the prediction market, raising $2 billion at a $9 billion valuation [6] Regulatory Developments - The CFTC issued an amended order of designation, enabling Polymarket to operate an intermediated trading platform [2][7] - As part of the approval, Polymarket has developed enhanced surveillance systems and market supervision policies [5] Operational Enhancements - Polymarket plans to implement additional rules and processes for intermediated trading before its official U.S. return [5] - The platform aims to leverage traditional market infrastructure, custody, and reporting channels for trading [3]

Group 1: Market Performance - The tech sector experienced a strong rebound, with all "Mag 7" stocks increasing, including Tesla (TSLA) up by +7% and Alphabet (GOOGL) rising +6% to a new all-time high due to advancements in its Gemini 3 AI system [1] - Bitcoin (BTC) rose by +1.7% to approximately $89K, indicating a temporary halt to the anticipated "crypto winter," with Robinhood (HOOD) gaining +7% and the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) increasing by +5.5% [2] - Agilent (A) reported fiscal Q4 earnings of $1.59 per share, meeting expectations, while revenues of $1.86 billion exceeded the anticipated $1.83 billion [3] Group 2: Earnings Reports - Zoom Communications (ZM) surpassed earnings expectations with $1.52 per share against a consensus of $1.43, and revenues of $1.23 billion exceeded projections of $1.21 billion, leading to a +3.5% increase in shares [4] - Upcoming earnings reports from specialty retailers such as Best Buy (BBY), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), and Alibaba (BABA) are anticipated, with BABA currently rated as a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell) [6] Group 3: Economic Indicators - Key economic data releases are expected, including delayed Retail Sales and PPI numbers for September, as well as Case-Shiller Home Prices and Pending Home Sales [7] - The labor market data, particularly the ADP's new 4-week employment change, could significantly influence market sentiment, especially if continued weak labor numbers are reported [9]

Core Insights - Tether is strategically investing over $300 million into gold royalties, positioning itself outside regulatory constraints while diversifying its asset base [1][2][3] - This move reflects a broader trend where Tether anticipates a future where gold plays a significant role in the financial system, especially in the context of stablecoins [2][24] Investment Strategy - Tether's investments include significant stakes in Elemental Altus Royalties (approximately 32%), Versamet Royalties (12.7%), and Metalla Royalty & Streaming, which collectively manage numerous gold mining contracts [6][19] - The company generates an estimated $5–6 billion annually in interest income from its USDT reserves, primarily backed by U.S. Treasuries, which exposes it to regulatory risks [3][4] Regulatory Environment - Recent U.S. legislation mandates that stablecoin reserves must be held in cash or Treasury bills, excluding gold and mining royalties, which complicates Tether's plans for stablecoin backing [9][10] - Tether operates from El Salvador, allowing it to treat USDT as an offshore product, potentially benefiting from a regulatory loophole that could permit foreign stablecoins to operate in the U.S. [10][11] Market Trends - Central banks, particularly in emerging markets, are increasingly purchasing gold, indicating a structural shift in reserve management away from the dollar [14][15] - Tether's investments align with a growing interest in digital gold, as evidenced by recent initiatives like Kyrgyzstan's gold-collateralized digital currency [16] Future Outlook - Tether's gold royalty portfolio could serve as a lifeline if U.S. regulators restrict access to dollar-backed stablecoins, allowing the company to pivot towards gold-backed or hybrid stablecoins [13][24] - The company's strategy suggests a significant role for gold in the future of stablecoins, as it builds infrastructure to support this transition [22][25]

elixir, deusd, stream finance. Photo by BeInCrypto Aster’s steady three-week uptrend has been abruptly interrupted as broader market conditions weakened, dragging the altcoin lower. The shift reflects rising bearish pressure across the crypto market, putting Aster at risk of deeper losses.  However, whale behavior suggests that a full breakdown may still be avoided if their support continues. Aster Whales Stand Firm Aster’s MACD indicator is signaling a potential shift in momentum. For the first time, ...

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