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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...
Circle Unveils StableFX to Power Onchain Currency Trading on Upcoming Arc Blockchain
13.11.2025
The USDC issuer's new stablecoin foreign exchange engine aims to modernize cross-border payments, reduce risk and streamline settlement
ClearToken Wins UK Regulator Approval for Digital Asset Settlement Service
11.11.2025
ClearToken won authorization from the U.K.’s FCA to roll out CT Settle, a delivery-versus-payment settlement system for crypto, stablecoins and fiat currency
Asia Morning Briefing: Hong Kong’s FinTech Week Belonged to Stablecoins, Not CBDCs
11.11.2025
Once the future of digital money, central bank digital currencies barely featured this year as Hong Kong’s focus shifted to stablecoins and Brazil’s Drex pause showed how even early adopters are rethinking the model
Coinbase Faces Flak from Traditional Bankers on Its Push for Trust Bank Charter
4.11.2025
One of the biggest advocacy groups for banking in the U.S. has asked the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to dismiss Coinbase's licensing effort
Arc Raiders Players Are Getting Free Tokens But Frustrations Over Pricey Cosmetics Remain
3.11.2025
As one fan put it, you can spend '$4 in coins to have poop smeared on your face'
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IBM Launches Digital Asset Platform for Regulated Institutions
27.10.2025
IBM has unveiled Digital Asset Haven, a new platform designed to help financial institutions, governments, and enterprises manage and scale digital asset operations securely while maintaining compliance with global regulatory standards. IBM Expands Blockchain Reach With New Digital Asset Platform...
Kyrgyzstan Launches National Stablecoin, Sets Up Cryptocurrency Reserve: CZ
25.10.2025
The country has also legally recognized its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital som, with plans to pilot government-related payments with it