Stablecoin protocol STBL launches MFS Beta phase and plans to introduce staking module

- Hong Kong's SFC proposes crypto regulatory guidelines to address corporate holdings transparency gaps and support digital asset innovation. - The initiative targets investor protection by mandating disclosure of crypto reserves, governance structures, and risk mitigation strategies for listed firms. - Driven by rising corporate adoption of crypto as treasury diversification tools, the rules aim to standardize practices amid market volatility and opaque disclosures. - Hong Kong's framework aligns with glo

- Bitchat, Jack Dorsey's decentralized messaging app, became Jamaica's second-most downloaded app during Hurricane Melissa's infrastructure collapse. - The Bluetooth mesh network app enabled encrypted offline communication as 70% of Jamaica's internet connectivity was lost. - Bitchat's "location notes" feature helped mark safe zones while similar surges occurred in Nepal, Indonesia, and Madagascar during crises. - EU's Chat Control law debates over encryption surveillance contrast with Bitchat's decentrali

- Circle injected $500M in USDC on Solana via two $250M mints, boosting liquidity for DeFi and institutional activity. - Solana's high TPS and low fees position it as a key stablecoin hub, with USDC's compliance enhancing trust in DeFi infrastructure. - Market response showed increased DEX volumes and whale investments, signaling growing institutional confidence in Solana's ecosystem. - Circle's multichain strategy and regulatory engagement aim to solidify USDC's dominance over USDT while navigating evolvi