Market Brief – 24h
Bitcoin gained 1.46% but the session’s alpha lay in AI-exposed miners. Mining stocks rallied on multi-billion-dollar AI infrastructure deals and a pivot to cloud compute, per Cointelegraph, lifting sector sentiment. Altcoins outperformed broadly: INJ surged 5.14%, ADA +3.1%, HYPE +2.99%, ETH +2.2%, SOL +1.95%, XRP +1.79%. The standout laggard was US, collapsing 13.67%, while GPU dipped 0.59%. BTC +1.46%, ETH +2.2%, SOL +1.95%, USDC flat. Mining equities benefited from a sector rotation toward AI compute infrastructure, with multi-billion-dollar contracts driving a rerating. Broad altcoin strength contrasted sharply with the US token’s collapse.
JPYC Stablecoin Wins First Major Japanese Corporate Client
Japanese logistics firm AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings will use JPYC stablecoin to pay its 2,300 partner drivers.
Amazon Logistics Partner Turns to Regulated JPYC Stablecoin
Amazon logistics partner AZ-Com Maruwa plans to adopt the regulated JPYC stablecoin for payments to approximately 2,300 partners to improve cash flow.
RLUSD + XRP Yield in One Place: What LendProtocol Offers
LendProtocol now offers 12% APR yield on Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin and XRP with daily payouts and no lock-up.
Japanese Logistics Giant AZ-COM Maruwa Adopts JPYC Stablecoin for Driver Salaries
Japanese logistics firm AZ-COM Maruwa is adopting the JPYC stablecoin to pay salaries for approximately 2,300 independent contractors.
Why SBI Holdings’ Coinhako acquisition matters for its stablecoin strategy
SBI Holdings expands its crypto strategy through the acquisition of Coinhako and a partnership with Solana.
Bolivia includes USDT in payment systems – Tether CEO hails ‘cornerstone’
Bolivia has integrated USDT into its payment systems as part of a softer government stance on cryptocurrencies.
Japan’s biggest card network taps Circle to bring stablecoins to 40 million merchants
Japan's JCB and Circle are collaborating to integrate USDC for cross-border payments and transactions across 40 million merchants.
AI-Powered Microbusiness Boom Could Drive $262B in Stablecoin Payments by 2033
Swyftx projects that AI-powered microbusinesses could drive $262 billion in annual stablecoin payment volume by 2033.
Convenience Store Giant Lawson Tests JPYC Stablecoin Payments in Japan’s First POS Retail Pilot
Lawson is piloting JPYC stablecoin payments in Japan, marking the first POS retail use case.
Japanese Convenience Giant Trials Stablecoin Payments Starting August
Japanese convenience store chain Lawson will trial yen-pegged stablecoin payments at a Tokyo location starting in August.
Japan’s SBI Group to launch JPYSC stablecoin lending service this month
Japan's SBI Group is launching a lending service offering a 3% annual yield on JPYSC stablecoin deposits.
USDT usage at 35% in 2026 – What’s the key factor driving investors to stablecoins?
Analysis suggests stablecoin usage, particularly USDT, is expected to grow as investors seek reliable blockchain payment methods.
Japan’s Lawson convenience store pilots stablecoin payments with JPYC: report
Japan's Lawson convenience stores are piloting stablecoin payments using JPYC in collaboration with KDDI and HashPort.
Hyundai becomes first major South Korean company to introduce internal stablecoin transfers
Hyundai becomes the first major South Korean company to implement internal stablecoin transfers for international operations.
Tether’s TON Integration Pushes USDT Deeper Into Telegram’s Crypto Economy
Tether's integration with the TON network expands USDT adoption within the Telegram ecosystem.
Circle Wins OCC Approval for National Trust Bank to Strengthen USDC Infrastructure
Circle received OCC approval to establish a national trust bank, strengthening the regulatory infrastructure for USDC.
Bitcoin Is Bottoming, And Smart Investors Are Already Earning 6.5% APY on Bitrue
Robinhood upgraded by Morgan Stanley and Barclays after launching a Layer‑2 blockchain.
Strategy Bitcoin Sales 'Mostly Noise,' Standard Chartered Says, Holding $100K BTC Call
Standard Chartered maintains $100K BTC target, calling sales noise.
Fidelity Leads Bitcoin ETF Inflows As Institutional Demand Shows Signs Of Life Again
Fidelity leads Bitcoin ETF inflows, signaling renewed institutional demand.
Coinbase (COIN) Stock Jumps 5% — Here’s What’s Driving the Move
Coinbase stock rises on analyst upgrade and Circle's OCC approval for a digital currency bank.
Tether Expands Its Footprint in Latin America With a $20 Million Investment in Mercado Bitcoin
Tether invests $20 million in Mercado Bitcoin to expand payment infrastructure and tokenized offerings in Latin America.
OCC Clears Sony Bank to Open Connectia Trust for USD Stablecoin Business
Sony Bank received conditional OCC approval to launch Connectia Trust for its USD stablecoin business.
Eco Powers Programmable Cross-Chain Stablecoin Liquidity With TRON Integration
Eco integrates the TRON network to enable programmable cross-chain stablecoin liquidity and faster deposits.
PayPal's PYUSD Goes Native on Polygon, Joins Open Money Stack
PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin is now issued natively on Polygon and integrated into the network's Open Money Stack.
Tether’s $25 Million Telecom Bet Extends Its Push Beyond Stablecoins
Tether invests $25 million in telecom infrastructure as part of its strategy to diversify beyond stablecoin issuance into physical networks.
PayPal seeks to increase use of PYUSD stablecoin with native issuance on Polygon
PayPal is expanding its PYUSD stablecoin by enabling native issuance on the Polygon network.
PayPal’s Stablecoin Lands on Polygon With Built-In Compliance and Fiat Access
PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin has launched natively on the Polygon blockchain to facilitate cross-border payments for businesses.
Bank of Korea Backs Bank-Led Won Stablecoins as Bill Faces Delays
The Bank of Korea has expressed support for bank-led won stablecoins and deposit-token tests amid delays in digital asset legislation.
Sony Approved to Launch Sony Stablecoin
Sony Bank received conditional OCC approval to establish a US trust bank to issue a dollar-backed stablecoin by 2027.
Sony Bank Advances US Dollar Stablecoin Plans With Conditional OCC Trust Approval
Sony Bank received conditional OCC approval to establish Connectia Trust for the launch of a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin for its content ecosystem.
Hyundai Card Turns $20,000 Stablecoin Test Into Real-World Remittance as Europe Trial Draws Closer
Hyundai Card successfully tested stablecoin-based cross-border payments between North American subsidiaries, significantly reducing transaction times.
Sony Bank gets US regulator nod to issue stablecoins
Sony Bank received preliminary approval from the OCC to launch a stablecoin issuance business in the US.
Japan’s Sony Bank Gets OCC Approval to Build US Stablecoin Trust Bank
Sony Bank received conditional OCC approval to establish Connectia Trust in the US to provide dollar-backed stablecoin services.
Circle (CRCL) Stock Up 4% as USDC Doubles Tether’s June Volume
USDC recorded a record $1.21 trillion in June transaction volume, doubling that of Tether and driving Circle's stock price up.
Ripple RLUSD Beta Tests Put XRP Ledger Stablecoin Strategy Back In Focus
Ripple beta-tests RLUSD on XRP Ledger and Ethereum, enhancing its institutional settlement strategy.
Circle MiCA License Gives USDC A European Regulatory Advantage
Circle secured MiCA’s first EMI license in Europe, giving USDC and EURC a major regulatory edge.
USDC Extends Lead Over USDT to 70% of Volume in 2026
USDC now accounts for 70% of adjusted stablecoin transaction volume as major banks integrate Circle's network.
Tether’s Alloy Launch Shows Stablecoins Are Moving Beyond Plain Dollars
Tether launches Alloy, a synthetic dollar product backed by Tether Gold rather than traditional cash reserves.
USDT Returns to Bitcoin: RGB and UTEXO Enable Private Lightning Settlements
Tether is preparing to issue USDT natively on Bitcoin using the RGB protocol and UTEXO for private Lightning settlements.
Circle’s USDC is leaving Tether behind in the stablecoin volume race, new data from Visa shows
Visa data shows USDC trading volume outpacing Tether as Wall Street banks increase digital‑currency usage.
Stablecoins and Faster Settlement in Ontario’s iGaming Market
Ontario's iGaming market is exploring the use of stablecoins and digital wallets to accelerate payment settlements.
Stellar Celebrates July 4th With Access-For-All Mission
Stellar’s XLM network reports a 170 % YoY increase in real‑world‑asset projects, delivering continuous yield for five years.
Banks have stopped asking if stablecoins belong in finance, now they're considering how
Financial institutions are increasingly integrating stablecoins into their operations as digital asset volumes are projected to grow by 2030.
XRP Price: What the Supertrend Buy Signal and ETF Inflows Mean for the Recovery
XRP price recovers as ETF inflows resume and Ripple launches payments in Europe under MiCA's preliminary framework.
Visa Launches Stablecoin Pilot With M-Pesa in DRC to Test Cross-Border Transfers
Visa, M-Pesa, and Onafriq launch a pilot program in the DRC to test cross-border mobile transactions using USD-pegged stablecoins.
Bitwise Pushes NEAR ETF Forward With Staking and NYSE Arca Listing Plan in SEC
Bitwise amended its NEAR spot ETF filing to include staking and seeks NYSE Arca listing pending SEC approval.
Circle Stock in Focus as South Korean Firms Deny Joining Open USD Alliance
Circle stock recovered gains as investors dismissed concerns regarding competition from the Open USD stablecoin alliance.
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