McKinsey analysis reveals only USD 390 billion of USD 35 trillion in stablecoin transactions are real payments. B2B segment grows by 733%.
Author: Editorial Office CVJ.CH
Bitcoin falls below $88,000 as fears of a US government shutdown and this week’s Fed meeting weigh on the crypto market.
The major bank UBS is considering introducing crypto trading for selected private banking clients in Switzerland.
What has been happening this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in our weekly review.
Coinbase assesses quantum computing risks to Bitcoin and establishes a dedicated expert advisory board.
The US Senate introduces counter-proposal to the Clarity Act. The Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act grants the CFTC primary crypto oversight.
BitGo IPO: The crypto custodian goes public on the NYSE at a $2.1 billion valuation. Details on the custody specialist’s stock market debut.
Solana integrates over 200 tokenized US stocks and ETFs via Ondo Global Markets – a bridge between TradFi and on-chain finance.
Iran increasingly relies on stablecoins like USDT to cushion the rial collapse. The central bank purchased 507 million USD in Tether.
Strategy buys Bitcoin worth USD 2.13 billion – largest purchase in seven months and a strong signal of institutional accumulation
Illegal crypto transactions surged 162 percent in 2025. Bybit hack, North Korea’s Lazarus Group, and Russian sanctions evasion in focus.
Vitalik Buterin announces Ethereum realignment for 2026. Focus on decentralization, privacy, and simpler node operation after centralization.
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is developing a blockchain platform for tokenized securities with 24/7 trading and instant settlement.
Bitcoin price falls below USD 92’500, triggered by Trump’s tariff threats against EU states. USD 525 million in liquidations within one hour.
China-led CBDC platform mBridge surpasses $55 billion in transaction volume. Digital Yuan dominates with 95 percent share.
What has happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in our weekly review.























