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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) report from December 2025 cautions that USD-pegged stablecoins might lead to currency substitution and capital outflows in fragile emerging markets (EMs), jeopardizing local currencies.However, experts suggest that the stablecoin market has not yet reached a scale sufficient for a significant systemic impact.The December report titled “Understanding Stablecoins” explores stablecoin applications, factors driving demand, global regulations, and macroeconomic risks, especially for emerging markets.”Stablecoins could be a means to bypass capital flow management measures (CFMs). The functioning of CFMs is dependent on recognized financial intermediaries. By providing a route for capital flows outside the established frameworks, stablecoins…
Web3 gaming leader Animoca Brands has teamed up with decentralized finance platform Solv Protocol to assist major Bitcoin holders in Japan in generating yield from their investments.The collaboration seeks to merge Solv’s infrastructure with Animoca Brands’ institutional network to target corporations and publicly traded entities possessing significant Bitcoin (BTC) treasuries, according to a statement released to Cointelegraph on Wednesday.Kensuke Amo, CEO of Animoca Brands Japan, noted that while most companies simply hold Bitcoin, this new endeavor with Solv aims to change that dynamic.“Through this collaboration, we aim to foster an environment where companies can not only hold Bitcoin as a…
Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content while keeping the HTML tags intact: Animoca Brands, a leader in Web3 gaming, has joined forces with decentralized finance platform Solv Protocol to assist significant Bitcoin holders in Japan in generating yield from their assets. The collaboration aims to merge the infrastructure of Solv with the institutional network of Animoca Brands to target corporations and publicly listed entities that maintain substantial Bitcoin (BTC) treasuries, as stated in an announcement shared with Cointelegraph on Wednesday. Kensuke Amo, CEO of Animoca Brands Japan, highlighted that while many companies merely hold Bitcoin, this new partnership…
Web3 gaming leader Animoca Brands has joined forces with decentralized finance platform Solv Protocol to assist significant Bitcoin holders in Japan in generating returns from their assets.The collaboration seeks to merge Solv’s infrastructure with Animoca Brands’ institutional network to target corporations and public entities with substantial Bitcoin (BTC) treasuries, as stated in a release shared with Cointelegraph on Wednesday.Kensuke Amo, CEO of Animoca Brands Japan, mentioned that while most companies typically hold Bitcoin, this new partnership with Solv is set to change that landscape.“Our collaboration aims to build an environment where companies can not only hold Bitcoin as a financial…
The leading Web3 gaming company, Animoca Brands, has joined forces with the decentralized finance platform Solv Protocol to enable significant Bitcoin holders in Japan to earn yields on their assets.This collaboration aims to merge Solv’s framework with Animoca Brands’ extensive institutional network to reach corporations and publicly traded entities that hold substantial Bitcoin (BTC) treasuries, as per a statement shared with Cointelegraph on Wednesday.Kensuke Amo, CEO of Animoca Brands Japan, noted that while most firms simply hold Bitcoin, their new partnership with Solv seeks to change that trend.“With this partnership, we aspire to cultivate an environment where companies can not…
Increased institutional trading activity triggers a 38% surge in volume while XRP trails behind the broader cryptocurrency rally, indicating potential hidden selling pressure.News OverviewDuring Tuesday’s trading, XRP rose by 0.50% to $2.0925 but significantly underperformed compared to the overall crypto market, lagging by 1.77%. Despite this slight uptick, trading volume jumped by 37.94% above usual weekly levels, signaling considerable institutional engagement.Yet, this uptick in volume did not translate into lasting upward momentum. XRP briefly surpassed the $2.12 resistance level and reached $2.17 before quickly reversing. This movement suggests that large investors opted to sell rather than accumulate during the liquidity…
The selection process for the new US Federal Reserve chair is approaching its conclusion, as US President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to start interviews with candidates for the position this week.A report from the Financial Times on Tuesday noted that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has submitted a list of four potential candidates to the White House.Among those is former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, who is scheduled to meet Bessent on Wednesday. Another contender is National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett, who is considered the frontrunner for the position.The remaining candidates will be chosen from a group of other finalists,…
Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, reported that the WeChat account of the newly appointed co-CEO Yi He was hacked on Tuesday night, leading to the promotion of a lesser-known memecoin. This breach resulted in a pump-and-dump scheme that caused the asset’s price to skyrocket on certain decentralized exchanges.Zhao indicated that the attackers exploited the hacked account to disseminate endorsements for the memecoin and advised users to disregard those messages.“The security on Web2 social media platforms isn’t robust. Stay safu!” he posted on X. “Avoid buying meme coins based on posts from hackers.”Loading…Yi He explained that she no longer uses…
Bitcoin is maintaining a position above $90,000 as the market approaches a much-anticipated FOMC meeting, a pivotal event that could shape the forthcoming trajectory of risk assets. While price movements keep traders anxious, on-chain indicators reveal a surprisingly contrasting narrative beneath the surface. A new report from XWIN Research Japan via CryptoQuant indicates that Bitcoin’s exchange reserves have been sharply declining throughout 2025, even as prices adjusted toward the $90K mark. Related Reading The data reveals that the total BTC held on centralized exchanges has fallen to 2.76 million BTC, marking one of the lowest levels recorded. The significance of…
Nonetheless, DOGE encounters substantial structural resistance from key EMAs despite the breakout.