An educational article compares stocks with crypto and uses DOGEBALL’s presale to argue that digital assets offer a different mix of utility, liquidity, and early-stage growth exposure.
Four crypto projects dominate this weekend: DOGEBALL gaming L2 presale ($90K raised), MemeCore cross-chain bridge, Kaspa Rust upgrade, and Cosmos Interchain Security 2.0.
The Euro Banking Association report challenges the stablecoin hype, stating tokenized money hasn't demonstrated clear advantages over existing payment rails. Banks fear losing infrastructure control, while Europe struggles to keep pace with dollar-backed stablecoins.
ESMA's 2025 annual report reveals a dual focus: rolling out major regulations like MiCA, AI oversight, and DORA while prioritizing simplification of reporting requirements. Key milestones include consolidated tape selections, T+1 settlement preparations, and the designation of 19 critical ICT providers under DORA.
The EBA and NYDFS have signed an MoU to coordinate oversight of stablecoin activities across the EU and New York, covering information sharing, supervisory cooperation, and crisis response as the global stablecoin market continues to expand.
Hashkey Capital closes its third fund at $500 million amid market downturn, targeting blockchain infrastructure, Web3, and emerging markets with strong institutional backing.
Spanish banking giant BBVA has integrated USDC stablecoin into its Swiss crypto asset services, allowing institutional clients to manage USDC alongside traditional investments. This marks the third crypto integration after Bitcoin and Ethereum, enhancing efficiency and compliance.
Trump says he plans to sue JPMorgan within two weeks, alleging the bank improperly restricted or closed his accounts after Jan. 6, reviving debate over political debanking and access to financial services.
