WHITE HOUSE TO INVESTIGATE CRYPTO COMPANY ACCOUNT BLOCKING
* President Trump plans to issue an executive order addressing the phenomenon known as “debanking.”
* Its goal is to investigate reports of bank account closures targeting cryptocurrency companies and other entities for political reasons.
* The order will require federal banking regulators to analyze this practice.
REMITLY TO INTRODUCE STABLECOINS FOR INTERNATIONAL REMITTANCES
* Payment company Remitly plans to integrate stablecoins into its global money transfer network.
* The goal is to accelerate international transfers and reduce their costs.
* The implementation of stablecoins will cover the company’s entire payment network, streamlining global transactions.
SEC CLARIFIES REGULATIONS, EXCLUDES SOME STABLECOINS
* The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued new guidance regarding stablecoins.
* It clarifies that certain types of stablecoins will not be classified as securities.
* This decision marks a significant change in the U.S. regulatory approach to the cryptocurrency market.
SOUTH KOREAN BANKS FILE 80 TRADEMARKS FOR STABLECOINS
* South Korean banks have filed over 80 applications for trademarks related to stablecoins.
* These actions respond to the country’s new comprehensive legal framework for cryptocurrencies.
* The applications indicate banks’ plans to potentially launch their own stable digital currencies.
INCOME-BEARING STABLECOIN SUPPLY SURGES AFTER NEW LAW
* The supply of income-bearing stablecoins has surged following the enactment of the U.S. GENIUS Act.
* Since the law was signed on July 18, the supply of the USDe stablecoin has increased by 70%, and USDS by 23%.
* The law has created a more favorable regulatory environment for such digital assets in the U.S.
STRATEGY EXPANDS BITCOIN RESERVES BY \$2.46 BILLION
* Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) made the third-largest bitcoin purchase in its history.
* Between July 28 and August 3, the company acquired 21,021 BTC for \$2.46 billion.
* The company’s total holdings have risen to 628,791 bitcoins, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest corporate BTC holder.
BLACKROCK BITCOIN FUND SEES LARGEST OUTFLOW IN 9 WEEKS
* BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded a net outflow of \$292 million.
* This marks the largest single-day capital outflow from the fund in nine weeks.
* Monday’s outflow ended a period of relative stability for the fund.
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