Crypto

A recent study found that only 8% to 11% of the $3.2 trillion cryptocurrency market generates yield—a five- to sixfold disparity compared with traditional finance, where 55% to 65% of capital is yield-bearing. Experts say the gap is a major barrier to institutional adoption, noting that institutions require “predictable, auditable yield,” which in crypto remains fragmented and exposed to…

Surging crypto enthusiasm is powering a seismic shift in U.S. holiday spending as consumers increasingly favor digital assets over gift cards, signaling unstoppable momentum for crypto-driven payments and gifting. Crypto Emerges as a Holiday Spending Powerhouse Growing interest in digital assets highlights strong consumer appetite for crypto-driven holiday spending and gifting behaviors today.

New OCC guidance ignites momentum for banks by clearing a path to hold limited crypto-assets for essential network fees, unlocking faster blockchain payments, sharper operational efficiency and broader participation in emerging financial rails across institutions. OCC Guidance Sparks Fresh Momentum for Bank Crypto Capabilities Growing demand for blockchain-based payments is reshaping how banks…

Bitcoin’s sharp downturn is resetting overstretched leverage, clearing the way for stronger structural momentum as markets shake out excess risk and position for renewed confidence amid enduring digital-asset resilience and optimism across AI and tech. Crypto Shakeout Resets Market Dynamics A sweeping shakeout in leveraged crypto positions is pressuring global risk sentiment as liquidations…