European banks and corporations have progressed from educational initiatives to selecting partners for stablecoin rollouts over the past 18 months, according to Taurus co-founder Lamine Brahimi. According to NS3.AI, Brahimi noted that the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has facilitated this shift by replacing fragmented national rules with a unified framework. Some companies with board-level approval are preparing to launch their stablecoin projects. Konstantin Vasilenko highlighted a significant increase in USDC volume on Paybis within the European Union, rising approximately 109% between October 2025 and March 2026. This surge is attributed to growing demand for stablecoins in settlement and treasury operations.

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions, emphasizing it as a red line. According to BlockBeats, Trump stated that he received a comprehensive briefing from Vice President Vance, Special Envoy Whitcoff, and Kushner regarding the meeting in Islamabad. The discussions with Iran extended from early morning until late at night, lasting nearly 20 hours. Trump expressed that while he could elaborate on the meeting's details and the numerous achievements, the critical issue remains Iran's unwillingness to abandon its nuclear ambitions. He noted that the consensus reached in many areas was preferable to continuing military actions until the end. However, he stressed that these agreements are insignificant compared to the risk of nuclear power being in the hands of unpredictable individuals. Trump reiterated his long-standing position that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons, a stance he has maintained for many years.

Western banks are accelerating their withdrawal from commodity trade financing due to compliance and sanction risks linked to escalating geopolitical tensions in Iran. According to Odaily, this has led traders to turn to stablecoins for cross-border settlements. Banks are concerned that seemingly compliant transactions might indirectly expose them to sanctioned entities, prompting a reduction or exit from trade financing in affected regions. As traditional financial payment and settlement channels tighten, stablecoins, particularly USDT pegged to the dollar, are increasingly used as alternative settlement tools in emerging market trade payments. Data indicates that the market capitalization of stablecoins has surpassed $300 billion, with on-chain transaction volumes exceeding $4 trillion, accounting for approximately 30% of overall on-chain activity.

Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz under a two-week ceasefire, requiring tankers to pay a $1-per-barrel toll in Bitcoin for passage. According to NS3.AI, Hamid Hosseini stated that the system now processes 10 to 15 vessels daily, a significant decrease from the 135 vessels before the conflict. TRM Labs reported that since mid-March, Iran's military has collected up to $2 million per ship in Bitcoin, Chinese yuan, and potentially USDT.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on Congress to approve the Clarity Act, highlighting the growing significance of stablecoin transactions. According to NS3.AI, a report by Chainalysis projects that stablecoin transaction volume could escalate to $1.5 quadrillion by 2035, up from $28 trillion last year. The likelihood of the bill passing this year has increased, with Polymarket odds rising to nearly 70% from 50% earlier this week. Senate Banking Committee members are reportedly preparing to hold a hearing to vote on the bill before the month's end.

이란과 관련된 지정학적 갈등이 고조됨에 따라, 서구 은행들은 규정 준수 및 제재 위험을 우려하여 일부 원자재 무역 금융 사업에서 철수하는 속도를 높이고 있다. 이로 인해 거래업체들은 ‘은행 의존도 감소’ 현상을 겪게 되었으며, 국경 간 결제를 위해 스테이블코인으로 눈을 돌리기 시작했다. 은행들은 겉보기에는 규정을 준수하는 거래라도 제재 대상 기관에 간접적으로 노출될 수 있다고 우려하여, 해당 지역의 무역 금융 노출을 직접 축소하거나 아예 철수하는 선택을 하고 있다. 이로 인해 전통적인 금융 결제 및 정산 채널은 지속적으로 위축되고 있으며, 스테이블코인(특히 달러에 연동된 USDT)이 대체 결제 수단으로 부상하며 신흥 시장 무역 결제에서 사용 빈도가 증가하고 있다. 데이터에 따르면 스테이블코인의 시가총액은 이미 3,000억 달러를 넘어섰으며, 온체인 거래량은 4조 달러를 초과해 전체 온체인 활동의 약 30%를 차지하고 있다. (CoinDesk)

Fellowship, a super PAC reportedly associated with Tether, has revealed a $300,000 advertising expenditure to Nxum Group, a company co-founded by Tether US CEO Bo Hines. According to NS3.AI, the Federal Election Commission filing indicates that the spending was in support of Georgia Republican Clay Fuller. Despite this significant expenditure, Fellowship's current federal disclosures continue to show its accounts at zero, even after a prior announcement that it would be established with pledges totaling $100 million.

StarkWare researcher Avihu Mordechai Levy has introduced a Bitcoin transaction scheme that aims to circumvent the need for a protocol change. According to NS3.AI, the proposed method involves solving a pre-broadcast puzzle, which would necessitate approximately 70 trillion attempts. Levy characterized this design as a last-resort solution due to its significant computational demands, large transaction size, and potential relay-policy challenges, all of which could hinder scalability.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced directives for the U.S. Navy to search and seize any vessels that have paid transit fees to Iran in international waters. According to Odaily, the President also stated that the Navy will begin destroying mines laid by Iran in the strait. He warned that any Iranian forces firing upon U.S. or peaceful vessels will face severe retaliation.

A political action committee associated with Tether, Fellowship PAC, has made its first expenditure ahead of the 2026 U.S. Congressional midterm elections. According to Odaily, the PAC paid approximately $300,000 to Nxum Group, a company co-founded by Bo Hines, to provide advertising services for Republican candidates. Bo Hines currently serves as the head of Tether's U.S. operations and previously worked as a digital asset policy advisor in U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. Jesse Spiro, the chairman of Fellowship PAC, is also affiliated with Tether US. Public records indicate that Nxum Group was established by Bo Hines and his partners. This transaction coincides with the PAC's initial expenditure report submission to the U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC). Although Fellowship PAC has announced plans to invest up to $100 million in support of crypto-friendly candidates, its current account disclosures show nearly zero funds. Under U.S. campaign finance regulations, political committees can pay affiliated entities for services, provided they adhere to the "fair market price" principle. This has sparked discussions about potential conflicts of interest. Fellowship PAC has begun targeted advertising and candidate support in Republican elections, positioning itself as a new political influence tool for the crypto industry in the 2026 election cycle. However, questions remain regarding the transparency of its funding sources and operations.

중동 휴전 소식이 위험 자산에 일시적인 호재를 안겨주었지만, 월가 전략가들은 이번 전쟁이 인플레이션, 에너지 공급, 그리고 연방준비제도(Fed)의 정책 여지에 쉽게 메울 수 없는 상처를 남겼다고 경고했다.

트럼프, WLFI, 프로젝트, 풍자 게시물이 바이러스처럼 확산되다——WLFI 공동 창업자가 직접 나서 반박했으나 하나하나 반박당하다. 골든파이낸스, 시장에 진입하는 건 개인 투자자, 퇴장하는 건 재벌이다.

블랙록에서 릭 리더(Rick Rieder)는 전 세계 채권 및 다중 자산 시장에서 최대 2조 7천억 달러 규모의 자산을 관리하는 데 기여하고 있으며, 블랙록 산하 기업인 와이드 인베스트먼트 카운슬(Wide Investment Council)의 의장을 맡고 있다.

AI가 다가오고 있다——아니, 더 정확히 말하자면 이미 도래했으며, 월가의 기관과 개인 투자자들 사이에서 점점 더 널리 활용되고 있다.

‘골든 위클리’는 골든파이낸스가 선보이는 주간 블록체인 업계 요약 코너로, 한 주간의 주요 뉴스, 채굴 업계 정보, 프로젝트 동향, 기술 발전 등 업계 소식을 다룹니다.

‘석기 시대’ 수준의 위협에서 2주간의 휴전 합의가 신속히 이루어지기에 이르기까지, 이란을 둘러싼 이번 갈등은 단기간에 급격한 국면 전환을 겪었다. 표면적으로는 긴장이 완화되고 시장이 반등했으나, 더 근본적인 구조적 문제들은 여전히 해결되지 않은 채 남아 있다.

최근 《뉴욕타임스》는 장문의 탐사 보도를 통해 암호화폐 업계가 17년 동안 고민해 온 질문, 즉 ‘사토시 나카모토는 과연 누구인가?’를 다시금 제기했다.

이번 주 총 12개의 블록체인 스타트업이 6,270만 달러의 자금을 조달했다. 파로스(Pharos)는 4,400만 달러 규모의 시리즈 A 투자를 유치하며 이번 주 최대 규모의 자금 조달을 기록했다.

골든파이낸스가 암호화폐 및 블록체인 업계 아침 뉴스레터 《골든 모닝 8시》 3024호를 발행하며, 가장 최신의 디지털 화폐 및 블록체인 업계 소식을 전해드립니다.

인공지능, 기술, 5분 만에 AI를 당신의 두 번째 뇌로 만들자. 골든파이낸스, 이제 기억을 AI에 맡길 때다.