Stablecoin Market Cap Hits New Peak as Broader Crypto Market Struggles
The market cap of stablecoins topped $311 billion this week as traders sought shelter from crypto market volatility.
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The market cap of stablecoins topped $311 billion this week as traders sought shelter from crypto market volatility.
Consumer research shows trust for crypto is shaped by control and access, with their habits now reaching policy moves on housing.
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Crypto prices stabilized after Wednesday’s tariff-driven volatility, with bitcoin reclaiming $90,000 as equities rebounded and traders rotated back into risk assets.
Critics questioned Space's $20 million raise against its $2.5 million target, prompting a debate over transparency in crypto fundraises.
The licensing move operationalizes Vietnam’s crypto pilot, though regulators have yet to confirm receiving or approving any exchange applications.
SEC Deputy Secretary-General Jomkwan Kongsakul reportedly said crypto ETFs appeal to investors by eliminating wallet security risks.
Crypto markets remain highly sensitive to bond yields, but a renewed spike in rates could quickly put bitcoin and other digital assets back under pressure.
Thailand’s SEC is planning new crypto ETF and futures trading regulations as the country looks to position itself as a regional crypto hub for institutions.
Nearly equal losses across long and short positions showed traders were wrong-footed as crypto prices swung violently within hours.
Bitcoin, DeFi, and tokenized assets are emerging as functional parts of global capital markets, ARK Invest wrote, though challenges persist.
The sharp reversal showed how closely crypto prices remain tethered to macro headlines. Solana, XRP, Cardano and dogecoin followed a similar pattern of quick losses and partial recoveries