Author: ethan

Ethan Moore follows the faster-moving corners of crypto, from altcoins and AI crypto to gaming, NFTs, launchpads and airdrops. His reporting looks at what is actually live, what users can participate in and whether early attention is backed by product development, community activity or verifiable traction.He regularly contributes context on Layer 1 developments and Web3 or DeFi trends connected to broader ecosystem growth.

BNY Mellon launched on November 13, 2025 the BNY Dreyfus Stablecoin Reserves Fund (BSRXX), a government money market fund designed for stablecoin issuers and institutional clients to hold liquid, regulated reserves. The relevance lies in connecting stablecoin reserves with U.S. Treasury assets under the framework of the GENIUS Act, impacting issuers, custodians and institutional liquidity managers.

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The DeFi (decentralized finance) derivatives platform Hyperliquid has suffered a coordinated blow. The attack resulted in nearly $5 million in losses from its Hyperliquidity Provider (HLP) vault. What is extraordinary about the event is that the attacker deliberately sacrificed $3 million of their own funds to execute the manipulation.

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JPMorgan launched its deposit token JPM Coin on Coinbase’s public Base network, marking—according to Bloomberg and cited statements—the first live deployment of regulated bank money on a public blockchain. The move enables institutional clients to transfer dollars instantly, 24/7, while preserving the bank’s KYC/AML controls, primarily impacting treasuries, correspondent banks and digital asset platforms.

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Visa has taken a fundamental step into blockchain-based finance. The company revealed a new pilot program this Wednesday. It allows direct payouts using Circle’s USDC stablecoin. The initiative, announced at the Web Summit in Lisbon, is designed for freelancers, creators, and gig workers globally. The goal is to facilitate cross-border payments with stablecoins almost instantly.

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