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Whale Alert reported that 250 million USDC has been minted at the USDC Treasury.

Grayscale has deposited 296 BTC, worth $20.86 million, to Coinbase Prime via its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), according to Arkham.

Unitas, a yield-bearing stablecoin protocol, announced it has completed a $13.33 million (approx. 17.5 billion won) seed funding round. The round included participation from Amber Group, Blockchain Builders Fund, Taisu Ventures, Bixin Ventures, and SevenX Ventures.

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned that other fronts will be activated if the current war continues. He added that the country will demand reparations from its enemies or destroy their assets.

The three major U.S. stock indices opened lower today. - S&P 500: -0.79% - Nasdaq: -0.89% - Dow Jones: -0.99%

The Bank of England has softened its hardline stance on stablecoin regulation, according to a media outlet. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden told lawmakers that the central bank is fully prepared to revise its proposed holding limits for pound-pegged stablecoins in response to industry criticism. The current proposal caps holdings at £20,000 for individuals and £10 million for corporations.

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declared in his first statement since taking office that the country will not abandon its quest for revenge for the blood of its martyrs, particularly those killed in Minab. A previous airstrike on an elementary school in the city killed more than 170 people.

In his first official statement since taking office, Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has called for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He also demanded the immediate shutdown of all U.S. military bases in the region, warning that they will be attacked.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has warned that offshore virtual asset service providers (oVASPs) create risks related to money laundering, sanctions evasion, and other illicit financial activities. In a report on understanding and mitigating the risks of oVASPs, the FATF noted that some offshore companies exploit gaps and differences in regulatory and supervisory coverage, making it difficult for authorities to monitor and enforce anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules. The FATF recommended that national governments require oVASPs to register or obtain a license if they provide services to domestic users and called for strengthening cross-border cooperation between regulators and law enforcement agencies.

Tether has announced the official launch of its omnichain stablecoin protocol, USDT0, on the Hedera network. The integration provides Hedera developers with direct access to USDT0's omnichain liquidity network, which spans blockchains, wallets, and DeFi protocols.

Bitcoin-based programmable financial infrastructure startup Ark Labs has raised $5.2 million in a seed funding round led by Tether, The Block reported. The startup's core product is Arkade, a Layer 2 platform that enables the off-chain issuance, transfer, and settlement of stablecoins without altering Bitcoin's consensus rules. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said expanding USDT's accessibility on the Bitcoin network is a top priority, prompting the company's direct support.

XRP's daily Bollinger Bands have narrowed to their tightest point since just before the token's all-time high rally in July 2025, The Crypto Basic reported. At that time, a similar setup preceded a 63% surge in XRP's price over two weeks. The convergence of Bollinger Bands is typically seen as a precursor to a directional breakout, suggesting that an explosive price move, either upward or downward, may be imminent.

The U.S. midterm elections could serve as a catalyst for a crypto market recovery, according to Binance Research. The firm noted that historically, strong rallies in both stocks and Bitcoin have followed U.S. midterm election cycles. Past data shows the S&P 500 index rose by an average of 19% in the 12 months following the midterms, while Bitcoin saw an average increase of 54% over the three years after an election. Binance Research suggested that the year following an election can be the strongest period within the cycle, as the results remove major political uncertainty.

Asset management firm Kurv Investment Management has completed preparations to launch the Kurv XRP Enhanced Income ETF (KXRP) and the Kurv Ether Enhanced Income ETF (KETH) in the U.S., The Crypto Basic reported. The ETFs are scheduled to be listed on the Cboe BZX exchange.

Goldman Sachs has raised its U.S. inflation forecasts and lowered its 2026 growth outlook, warning that rising oil prices linked to the conflict in Iran pose a major economic risk. The bank increased its year-end 2026 forecast for the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index to 2.9% and for core PCE to 2.4%, while cutting its GDP growth projection to 2.2%.

Eightco (Nasdaq: ORBS), a company that strategically invests in Worldcoin and Ethereum, has completed a new $125 million fundraising round with participation from Bitmine, Ark Invest, and Kraken's parent company, Payward, Alpha News reported. The company also announced it has completed its first strategic investment round of $50 million in OpenAI. In addition, Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee will join Eightco's board of directors, and Ark Invest Chief Futurist Brett Winton will serve as a board advisor.

U.S. online brokerage platform Robinhood has listed Wormhole (W).

U.S. initial jobless claims for the past week totaled 213,000, coming in below the forecast of 214,000. The weekly claims figure is a key indicator the Federal Reserve uses to gauge the health of the labor market when making interest rate decisions. A higher-than-expected number can signal an increase in layoffs and a cooling labor market, potentially giving the Fed a reason to cut rates. Conversely, a lower-than-expected figure suggests a robust labor market, which could justify the Fed holding or raising rates to focus on curbing inflation.

Nasdaq-listed healthcare company Cosmos Health (COSM) announced it has purchased an additional $600,000 worth of Bitcoin. This brings the company's total cryptocurrency holdings, which include both BTC and ETH, to $3.1 million. The company stated that expanding its BTC position reflects a disciplined financial strategy designed to enhance its balance sheet diversification while maintaining financial flexibility.

BlackRock's staking Ethereum ETF, "ETHB," will begin trading on Nasdaq today, CoinDesk reported. The fund holds spot Ethereum and stakes a portion of its holdings on the Ethereum network to provide staking rewards. CoinNess previously reported that the ETHB product was being featured at the top of the homepage for iShares, BlackRock's ETF brand.

Victims of a Chinese cryptocurrency scam have filed a lawsuit against the UK government, challenging its plan for returning 61,000 BTC seized from the criminals, the Financial Times reported. The victims argue that the government's proposed compensation method is unfair because the value of BTC has surged since it was confiscated. Lawyers for the victims' group pointed out that UK authorities could potentially keep the massive profits from the price increase for themselves. The case will now proceed to the UK High Court. UK authorities previously seized the 61,000 BTC in 2018 during a search of the home of a Chinese national, Jian Wen, in connection with money laundering charges. The funds were linked to a crypto scam that occurred in China.

World Liberty Financial is preparing to enter the AI agent payment sector, co-founder Zak Folkman announced, according to DL News. The company's stablecoin, USD1, is expected to be used for transactions conducted by AI agents. Folkman said the company has been developing the project behind the scenes and that a very exciting update is coming soon that will completely change how people think about autonomous payments for AI agents.

Cryptocurrency accounting startup Cryptio announced it has completed a $45 million Series B funding round. The round was led by BlackFin Capital Partners and Sentinel Global, with participation from 1kx, BlueYard Capital, and others. Cryptio provides software for businesses to track digital assets, manage cryptocurrency loans, and monitor blockchain assets.

JPMorgan is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly aiding a $328 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme operated by the now-defunct Goliath Ventures. According to Cointelegraph, investors filed the suit on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claiming the bank ignored suspicious transactions and allowed Goliath to use its infrastructure to collect investor funds.

Alexander Bloom, CEO of Teo Prime, has pointed out that "there is no free lunch" regarding Strategy's recent purchase of 7,000 BTC, which was financed by issuing perpetual preferred stock (STRC). He noted that any product offering a yield over 6% higher than U.S. Treasury bonds inevitably carries additional risk. Bloom warned that if confidence in the company, Bitcoin, or the preferred stock itself is lost, the price could fall below its face value, causing significant damage. Strategy's STRC offers a high dividend of 11.5%.