Circle is developing a new privacy-enhanced stablecoin called USDCx, built with Aleo to allow confidential on-chain transactions. The launch comes as more U.S. banks and companies begin testing stablecoin payment systems under the new regulatory framework.

Tether’s USDT stablecoin has surpassed 500 million users worldwide, marking a major milestone in global financial inclusion. The company says this growth shows how digital dollars are becoming a vital tool for savings and payments, especially in emerging markets.

Kronos Research has appointed Kevin Lee Coll as Chief Operating Officer to strengthen its institutional platform and support growing demand for digital asset investment solutions. Kevin brings extensive experience in building compliant, institutional-grade platforms and will oversee operations while advancing Kronos’s allocator-ready offerings.

The US Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4%–4.25%, marking its first reduction of 2025. Officials signalled uncertainty over further cuts, while investors expect the move to boost demand for risk assets such as stocks and cryptocurrencies.

The first US Dogecoin ETF, DOJE, is set to launch, giving institutional investors regulated access to the meme coin through a Cayman Islands subsidiary and derivatives. The move sparks debate, with critics calling it high-fee speculation while supporters say it shows crypto communities can push tokens into mainstream financial structures.

The Trump-backed firm World Liberty Financial has listed its $WLFI token on major exchanges, with trading now live across Ethereum, Solana and Binance blockchains. The company is expanding with plans for a wallet, an exchange, and recently raised $750 million through its Alt5 acquisition, part of which was used to buy $WLFI coins.

Ether (ETH) recently rose by 17% to nearly $2,470 after easing geopolitical tensions, but institutional traders remain cautious with weak demand for leveraged long positions. Despite ETF inflows and price gains, market indicators show a neutral sentiment and a disconnect between Ethereum’s valuation and its network fundamentals.

Ethereum staking has hit a new record, with nearly 29% of all ETH now locked as the price climbs above $2,700. The rise comes as investors show more confidence and hopes grow for spot ETH ETFs that include staking.

Trump Media has filed for a Truth Social Bitcoin ETF to be listed on NYSE Arca, partnering with Yorkville and using Crypto.com’s custodian. If approved, it would be the first politically branded Bitcoin fund and could attract strong interest from retail investors.