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.
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.
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.
Circle Expands Stablecoin Payments Across Europe With New Payouts API
Circle launches a new Payouts API in Europe to enable automated USDC and EURC payments across 180 countries.
Two Big Banks Adopt Circle’s USDC Stablecoin This Week
Standard Chartered became the first G‑SIB to give institutional clients direct USDC mint‑and‑redeem services in Dubai.
Bybit Card Launches in Peru: Seamless Spending with Up to 120 USDT in Rewards
Bybit introduced its crypto debit card in Peru, offering up to 120 USDT in rewards and cashback on everyday purchases.
Cathie Wood Bets Big on Circle (CRCL) Stock After Brutal Two-Day Slide
ARK Invest purchased approximately $17.8M in Circle stock following a significant price slide and the launch of a rival stablecoin.
Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank to Offer Direct USDC Access to Institutions
Standard Chartered becomes the first global systemically important bank to offer institutional clients direct minting and redemption of USDC.
Metamask Launches Money Account With up to 4% APY and Mastercard Spending Access
Metamask has launched a self-custodial Money Account offering up to 4% APY on mUSD with Mastercard spending integration.
Standard Chartered, Circle bring USDC minting onto banking rails
Standard Chartered and Circle have launched institutional USDC minting and redemption services starting in Dubai.
Circle USDC Eyes Global Stablecoin Expansion With Standard Chartered Partnership
Circle's USDC is expanding institutional adoption through a partnership with Standard Chartered for direct minting and redemption.
Standard Chartered Launches USDC Minting and Redemption Service for Institutional Clients
Standard Chartered launched direct USDC minting and redemption services for institutional clients via its DIFC operations.
Visa-Mastercard Stablecoin Debate Puts XRP Ledger Design Back In Focus
Open Standard announced the consortium‑backed Open USD stablecoin, reviving discussion of XRP Ledger design elements.
TRON Activity Hits Record High As Stablecoin Settlement Dominates
TRON recorded record transaction throughput and active users in June 2026, driven largely by USDT stablecoin settlements.
Ripple USD Activity Pushes XRP Ledger Settlement Volume Above $2.5 Billion
RLUSD activity generated over $2.5 billion in XRP Ledger settlement volume, with RLUSD/XRP trading nearing $900 million.
Solana USDC Liquidity Jumps As Circle Mints Another $1 Billion
Circle minted an additional $1 billion in USDC on the Solana network, increasing on-chain liquidity for trading and payments.
Bernstein sees 203% upside for Circle even as new stablecoin rival OUSD debuts
Bernstein maintains an Outperform rating and a $190 target for Circle despite the launch of a new rival stablecoin.
LINE NEXT to Launch Stablecoin Payment Service in Q3
LINE NEXT plans to launch Unifi Pay, a stablecoin payment service supporting USDT, JPYC, and IDRP, in the third quarter.
MetaMask Money Account: Earn 4% Yield and Spend via Mastercard
MetaMask launched Money Account on the Monad blockchain, offering 4% yield on stablecoins and Mastercard spending integration.
Tron (TRX) Price: Network Just Hit All-Time Highs — Here’s What the Data Actually Shows
TRON processed $1.96 trillion in stablecoin transfers in Q1 2026 and set new on‑chain activity records, underscoring its role in USDT settlements.
What is OpenUSD (OUSD)? Visa, BlackRock, Coinbase, and 140+ Firms Fuel Buzz Around New Stablecoin
A new stablecoin initiative called OpenUSD (OUSD) is gaining traction with backing from over 140 firms, including Visa, BlackRock, and Coinbase.
TRON Stablecoin Volume Hits $1.96T As USDT Settlement Demand Surges
TRON processed $1.96T in stablecoin volume in Q1 2026, driven by TRC-20 USDT settlement demand.
Ripple-Backed Evernorth Reveals How RLUSD Powered $2.5B Milestone For XRP
Evernorth reports that the RLUSD stablecoin has supported a $2.5 billion milestone for XRP on the XRP Ledger.
Dozens of Major Companies Become Open USD Launch Partners
Several major companies have joined as launch partners for the Open USD stablecoin.
Visa, Mastercard, And Over 140 Companies Launch Stablecoin Open USD
Visa, Mastercard, BlackRock, and Coinbase launch Open USD (OUSD), a new stablecoin standard aimed at redistributing market economics.
Mastercard Joins Launch of Open USD Stablecoin for Businesses
Mastercard, Visa, and BlackRock join a consortium to launch Open USD, a regulated stablecoin for business use.
Visa, Stripe, Coinbase and more join Open USD stablecoin that shares reserve revenue
Visa, Stripe, and Coinbase have joined the Open USD stablecoin initiative, which features shared reserve revenue.
BlackRock, Coinbase, Ripple, Mastercard Team Up To Launch Open Standard OUSD Stablecoin
BlackRock, Coinbase, Ripple, and Mastercard are partnering to launch the Open Standard OUSD stablecoin with a collaborative governance system.
Does RLUSD Eat XRP – Here’s What Onchain Data Say?
On-chain data suggests that the launch of Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is not reducing XRP's role in the ecosystem.
Spiko links EU regulated T-bill funds to Coinbase stablecoin rails
Spiko integrated Coinbase Payments to allow USDC and EURC subscriptions for EU regulated Treasury funds via Base.
BNY Circle Boosts $73.8B Institutional Stablecoin Access
BNY expands institutional access for USDC, allowing clients to custody, mint, burn, and transfer the stablecoin.
USDGO Supply Surpasses $500M, Market Cap Climbs to $850M
USDGO supply has surpassed $500 million, driven by institutional adoption for payments and settlements.
BNY Gives Institutions Power to Mint and Burn USDC Directly From Custody
BNY has integrated USDC mint and burn capabilities into its Digital Asset Custody platform for institutional clients.
Circle Integrates Cronos with Native USDC, EURC, and CCTP Launch
Cronos added native USDC, EURC and Circle’s CCTP, enabling cross‑chain transfers and unified settlement for its ecosystem.
BNY and Circle expand partnership, adding mint and burn capabilities for USDC
BNY and Circle expanded their partnership to include mint and burn capabilities for USDC on BNY's custody platform.
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