Episode briefing / Crypto News Today
U.S. Jobs Shock
Episode notes
Bitcoin remains stuck around the $65,000 level, but beneath the surface some major developments are unfolding across crypto and global finance.
Crypto exchanges are becoming stock platforms. Stablecoins are becoming payment infrastructure. Crypto market makers are moving onto Wall Street.
The financial system is changing — even while Bitcoin’s price looks surprisingly quiet.
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Key topics in this edition
- 01
The U.S. unexpectedly loses 23,000 jobs as unemployment rises to 4.3% — could this increase pressure on the Federal Reserve to ease monetary policy?
- 02
Wintermute secures U.S. broker-dealer status as one of crypto’s biggest market makers pushes directly into Wall Street.
- 03
Stripe-owned Bridge expands its regulated stablecoin operation across Europe under MiCA.
- 04
Kraken gives xStocks holders voting rights, bringing tokenized equities another step closer to traditional share ownership.
- 05
Russian authorities detain more than 20 people in a major crackdown on unregistered crypto exchange operations.
- 06
Polymarket changes its settlement system after researchers identify traders potentially exploiting tiny pricing windows to generate millions of dollars.