Flutterwave, Polygon Launch African Stablecoin Network
Flutterwave teams up with Polygon Labs to roll out a stablecoin-based cross-border payment network covering 34 African countries.
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Australia Releases Long-Awaited Crypto Guidelines
ASIC’s updated crypto guidance has been well-received by the local industry, though concerns about resource demands persist.
Visa Expands Stablecoin Support Across Four Blockchains
Visa CEO Ryan McInerney said the firm will add four new stablecoins on four blockchains and let banks issue and redeem them.
Norway Reports 30% Rise in Crypto Tax Declarations
Norwegian authorities reported that over 73,000 individuals disclosed around $4 billion in cryptocurrency holdings for the 2024 tax year.
Khanna Pushes Ban on Political Crypto Trading
US Rep. Ro Khanna has proposed a bill to ban elected officials, including Donald Trump and his family, from trading crypto or stocks.
AI Wallet Managers Raise Security Questions
Coinbase’s Payments MCP tool lets AI agents enables them to independently manage wallets and execute payments.
KR1 Targets London Stock Exchange as UK Embraces Crypto
UK regulators are adopting a more relaxed approach to crypto, allowing digital assets to be listed on the LSE.
Japan Launches Its First Yen-Backed Stablecoin, JPYC
JPYC President revealed that seven companies have already shown interest in integrating the stablecoin into their platforms and services.
Custodia and Vantage Bank Launch Tokenised Deposit Platform
Custodia Bank launched a platform for tokenised deposits, combining blockchain benefits with secure customer funds.
Berachain Targets 200ms Blockchain Transactions
A recent Berachain proposal proposes a preconfirmation layer to cut transaction times to 200 milliseconds.
Bitcoin Whales Load 40X Shorts Ahead of Trump News
Bitcoin experienced an uptick in leveraged short positions on Thursday ahead of another announcement from US President Donald Trump.
UK Hits Hundreds of Crypto Exchanges with FCA Warnings
The Financial Conduct Authority reiterated its alerts, urging UK residents to avoid using unregistered crypto exchanges.
Retail Crypto Transactions Double Amid Regulatory Clarity
Majority of crypto activity has focused on cross-border remittances, and protecting value during periods of economic volatility.
Bitcoin Whales Move Into BlackRock ETF After SEC Shift
The largest Bitcoin holders are channelling billions into ETFs such as BlackRock’s IBIT, marking a fresh stage in institutional adoption.
Japan FSA May Let Banks Hold Bitcoin, And Other Cryptos
Japan’s FSA is considering regulatory changes that would allow banks to hold digital assets such as BTC and run approved crypto exchanges.
Ghana Aims for December Roll-Out of Crypto Regulations
Estimates suggest that more than 3 million Ghanaians—about 8.9% of the nation’s 34 million population—engage with cryptocurrency in some...
Ripple, Absa Launch Institutional Crypto Custody in SA
Ripple partners with South Africa’s Absa Bank to expand digital asset custody solutions across the African continent.
Japan Tightens Rules to Curb Crypto Insider Trading
Japan plans to update its rules to let regulators investigate and punish individuals involved in cryptocurrency insider trading.
JPMorgan to Launch Crypto Trading, Skips Custody
JPMorgan’s Scott Lucas confirmed plans for crypto trading but said the bank is not yet ready to offer custody services.
Singapore Court Greenlights WazirX Plan After $234M Hack
The Singapore High Court’s ruling paves the way for WazirX to resume operations and start reimbursing over 150,000 affected users.