Stablecoin reserves make crypto act like banks

Stablecoin reserves make crypto act like banks

Author: Token Metrics August 8, 2026 Duration: 4:32
Crypto's big business now looks like banking. Stablecoin funds and tokenized cash lead. Cointelegraph reports the shift.

Today's key developments:
• Bybit sued North Korea and the Lazarus Group over the $1.5B hack, securing an asset freeze.
• The Senate left for recess without a Clarity Act vote, pushing crypto market structure to September.
• Coldcard co-founder deleted posts as linked losses topped $130M.


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