ASEAN USD
Uniting ASEAN Fiat Currencies
Presenting the ASEAN USD (USDA), a practical digital stablecoin. Supported by secure and highly liquid assets, it upholds a 1:1 value peg to the US dollar.
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USDA for Users
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11 Jul, 2025
Bitcoin Rallies 142% as Stablecoin Reserves Hit New Lows
Bitcoin’s recent rally has been significantly fueled by stablecoins, with reserves on exchanges hitting new lows. This trend indicates strong market conviction and spot-driven buying momentum. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was priced at $117,913, with support trailing near $111,591 based on Parabolic SAR. The Exchange Stablecoins Ratio fell to its lowest level in months, signaling that available stablecoin liquidity is being deployed to acquire Bitcoin, suggesting strong investor demand. However, this depletion also indicates reduced buying power on exchanges, which could limit further upside if new capital fails to enter the market.Despite the ongoing rally, the Spot Volume Bubble Map reflected a cooling trend, revealing weakening trading activity beneath the surface. The diminishing bubble size and subdued activity suggested that momentum may be fading even as prices continued climbing. This divergence raises concerns that fewer market participants are actively engaging in the rally, increasing the risk of exhaustion. Unless volume recovers in the short term, Bitcoin’s bullish momentum could begin to lose traction, opening the door for sideways movement or minor pullbacks.Both the NVT and NVM ratios have spiked significantly, signaling a sharp divergence between market cap and transaction volume. These metrics often indicate overvaluation when rising rapidly, as they show that price is outpacing network usage. Historically, such imbalances have preceded short-term corrections or consolidation phases. Thus, while sentiment remains bullish, these valuation indicators suggest that Bitcoin could be entering overheated territory, and traders should prepare for a potential rebalancing of price and utility metrics.The Miner Position Index (MPI) has plunged by over 142%, reaching -0.70, indicating that miners were reducing their outflows drastically. Thus, miners were likely expecting prices to continue rising. Typically, miner selling increases during rallies; however, the current trend points toward long-term conviction. This retreat from selling supports the bullish narrative, although it also adds pressure on late buyers if the market suddenly reverses and miners begin offloading again.Directional indicators reflected clear buyer dominance, with +DI at 33.12 and -DI lagging at 11.73 at press time. However, the ADX was at just 19.70, signaling weak trend strength overall. While bulls clearly control the market, the lack of strong directional force suggests that the rally still lacks full conviction. In addition, Parabolic SAR support at $111.6K provides a cushion, but unless ADX begins to rise, the uptrend could stall. Therefore, traders should remain cautious as trend strength has yet to catch up with price momentum.Bitcoin’s rally was supported by strong investor demand, reduced miner selling, and bullish spot flows. However, overvaluation signs from NVT/NVM ratios, cooling volume, and weak trend strength hint at growing risk. Unless market participation and trend momentum improve soon, Bitcoin could face consolidation. While short-term conditions still favor buyers, the sustainability of this run depends on renewed inflows and broader confirmation from technicals. The next few days will be crucial in determining whether Bitcoin can extend its breakout or pause for a breather.
09 Jul, 2025
Ripple CEO Predicts Trillion-Dollar Stablecoin Boom
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the stablecoin sector is on the verge of a massive expansion, projecting that the current $250 billion market could balloon to as much as $2 trillion within the next few years.Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Garlinghouse pointed to rising adoption and institutional demand as key drivers behind the anticipated surge.Ripple, which only recently entered the stablecoin race, has quickly gained traction. Its dollar-pegged RLUSD—launched in late 2024—has already reached a $500 million market cap, a milestone it crossed this week. BNY Mellon has been named custodian of the asset, signaling Ripple’s intent to align closely with traditional financial standards.Garlinghouse emphasized that Ripple’s experience working with financial institutions and its focus on regulatory compliance position it well to compete in the stablecoin arena. “We’re not just joining the party—we’re bringing the infrastructure that can scale it,” he said.Industry voices are echoing his outlook. Apollo Capital’s Henrik Andersson called the $1–2 trillion forecast “realistic,” citing growing participation from banks, retailers, and fintechs launching their own stable assets. Tether’s profitability, he noted, proves how valuable the stablecoin business model can be.Much of the optimism hinges on new legislation. The GENIUS Act, which recently passed a Senate vote and could soon become law, would give stablecoins legal tender status in the U.S.—a move analysts say could accelerate mainstream adoption. LVRG Research’s Nick Ruck added that support from the SEC and incoming regulations could give the industry the clarity it needs to thrive.Ripple is also taking steps to solidify its regulatory footing. The company has filed for a U.S. banking license and applied for a Federal Reserve master account—moves that would allow it to operate on par with traditional financial institutions. Garlinghouse said bridging the gap between crypto and conventional finance is essential to realizing the full potential of decentralized systems.
07 Jul, 2025
Chainlink and Mastercard Unlock Direct Onchain Crypto Purchases for Over 3B Users
Chainlink has partnered with Mastercard to enable over 3 billion Mastercard users to buy cryptocurrencies directly onchain. This collaboration merges Mastercard’s vast payments network with Chainlink’s decentralized infrastructure, bridging the gap between traditional payments and onchain finance.The partnership makes it possible for users to convert fiat to crypto directly on decentralized exchanges, powered by a network of integrated Web3 technologies. This move is expected to bring a new wave of users into the crypto ecosystem by eliminating complexity, increasing security, and enhancing accessibility.Fiat to Crypto Made Simple and SecureOne of the most persistent challenges in crypto adoption has been the fiat on-ramp. Users often face confusing interfaces, unclear regulations, or a lack of trust when trying to buy crypto. This initiative aims to solve that.With this integration, users can now use their Mastercard to purchase crypto assets directly onchain. The process is enabled by ZeroHash, which handles onchain service, liquidity, and compliance. Swapper Finance, Shift4 Payments, and XSwap support this setup by connecting card processing, decentralized liquidity, and transaction execution.According to the announcement, the end result is a smooth, secure fiat-to-crypto conversion process that runs through the Uniswap protocol, the leading decentralized exchange framework.Chainlink Powers the Core InfrastructureAt the heart of this collaboration is Chainlink’s interoperability infrastructure, which connects offchain systems like Mastercard’s card network to onchain applications. This connection ensures that transaction data moves seamlessly between payment networks and blockchains.According to Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, this is the exact use case Chainlink was built for." I'm excited about Chainlink's ability to enable this critical connection between the traditional payments world and the over three billion cardholders in the Mastercard user base, directly into the next generation trading environments of onchain decentralized exchanges," said Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink.He emphasized the importance of Chainlink's community and its role in facilitating a “complex and multilayered” integration that brings both scalability and real-world utility to the forefront of decentralized finance.Mastercard’s Growing Presence in CryptoThis partnership is the latest in a series of strategic moves by Mastercard to enter the digital assets space. In recent months, Mastercard has:Partnered with MoonPay to allow stablecoin spending at 150 million merchantsCollaborated with Kraken to offer crypto debit cards in Europe and the UKTeamed up with MetaMask to launch self-custody crypto cardsReported that 30% of its global transactions were tokenized in early 2025Mastercard’s Executive VP for Blockchain and Digital Assets, Raj Dhamodharan, said: “People want to be able to easily connect to the digital assets ecosystem.” He believes this collaboration marks a turning point for how consumers engage with both crypto and traditional finance.How the System Works Behind the ScenesThe user experience is kept simple, but under the hood, the integration uses a layered Web3 stack:ZeroHash manages compliance, liquidity, and the infrastructure to convert fiat into cryptoShift4 Payments facilitates secure card transactionsSwapper Finance and XSwap integrate with Uniswap to execute swaps onchainChainlink’s protocol acts as the connective tissue between the fiat and crypto layersThe combined system creates a unified, compliant, and efficient bridge between legacy finance and decentralized applications. It opens up decentralized exchanges to users who have never touched a crypto wallet before.Why This Matters for Crypto AdoptionThe ability to buy crypto directly using a Mastercard is a milestone that removes major barriers to entry. For many users, especially those unfamiliar with Web3, the idea of navigating wallets, gas fees, or decentralized protocols can be overwhelming.This partnership simplifies the process to a familiar format—a card transaction—while retaining the benefits of onchain execution, such as transparency, security, and instant settlement.It also boosts the utility of decentralized exchanges like Uniswap, which now see a path to much broader adoption thanks to integrations like this one.
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