Regulatory clarity around stablecoins and central bank stimulus signals dominated crypto markets today, driving renewed merger‐and‐acquisition interest and setting the stage for the next altcoin leg up. At the same time, institutional investors continued to boost allocations to spot Bitcoin ETFs, reflecting growing comfort with regulated crypto exposure.
- Stablecoin Legal Clarity Spurs Ramps as M&A Targets: VanEck Ventures’ Juan Lopez says the GENIUS Act’s clearer stablecoin framework has made on- and off-ramp providers prime acquisition assets amid surging stablecoin adoption. (Decrypt)
- China Stimulus Signals Could Ignite Next Altseason: Markets are watching for fresh PBoC measures and interpreting global recession fears to determine whether altcoin gains will accelerate or stay muted. (Cointelegraph)
- Institutions Lead Q2 Bitcoin ETF Inflows: Brevan Howard, Goldman Sachs and Harvard boosted spot Bitcoin ETF stakes to a combined $7.8 billion in Q2, underscoring rising institutional conviction in crypto via regulated vehicles. (CoinDesk)
- Bitcoin Reclaims $30K amid Macro Optimism: BTC/USD climbed above $30,000 for the first time since early July as easing macroeconomic concerns fueled renewed buying across spot and derivatives markets. (CoinDesk)
- Over 2 Million ETH Unlocked Post-Shanghai Upgrade: Protocol data shows that more than two million staked ETH have become withdrawable since the Shanghai patch, improving liquidity and validator flexibility. (Cointelegraph)
- SEC Names New Crypto Enforcement Chief: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission appointed Emily Peters to lead its digital‐assets enforcement unit, signaling tighter oversight ahead. (Wall Street Journal)
- Japanese XRP Volumes Surge on Ripple Partnerships: XRP trading on Japan’s top exchanges jumped roughly 40 percent after Ripple inked new banking deals, boosting regional on-ramp activity. (Bloomberg)
- Tron Launches DEX Aggregator to Improve Liquidity: The Tron Foundation rolled out a decentralized exchange aggregator that routes orders across multiple pools to tighten spreads and reduce slippage. (The Block)
- DeFi TVL Climbs 5 Percent, Led by Lending Protocols: Aave and Compound drove a week-over-week TVL increase to $92 billion as borrowing rates fell and user deposits rose. (Decrypt)
- Global AI-Blockchain Consortium Forms for Interoperability: IBM, ConsenSys and other industry players launched a consortium to develop standardized frameworks for AI-powered smart contracts. (Cointelegraph)
What to watch next
Keep an eye on tomorrow’s Fed policy announcement and China’s GDP data, both of which could sway risk appetite in crypto markets. The upcoming Ethereum Dencun upgrade and fresh ETF filings are also poised to influence digital-asset flows in the coming week.
