European stablecoin issuers are launching US dollar-pegged tokens despite the EU's focus on strengthening the euro, arguing that businesses require dollar liquidity for global cross-border payments and settlement. Companies like AllUnity, Stable Mint, Fiat Republic, and SG-FORGE contend that regulated dollar stablecoins meet practical demand rather than speculation, and that Europe should control who issues them under proper rules rather than oppose them outright.
The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September, falling well short of the 90,000 forecast, while unemployment rose to 4.2%. The weak labor market data boosted financial assets, with Treasury yields falling, stock futures gaining, and markets pricing in a lower probability of another Fed rate hike this month.
Investor Ricky Ho closed profitable Indonesian equity positions (AMMN +55%, AADI +25%, MIKA +5%) due to deteriorating macro conditions: higher US yields, stronger USD, and elevated oil prices create headwinds for Indonesian assets, banks, miners, and consumers. He remains bullish on AI infrastructure (GPUs, HBM, foundries) as the real monetization phase begins, while staying short Indonesia risk and bearish on gold.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins addressed crypto asset custody as Bitcoin's market grows to multi-trillion dollars. Simultaneously, the U.S. Treasury bought back $6 billion of its debt, with crypto analysts suggesting this supports Bitcoin's bullish outlook and potential to reach $100K by year-end.
The Japanese yen weakened past 158 per dollar after traders reduced expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike in October, keeping yen carry trades attractive but risking another sudden reversal that could impact Bitcoin and crypto markets, similar to the August 2024 unwind.
DeFi traders discuss momentum in AI-related tokens like GRASS, NEAR, and TAO. A lengthy analysis argues that USD-backed stablecoins are becoming essential infrastructure globally, with major blockchains and institutions—including Ripple, PayPal, and potential Walmart/Amazon entries—racing to adopt stablecoin strategies to sustain dollar dominance and Treasury demand.
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