Singapore-licensed StraitsX to bring its SGD, USD stablecoins to Solana in 2026
StraitsX will expand its Singapore dollar and US dollar stablecoins to Solana by early 2026, targeting payments, DeFi and AI…
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FCA consults on UK crypto rules for exchanges, lending and DeFi
The UK’s FCA launched three consultations on new crypto market rules covering exchanges, staking, lending and DeFi, with feedback due…
BIS taps IMF digital money chief and CBDC backer as new head of Innovation Hub
The Bank for International Settlements is advancing major digital currency pilots, testing cross-border CBDCs, tokenized deposits and real-time payment rails.
KuCoin’s EU arm secures MiCA license in Austria, Malta excluded
Licensed by Austria’s Financial Market Authority, KuCoin EU can operate across 29 EEA countries, excluding Malta.
SEC tokenized stock exemptions should be targeted, stock exchanges argue
A group representing major stock exchanges has urged the SEC to abandon its plan to grant an “innovation exemption” to…
Crypto sentiment index sinks to lowest score since February
Although the crypto sentiment index hasn’t fallen this low in more than eight months, some analysts argue the situation isn’t…
Bitcoiners lose their mind after Scott Bessent walks into a Bitcoin bar
Bitcoiners viewed US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s appearance at the opening night of the Bitcoin-themed bar as “a sign” for…
Why Tether is acting more like a central bank than a stablecoin
Once a simple stablecoin issuer, Tether now mirrors central bank mechanics with reserves, profits and policy-like decisions.
Why oil-rich investors are fueling Bitcoin’s next liquidity wave
From petrodollars to ETFs, oil-rich investors are entering Bitcoin via regulated rails, deepening liquidity while reshaping market structure.
Australia moves forward with bill to regulate crypto under finance laws
Australia has taken another step to introduce legislation that will subject crypto platforms to the same laws and licensing obligations…