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Oil Jumps on US-Iran Tensions; Crypto Stalls, LIQUID Presale Nears $750K
Oil surges as US-Iran tensions escalate, while crypto markets stall. LIQUID presale nears $750K, and yen volatility persists amid Middle East uncertainty.
Tether's USDT Dominates $302B Stablecoin Market
Stablecoin supply exceeds $302 billion, with Tether's USDT at $189.5B and Circle's USDC at $79B. Key market insights.
Visa Stablecoin Settlement Hits $7B Annualized, AI Agents Use Crypto
Visa's stablecoin settlement pilot reaches $7B run rate. Solana and Google Cloud enable AI agents to pay with stablecoins. Tether-backed Oobit launches Visa card for AI.
Pakistan Mediates US-Iran Deal, Markets React
Pakistan mediates US-Iran agreement to end Gulf war, causing oil prices to plunge and yen to surge.
Uzbekistan Hosts ADB Meeting Amid Yen Volatility
Japan warns against speculative yen moves at ADB meeting in Uzbekistan; dollar eases on US-Iran deal hopes.
AUD Hits 4-Year High on RBA Rate Hike, Oil Plunges
Australian dollar surges to four-year high after RBA raises rates; oil drops 10% on US-Iran deal hopes. Markets react to geopolitical shifts.
Gold Rises on Dollar Weakness, Fed Uncertainty
Gold prices jump as dollar eases amid US-Iran deal hopes. Focus shifts to non-farm payrolls for Fed policy clues.
Non-Farm Payrolls Set to Test Fed's Rate Stance
Upcoming non-farm payrolls data will test if the economy remains resilient enough to keep Fed policy on hold or if a softening labor market could revive rate cut bets.
Meta Expands USDC Payouts to Creators via Solana and Polygon
Meta now offers USDC payouts to creators in the Philippines and Colombia using Solana and Polygon blockchains, targeting a global creator economy of 200 million contributors.
Polygon Powers Stablecoin Push: OpenTrade Raises $1.7M, Meta Expands USDC Payouts
OpenTrade raises $1.7M with Polygon backing; Meta uses Polygon for USDC creator payouts in Philippines and Colombia.
USDC Adoption Grows: OpenTrade Raises $1.7M, Meta Pilots Creator Payouts
OpenTrade raises $1.7M to launch USDC-denominated investment platform; Meta pilots USDC payouts to creators in the Philippines and Colombia.
Meta Pays Creators in USDC via Solana and Polygon in Philippines
Meta launches USDC payouts for creators in the Philippines and Colombia via Solana and Polygon blockchains, targeting a global creator economy of 200 million.
US Dollar Firms Amid Middle East Tensions; Ripple CEO Warns on Crypto Bill
The US dollar strengthened on war fears as Iran denied border crossings. Ripple's CEO warns Senate has two weeks to pass crypto legislation.
Tether's USDT Leads $320B Stablecoin Market
Tether's USDT dominates the $320 billion stablecoin market, highlighting its pivotal role in crypto liquidity and trading.
S&P 500 Futures Dip as US-Iran Truce Hopes Fade
S&P 500 futures edged down 0.1% amid dimming US-Iran truce prospects and elevated oil prices, with Asian markets closed.
Yen Steady Near 157 After Suspected Intervention; Oil Slips
USD/JPY holds near 157 as Tokyo intervention fears persist. Oil dips 1.3% on demand concerns. US earnings beat expectations.
USDC’s Role in Finance Grows: Wells Fargo Highlights Circle’s Potential
Wells Fargo says Circle’s USDC is an underappreciated winner in crypto, bridging traditional finance and payments. Regulatory clarity may boost stablecoins.
Wells Fargo: Circle Is an Underappreciated Crypto Winner
Wells Fargo says Circle, issuer of USDC stablecoin, is underestimated as a foundational layer of digital assets.
Exchange Earns $1.35B from Stablecoin Revenue via USDC Partnership
An exchange reported $1.35 billion in stablecoin revenue in 2025, largely from rewards-driven distribution payments tied to its USDC partnership with Circle.