Magma launches on Monad mainnet with MEV-optimized liquid staking
Magma debuted on Monad’s mainnet with an MEV-optimized liquid staking protocol that allows users to convert MON into a liquid asset, gMON, and participate in...
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DeFi giant Spark abandons consumer app to focus on institutional liquidity infrastructure with $1 billion PYUSD allocation
Spark has suspended its plans for a consumer app and redirected its product toward liquidity infrastructure for institutional clients. The shift includes an investment of...
Ripple engineers explore native XRP staking to revive XRPL DeFi in 2025 roadmap
Ripple engineers are exploring native XRP staking as the XRPL’s DeFi ecosystem lags with only $81.8M in Total Value Locked (TVL). Led by CTO David...
Figment launches institutional stablecoin staking product with OpenTrade and Crypto.com
Figment introduced in November 2023 a joint product with OpenTrade and Crypto.com that offers institutional stablecoin staking with a historically announced 15% APR yield. The...
Czech Central Bank dips into Bitcoin with $1M ‘test portfolio’ — limited test of digital assets
On 30 October 2025, the Czech National Bank (CNB) approved a $1 million “test portfolio” to experiment with tokenized assets, including Bitcoin. The initiative is...
FDIC clarifies tokenized deposit insurance in FIL‑7‑2025, distinguishing tokenized deposits from stablecoins
The FDIC has issued guidance that clearly distinguishes between tokenized deposits and stablecoins, defining the former as an insured bank liability and generally leaving the...
UK risks falling behind without a GBP-backed stablecoin
Industry leaders warn that the UK may lag behind other financial hubs unless it fosters the development of a British pound stablecoin. Without a robust...
Aave launches fee-free stablecoin ramps in Europe after MiCA approval
Aave Labs has obtained authorization in Ireland for its Push service, which will allow euro-to-stablecoin conversions across the European Economic Area without fees following MiCA’s...
Circle’s third-quarter revenue surpasses estimates amid USDC expansion and rate dynamics
Circle reported third-quarter revenues of $740M, exceeding Wall Street’s $707.4M average estimate. Published on November 12, 2025, the result highlights how USDC expansion and the...
The United Kingdom will impose limits on stablecoin holdings under a regime stricter than the U.S.
The Bank of England opened a consultation on 10 November 2025 proposing temporary limits on pound‑denominated stablecoin holdings. The proposal sets caps of up to...