Stablecoins: Why Banks Are Finally Paying Attention
Banks have moved from cautious observation to active execution in stablecoins after the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) became law on July 18, 2025. Stablecoins are now framed as a regulated payment instrument, and that clarity is catalyzing strategic initiatives across banks and payments firms.
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With Best Inflows in Over a Month, BTC Dominance at 60%
U.S. bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest single-day inflows in more than a month on December 17, 2025, a move that coincided with Bitcoin’s market dominance reaching 60%. The surge, driven primarily by a single flagship product, reinforces the picture of institutional capital consolidating around regulated spot-Bitcoin exposure as the lead crypto asset continues to anchor […]
U.S. Spot XRP ETFs Log 15 Straight Days of Inflows, Close In on $1B AUM
U.S. spot XRP ETFs registered a 15-day streak of net inflows and crossed roughly $1.095 billion in assets under management, underscoring a rapid institutional accumulation of XRP. The flows arrive after launches in mid-November 2025 and follow a decisive legal and market shift that reduced a key regulatory overhang.
Robinhood Expands Crypto Offerings With Futures, Staking, and Stock Tokens
Robinhood expanded its crypto product set with staking, micro and perpetual futures, and tokenized U.S. equities, marking a strategic push beyond retail spot trading. The company rolled out stock tokens in Europe on June 30, 2025 and launched U.S. staking for Ethereum and Solana on December 9, 2025, moves aimed at widening product access and […]