JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon questions stablecoin utility but confirms bank will actively explore the technology

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon questions stablecoin utility but confirms the bank will explore the technology to stay competitive amid fintech advancements and evolving crypto regulations.
DOJ and CFTC end probes into Polymarket, clearing path for potential registration

US authorities closed investigations into Polymarket, allowing the prediction market platform to pursue potential registration and re-entry into the US under regulatory compliance.
The GENIUS Act Killed Yield-Bearing Stablecoins. That Might Save DeFi.

The GENIUS Act bans yield-bearing stablecoins, reshaping DeFi by requiring strict compliance. Only 15% of stablecoins may qualify, integrating crypto with U.S. monetary policy via short-term Treasuries.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Bloomberg Now Shows BTC in Millions – Is Wall Street Preparing for a Massive Bull Market?

Bloomberg Terminal now displays Bitcoin prices in millions, hinting at potential $1M valuation. BTC recently hit $123K, fueling speculation of a major bull market as Wall Street shows growing interest.
TAC Token Rallies 50% as TON Application Chain Launches to Bring DeFi Back to Telegram – “The Defiant”

The TON Application Chain (TAC) launched its mainnet, enabling Ethereum-compatible DeFi apps on Telegram. TAC’s token surged 50% post-launch, aiming to bring DeFi to Telegram’s billion users.
PUMP TOKEN DEBUTS AT $5.5B FDV, PENGU LEADS ALL MOVERS, ETH OUTPREFORMS – Decrypt

PUMP token debuts at $5.5B FDV, PENGU leads movers, ETH outperforms. DOGE sells off, Fed allows banks to hold crypto. Whale moves $2B BTC, institutions buy ETH and BTC.
Kraken launches US crypto derivatives platform in wake of NinjaTrader acquisition

Kraken launches a CFTC-regulated US crypto derivatives platform offering CME-listed futures, expanding institutional trading tools following its $1.5B NinjaTrader acquisition.
Stellar ($XLM) Rockets 72% on PayPal Deal – Will It Top $0.48?

Stellar ($XLM) surged 72% due to PayPal’s stablecoin deal and record on-chain activity, with $528M in real-world assets. TVL hit $140.7M, driven by DeFi growth and institutional interest.
Carbontec Uncovers $520,000 Exploit Path in 1inch Router’s Rescue Function – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Carbontec discovered a $520,000 exploit in 1inch Router’s rescue function, allowing mis-sent tokens to be withdrawn due to a security oversight in versions v4-v6.
Can Ethereum Replace Bitcoin? Bitwise CEO Reveals What ETH Can Do | Bitcoinist.com

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley argues Ethereum’s true competition isn’t Bitcoin but traditional financial systems, highlighting ETH’s unique utility in programmable finance and dApps as crypto matures.