Ether collapse to zero could test Ethereum’s role as finance hub, Bank of Italy economist warns The study suggests that Ethereum's role in financial systems makes its token economics a concern for regulators, who may need to consider safeguards for its use in regulated finance. #GateSquare #GateAlphaPointsTreasureHuntR42 #2026CryptoOutlook #CryptoMarketWatch
Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility Bitcoin options open interest continues to outpace futures, marking a move away from leverage-driven speculation toward volatility and risk-management strategies. #GateSquare #GateAlphaPointsTreasureHuntR42 #2026CryptoOutlook #CryptoMarketWatch
As America nears 250, financial freedom shouldn’t be up for debate The banking lobby’s efforts to revisit or reinterpret Congress’ decisions regarding stablecoin rewards are driven by attempts to re-litigate settled law and blunt competition after the fact, argues Blockchain Association’s Summer Mersinger. #GateSquare #GateAlphaPointsTreasureHuntR42 #2026CryptoOutlook #CryptoMarketWatch
Crypto infrastructure firm pushes deeper into stablecoin payments with $250 million deal The move comes as crypto projects increasingly position themselves as offering payment platforms that resemble traditional digital banks, but operate on blockchain rails. #GateSquare #GateAlphaPointsTreasureHuntR42 #2026CryptoOutlook #CryptoMarketWatch