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.
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.
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