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A 47% Year-to-Date surge marks a major milestone for digital dollar alternatives as competition and innovation accelerate. The global stablecoin market capitalization has surpassed $300 billion for the first time, reflecting a 47% year-to-date (YTD) growth and signaling expanding adoption across the crypto and financial ecosystem. According to the latest data from industry trackers, this milestone—reached on October 3, 2025—marks one of the most dynamic years for stablecoins, as new entrants and institutional players continue to reshape the sector. Growing Momentum Across Major Stablecoins Stablecoins such as Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), and Ethena Labs’ yield-bearing USDe have been the…

Investors adopt cautious strategies as inflated valuations and weak usage data redefine funding in 2025 The era of “hype-driven” crypto investing appears to be fading. According to market executives, venture capitalists are becoming far more selective, focusing on sustainability and measurable adoption rather than trendy narratives. Sylvia To, director at Bullish Capital Management, explained that VCs are now approaching the market with heightened caution, especially after years of speculative investment cycles. “Before, you could throw a check at any new layer-1 and call it the next Ethereum killer,” she said during an industry event in Singapore. “Now the question every…

October could redefine crypto investing as the SEC prepares to review 16 ETF filings, including those linked to Solana and XRP. October 2025 could mark a turning point for U.S. crypto markets as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces key deadlines on 16 exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications — this time extending beyond Bitcoin and Ether to include major altcoins such as Solana (SOL), XRP, and Litecoin (LTC). Analysts say this wave of applications stands apart because of new SEC listing standards that streamline the approval process for spot commodity-based ETFs, including digital assets. The change removes the need for…

Nasdaq-listed miner posts stronger output, improved efficiency, and expanding treasury amid rising industry headwinds. Bitcoin mining firm CleanSpark reported strong operational results for September, boosting investor confidence as the company’s BTC holdings climbed to 13,011, even after selling a portion of its production for $48.7 million. The Nasdaq-listed miner said it produced 629 Bitcoin during the month — a 27% increase from September 2024 — and sold 445 BTC at an average price of around $109,568. The company’s fleet efficiency improved by 26% year-over-year, while its average operating hashrate reached 45.6 EH/s, reflecting growing productivity across its mining sites. Shares…

ATOM consolidates within a tight range amid market indecision Cosmos (ATOM) price is once again facing resistance after testing the $4.80–$4.90 zone, a level that has capped rallies multiple times over the past two months. The cryptocurrency is currently trading near $4.22, showing signs of consolidation as bulls attempt to defend nearby support levels. Over the last week, ATOM rebounded from the $4.00 green support area, rallying sharply before losing momentum near its established resistance zone. This pattern has kept the token largely range-bound between $4.00 and $4.90, frustrating traders awaiting a decisive breakout. “Cosmos is stuck in a sideways…

Japan’s largest investment bank deepens its digital asset ambitions as institutions ramp up crypto exposure. Japan’s Nomura Holdings is positioning itself to capture the country’s fast-growing institutional crypto market, with its Switzerland-based subsidiary, Laser Digital Holdings, preparing to enter Japan’s regulated digital asset space. A Laser Digital spokesperson confirmed the firm is in active talks with Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) to apply for a crypto trading license. The goal is to serve institutional investors, including brokerages, exchanges, and asset managers. “We are in the pre-consultation stage with the FSA, and the timing of the formal application will depend on…

A U.S. federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Yuga Labs, the company behind the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs, ruling that the plaintiffs failed to prove the tokens meet the legal definition of securities under the Howey Test. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2022, claimed that BAYC NFTs, ApeCoin (APE), and other digital assets issued by Yuga Labs were marketed as investment opportunities, thus falling under the purview of U.S. securities laws. However, Judge Fernando M. Olguin ruled that the plaintiffs could not demonstrate how these NFTs satisfied the three prongs of the Howey Test, which…

Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially applied for a National Trust Company Charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The move places Coinbase alongside other major crypto firms seeking expanded regulatory licenses in the United States. According to the exchange, this step is part of its broader mission to “bridge the gap between the crypto economy and traditional finance.” In its statement, Coinbase emphasized that applying for the charter does not mean it wants to become a bank: By securing this license, Coinbase expects to expand its operations into payments, custody services,…

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced the conversion of 1,000 Ether (ETH), worth approximately $4.5 million, into stablecoins. The move is aimed at funding research, ecosystem grants, and decentralized finance (DeFi) initiatives, reflecting the foundation’s broader treasury strategy. The transaction was executed through CoW Swap, a decentralized trading protocol that aggregates liquidity across multiple exchanges. By using this method, the foundation avoided reliance on centralized intermediaries while ensuring competitive pricing and efficient execution. The EF did not disclose which stablecoins it received in exchange. However, this is not the first conversion of its kind. In September, the foundation revealed plans…

$300 Billion Stablecoin Market Faces Fragmentation Challenge The global stablecoin market has surpassed $300 billion, cementing its role as one of the most important narratives in the digital asset sector. Yet, as more issuers enter the field — from Tether and Circle to PayPal’s PYUSD and synthetic models like Athena — the growing diversity has raised concerns about liquidity fragmentation. Bhau Kotecha, co-founder of Paxos Labs, believes the solution may not come from human traders at all, but from AI agents. AI as the “X-Factor” in Stablecoin Adoption Kotecha told an audience this week that fragmentation can create “liquidity silos…