AptosLabs launches Open USD stablecoin with Mastercard, Visa, Stripe, BlackRock

Circle shares fell 16% after Open Standard unveiled OUSD, backed by 140+ firms with zero-fee minting and redemption. Circle shares dropped 16% after Open Standard announced Open USD, a new stablecoin for global payments and settlement. The move placed USDC’s parent company under fresh pressure. Open USD, also called OUSD, is expected to launch later […] The post Circle Stock Drops 16% After Open USD Shakes the Stablecoin Market appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Investor anxiety reflected by the Crypto Fear & Greed Index may lead to increased market volatility and influence Bitcoin's price trajectory. The post Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 11, signaling extreme fear: Cointelegraph appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A federal filing revealed that Trump holds more than $50 million in Bitcoin, though the disclosure's highest reporting category suggests even more.

17% slide in CRCL shares followed Open USD’s launch as a 140+ partner stablecoin network returns reserve yield to participants. USDC’s moat faces a new test.

Recent data released by the Central Bank of Brazil reveals that demand for digital assets and stablecoins has exploded in Brazil, with purchases surging 155% YoY until May 2026, when Brazilians purchased $12.138 billion worth of these assets. Brazilian Digital Asset Demand Explodes in 2026 The hunger for digital assets in Brazil remains unquenched, even […]

The rapid increase in USDC minting on Solana highlights the network's growing role in stablecoin markets, impacting liquidity and investor strategies. The post Circle mints 1B USDC on Solana as 2026 total reaches $64.25B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Rising interest rates and institutional shifts could destabilize Bitcoin's market, challenging its role as a reliable investment asset. The post Bitcoin falls to 21-month low amid rising interest rate concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Record ETF inflows highlight growing institutional trust in Bitcoin, but volatility remains a concern, impacting market stability and prices. The post Investors pour record capital into ETFs in early 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.