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Illustration of the new Pendle Finance and Spark Protocol stUSDS vault for yield trading in the Sky Ecosystem.
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Pendle Finance and Spark Protocol Launch Revolutionary stUSDS Vault for Advanced Yield Trading

February 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Singapore, April 2025: The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape witnesses a significant integration as Pendle Finance, a leader in yield tokenization, collaborates with Spark Protocol, a prominent lending market, to launch a new stUSDS vault. This strategic move within the broader Sky Ecosystem introduces a structured product offering a published yield of 16.8% APY, providing users […]

Bybit and Mercuryo partnership enables zero transaction fees for USDT and USDC crypto purchases.
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Zero Transaction Fees: Bybit and Mercuryo Partner to Revolutionize Crypto Purchases

February 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, March 2025: In a significant move aimed at reducing barriers to cryptocurrency adoption, leading digital asset exchange Bybit has announced a strategic partnership with global payments infrastructure provider Mercuryo. The collaboration introduces zero transaction fees for purchases of the major stablecoins Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) for users in selected markets, marking a […]

Cryptocurrency market dashboard showing BNB, Avalanche, and AI token price movements with blockchain and AI elements
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What Crypto To Buy Now: Analyzing Market Shifts Amid Regulatory Talks and Volatility

February 4, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, May 2025: The cryptocurrency market presents a complex landscape for investors seeking to understand what crypto to buy now, as regulatory developments and price volatility create both challenges and opportunities across different asset classes. Recent weeks have seen significant movements in major cryptocurrencies alongside emerging discussions about stablecoin regulation that could reshape the entire […]

USDY stablecoin integration with the Sei Network blockchain for enhanced DeFi yields.
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USDY Launches on Sei Network: A Strategic Expansion for DeFi Yields

February 3, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, April 2025: The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape witnesses a significant integration as Ondo Finance’s yield-bearing stablecoin, USDY, officially launches on the Sei Network. This strategic move marks a pivotal expansion for the token, broadening its accessibility and providing crypto users with a new avenue for generating advanced DeFi yields. The deployment leverages Sei’s high-throughput, […]

Data visualization of Bitcoin's prolonged correction and declining spot market demand.
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Bitcoin Correction Enters Fifth Month as Spot Demand Dries Up

February 3, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, March 2025: The Bitcoin market is navigating its fifth consecutive month of price correction, a prolonged phase marked by a significant evaporation of spot market demand. On-chain analytics and exchange data reveal a stark contraction in trading activity and liquidity, with spot volumes halving and the aggregate market capitalization of major stablecoins shrinking by […]

Data visualization map showing Russia crypto crime networks and $158 billion illicit flows in 2025.
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Russia Crypto Crime Skyrockets to 5-Year Peak as Sanctions Evasion Explodes

February 2, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, April 2025: Cryptocurrency-related crime linked to Russian networks has surged to its highest level in five years, according to a landmark report from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs. The data reveals a staggering $158 billion flowed into illicit cryptocurrency wallets in 2025, driven by sophisticated sanctions evasion tactics, including a more than 400 percent […]

Financial professionals in Hong Kong reviewing stablecoin license applications under new HKMA regulations.
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Stablecoin Licenses in Hong Kong: 36 Institutions Seek Approval in Landmark Regulatory Shift

February 2, 2026 Jackson Miller

Hong Kong, February 2025: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has confirmed a significant milestone in its journey to become a regulated hub for digital assets. Thirty-six financial institutions have formally applied for stablecoin licenses, responding to the new regulatory framework established last year. This substantial interest underscores the financial sector’s commitment to operating within […]

Infographic showing only 0.1% of US stablecoin transaction volume is used for retail payments, highlighting the dominance of automated bots.
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Stablecoin Transactions: The Shocking Reality That Only 0.1% Are Retail Payments

February 2, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea, April 2025: A groundbreaking study from the Korea Institute of Finance delivers a stark revelation about the true nature of the multi-trillion dollar stablecoin market. Contrary to popular narratives of digital dollars revolutionizing everyday commerce, the data shows a shocking reality: a mere 0.1% of all U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin transactions are actually […]