Fed paper proposes initial margin weights for crypto-linked derivatives
Traditional risk-weightings and models cannot account for crypto’s high volatility or market behavior, according to a Federal Reserve paper.
Aptos-incubated Decibel to launch protocol-native stablecoin ahead of mainnet
The dollar-backed token, USDCBL, will serve as collateral for onchain perps, with cash and Treasury reserves generating yield retained within the protocol.
Multi-day negative Bitcoin funding signals ‘overcrowded’ short trade: Reversal coming?
Bitcoin’s daily funding rate has been deeply negative for days, reflecting heavy short positioning, but historical data also suggests that a squeeze on bears could be brewing.
TradFi giant Fiserv builds real-time dollar rails for crypto companies
Fiserv launches a 24/7/365 settlement platform for digital asset companies, aiming to reduce banking friction and improve liquidity in the US dollar.
21Shares taps BitGo for expanded regulated staking, custody support across US, Europe
The move strengthens institutional support for 21Shares’ multibillion dollar digital asset investment platform and broadens its regulated staking capabilities.
Ether’s hidden strength: Why institutional demand points to $2.4K
While ETH’s price action remains weak, rising institutional investor inflows and surging network activity suggest that Ether is building a base for a possible rally to $2,400.
Govt debt rises in 1HFY26 to Rs78.5tr
An employee counts Pakistani rupee notes at a bank in Peshawar on August 22, 2023. — ReutersGovt debt up Rs641bn to Rs78.5tr by December.Govt debt edges up 0.82% in 1HFY26, SBP data shows.Govt debt climbs to Rs78.5tr in first half of FY26.
KARACHI: Government debt rose by Rs641…
Study of Buddhist Monks Finds Meditation Alters Brain Activity
Meditation isn’t thinking about nothing. New research reinforces that it’s a mind-altering, dynamic state that promotes focus, learning, and well-being.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Bringing New Fans to Hockey. Does the Sport Deserve Them?
Obsession over a show about two closeted hockey players has brought new fandom to the sport just ahead of the Olympics. But men’s hockey’s lack of support for LGBTQ+ players and fans is notable.
ICE Is Crashing the US Court System in Minnesota
Petitions demanding people get the chance to be released from ICE custody have overwhelmed courts throughout the US.