LitFinancial Introduces Stablecoin on Ethereum to Streamline Mortgage Lending
Michigan-based mortgage lender LitFinancial on Wednesday debuted its U.S. dollar stablecoin, dubbed litUSD, on the Ethereum blockchain as the digital dollar movement is expanding beyond crypto natives. The firm said it plans to use the token to cut funding costs and improve treasury management operations, while also exploring on-chain settlement of mortgage payments. That shift […]
‘The Ingredients Are All There’: Solana May Be Set to Soar, Says Bitwise
Solana has been a recent outperformer among major cryptos — ahead 24% over the past month — but that could just be precursor to an epic end of year run, writes Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. “For the last 18 months, the recipe for strong returns in crypto has been clear,” said Hougan. “Take one part […]
Minnesota Credit Union to Launch Stablecoin; Claims to Be First in U.S.
St. Cloud Financial Credit Union (SCFCU), a Minnesota-based institution with over $400 million in assets, plans to roll out a proprietary stablecoin what it claims to be the first from a U.S. credit union. The token, dubbed Cloud Dollar (CLDUSD) and developed with blockchain firm Metallicus and financial technology provider DaLand CUSO, is slated to […]
Bitcoin breaks $114K as cooling US PPI data boosts Fed rate cut bets
Bitcoin surged past $114,000 as softer-than-expected US PPI data reinforced Federal Reserve interest rate cut expectations.
Digital Gold: A Story Still Being Written
August put a small dent in what remains a longer-term uptrend for digital assets. Bitcoin fell about 6.5% — its first monthly decline since March — after briefly touching a new all-time high of $125,000 mid-month. Ether, by contrast, extended its strong run, gaining nearly 19% and lifting its share of overall market capitalization to […]
$1.5B BTC Treasury Company Coming as Asset Entities Approves Merger With Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive
Asset Entities Inc (ASST) announced that its shareholders have approved a merger with Strive Enterprises. Following Strive’s shareholder approval on Sept.4, this paves the way for the combined company, to be renamed Strive Inc., to pursue a bitcoin treasury strategy. Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy co-founded Strive Enterprises in 2022. Matt Cole — currently the […]
Bitwise CIO: Banks Should Boost Rewards, Not Fear Stablecoins
Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, is calling out US banks for complaining about stablecoin competition instead of offering better returns to their customers. Key Takeaways: Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says banks should raise deposit rates instead of blaming stablecoins. He argues stablecoins won’t kill lending, but will shift credit to DeFi […]
Binance, Franklin Templeton to Collaborate on Digital Asset Initiatives
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, has entered into a strategic partnership with Franklin Templeton, a global investment management firm overseeing $1.6 trillion in assets. Today, Franklin Templeton announced a wide-ranging partnership with @binance. Learn more: https://t.co/2m0VrXSt9p pic.twitter.com/pc1p4rt57c — Franklin Templeton Digital Assets (@FTDA_US) September 10, 2025 In a blog […]
Canadian Behind $48M Crypto Theft Jailed Again in US for New $1M Scam
A Hamilton man already notorious for orchestrating one of the largest crypto thefts in Canadian history has been sentenced to another year behind bars in the US for a separate $1 million scam. Key Takeaways: The Canadian behind a record $48M crypto theft has been jailed again in the US for a new $1M scam. […]
Stellar (XLM) Price Poised for Breakout With $1 Target in Sight
Stellar (XLM) is back in focus as analysts point to its expanding use in payments and promising technical patterns. While the price has seen a small pullback, growing adoption in cross-border transactions and bullish chart signals hint that a breakout may be on the horizon. At the time of writing, XLM is trading at $0.3772,
Ripple (XRP) News Today September 10th
The past several days have been quite eventful for the company, its native token, and its stablecoin. In the following lines, we will touch upon the latest news surrounding them. Partnerships and More Earlier this week, Ripple announced it will provide its digital asset custody to the leading Spanish bank, BBVA. The partnership comes shortly after […]
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Battles Key Resistance on Path to New ATH
Bitcoin is consolidating just around the $114K level after weeks of volatility, with price action showing mixed signals across timeframes. The daily chart suggests momentum is fading, while the 4-hour chart highlights a tightening structure near resistance. Meanwhile, on-chain data continues to point to structural accumulation. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the […]