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Chinese public company invests in BlackRock BTC and Ethereum ETFs
China Financial Leasing Group, a Hong Kong–listed company, disclosed in its interim performance report that it has invested in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including products from BlackRock, amid a weaker U.S. dollar and strengthening Bitcoin. Ethereum named Wall Street Token by VanEck CEO
Jan van Eck, CEO of asset management firm VanEck, said Ethereum will become the primary blockchain for bank-to-bank stablecoin transactions during a Fox Business interview. He called Ethereum "very much the Wall Street token" as U.S. financial institutions prepare to support regulated digital dollar payments. A Million Bitcoins for the U.S.? Cynthia Lummis' Ambitious Plan
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis has proposed an ambitious plan to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the United States. In a recent interview, she explained how Bitcoin could strengthen the global position of the U.S. dollar and help address the growing national debt. 
Donald Trump’s post-return agenda to the White House includes measures such as significant import tariff hikes, escalating trade conflicts with China, and aggressive deficit reduction. His determination to weaken the US dollar stands out as particularly significant. House Money Effect: Why “Bonus” Cash Changes How We Spend
Ever dreamt of a surprise inheritance or finding an abandoned bag of cash? You might not realize that unexpected money has a strange effect, casting a “spell” on your decisions. Breaking free from it means learning to treat every dollar as truly your own. 
Donald Trump's committee returned part of the donations from the Winklevoss brothers, which exceeded the legally established limit of $844,600 per person. Each brother donated $1 million in Bitcoin. It is unclear whether the committee returned BTC or an equivalent dollar amount. Ukrainian Startup OpenDelta to Issue BTC-Backed Synthetic Dollar
Bitcoin-based development is a growing trend in crypto. It became possible due to protocol improvements, mainly the Taproot upgrade. Taproot has enabled developers to build apps and tokens on top of Bitcoin. Among the rising Bitcoin-focused startups is OpenDelta, a company with Ukrainian roots. 
Donald Trump's venture into social media with Truth Social is gearing up for a stock market debut, thanks to a merger deal with Digital World Acquisition getting the green light from investors. The stock could potentially trade under Trump's initials, DJT. 
South Korea’s big banks meet Circle, Tether on stablecoin plans
South Korea’s largest banking groups, Shinhan, Hana, KB and Woori, plan to meet in Seoul with Circle and Tether to discuss partnerships for a won‑denominated stablecoin and domestic distribution of dollar‑backed tokens. The moves signal that systemically important banks want a front‑row role in stablecoins ahead of expected regulatory clarity. 
Ripple (XRP) has disclosed plans for launching its own stablecoin, which will be pegged to the dollar and backed by bank deposits along with short-term U.S. Treasury bills. This move aims to expand Ripple Payments' capabilities in facilitating cross-border transactions. The introduction of this stablecoin promises: 
In the face of escalating inflation (211%), Argentinians continue to actively purchase dollar-pegged stablecoins, steering clear of Bitcoin due to its high volatility. For cash purchases of these stable tokens, locals are turning to domestic P2P exchanges due to the country's stringent currency regulations. 
In an effort to mitigate risks associated with other stablecoins, such as centralized and algorithmic ones, Gyroscope has launched the Gyro Dollar (GYD), a decentralized stablecoin, on the Ethereum blockchain. The project has attracted investments from key industry players like Galaxy and Placeholder.