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U.S. Senator Warren rebuffed on delay of World Liberty bank charter over Trump ties
23.1.2026
The OCC says the trust-bank application tied to President Donald Trump-connected World Liberty Financial will move ahead without the senator's requested pause
Bitwise launches actively managed ETF pairing Bitcoin with gold
22.1.2026
An actively managed fund blends Bitcoin, precious metals and mining stocks as asset managers expand crypto’s role in macro and capital-preservation strategies
India's central bank proposes a plan to create digital-currency link among BRICS nations
19.1.2026
The Reserve Bank of India is urging the government to put a plan to link BRICS nations' central bank digital currencies on the agenda for the 2026 summit it will host
Pakistan signs deal with WLFI-linked crypto business for cross-border payments
14.1.2026
The agreement would explore integrating a dollar-backed stablecoin into Pakistan’s regulated payments system as the country ramps up plans for digital currency and virtual-asset rules
Stablecoins a ‘Stealth Weapon’ for US Power, Dollar Milkshake Creator Says
9.1.2026
Brent Johnson, CEO of wealth management firm Santiago Capital and creator of the “Dollar Milkshake Theory,” says that stablecoins may end up being the “stealth weapon” that the U.S. will use to establish a global power. Stablecoins Could Steal the Sovereignty of Smaller Nations, Expert Says In...
Iran’s currency collapse shows why Bitcoin is seen as an exit option
6.1.2026
As Iran’s rial hits record lows, Bitcoin is resurfacing in public discourse. Its decentralized design is often cited as a contrast to state-managed fiat currencies
Tim Draper Bullish on Bitcoin Becoming Currency for Robots and AI
6.1.2026
Famed venture capitalist Tim Draper sees bitcoin becoming the standard money of an AI-powered global economy, underpinning robot automation, digital labor, and decentralized commerce as machines and humans transact beyond government currencies. Tim Draper Predicts Bitcoin Becomes Standard Money...
Coinbase drops peso-based services in Argentina less than a year after market entry
5.1.2026
The move is deemed a "deliberate pause" and not a full exit, with Coinbase planning to reassess and return with a stronger product
Iran Faces Largest Protests in Three Years Amid Soaring Inflation and Currency Crisis
30.12.2025
Nationwide demonstrations erupt in Iran as the country’s currency collapses to a record low, with the Central Bank governor resigning and inflation reaching critical levels. Massive protests broke out across Iran on Monday, with traders and shopkeepers rallying in major cities including Tehran...
Iranian protests over currency collapse show why Bitcoin's needed: Bitwise CEO
30.12.2025
Widespread protests took place in Iran’s capital after the rial slid to record lows, prompting Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley to argue Bitcoin could help Iranians protect their savings
ECB’s Christine Lagarde shifts focus to digital euro rollout after holding rates
18.12.2025
With technical and preparatory work complete, the ECB pressed lawmakers to move quickly on Europe’s public digital currency amid global stablecoin concerns
Gold, silver shine in debasement trade as bitcoin is left behind
18.12.2025
JPMorgan analysts in October said investors betting on currency devaluation would lift precious metals and bitcoin, but only one of those trades has worked
Most Influential: Oleg Ogienko
16.12.2025
Sanctions, capital controls and Russia’s improvised financial plumbing helped create A7A5, a ruble stablecoin built on a currency rarely used in global commerce, allowing it to appear legally at major events even as its presence leaves compliance teams panicked
StraitX to debut Singapore and U.S. dollar stablecoins on Solana for quick currency exchange
16.12.2025
The debut will enable instant swaps between SGD and USD on Solana, facilitating digital forex trading
Five Crypto Firms Win Initial Approvals as Banks, Including Ripple, Circle, BitGo
12.12.2025
The firms have obtained conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to convert into national trust banks
U.S. Banking Regulator Warns Wall Street on 'Debanking,' Claims Practices 'Unlawful'
10.12.2025
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency probed debanking of certain industries, including digital assets, and said it'll pursue any repeat of such activity
Surf Raises $15M to Build AI Model Tailored to Crypto Research
10.12.2025
Pantera Capital led the round, with Coinbase Ventures and Digital Currency Group also participating
IMF Flags Stablecoins as Source of Risk to Emerging Markets, Experts Say We Aren't There Yet
10.12.2025
The IMF warns that USD-pegged stablecoins could undermine local currencies in emerging markets by facilitating currency substitution and capital outflows
U.S. Regulator Pushes Back on Banks Fighting Crypto's Pursuit of Trust Charters
8.12.2025
Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould spoke at an industry event in Washington, arguing that the OCC won't resist crypto because of banker complaints
Taiwan Authorities Say Island's First Regulated Stablecoin Will Debut Next Year
3.12.2025
Regulators have not decided whether the token will be tied to the Taiwan dollar or the U.S. dollar, a choice that will determine how deeply it tests the island’s currency controls