ETH falls below $3,300

- Post-shutdown liquidity surge expected from stimulus and regulatory clarity, with crypto markets seeing capital inflows in Bitcoin , Ethereum , and XRP . - Raoul Pal and Pumpius predict massive liquidity from Trump's $2,000 stimulus checks and Fed easing, while CLARITY Act aims to resolve SEC-CFTC jurisdiction disputes. - Stablecoins like USDC ($75B market cap) gain mainstream traction as Genius Act recognizes their transformative potential, though EU regulators push for centralized oversight. - Challeng

- Bitcoin remains above $100,000 as MicroStrategy's $50M BTC purchase boosts institutional demand, offsetting whale selling. - Geopolitical tensions escalate with China-US Bitcoin theft accusations, while S&P downgrades MicroStrategy over $4B debt risks. - Retail crypto sentiment fluctuates: Shiba Inu rebounds but lacks utility, Ethereum ETF outflows signal bearish trends. - MicroStrategy's preferred stock issuance highlights corporate balancing acts between Bitcoin accumulation and governance. - Regulator

- Tether accelerates commodity trade finance expansion with $1.5B in USDT/dollar loans to oil, wheat, and cotton traders. - The move leverages $200B+ reserves and stablecoin efficiency to challenge traditional banks in emerging markets. - Tether aims to scale lending to $3-5B by 2026, targeting liquidity gaps left by banks exiting risky commodity markets. - Gold-backed operations and HSBC hires highlight its hybrid model blending digital assets with traditional commodities.