Jefferies says the stablecoin issuer’s 116-tonne gold stockpile is influencing global demand and shaping short-term market sentiment Tether’s deepening commitment to physical gold has placed the stablecoin issuer among the world’s most significant holders of the metal, according to new analysis from Jefferies. With 116 tonnes of bullion now in its reserves, Tether’s stockpile is comparable to the gold holdings of South Korea, Hungary and Greece, raising questions about its influence on global demand and market dynamics. Tether Gold Demand and Market Impact Jefferies’ review shows that Tether’s recent purchases accounted for nearly 2% of global gold demand last quarter…
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Despite a strong first-day inflow of $164 million into the new XRP ETF, selling pressure and whale-led moves have pushed the asset back toward a key demand zone. XRP is trading just above the $2.20 pivot, a level traders say could determine the asset’s short-term trend after a volatile week marked by heavy liquidations and limited ETF-driven momentum. Despite a solid ETF launch, XRP has struggled to hold higher levels, returning to a key structure zone that has repeatedly served as a battleground for buyers and sellers. XRP Pulls Back Toward Key Technical Support XRP’s price action has slipped back…
Regulator partners with major exchanges through Eunice sandbox trials to shape data-driven standards for future crypto oversight The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has taken a significant step toward defining its future crypto regulatory framework, approving RegTech firm Eunice to conduct real-world testing of standardized disclosure templates across leading exchanges. The move reflects a broader shift toward evidence-based rulemaking, with the FCA using live market feedback to shape the country’s 2026 crypto rulebook. Eunice will pilot its templates with exchanges including Coinbase, Crypto.com and Kraken, evaluating whether unified disclosure standards improve clarity for users and regulators. The templates aim to simplify…
Lower-than-expected jobless filings signal steady labor-market resilience despite economic pressures The latest U.S. unemployment-claims report showed a sharper decline than economists anticipated, offering a fresh indication that the labor market remains firmer than many forecasts suggested. Actual initial claims came in at 216,000, outperforming the 226,000 market forecast and dropping below the previous week’s 220,000 figure. This week’s reading, released during a period of heightened economic sensitivity, provides a clearer picture of hiring trends as businesses navigate inflation, interest-rate policies, and shifting consumer demand. Unemployment Claims Show Unexpected Strength According to the data, the U.S. labor market continues to hold…
World Liberty Financial Implements Aggressive Buyback Strategy to Support Token. The Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has ramped up its token buyback program, purchasing nearly $7.7 million worth of WLFI tokens to stabilize prices as the asset remains down nearly 50% since its launch. Blockchain data from Lookonchain indicates the platform acquired the tokens at an average price of $0.16 per WLFI, signaling a renewed effort to reduce circulating supply and stimulate demand. This buyback dwarfs the previous $1.06 million WLFI purchase on September 27, which also involved burning $1.43 million worth of tokens, permanently removing them from circulation.…
Blockchain Analytics Highlights Coordinated Early Token Purchases The launch of Edel Finance’s EDEL token has drawn attention as blockchain analytics revealed that a large portion of the supply was acquired before public trading commenced. Edel Finance is a DeFi platform focused on tokenized stocks and real-world assets (RWAs), and the early acquisition has raised questions about transparency in crypto token distribution. 30% of EDEL Supply Bought by Team-Linked Wallets According to Bubblemaps, a cluster of roughly 160 wallets purchased 30% of the EDEL token supply, valued at about $11 million, immediately prior to launch. The wallets were reportedly funded via…
The South Korean tech giant confirms a stock-swap merger that will make Dunamu, operator of Upbit, a wholly-owned subsidiary as part of an aggressive digital-finance expansion strategy. Naver Financial has officially confirmed its merger with Dunamu, the company behind South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit, marking one of the country’s most significant digital-finance deals to date. The transaction, disclosed through South Korea’s DART system, positions Naver to accelerate its push into digital assets and next-generation fintech services. Naver Financial to Absorb Dunamu via Major Stock-Swap Deal According to the disclosure, the merger will be executed through a stock-swap transaction, with…
Strong fiscal performance underscores company’s shift from pure mining to high-growth compute and data-center operations CleanSpark reported a milestone fiscal year, delivering record revenue of $766.3 million for the period ending Sept. 30, 2025 — a performance that reflects both its expanding bitcoin mining footprint and its accelerated move into AI-driven compute infrastructure. The year marked a dramatic turnaround for the company, with profitability surging and long-term strategic investments reshaping its operating model. CleanSpark Revenue Growth and Financial Strength The company more than doubled revenue year over year, a 102% jump, while posting net income of $364.5 million after recording…
New leadership signals stronger global focus on CBDCs, tokenized deposits and cross-border digital payment systems The Bank for International Settlements has named Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli as the next head of its Innovation Hub, marking a decisive step in the global shift toward digitally integrated financial systems. Set to assume the role in March 2026, Mancini-Griffoli brings years of expertise in payments, digital currencies and financial stability, positioning the Hub for a new phase of policy-driven experimentation. BIS Advances Global CBDC and Tokenization Efforts The Innovation Hub has become a proving ground for technologies that may underpin tomorrow’s financial architecture. Current initiatives…
By integrating AllUnity’s EURAU, the German exchange giant deepens its multi-issuer euro-stablecoin strategy aligned with MiCA, signaling Europe’s increasing institutional shift toward on-chain finance. Deutsche Börse has taken another major step in its digital-asset expansion, confirming plans to integrate EURAU, the euro-pegged stablecoin issued by AllUnity. This marks the exchange operator’s third euro stablecoin initiative, following earlier partnerships with Circle’s EURC and Societe Generale-Forge’s EURCV. The move underscores a broader push across the European Union to bring institutional-grade stablecoins into mainstream market infrastructure. Deutsche Börse Sets Up Full-Spectrum Stablecoin Integration According to Wednesday’s announcement, Deutsche Börse will begin by offering…