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Token2049 is the premier global crypto event series, with flagship 2026 editions in Dubai (April) and Singapore (October). It brings together the most influential VCs, founders, and institutional leaders to define industry trends. This tag tracks high-level networking insights and breakthroughs in DePIN, GameFi, and mass-market Web3 adoption emerging from these world-class summits.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Banks Are in Trouble – Stripe CEO Says Stablecoins Will Make Them Pay Up

Banks Are in Trouble – Stripe CEO Says Stablecoins Will Make Them Pay Up

The post Banks Are in Trouble – Stripe CEO Says Stablecoins Will Make Them Pay Up appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Fintech The world’s biggest payment companies are starting to acknowledge what crypto builders have been saying for years: stablecoins might do to banks what email did to the post office. Patrick Collison, CEO of Stripe, believes the evolution of blockchain-based digital dollars will eventually leave traditional banks with no choice but to pay meaningful yields on deposits. “Cheap deposits may have worked for decades,” he hinted in a post responding to venture capitalist Nic Carter, “but the era of one-sided consumer relationships is ending.” The Stablecoin Revolution Banks Didn’t See Coming Over the past two years, stablecoins have transformed from a crypto niche into a global financial instrument. Their market capitalization has soared since 2023, thanks in part to the GENIUS Act – the U.S. law that gave stablecoin issuers a clear regulatory pathway. Yet, the same legislation also banned the payment of interest on these tokens, effectively protecting banks from immediate competition. That protection, however, may be temporary. As digital dollars circulate freely across decentralized and institutional platforms, stablecoins are beginning to expose the structural inefficiencies of the banking sector. In the U.S., the average savings rate sits at 0.40%, and in the EU, it’s just 0.25% – a sharp contrast to the returns available across decentralized finance. Collison believes consumers won’t tolerate that gap forever. “Depositors deserve to earn something closer to market returns,” he said, warning that financial institutions will eventually have to adapt or risk losing trust. The Battle Over Yield-Bearing Tokens Traditional banks aren’t taking this shift lightly. Lobbyists have already moved to restrict stablecoin issuers from offering interest-bearing versions, fearing that customers would move their money away from legacy systems entirely. During congressional hearings earlier this year, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand echoed those concerns, asking, “If stablecoins start paying interest, why would anyone keep money…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/05

TOKEN2049 Conference Erases A7A5 References Amid Sanction Allegations

TOKEN2049 Conference Erases A7A5 References Amid Sanction Allegations

The post TOKEN2049 Conference Erases A7A5 References Amid Sanction Allegations appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: TOKEN2049 removed A7A5 following U.S. and U.K. sanctions. Sanctions aimed to prevent Russian sanctions evasion. A7A5’s removal reflects the crypto industry’s rapid response to regulatory actions. The TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore has removed all references to the A7A5 stablecoin project following reports of U.S. and U.K. sanctions related to Russia’s alleged sanctions evasion. This removal underscores the ongoing scrutiny within the cryptocurrency sector regarding compliance with international sanctions and its potential impact on cryptocurrency market dynamics. Regulatory Scrutiny and Market Responses amid Sanctions The sanctions impact was immediate; despite A7A5’s use in cross-regional trade, its visibility at TOKEN2049 was minimized to avoid regulatory backlash. The U.S. and U.K. Treasury departments described the project as part of a broader network aiding in circumventing Western restrictions, driven by companies in Kyrgyzstan and linked to Russian financial organizations. However, the lack of a prominent statement from other market figures or TOKEN2049 organizers, combined with prior stablecoin precedents, illustrates the industry’s swift response to sanctions. “A7A5 had nothing to do with money laundering and was compliant with regulations in Kyrgyzstan.” – Oleg Ogienko, Director, A7A5 Market Data and Insights Did you know? The fast removal of A7A5 from TOKEN2049 mirrors past events like Tornado Cash, highlighting the rapid disengagement actions prevalent in the cryptocurrency sector after sanctions announcements. At $1.00, Tether USDt remains stable with a vast market cap of $177.03 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. Its 24-hour trade volume saw a 25.28% decrease to $129.43 billion. Despite minor fluctuations such as -0.06% over 24-hours, A7A5’s implications on broader crypto assets remain indirect. Tether USDt(USDT), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 07:24 UTC on October 5, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Coincu’s research indicates regulatory scrutiny enhances due diligence expectations at financial events. Actions similar to TOKEN2049’s removal of sponsors point to a growing divide…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/05

Solana: The New Wall Street Powerhouse for Tokenization Success

Solana: The New Wall Street Powerhouse for Tokenization Success

Crypto markets continue to evolve rapidly, with industry insiders highlighting the growing significance of Solana as a potential hub for stablecoins and real-world asset tokenization. As blockchain adoption accelerates among traditional finance players, experts believe Solana’s technological advantages could position it as a leading network for mainstream financial applications, rivaling established chains like Ethereum. Bitwise [...]

Author: Crypto Breaking News

2025/10/05

Solana Is The New Wall Street For Tokenization

Solana Is The New Wall Street For Tokenization

The post Solana Is The New Wall Street For Tokenization appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Chief investment officer of crypto asset management firm Bitwise, Matt Hougan, thinks Solana will be the Wall Street network of choice for stablecoins and real-world asset tokenization. “I think Solana is the new Wall Street,” said Hougan, speaking with Solana Labs’ Akshay Rajan on Oct. 2. He added that the Wall Street audiences consider Bitcoin (BTC) “very ephemeral” and “hard to get their heads around.” They can see what is happening in the stablecoin and tokenization space, and they know that it is going to be “enormously significant,” he said before adding, “Really important people are saying that stablecoins will reinvent payments and tokenization will reinvent stock, bond, commodity, and real estate markets.” When they look at how to invest, the answer is in the blockchain space, and when they evaluate the blockchain space, “the speed, the throughput, the finality of Solana makes it seem extraordinarily attractive.” Hougan cited improvements from 400 microseconds to 150 microseconds in settlement speed, saying that this makes sense to them because that’s how they like to trade. Source: Matt Hougan Ethereum is still stablecoin king Stablecoin supplies on Solana have grown to $13.9 billion, giving it a stablecoin tokenization market share of 4.7%, according to RWA.xyz. It is still a minnow compared to industry leader Ethereum (ETH), which has $172.5 billion in onchain stablecoin value and a commanding market share of 59%. This increases to 65% when Ethereum layer-2 networks such as Arbitrum, Base, and Polygon are included.  Offchain Labs’ Chief Strategic Officer, AJ Warner, compared Solana and Ethereum total value locked on Saturday, stating, “TVL is definitely not everything, but I don’t think you can doubt where the best place to launch new stablecoins is. Build within the EVM.” Bitwise big on Solana  It is not the first time Bitwise executives have hyped…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/05

Token2049 website removes reference to sanctioned ruble stablecoin A7A5

Token2049 website removes reference to sanctioned ruble stablecoin A7A5

PANews reported on October 5th that Reuters reported that the recently concluded cryptocurrency conference Token2049 in Singapore had removed any mention of the stablecoin project A7A5 from its website. The project had presented at the conference. A7A5 had a booth at the TOKEN2049 conference and was listed as one of over 20 "Platinum Sponsors" on the conference website. Some conference staff wore T-shirts bearing the A7A5 logo, and its Director of Regulatory and Overseas Affairs, Oleg Ogienko, also spoke on stage. The TOKEN2049 website has now removed any mention of A7A5, and Ogienko is no longer listed as a speaker. The United States and the United Kingdom imposed sanctions in August on several companies they allegedly behind Kyrgyzstan's A7A5 stablecoin, a ruble-pegged stablecoin launched in January by a Russian defense lender and a payments company. They described the token as part of a network that helped Russia evade Western sanctions.

Author: PANews

2025/10/05

Stablecoin Yield Means Banks Must Now offer Customers Real Interest

Stablecoin Yield Means Banks Must Now offer Customers Real Interest

The post Stablecoin Yield Means Banks Must Now offer Customers Real Interest appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Stablecoins, tokenized versions of fiat currencies that move on blockchain rails, will eventually force banks and other financial institutions to offer customers yields on their deposits to remain competitive, according to Patrick Collison, CEO of payments company Stripe. The average interest rate for US savings accounts is 0.40%, and in the EU, the average rate on savings accounts is 0.25%, Collison said in response to VC Nic Carter’s X post outlining the rise of yield-bearing stablecoins and the future of the sector. Collison added: “Depositors are going to, and should, earn something closer to a market return on their capital. Some lobbies are currently pushing post-GENIUS to further restrict any kinds of rewards associated with stablecoin deposits.  The business imperative here is clear — cheap deposits are great, but being so consumer-hostile feels to me like a losing position,” he continued. Source: Patrick Collison Stablecoins have steadily grown in market capitalization and user adoption since 2023, which ramped up following the passage of the GENIUS stablecoin bill in the United States. The GENIUS bill paved the way for a regulated stablecoin industry but also prohibited yield-sharing. Related: Stablecoin market boom to $300B is ‘rocket fuel’ for crypto rally Banking Industry fights to restrict yield-bearing opportunities for stablecoins The banking lobby pushed back against interest-bearing stablecoins while US lawmakers were deliberating what provisions to include in the final draft of the GENIUS stablecoin regulation, according to a report from American Banker. Banks and their Congressional allies argued that stablecoins offering interest-bearing opportunities to clients would undermine the banking system and erode market share. “Do you want a stablecoin issuer to be able to issue interest? Probably not, because if they are issuing interest, there is no reason to put your money in a local bank,” New York senator Kirsten Gillibrand told…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/05

A sanctioned ruble-backed stablecoin firm, A7A5, sponsored the major TOKEN2049 crypto event in Singapore

A sanctioned ruble-backed stablecoin firm, A7A5, sponsored the major TOKEN2049 crypto event in Singapore

The post A sanctioned ruble-backed stablecoin firm, A7A5, sponsored the major TOKEN2049 crypto event in Singapore appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A business behind a ruble-backed cryptocurrency that is under U.S. and U.K. sanctions showed up as a sponsor of one of the world’s largest crypto conferences in Singapore this week. The stablecoin, called A7A5, is pegged to the ruble and has been used heavily by Russian users since its launch in January. Despite being part of a sanctioned network, A7A5 was visible at the TOKEN2049 event with a booth, staff wearing its logo, and a speaking slot for one of its executives. TOKEN2049 is a top-tier global crypto event held annually and registered in Hong Kong. This year, it drew more than 25,000 attendees, over 500 exhibitors, and a lineup of high-profile speakers, including Donald Trump Jr., chairman of U.S. brokerage Cantor Fitzgerald Brandon Lutnick, and senior executives from major crypto companies. The appearance of A7A5 at such a high-profile event came even after it was sanctioned by both Washington and London in August. A7A5 sponsors TOKEN2049 despite U.S. and U.K. sanctions The U.S. and Britain said in August that they had sanctioned several companies linked to A7A5, which they described as part of a network designed to help Russians evade Western sanctions. The stablecoin was created in Kyrgyzstan by a Russian defense lender and a payments firm. On the official TOKEN2049 website, A7A5 had been listed as one of more than 20 platinum sponsors. Event staff were seen wearing A7A5-branded shirts, and its director for regulatory and overseas affairs, Oleg Ogienko, appeared on stage to speak about the project. By 1300 GMT on Thursday, references to A7A5 had been removed from the conference’s website and Ogienko was no longer listed as a speaker after Reuters contacted the event for comment. TOKEN2049’s organizers did not respond to multiple requests for comment about why A7A5 had been included. When approached at…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/05

Robo.ai Unveils Roboy339, a Smart Car with Integrated Digital Wallet

Robo.ai Unveils Roboy339, a Smart Car with Integrated Digital Wallet

Roboy339’s digital wallet allows autonomous payments for tolls and maintenance. The car’s VIN acts as its digital ID and bank account for transactions. Robo.ai’s $300M investment boosts its plan to scale smart vehicle technology. The project aims to expand to eVTOLs, autonomous taxis, and logistics vehicles. Robo.ai, in collaboration with Changer.ae, has introduced a groundbreaking [...] The post Robo.ai Unveils Roboy339, a Smart Car with Integrated Digital Wallet appeared first on CoinCentral.

Author: Coincentral

2025/10/05

Token2049 scrubs references to sanctioned stablecoin and ‘platinum sponsor’ A7A5: Reuters

Token2049 scrubs references to sanctioned stablecoin and ‘platinum sponsor’ A7A5: Reuters

The U.S. and the UK sanctioned the firms behind the stablecoin in August, alleging the ruble-based token was created for sanctions evasion.

Author: Coinstats

2025/10/05

Trump-Backed WLFI Attracts Big Money as Hut8 Buys In Above Market Price

Trump-Backed WLFI Attracts Big Money as Hut8 Buys In Above Market Price

The post Trump-Backed WLFI Attracts Big Money as Hut8 Buys In Above Market Price appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Altcoins A quiet yet powerful endorsement has just shaken the digital asset scene. Crypto mining powerhouse Hut8 has reportedly secured a long-term position in World Liberty Financial (WLFI) – a blockchain venture associated with the Trump family – by purchasing WLFI tokens directly from the project’s treasury at a premium price. The transaction wasn’t a public sale. Instead, Hut8 acquired locked tokens from WLFI’s reserves at $0.25 each, above the prevailing market rate. The company confirmed that no new tokens were minted, meaning the deal didn’t dilute supply. For analysts, the over-market purchase suggests a clear signal: institutional players are willing to bet early on WLFI’s broader vision. A Strategic Treasury Move Crypto analyst Quinten Francois called Hut8’s decision “institutional conviction in action.” He noted that the miner isn’t chasing quick profits – the tokens were acquired for long-term treasury diversification, similar to how corporations have historically accumulated Bitcoin as balance-sheet assets. The premium pricing, he added, reflects expectations of significant future appreciation. Observers have drawn parallels between this deal and the early accumulation of major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, when strategic buying created supply squeezes long before mainstream recognition set in. A New Playbook for Tokenization WLFI is positioning itself as more than a cryptocurrency issuer. CEO Zach Witkoff has unveiled plans to digitize high-value assets through blockchain tokenization – beginning with the Trump family’s real estate empire. Speaking with Bloomberg, Witkoff said he wants investors to own pieces of landmark properties such as Trump Tower Dubai through fractionalized tokens that trade on open markets. “What if a single token could represent a share of an iconic building?” he asked, suggesting that tokenized real estate could make global luxury assets accessible in ways previously impossible. The USD1 Stablecoin and On-Chain Commodities The company’s ambitions extend well beyond property.…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/10/04

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