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ADGM classifies USDt as an accepted fiat-referenced token, enabling licensed firms to offer regulated custody and trading Tether’s USDT the worlds largest stablecoin by circulation, has achieved a significant regulatory milestone in Abu Dhabi, as the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) formally recognized it as an accepted fiat-referenced token. This designation allows licensed companies in the financial hub to offer regulated services including trading, custody, and settlements using USDT. The ADGM a leading international financial center and free economic zone, has increasingly become a hub for digital asset firms seeking transparent regulations and institutional access. With this recognition, USDT can…

European Trading Hours Record Deepest Bitcoin Selling Since 2018, but ADA Maintains Support Structure Cardano (ADA) traded steadily above its major demand zone near $0.40, even as market data showed that European traders were responsible for the deepest Bitcoin selloff recorded during their timezone since 2018. Despite this pressure on the broader crypto market, ADA’s structure has remained resilient, with buyers consistently defending the lower boundary of the current range. Over the past week, the entire market has attempted to stabilize after a sharp decline, but liquidity remains notably thin ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision—a macro event that historically…

Researchers find redundant blockchain events inflating key metrics across major analytics dashboards New research suggests that the widely reported trading volume on Polymarket may be significantly overstated. According to analysis from Paradigm, a data bug involving duplicated blockchain events has led several analytics platforms to misinterpret Polymarket’s activity. Redundant Events Are Inflating Polymarket’s Reported Activity A Paradigm researcher explained that Polymarket’s on-chain structure emits multiple “OrderFilled” events for every trade one set representing the maker, and another representing the taker. These logs describe the same transaction from two viewpoints, but major dashboards have been adding them together.This results in a…

Stablecoin issuer joins €70 million round to advance industrial-grade physical AI systems Tether is extending its push into artificial intelligence with a major investment in an Italian robotics firm developing next-generation humanoid machines for industriaal applications. The company confirmed that it participated in a €70 million (about $81 million) funding round to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced physical-AI platforms. Tether Backs Generative Bionics’ Industrial Robotics Vision The funding round supports Generative Bionics, a spinoff of the Italian Institute of Technology specializing in humanoid robots designed for real-world manufacturing environments. According to the announcement, the capital aims to drive…

On-chain data shows more than 400,000 BTC leaving trading platforms, pointing to tightening market liquidity New on-chain metrics indicate a notable shift in Bitcoin’s supply dynamics. Data from market intelligence platforms shows a significant volume of BTC moving away from exchanges over the past year a trend analysts view as supportive of long-term price stability. Bitcoin Outflows Signal Strengthening Holder Conviction According to recent dashboard insight more than 403,000 Bitcoin have been withdrawn from exchanges since early December 2024, amounting to roughly 2% of total circulating supply. The number of coins held on major trading platforms has fallen from approximately…

Buyers Defend Key Demand Zone Despite Lack of Follow-Through Momentum Internet Computer (ICP) managed to stabilize above the crucial $3.40 support level, preserving a structure that has become essential for maintaining short-term market confidence. The chart shows how price reacted firmly within the broader demand zone, with early-session volume spikes signaling attempted accumulation, even though these moves were not strong enough to generate a sustained breakout. The recent pullback into this support area followed a steep decline from November’s sharp rally, where price rejected cleanly from the upper supply zones between $7.00 and $9.00. That reversal shifted momentum downward, but…

Proposal Envisions High-Yield, Low-Volatility Accounts Powered by BTC Reserves and Tokenized Credit Michael Saylor, head of the largest corporate Bitcoin treasury, is calling on governments to create Bitcoin-backed digital banking frameworks capable of attracting trillions in global deposits. Speaking at a regional Bitcoin event in Abu Dhabi, he argued that sovereigns could leverage overcollateralized BTC reserves to offer regulated accounts with yields far above traditional deposits. Saylor’s pitch centers on combining Bitcoin reserves with tokenized credit markets to design modern, yield-enhanced banking products at a national scale a structure he claims could reposition a participating country as a global hub…

Credit Agency Cites Liquidity, Compliance and Volatility Risks Despite Innovation Benefits Fitch Ratings is cautioning that U.S. banks with significant cryptocurrency involvement may face negative rating actions if their digital-asset activities expand without strong risk controls. The agency’s latest analysis outlines both the opportunities and vulnerabilities emerging as traditional financial institutions deepen their engagement with blockchain technologies. While banks increasingly explore stablecoin issuance, tokenized deposits and blockchain-based payment systems, Fitch notes that these innovations come with material operational compliance and reputational risks that could reshape a bank’s overall risk profile. Fitch Flags Elevated Risk Factors According to the report, crypto-related…

US Regulator Introduces Framework Allowing Bitcoin, Ether and USDC for Margin Use The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a landmark pilot program that formally opens the door for cryptocurrencies to be used as collateral in regulated derivatives markets. The move marks one of the most significant steps yet toward integrating digital assets into mainstream financial infrastructure. Collateral is a core safeguard in derivatives trading, ensuring traders can cover potentiial losses. The CFTC’s new initiative introduces a controlled environment to test how digital assets perform in this role under strict oversight. Under the program, futures commission merchants (FCMs)…

US Regulator Opens Door to Broader Crypto Participation in Banking The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is signaling a major shift in how digital-asset firms may enter the U.S. banking system. Speaking at a recent policy summit, Comptroller Jonathan Gould emphasized that crypto companies pursuing federal banking charters should face no different standards than traditional institutions. In a notable departure from years of cautious oversight, the OCC has begun outlining a path for crypto-focused firms to operate as federally supervised banks. Gould argued that many services associated with digital assets—such as custody—are not fundamentally new and have…