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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
People’s Bank of China Still Combating Virtual Currency, Stablecoin Trading
1.12.2025
Chinese financial regulators reaffirm strict stance against cryptocurrency activities, emphasizing their illegal status and potential financial risks. On November 28, 2025, the People’s Bank of China convened a coordination meeting involving multiple government agencies, including the Ministry...
Crypto Payments Firm Truther to Launch Non-Custodial USDT Visa Card in El Salvador
29.11.2025
The card doesn't require preloading funds or custodial services, and carries a 2% fee on currency conversions, with no IOF tax for Brazilian users
XLM Edges Higher 2.6% to $0.25 as U.S. Bank Tests Stablecoin Pilot
26.11.2025
Major banking institution selects XLM network for programmable digital currency pilot program
Brazilian Government Mulls Taxing Stablecoins Remittances as Foreign Currency Flows
21.11.2025
The Brazilian government would be considering taxing stablecoin flows, applying the known Tax on Financial Operations (IOF) on remittances and international payments using these instruments. The news comes as the Central Bank of Brazil will start treating these as foreign currency starting...
Ray Dalio Still Owns Bitcoin, but Says Traceability and Quantum Threat Are Concerns
20.11.2025
The billionaire founder of hedge fund Bridgewater believes Bitcoin faces major hurdles before it can become a global reserve currency