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U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill Unveiled by House Lawmakers
5.5.2025
As a successor to the so-called FIT21 bill in the last session, the committee chairs in the House have released a discussion draft of a market structure bill
BRICS Accelerates Currency Shift With New Trade Tools and Payment Systems
4.5.2025
BRICS nations are turbocharging their break from Western-dominated finance, advancing local currency trade, cross-border payment systems, and groundbreaking investment platforms to empower the Global South. BRICS Ministers Push Local Currencies, Cross-Border Payment Plan, and New Investment...
Coinbase Doubles Down: CEO Says Crypto Will Eat Most of Financial Services
4.5.2025
Crypto is set to devour traditional finance as Coinbase sharpens its focus on decentralized systems, driving a seismic shift in how global financial services are built. Armstrong Says Crypto Will Eat Finance—Coinbase’s Strategy Just Got Clearer Brian Armstrong, chief executive officer of crypto...
Apple’s Revised US App Store Guidelines Ease Crypto App Payment and NFT Barriers
3.5.2025
Apple has updated its U.S. App Store guidelines to allow apps to link to external payment systems, a shift welcomed by the crypto community for enabling NFTs, wallets, and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms to bypass Apple’s fees. Apple’s App Store Rule Change Opens Door for Crypto Transactions...
Tether’s U.S.-Focused Stablecoin Could Launch Later This Year, CEO Paolo Ardoino Says
2.5.2025
The company's U.S. plans depend on the final stablecoin legislation, and is aiming to create a "payment product" that institutions can use, Paolo Ardoino said in a CNBC interview
U.S. Congressman Pitches Crypto ATMs for Federal Government Buildings
1.5.2025
Texas Republican Lance Gooden suggested to the agency that runs office space that installing ATMs will help align the government with Trump's crypto push
Visa and Baanx Launch USDC Stablecoin Payment Cards
30.4.2025
The Visa cards enable holders to spend USDC directly from their crypto wallets, using smart contracts to move a stablecoin balance
Circle taps Onafriq to cut Africa’s cross-border payment costs with USDC
30.4.2025
Stablecoin issuer Circle has partnered with Onafriq, Africa’s largest payments gateway, to reduce the high cost of cross-border payments across the continent using USDC.According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph, Circle aims to pilot USDC (USDC) settlements within Onafriq’s...
Malaysia Launches Blockchain Infrastructure to Enhance Digital Services and Accessibility
30.4.2025
On April 30, 2025, Malaysia launched the Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure (MBI), a step in its digital transformation journey aimed at unifying fragmented digital ecosystems and making blockchain-based services accessible to all. Developed by MIMOS Berhad and MY E.G. Services Berhad, and powered...
Bunq Launches Crypto Investing in Banking App, Expanding Services Across Europe and Beyond
30.4.2025
On April 29, 2025, Bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, announced the launch of Bunq Crypto, enabling users to invest in cryptocurrencies directly through its secure banking app. Initially available in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy, and Belgium, the service will gradually...
UAE Greenlights Stablecoin Issuer Circle as Money Services Provider
30.4.2025
Stablecoin issuer Circle has secured In-Principle Approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market, allowing it to operate as a money services provider. Circle Eyes Greater Role in UAE Circle Internet Group, the leading global financial technology company...
Circle Wins Regulatory Nod From Abu Dhabi Watchdog as USDC Hits $62B
29.4.2025
The stablecoin issuer received in-principle approval from ADGM's Financial Services Regulatory Authority to operate as a money services provider
Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Acceptance With 360-Degree Digital Payment Strategy
29.4.2025
Mastercard is turbocharging the future of payments with a sweeping launch of global stablecoin capabilities, revolutionizing digital wallets, merchant checkouts, and cross-border transactions. Mastercard Unveils Full-Scale Stablecoin Payments Network Globally Mastercard announced on April 28...
Nexo to Return to U.S. After 2022 Exit, Citing Renewed Crypto Optimism Under Trump
28.4.2025
The digital asset platform, which left the U.S. after clashing with regulators, says it’s relaunching with full services for retail and institutional clients
Avalanche-powered Axiym bets on money services businesses
24.4.2025
Global cross-border payment platform Axiym is targeting the rising demand from money services businesses (MSBs) for blockchain-based infrastructure and stablecoin solutions for international transactions, the company told Cointelegraph.Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Axiym disclosed...
Avalanche-powered Axiym bets on money services businesses
24.4.2025
Global cross-border payment platform Axiym is targeting the rising demand from money services businesses (MSBs) for blockchain-based infrastructure and stablecoin solutions for international transactions, the company told Cointelegraph.Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Axiym disclosed...
Coinbase Introduces Free Conversion for PayPal's PYUSD as Stablecoin Competition Intensifies
24.4.2025
The partnership is another sign of stablecoin issuers jockeying for market share as regulation in the U.S. is advancing
Slovenia Moves to Tax Crypto Profits at 25%
19.4.2025
The tax would apply to profits from selling crypto for fiat currency or goods and services, but not to swapping one cryptocurrency for another
Hidden Road, Set to Be Acquired by Ripple, Wins U.S. Broker-Dealer License
17.4.2025
Issued by FINRA, the license will allow the company to broaden fixed income prime brokerage services for institutional clients
Bybit shuts down four more Web3 services after axing NFT marketplace
17.4.2025
Bybit is shutting down more of its Web3 services after axing its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace earlier in April.According to an April 16 announcement, the exchange is shutting down its Cloud Wallet (a hosted custodial wallet​), Keyless Wallet (non‑custodial multiparty computation...