The SEC has concluded its investigation into PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin, deciding against enforcement action. This outcome, revealed in PayPal’s Q1 2025 financial report, resolves a subpoena issued in November 2023 and alleviates regulatory concerns surrounding the dollar-backed cryptocurrency. This positive development removes a significant hurdle for PYUSD’s market presence.
Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, is exploring a deeper integration with the cryptocurrency market. Led by CEO Devin Nunes, the firm is considering launching a utility token, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, and a digital wallet to facilitate transactions within its ecosystem. This strategic move indicates a focus on leveraging blockchain technology for its social media platform.
The article analyzes the factors behind Bitcoin’s recent price increase. It highlights that while demand from Bitcoin ETFs is a significant driver, stablecoin buying power remains low. The Exchange Stablecoins Ratio (ESR) and Stablecoin Supply Ratio (SSR) are used to gauge Bitcoin’s liquidity and potential buying strength. A low ESR suggests limited immediate buying power, whereas a high one shows available capital.
Pundi AI, a data infrastructure platform merging artificial intelligence with blockchain, has been accepted into NVIDIA’s Inception program. This program provides AI startups with access to advanced tools, training, and market support. The partnership aims to accelerate Pundi AI’s development by leveraging NVIDIA’s resources to enhance its AI-driven blockchain solutions.
The SEC has postponed decisions on five crypto-related ETF applications, including those from Franklin Templeton, Grayscale, and Bitwise. Bloomberg analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas anticipate final rulings by October. The delays pertain to spot ETFs for Solana (SOL), XRP, Hedera (HBAR), and Dogecoin (DOGE).
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated the US is welcoming Bitcoin businesses. In an interview, Lutnick advocated for clear regulations, energy independence for Bitcoin miners, and official acceptance of Bitcoin. This represents a potential shift in the Biden administration’s approach to cryptocurrencies, emphasizing their classification as a commodity, similar to gold, and suggesting a more favorable environment for the industry.
The US government, under the current administration, is aiming to finalize legislation concerning stablecoins and the overall crypto market structure by August 2025. Bo Hines, executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors on Digital Assets, revealed a three-phase policy roadmap and discussed strategic initiatives in a recent interview. The goal is to provide regulatory clarity and framework for digital assets.
The Base layer-2 blockchain has achieved Stage 1 decentralization, becoming the tenth L2 network to do so. This milestone was reached through the implementation of fault proofs and a decentralized Security Council. Fault proofs enable anyone to propose or challenge claims about the network’s state, supported by open-source software and financial incentives for dispute resolution.
The USD1 stablecoin, backed by World Liberty Financial and associated with a well-known family, has exceeded a $1 billion market capitalization on the BNB Chain. This achievement follows a surge in minting activity, making USD1 one of the fastest-growing decentralized stablecoins. This milestone highlights the growing adoption and influence of stablecoins within the cryptocurrency landscape.
A cryptocurrency trader capitalized on recent market gains, turning a $135 investment into $1.2 million within 15 days through a significant return on Terminus (TMNS). Driven by this success, the trader is now seeking to replicate the profits by focusing on the cryptocurrencies MOODENG and RCO Finance, hoping to find the next high-yield investment opportunity in the volatile crypto market.