Does GENIUS Make Stablecoin Issuers Stealth Buyers of US Debt?

The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, signed into law on July 18, is billed as the statute that finally drags dollar‑pegged tokens out of the regulatory gray zone into a supervised, payments‑first framework. Supporters say it offers legal clarity, consumer protections and a path for programmable money. Critics say it raises a deeper question: If issuers are tightly steered into holding cash and short‑term Treasurys, does that make them structural buyers of US debt? That’s the case laid out by author and ideologist Shanaka Anslem…

Why XRP ETF proposals are increasing and what is keeping other issuers

The XRP leap: The next frontier in crypto finance The cryptocurrency market is now entering a new stage in which large institutional investors are looking beyond just Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). One of the strongest signs of this shift is the rapid increase in applications for US spot XRP (XRP) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Asset management companies are submitting proposals for XRP ETFs one after another. However, many other cryptocurrency projects remain on the sidelines. There are several reasons for the recent increase in XRP ETF proposals: Greater regulatory and…

Kenya’s Legislators Passes Crypto Bill Mandating Local Offices for Exchanges and Issuers

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Core introduces first Revenue-Sharing Model for Devs, Stablecoin Issuers

The Core Foundation, the organization behind the Core blockchain, is launching a new revenue-sharing mechanism for the Web3 industry intended to shake up how stablecoin issuers and developers raise funds. Rev+ claims to be the first protocol-level program that directly rewards developers, stablecoin issuers and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) based on their created user value. Once launched, it will allow projects to earn revenue from user-generated gas fees on their blockchain applications. It could provide a sustainable revenue stream for developers, who were previously forced to launch cryptocurrencies to raise…

7 Solana ETF Issuers File S-1, Analyst Doubts Next Week Approval

Seven Solana ETF applicants filed S-1 statements with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 13; however, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart doubts approval will come as soon as next week. “I think there needs to be a back and forth with the SEC and issuers to iron out details, so I doubt it. If anyone remembers the Bitcoin ETF launch, there were *A LOT* of filings over the preceding couple months before launch,” Seyffart said in a post on Friday. US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs launched in January…

ETF Issuers Demand SEC Approve Applications In Order Of Filing

Exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers VanEck, 21Shares and Canary Capital sent a letter to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urging a return to the “first-to-file” principle of approving ETF applications in the order they were submitted to the regulator. The companies argued that by failing to abide by the first-to-file principle, the default process for application approval until crypto ETFs debuted, the SEC diminishes healthy competition and hinders financial innovation. The letter reads: “The reduced incentive for pioneering product development has broader implications. It diminishes investor choice, compromises market…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Pitches for On-Chain Interest to Stablecoin Issuers

Key Notes Armstrong argued that permitting on-chain interest for stablecoins could provide US consumers with an estimated 4% yield. This could enhance spending, saving, and investment, strengthening local economies. Armstrong believes that enabling stablecoin interest could accelerate the use of USD-backed digital assets globally. Brian Armstrong, the CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase stated that the US legislation should upgrade while allowing stablecoin holders to earn “on-chain interest” on their holdings. He said that having such an arrangement in place would be “consistent with a free market approach”. In a post…

Solana ETF Prospects Brighten Amid Productive SEC Talks With Issuers

Este artículo también está disponible en español. On Thursday, Fox reporter Eleanor Terret revealed that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively engaging in discussions with several asset managers regarding the launch of the new spot Solana ETF market. The firms involved include VanEck, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and Bitwise, all seeking to introduce products tied to the Solana price. SEC Progresses On Solana ETF Talks According to sources familiar with the matter cited by Terret, discussions between SEC staff and issuers are currently “progressing.” The SEC is reportedly reviewing…

EU’s Restrictive Stablecoin Rules Take Effect on June 30, Issuers Are Running Out of Time

“Tether has engaged extensively with its exchange counterparties in Europe regarding the requirements, including those pertaining to the ongoing listing of USDT and other Tether tokens, and the interpretation of key regulatory provision,” said Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, in a statement. “While Tether is optimistic about MiCA’s implementation, it remains crucial that stablecoin regulatory policies enacted are balanced, protect consumers, and nurture growth in our emerging industry.” Source