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The stablecoin issuer considered stablecoin-denominated gas fees on Arc, but has a long-term goal of shifting to distributed governance. Stablecoin issuer Circle, the company behind the USDC dollar-pegged stablecoin, is planning a native token for its ARC layer-1 blockchain testnet, an enterprise-focused Ethereum Virtual Machine network. Circle launched the Arc testnet in October, with participation from investment bank Goldman Sachs, asset manager BlackRock, credit card company Visa and over 100 other companies.  The company, which disclosed plans for the new token alongside its earnings on Wednesday, initially planned to center gas fees on the Arc network around USDC (USDC) and other stablecoins. Read more

Institutional inflows of $336 million fail to offset selling pressure as SOL falls to $153 amid fresh token releases.

Ripple bundles custody, prime brokerage, treasury and stablecoins so institutions can operate like banks with crypto rails. Ripple is spending about $4 billion to combine prime trading, treasury tools, payments and custody into a single integrated setup. RLUSD trials aim to settle real card payments and corporate payouts onchain, then sync results back into ERP and TMS systems. To scale, Ripple needs strong controls with clear reserves, strict compliance checks and transparent accounting rules. Read more

Bitcoin's Coinbase Premium, a popular gauge for U.S. demand, is having its longest negative streak since the April correction, coinciding with the Fed turning more hawkish.

XLM trades within tight $0.2810-$0.2950 corridor following volume surge that triggered key support breakdown earlier in session.

Hedera's native token breaks key support in final trading hour as institutional focus shifts to regulatory-friendly blockchain alternatives.

Bitcoin fell to weekly lows at $101,300 as US equities and gold rallied ahead of the key vote to end the US government shutdown, signaling a shift in investor sentiment to traditional assets. US stock markets soared on Wednesday as investors anticipated a US House of Representative vote on a bill to end the government shutdown. Bitcoin (BTC), on the other hand, fell from an intraday high of $105,300 to a weekly low near $101,200, marking a 3.4% decline. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin dropped 3.4% amid renewed flows into equities and precious metals. Read more

BONK slipped 5% to $0.00001223 after failing to break resistance near $0.0000130, with trading volume spiking nearly 50% above average during the pullback.

The new U.S.-compliant USDsui aims to link the blockchain’s $200bn monthly stablecoin volume to Bridge’s interoperable platform.

The Scam Center Strike Force will coordinate across federal agencies to target crypto scam operations the DOJ said lead back to “Chinese crime syndicates.”

Zcash price prediction has tracked a jump near $735 and a pullback toward $460–$472, as Cypherpunk’s ZEC treasury, onchain privacy adoption, analyst views, and Elliott Wave levels have informed scenarios from a breakout toward $520–$550 to retests of supports near $440 and below. The post ZEC Price Prediction: Winklevoss Twins Launch World’s First Zcash DAT as Privacy Demand Hits Record Highs appeared first on Cryptonews.

The token briefly rallied to $2.1165 on increased volume before heavy selling erased gains, pulling TON back to key support levels around $2.02.

America's largest crypto exchange chooses the Lone Star State for its business-friendly regulation.

Decred has advanced on renewed interest in privacy and governance participation, with steady onchain activity and measured funding. SKY and Story have also traded higher on listings and creator use cases as liquidity has stayed stable across venues. The post Decred Climbs to $37.50 After Altcoin Season Uptick; SKY, Story See Broad Venue Bids appeared first on Cryptonews.

The proposed law, part of the "anti-faction bill", would treat cryptocurrencies like foreign currencies and financial securities.

U.S. federal agencies are establishing a Scam Center Strike Force to counter the industrial-scale efforts to swindle money via crypto transactions.

Crypto majors are rebounding after Tuesday’s selloff, with Bitcoin (BTC) up 1% at $105,000, while Ethereum (ETH) remains even at $3,550, Binance Coin (BNB) steady at $978, and Solana (SOL) down 2% at $159. Among top movers, CC (+30%), SKY (+15%), DCR (+13%), and ASTER (+10%) led the gains. Meteora’s MET token surged 35% following news of the Uniswap fee switch. Meanwhile, Ethereum whales have accumulated over $350 million during the latest dip, with indications that institutional players are behind the buying. Circle confirmed it is evaluating an $ARC token for its stablecoin chain, while Coinbase reportedly abandoned its planned $2 billion acquisition of stablecoin firm BVNK, according to Fortune. In other developments, SoFi introduced crypto trading for its customers, offering BTC, ETH, SOL, and more. JPMorgan also launched its deposit token, JPM Coin (JPMD), on Base—marking a major expansion of its blockchain products aimed at institutional clients.

"Keep your XRP yours," Ripple's team said.

Franklin Templeton has linked its Benji tokenization platform to the Canton Network, expanding institutional access to regulated onchain assets. Franklin Templeton has expanded its tokenization and investor platform, Benji, to the Canton Network, marking another step in the growth of institutional blockchain infrastructure for tokenized investment products. The integration, announced Wednesday, connects Franklin Templeton’s proprietary Benji Technology Platform to Canton, a blockchain network designed for regulated financial institutions. The move enables Benji’s tokenized assets, including its onchain US government money market fund, to be used as collateral and liquidity within Canton’s Global Collateral Network. Each Benji token represents a share of Franklin Templeton’s tokenized money market fund, with yields calculated intraday and ownership recorded onchain. Read more

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