Arbitrum Jumps 8% – Can $ARB Break the Crucial $0.35 Ceiling?

Arbitrum has risen 8.6% to $0.33, with 24 h trading volume up 72% to $183 M. The Layer-2 network has led DeFi TVL at $2.3 B, added $2.8 B in stablecoins through native USDC transfers, and launched a $200 M program funding studios like Proof of Play to grow its gaming ecosystem.
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USD1 Stablecoin Blasts 1,540% to $2.1B – Will Trump-Tied Token Keep Its Peg?

USD1 has grown from $128 m to more than $2.1 bn within days, driven by sizeable BNB-Chain mints and MGX’s agreement to use the token for a $2 bn Binance investment. Backed by WLFI, the dollar-pegged coin now ranks seventh by market cap, has drawn investors across Europe, Asia and Latin America, and has been listed fee-free on HTX.
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GENIUS Act Stalls After 49–48 Senate Vote, Stablecoin Framework in Limbo

After bipartisan backing, the GENIUS Act has fallen 48-49 in the Senate, delaying a stablecoin rulebook and leaving oversight to states. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the setback dents dollar sway, while Democrats cite Trump’s $TRUMP gala and USD1-Binance deal as complicating factors.
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SOL Strategies Partners with Superstate to Pilot Solana Equity Tokenization on Surging Demand

SOL Strategies has signed an MOU with Superstate to examine placing its listed shares on Solana via the Opening Bell platform. The initiative aligns with BlackRock’s $1.7 billion BUIDL expansion and Robinhood’s EU tokenized stock plans, boosting Solana’s role in compliant, real-time settlement.
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Binance Boasts Surplus Reserves, Bolstering Confidence After FTX Fallout

Binance has maintained surpluses across 37 tracked assets, publishing its 30th consecutive proof-of-reserves snapshot. While BTC and BUSD coverage stand at 102% and 206%, the exchange has also partnered with Kyrgyzstan on nationwide crypto payments and backed crypto tourism in Bhutan.
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Missouri Moves to Axe Capital Gains on Crypto & Stocks – Budget Battle Looms

Missouri has advanced landmark legislation to scrap capital gains taxes on profits from stocks, property and crypto, retroactive to 2025. The measure, awaiting Gov. Mike Kehoe’s approval, has triggered debate over lost revenue versus potential economic growth and interstate tax competition.
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Bitcoin Rockets Past $100K on Trump’s ‘Maxed-Out’ UK Deal – Volatility Ahead?

Cryptocurrencies have rallied as Trump has unveiled a “maxed-out” U.S.–UK trade deal showing a softer tariff stance. Bitcoin has topped $100,000 and altcoins have followed, though analysts note low volume may bring short-term swings as markets await more details.
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