Tether putting $23 billion gold stockpile to work with bullion-backed loans

Tether putting $23 billion gold stockpile to work with bullion-backed loans The stablecoin issuer is extending its tokenized gold strategy by allowing holders of XAUT to borrow against their bullion, mirroring bitcoin-backed lending without selling the underlying asset. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk) Tether and Ledn are expected to offer gold-backed loans later this
Nomura study says 65% of institutional investors see crypto as a vital portfolio diversifier

Nomura study says 65% of institutional investors see crypto as a vital portfolio diversifier A new survey from Nomura and Laser Digital shows improving sentiment among institutional investors, as regulatory clarity and new products drive deeper engagement with digital assets. Apr 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Make preferred on Institutional investors are warming to digital assets
EU Seeks to Transfer Crypto Oversight to Bloc’s Securities and Markets Authority

EU Seeks to Transfer Crypto Oversight to Bloc’s Securities and Markets Authority The European Commission wants to get rid of fragmentation from differing supervisory approaches in member states. Dec 5, 2025, 11:25 a.m. The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union (EU), proposed ending individual countries’ supervision of cryptocurrency companies and transferring the responsibility
BONK Edges Higher as Narrow-Range Trading Holds Above Key Support

BONK Edges Higher as Narrow-Range Trading Holds Above Key Support The Solana meme token posted a modest gain while repeated resistance tests and shifting volume patterns kept price action confined to a tight band. Dec 4, 2025, 4:21 p.m. BONK advanced 1.1% over the past 24 hours to $0.00000988, trading within a narrow band as the
ICP Rises as Cross-Chain Narratives Gain Attention

ICP Rises as Cross-Chain Narratives Gain Attention Internet Computer edged higher as broader market consolidation kept price action pinned to key support and resistance levels. Dec 4, 2025, 4:20 p.m. ICP $3.6749 rose 1.1% in the past 24 hours with volatility dominating price action. The token traded within a 5.5% intraday range, moving between repeated support
As DATs Face Pressure, Institutions Could Soon Look to BTCFi for Their Next Strategic Shift

As DATs Face Pressure, Institutions Could Soon Look to BTCFi for Their Next Strategic Shift Institutional BTC investors may explore whether bitcoin-native yield, collateral and liquidity opportunities could offer the next stage of strategic deployment. Nov 22, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Digital asset treasuries (DATs) were among the most visible corporate phenomena of the last bull cycle.
ICP Breaks Major Support as Volume Spike Confirms Accelerated Downtrend

ICP Breaks Major Support as Volume Spike Confirms Accelerated Downtrend A steep selloff pushed ICP below the $4.33 floor, with exceptional volume marking the session’s decisive breakdown. Nov 21, 2025, 6:21 p.m. ICP $4.0946 extended its slide over the past 24 hours, trading near $4.369 after a sharp break below long-standing support at $4.33. The decline
Singapore’s Central Bank to Trial Tokenized Bills, Introduce Stablecoin Laws

The Monetary Authority of Singapore sees a wholesale CBDC as an anchor for a system in which private settlement assets are used for different market needs. Nov 13, 2025, 2:48 p.m. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) plans to trial tokenized bills settled with wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) as the next phase of integrating
Kraken Co-CEO Says UK Crypto Promotion Rules May Harm Retail Investors: FT

Arjun Sethi said questionnaires and warnings about potential financial loss slow down transaction times while asset prices are moving. Nov 12, 2025, 10:28 a.m. The co-CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken criticized the U.K.’s rules on promoting crypto, saying that warnings companies are required to place on their websites hinder retail investors and expose them to potential
Bitcoin Defi Gets Another Institutional Boost Through Anchorage Digital Custody

Anchorage Digital is opening institutional pathways into Bitcoin-native DeFi, providing a regulated gateway to BOB’s hybrid Bitcoin–Ethereum ecosystem. Nov 7, 2025, 3:04 p.m. Cryptocurrency bank Anchorage Digital is opening institutional pathways into Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (DeFi), providing a regulated gateway to BOB’s Bitcoin–Ethereum ecosystem. The custody service provided by a U.S. federally-chartered bank could provide a