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Circle’s USDC accounted for 63% of salaries paid in crypto in 2024, outpacing USDt despite its trading dominance, according to Pantera’s global compensation survey. The number of crypto professionals receiving salaries in digital assets has tripled over the past year, with 9.6% now paid in stablecoins, according to a report by venture capital company Pantera Capital. Based on over 1,600 responses from crypto professionals across 77 countries, the report points to a shift toward blockchain-native payroll systems and growing institutional trust in dollar-backed assets, like USDC Coin (USDC) and USDt (USDT). Circle’s USDC led the way, accounting for 63% of all crypto payrolls, despite Tether’s USDt being the most traded stablecoin by volume worldwide. Read more

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Caroline Crenshaw has pushed back against the SEC Division of Corporation Finance’s view that some liquid staking sits outside securities laws, arguing the staff’s position rests on factual leaps. While she has questioned the comfort it offers, Chair Paul Atkins has welcomed the guidance. The post SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw Pushes Back On Liquid Staking Statement appeared first on Cryptonews.

The newly public firm will pursue bitcoin-focused treasury strategies in the U.S. and South Korea.

Trump’s group has released policy proposals on crypto market oversight, stablecoin backing of the dollar, and tax. Grassroots groups—Stand With Crypto, Texas Blockchain Council, Polkadot advocates—have shaped legislation at the state and federal levels, while education gaps among lawmakers persist. The post Coinbase-Backed Grassroots Organization Mobilizes 2.3M Voters Ahead of Key U.S. Crypto Legislation appeared first on Cryptonews.

Roman Storm's trial verdict leaves the door open for US prosecutors to retry the Tornado Cash developer, attorneys said. The US government can still retry Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm on counts of money laundering and violating sanctions due to a hung jury, according to attorneys. “The Department of Justice (DOJ) will decide in the coming days if it wants to retry those charges in a new trial,” Jake Chervinsky, chief legal officer at venture capital firm Variant Fund, wrote on X. Storm was convicted on one felony count for his involvement with Tornado Cash on Wednesday. The jury found him guilty of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. Read more

Bifrost had secured over 81% of DOT’s liquid staking token (LST) market, boasting more than $90 million in total value locked.

Laser Digital, a digital asset subsidiary of Japanese banking giant Nomura, has secured the first limited license to offer over-the-counter crypto derivatives under the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority’s (VARA) Pilot Regime, the company announced Wednesday. Laser Digital is the first firm authorized to provide institutional-grade crypto options directly to clients under the VARA framework, marking […] The post Nomura’s Laser Digital secures regulatory greenlight to launch OTC desk for crypto options in UAE appeared first on CryptoSlate.

An analyst called the crypto market's recent dips "an opportunity" for investors.

Ethereum transactions soar to near-record highs as stablecoins, ETFs, and meme coins drive on-chain activity. Is it sustainable?

Roman Storm has been convicted of running an unlicensed money transmitting business after jurors returned a split verdict, failing to reach consensus on laundering and sanctions counts. He faces five years in prison, while prosecutors weigh a retrial and sentencing remains unscheduled. The post Roman Storm Found Guilty On One Charge, Hung Jury On 2 Additional Counts appeared first on Cryptonews.

CZ wants dismissal of FTX’s $1.8B lawsuit, arguing U.S. courts lack jurisdiction due to his UAE residency and foreign-linked transactions.

Pump.fun has reclaimed first place among Solana meme-coin launchpads after nearly a month behind letsBONK.fun. Fresh Dune and DefiLlama data show Pump.fun leading daily volume, revenue, token creation and graduations, while its $PUMP token has gained 32% this week, outpacing rivals.   The post Pump.fun Surges Past letsBONK.fun to Reclaim Solana Meme Coin Crown – Can It Hold the Lead? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Degens are rallying behind Pump.fun’s PUMP token, up a whopping 30% in the last week. Here's why the Solana token is taking off, and what the charts say happens next.

ETH treasury companies have been snapping up the second biggest digital coin by market value.

Altcoin Season index has edged down to 36, yet rotation into Ethena, Sky, and Curve DAO has persisted. Ethena’s synthetic dollar staking, Sky’s credit pools, and Curve DAO’s stablecoin liquidity have drawn consistent participation, hinting at usage-led momentum despite subdued altseason metrics. The post Altcoin Season Buzz: Ethena, Sky, Curve DAO Drive Yield Hunting Despite Bitcoin Dominance appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating in a thin-liquidity “air gap” between $110,000 and $116,000 as the market waits for new demand to establish a firm base. According to an Aug. 6 report by Glassnode, BTC’s price pulled back to $113,000 after setting a new all-time high above $123,000 in mid-July. This price movement left many recent […] The post Bitcoin settles into $110k–$116k ‘air gap’ as market awaits fresh demand appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin benefits from a weaker dollar, but credit market signals warn of possible investor caution that could prevent the bulls from making a run at $120,000. Key takeaways: Dollar weakness alone may not be enough for Bitcoin to reclaim $120K. Ongoing global trade tensions add uncertainty to Bitcoin’s short-term price outlook. Read more

Cronos (CRO) has strengthened after its POS Chain v6 upgrade integrated Cosmos SDK and RocksDB, lifting DeFi activity and TVL to $710 M. Price has climbed 76% in a month, while Crypto.com’s CRO ETF filing has sparked debate over possible institutional participation through the rest of 2025. The post ETF Rumors Catapult Cronos (CRO) Price 76% – Can Bulls Drive It Above $0.20 Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The last time the 4-hour RSI breached oversold territory, the next month DOGE went parabolic  – Dogecoin price prediction now eyes a repeat. The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: RSI Flashing Explosive Move Next – Biggest Rally Coming? appeared first on Cryptonews.