Tether freeze proposal left a Tron wallet 64 minutes to move $15.2M USDT
One Tron address sent 15.2M USDT five minutes after Tether proposed its freeze, FreezeCheck data shows. 219 wallets moved 65.4M in such windows.
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Ripple Dominates Monthly Stablecoin Market Growth
Ripple flips Ethena once again to become the biggest firm by stablecoin market growth, recording a whopping $258.2 million over the last month.
Arch Lending launches Bitcoin refinancing with 1-point rate target
Arch Lending has launched a crypto-backed loan refinancing program targeting interest rates at least one percentage point below borrowers’ existing rates, with origination fees waived for qualifying customers. Arch Lending said in its Nov. 12 announcement shared with crypto.news that…
Visa adds Western Union’s USDPT to $25B settlement program
Visa has added Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin to its settlement network through a partnership with Anchorage Digital, giving eligible partners another way to pay their VisaNet obligations. Anchorage Digital’s announcement confirms that Visa and eligible partners can now use USDPT…
Tether Gold Completes KPMG Big Four Audit With Unqualified Opinion
KPMG issued an unqualified audit opinion on TG Commodities’ 2025 financial statements, making XAU₮ Tether’s second stablecoin to complete a Big Four audit. The auditor counted and inspected every gold bar backing XAU₮, verifying 520,089.350 fine troy ounces against 520,089.300 tokens in issue.
Europe and US MiniPay Users Gain Card and Mobile Pay Access to Celo Stablecoins
MiniPay users in the European Union and United States can now buy Celo stablecoins through Link by Stripe using cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The integration sends stablecoins directly into self-custodial MiniPay wallets, where users can hold, transfer or spend them through the app’s…
Tron, Tether and Chainalysis Form a New Crypto-Crime Task Force—Replacing One That Just Collapsed
The Digital Crime Task Force aims to proactively trace illicit USDT on Tron and freeze funds before they move—just weeks after the trio’s near-identical T3 unit, built with rival firm TRM Labs, quietly collapsed.
Europe’s Crypto Holders Are Paying for Dinner Without Selling a Single Coin
Nexo Card data shows European crypto holders using stablecoins and crypto-backed credit for everyday purchases, with average transactions reaching €80.
Stablecoin Supply Posts Largest 30-Day Drop Since June 2022
Total stablecoin supply has fallen by $14.2 billion over the past 30 days, according to Glassnode, marking the fastest contraction since June 2022.
Visa adds Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin to its settlement network
Visa's integration of stablecoins into its network could accelerate mainstream adoption of digital currencies, enhancing global payment efficiency.
Visa adds Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin to its settlement network in Anchorage tie-up
Anchorage Digital and Visa will support select Anchorage-issued stablecoins as settlement assets on VisaNet, starting with USDPT.
Tether Gold Gets Clean KPMG Audit Confirming $2.2B in Physical Gold Backing
KPMG counted every gold bar behind XAUT, making it Tether's second stablecoin to complete a full audit by a Big Four accounting firm.
Paragon tests HYPE squared Power Perps for convex trading on Hyperliquid
Paragon's Power Perps could revolutionize trading by offering uncapped gains and simplified mechanics, but they also amplify risk exposure.
Hyperliquid Burns $1.53 Million in HYPE Tokens in 24 Hours Amid Price Dip
As HYPE dips below $70, Hyperliquid buys back 21,200 tokens and pushes total lifetime burns past 5% of supply.
Tether Gold issuer follows USDT to complete Big Four audit
KPMG U.S. gave Tether Gold issuer TG Commodities a clean opinion on its 2025 accounts, according to Tether.
Securitize and Ethena Open 24/7 BlackRock BUIDL Liquidity Facility With $50 Million Funded
The pool opens with $50 million for weekend and after-hours swaps between BUIDL and USDC, and a matching $50 million can be added within an hour.
Hyperliquid daily active users up 169% YTD, hits 71,411
Hyperliquid's user growth highlights its rising influence in DeFi, potentially driving further innovation and market expansion in decentralized finance.
Hyperliquid’s Nvidia perpetual futures hit $2B in trading volume
The rise in Nvidia perpetual futures trading highlights the growing demand for 24/7 decentralized financial instruments amid market volatility.
Hyperliquid whale holds $9.35M Nvidia long as stock drops 10%
A Hyperliquid whale has placed $3.04 million in orders to add to a $9.35 million Nvidia long position as the chipmaker’s shares have fallen roughly 10% in premarket trading following Jensen Huang’s resignation on Nov. 12. Lookonchain identified the trader…
Lista sees growth in borrowing against tokenized equities as market stalls
The rise in borrowing against tokenized equities highlights growing trust in DeFi, potentially reshaping traditional finance dynamics.
Major Crypto Crime Task Force Launched by TRON, Tether, and Chainalysis
TRON, Tether, and blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis have joined forces to develop a major crypto crime task force against cryptocurrency-related crime, launching a new initiative focused on identifying suspicious transactions and disrupting illicit financial networks.
Hyperliquid’s Nvidia perpetual futures hit $2B in 24-hour volume
The surge in Nvidia futures trading on Hyperliquid highlights a growing trend towards crypto-native equity exposure, potentially reshaping market dynamics.
Tether Gold Secures Clean KPMG Audit on $2.25B Reserves
Tether announced KPMG U.S.’s unqualified audit opinion for TG Commodities on November 12, 2026. The audit covered financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. Tether said KPMG physically inspected and counted every gold bar backing XAUT.
Jupiter adds Anchorage-backed USDGO to its $1 billion Solana lending platform
OSL offers a yield on USDGO only to professional investors, but Jupiter said its market lets other holders earn onchain at rates set by borrower demand.
Jensen Huang Resigns: NVDA Crashes, Sending Shockwaves to The Crypto Market
Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO, sending NVDA plunging nearly 10%. Bitcoin falls below $72K as Nvidia perpetual futures tumble.
Securitize, Ethena Open BUIDL Facility With $100M Capacity
The facility starts with $25 million each in USDC and BUIDL. Additional funding is conditional, rather than a continuously available $100 million cash pool.
Tether Gold gets first Big Four audit after five years of limited disclosures
Tether Gold (XAUT) has completed its first Big Four financial audit, with KPMG U.S. issuing an unqualified opinion on the gold-backed token’s 2025 financial statements more than five years after its launch. According to Tether’s November 12 announcement, the audit…
Hyperion DeFi reports $39.6M Q3 net income, up 28% from Q2
Hyperion DeFi's Q3 results highlight the potential for sustainable growth beyond token gains, emphasizing operational profitability and strategic financial management.
Clearpool publishes CPOOL to CLEAR migration guide as swap window takes shape
Clearpool's migration to CLEAR and XRP Ledger expansion could enhance institutional credit offerings, impacting tokenomics and liquidity channels.
Bitrue Halloween Trading Frenzy Hits Final Day With 33,333 USDT Prize Pool
Futures traders have until Nov. 12 at 10:00 UTC to climb the leaderboard, with the top three places carrying the largest shares of the pool Bitrue’s Halloween Trading Frenzy hits its final day with a 33,333 USDT leaderboard prize pool still to be settled, alongside…