The Stablecoin Two-Step
Stablecoin issuers are now deploying transparent but legally dubious "dual token" schemes to sidestep regulations and deliver yield to users—a strategy that might provide short-term profits but could spell disaster when regulators eventually crack down.
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The crypto market appears to be in a holding pattern as traders await clearer catalysts, with institutional flows and broader risk appetite key factors for near-term direction.
BitGo Debuts on NYSE in Year's First Major Crypto IPO, Ondo Tokenizes Stock Hours Later
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Trump's Headlines on Swiss Alps Boost Bitcoin
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