European Commission set to expand MiCA rules to tokenization and stablecoins

The integration of crypto in the World Cup highlights its growing influence in sports, but questions remain about its post-event sustainability. The post The 2026 World Cup just hit its first rest day, and crypto markets have been running even harder than the players appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Stablecoins Power $1.1T TradFi Perpetual Trading, Binance Says appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Stablecoin-settled perpetual contracts tied to traditional financial assets topped $1.1 trillion in trading volume during the first half of 2026, according to Binance Research, underscoring the growing role of stablecoins in tokenized financial markets. According to Binance Research, stablecoins are increasingly being used to settle TradFi-linked perpetual contracts, a market that’s grown to roughly 11% of all crypto perpetual trading volume in the first five months of 2026. TradFi perpetual volume and Binance market share. Source: Binance Research Beyond derivatives trading, Binance Research said stablecoins are increasingly being used as long-term stores of value rather than temporary trading assets. It found that 30% of Binance exchange users now hold more than half of their portfolios in stablecoins, up from 4% in 2020. Related: French banking giant Crédit Agricole launches

The post USDT Wins Payments, USDC Wins DeFi: How Stablecoins Are Splitting The Market appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. For all the talk about stablecoins being interchangeable commodities, the numbers from the first half of 2026 paint a starkly different picture. USDT and USDC, the two behemoths that together control 83% of the $315 billion stablecoin market, are no longer competing for the same turf. Instead, they are carving out entirely distinct domains. According to the original report, Dune Analytics data compiled by Cointelegraph shows USDT processed roughly $95 billion in commercial payment settlements in the first half of the year. USDC managed a fraction of that, just $14 billion. The gap widens further in business-to-business transactions, where USDT held 92% of the market. USDT’s Grip on Commercial Payments The Tron network remains the backbone of this payment dominance. It is the largest host for USDT, and on that chain, about 93% of the token supply sits in regular wal

The end of the ceasefire heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets by increasing oil prices and destabilizing crypto assets. The post Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’ as crypto markets slide and oil surges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Italy's stance may strain NATO unity, impacting geopolitical stability and influencing market dynamics, particularly in energy sectors. The post Italy refuses to join military operations against Iran, and crypto markets are watching the geopolitical fallout appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

xAI's rapid model advancements could disrupt AI tooling economics, pressuring competitors and impacting AI-adjacent crypto markets. The post Musk promises daily improvements to Grok Build and 1.5T foundation model as xAI races toward 2T parameter milestone appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

NATO's increased defense spending could drive inflation, impacting interest rates and potentially boosting crypto as an inflation hedge. The post NATO increases defense spending benchmark to 5% of GDP, and crypto markets should pay attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A new Binance Research report said stablecoins are fast becoming a preferred settlement layer for tokenized TradFi markets while gaining traction in payments and savings.