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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
India's Debt-Backed ARC Token Eyes Tentative Q1 2026 Debut, Sources Say
20.11.2025
The ARC will operate within a two-tier framework, complementing the RBI's Central Bank Digital Currency
Stablecoin Spending Goes Mainstream With Opera MiniPay’s LatAm Integration
20.11.2025
The feature connects USDT balances to PIX and Mercado Pago, enabling users to pay with QR codes and converting to local currency instantly
Major Holiday Survey Reveals Something Special: Your Kids Want You To Play Games With Them
19.11.2025
The ESA's latest holiday survey also shows a majority of kids want in-game currency for Christmas
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U.S. Regulator OCC Clarifies How Banks Can Handle Network 'Gas Fees'
18.11.2025
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency explained to the national banks it oversees how they can hold crypto for paying gas fees
UBS Expands Blockchain Reach With Ant Deal as Real-Time Multi-Currency Models Take Hold
18.11.2025
UBS’ alliance with Ant International accelerates real-time tokenized deposit adoption, promising faster global liquidity, heightened transparency, and expanded multi-currency access as both giants integrate advanced blockchain platforms to elevate institutional efficiency and reshape global...