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MetaMask Launches First Native Stablecoin mUSD

MetaMask Launches First Native Stablecoin mUSD

CW 34. BitMEX will migrate its infrastructure to AWS Tokyo for better performance, requiring minor user updates. MetaMask introduced mUSD, a native stablecoin for its ecosystem. Meanwhile, BNB’s institutional use sees mixed signals with Windtree’s delisting and China Renaissance’s $100M allocation.

Monero Faces 51% Attack Amid Broader Ecosystem Shifts

Monero Faces 51% Attack Amid Broader Ecosystem Shifts

CW 33. OKX cut OKB supply by 52%, aiming to boost its X Layer ecosystem. Monero is under a reported 51% attack, raising concerns over the network’s security. Meanwhile, Jupiter will stake up to $580M in SOL from its JLP pool to enhance yield, while maintaining liquidity safeguards.

Strategy Index III 2025 Q2

Strategy Index III 2025 Q2

Drawing on real trading data from 9 crypto trading teams managing over $2B, 1Token’s latest benchmark research provides actionable insights and in-depth analysis of Funding Arbitrage and Long Short strategies for Q2 2025, among the most prominent trading approaches in the cryptocurrency market.

Crypto Gains Ground in U.S. 401k Retirement Plans

Crypto Gains Ground in U.S. 401k Retirement Plans

CW 32. The SEC clarified that liquid staking services fall outside securities laws, offering more regulatory certainty. Meanwhile, crypto is now formally allowed in 401(k) plans by executive order. Coinbase also expands retail access with DEX trading in its app.

1Token Partners with Volpex to Enhance Market-Making Infrastructure

1Token Partners with Volpex to Enhance Market-Making Infrastructure

1Token, a global technology provider for digital asset investment managers, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Volpex, a leading market-making firm recognized for its sophisticated liquidity strategies across CeFi and DeFi venues. This collaboration strengthens Volpex’s infrastructure for real-time portfolio oversight, risk management, and performance analytics. Through

PayPal Enables Crypto Checkout for U.S. Merchants

PayPal Enables Crypto Checkout for U.S. Merchants

CW31. Bitget debuts Unified Account for integrated trading. Binance launches RWUSD, a principal-protected product tied to tokenized U.S. Treasuries. PayPal allows U.S. merchants to accept over 100 cryptocurrencies, signaling further real-world adoption of digital assets.

ETH Microstrategies: U.S. Firms Accumulate and Stake ETH

ETH Microstrategies: U.S. Firms Accumulate and Stake ETH

CW30. SharpLink Gaming and other U.S.-listed firms are building large ETH reserves and staking them, signaling a shift from the Bitcoin-focused model. Binance adds yield-bearing stablecoins USYC and cUSDO as collateral, while Solana plans to boost network compute capacity to 100M units.

$9.5B Satoshi-Era BTC Whale Moves 80K Coins to Galaxy Digital

$9.5B Satoshi-Era BTC Whale Moves 80K Coins to Galaxy Digital

CW 29. A long-dormant Bitcoin whale moved 80K BTC, now worth $9.5B, to Galaxy Digital after 14 years of holding. Standard Chartered became the first global bank to offer deliverable BTC/ETH spot trading to institutions. Kraken launched regulated crypto futures trading in the U.S.

Stablecoin DeFi yield farming in 2025, efforts required and target yield

Stablecoin DeFi yield farming in 2025, efforts required and target yield

Background DeFi summer was 2022, kicked off by Compound. Then in the later years new innovations kept emerg along with new chains and protocols, though some protocols unfortunately lost users and quitted (e.g. Alpaca finance closed, or the whole chain Heco closed, and LUNA/UST ponzi collapse). Now at

GMX V1 GLP Pool Exploit Drains $40 Million

GMX V1 GLP Pool Exploit Drains $40 Million

CW28. Circle teams with OKX for zero-fee USD↔USDC conversions and agrees a revenue-share deal with Bybit. GMX’s V1 GLP pool was exploited for $40 million, triggering $500 million in withdrawals and a 10% white-hat bounty. Major stablecoin issuers hold $182.4 billion in U.S. Treasuries.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Surpasses Its S&P 500 Fund

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Surpasses Its S&P 500 Fund

CW 27. Robinhood expands in crypto: commission-free stock tokens on ARB chain, a Layer 2 blockchain, plus EU perpetual futures and staking. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF now generates more fees than its S&P 500 fund. At ETHCC, Vitalik Buterin proposed three crypto security tests.

Fannie & Freddie to Explore Crypto in Mortgage Risk Models

Fannie & Freddie to Explore Crypto in Mortgage Risk Models

CW 26. The FHFA has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to evaluate crypto as a reserve asset in mortgage loan risk assessments. Coinbase will launch nano Bitcoin and Ether perpetual-style futures in the U.S. Circle’s stock hit a peak valuation exceeding USDC’s market cap.

Coinbase Secures MiCA License in Luxembourg

Coinbase Secures MiCA License in Luxembourg

CW25. Coinbase has obtained a MiCA license in Luxembourg, establishing it as its EU hub. Bybit plans to launch a Solana-based DEX called Byreal with CEX-DEX integration. KuCoin, amid regulatory pressure, steps up compliance by restricting non-KYC users and joining BitGo’s settlement network.

SEC Signals Softer Stance on DeFi Development

SEC Signals Softer Stance on DeFi Development

CW24. The SEC and CFTC offered contrasting tones on DeFi, with the SEC expressing support for innovation while warning against fraud. Coinbase introduced a Bitcoin rewards card and launched Coinbase Business. Meanwhile, ZKJ and KOGE tokens crashed after Binance revised Alpha Point rules.