Revolut launches euro stablecoin EURR as crypto push expands

Revolut launches EURR as Bitcoin cools after a 23% rally, Ethereum targets quantum-resistant validators, and DFDV launches State of Solana.

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Crypto is quietly building the boring stuff that makes it actually useful.

Fintechs are minting stablecoins. Developers are future-proofing against threats that don't exist yet.

New dashboards are turning blockchain data into something investors can actually read.

Meanwhile, markets cooled off after a week-long rally, with inflation data keeping everyone on edge.

Revolut taps Stripe's Bridge to issue its first euro stablecoin

Revolut is launching EURR, a euro-pegged stablecoin, in Denmark, Poland and Portugal.

Stripe-owned Bridge will issue the token and manage reserve assets.

Fintechs issuing their own stablecoins could reshape how digital payments work across Europe.

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Markets

Markets digest hot inflation print after a 23% Bitcoin rally

The Fed's preferred inflation gauge came in at 3.7% annually, a tick above expectations.

Traders took profits after Bitcoin's sharp weekly run-up, with falling futures open interest suggesting consolidation rather than fresh shorting.

XRP took the hardest hit as heavy derivatives leverage amplified the pullback.

BTC slipped below $78K, ETH traded near $2,450, SOL hovered around $96, and XRP fell toward $1.38.

Keep reading ā†’

Ethereum proposes quantum-proof upgrade for validator deposits

Draft proposal EIP-8394 would add new signature schemes to Ethereum's staking contracts.

Experts estimate quantum computers could crack current crypto signatures between 2028 and 2035.

With 42 million ETH locked in staking, the window to upgrade before it matters is shrinking.

Read the full breakdown ā†’

DeFi Development Corp. builds a real-time Solana data hub

The company launched State of Solana, a public dashboard tracking staking, validators and ecosystem activity.

Solana's DeFi sector now holds roughly $10B in total value locked.

Better data tools could help investors evaluate the network beyond just SOL's price tag.

Read the full breakdown ā†’

On Our Radar

Crypto's high table: Why traders are betting it all on digital baccarat games.*

Vanguard's AI bet: The investing giant is acquiring fintech startup Altruist for its robo-advisor chops.

Korean fintech goes all-in: Shinhan Financial is partnering with Visa on stablecoin and AI payments.

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Revolut launches euro stablecoin EURR as crypto push expands

Revolut launches EURR as Bitcoin cools after a 23% rally, Ethereum targets quantum-resistant validators, and DFDV launches State of Solana.

by Editorial Team | Powered by Gloria

Share

Add us on Google

Crypto is quietly building the boring stuff that makes it actually useful.

Fintechs are minting stablecoins. Developers are future-proofing against threats that don't exist yet.

New dashboards are turning blockchain data into something investors can actually read.

Meanwhile, markets cooled off after a week-long rally, with inflation data keeping everyone on edge.

Revolut taps Stripe's Bridge to issue its first euro stablecoin

Revolut is launching EURR, a euro-pegged stablecoin, in Denmark, Poland and Portugal.

Stripe-owned Bridge will issue the token and manage reserve assets.

Fintechs issuing their own stablecoins could reshape how digital payments work across Europe.

Get the full story ā†’

Markets

Markets digest hot inflation print after a 23% Bitcoin rally

The Fed's preferred inflation gauge came in at 3.7% annually, a tick above expectations.

Traders took profits after Bitcoin's sharp weekly run-up, with falling futures open interest suggesting consolidation rather than fresh shorting.

XRP took the hardest hit as heavy derivatives leverage amplified the pullback.

BTC slipped below $78K, ETH traded near $2,450, SOL hovered around $96, and XRP fell toward $1.38.

Keep reading ā†’

Ethereum proposes quantum-proof upgrade for validator deposits

Draft proposal EIP-8394 would add new signature schemes to Ethereum's staking contracts.

Experts estimate quantum computers could crack current crypto signatures between 2028 and 2035.

With 42 million ETH locked in staking, the window to upgrade before it matters is shrinking.

Read the full breakdown ā†’

DeFi Development Corp. builds a real-time Solana data hub

The company launched State of Solana, a public dashboard tracking staking, validators and ecosystem activity.

Solana's DeFi sector now holds roughly $10B in total value locked.

Better data tools could help investors evaluate the network beyond just SOL's price tag.

Read the full breakdown ā†’

On Our Radar

Crypto's high table: Why traders are betting it all on digital baccarat games.*

Vanguard's AI bet: The investing giant is acquiring fintech startup Altruist for its robo-advisor chops.

Korean fintech goes all-in: Shinhan Financial is partnering with Visa on stablecoin and AI payments.

*sponsored

ICYMI

Meme of the Day

Until next time.

EstƩfano

Token Metrics Daily PulseDaily crypto news and analysis on what matters
The Defiant NewsletterSubscribe for free to the highest signal-to-noise newsletter in crypto. Read what matters, skip the rest. Join 100k crypto-natives to what the NYT calls "an industry must-read."