SBI, Startale to launch regulated yen stablecoin for global settlement

SBI, Startale to launch regulated yen stablecoin for global settlement

SBI and Startale are set to launch a regulated yen stablecoin as part of their initiative to connect Japan to on-chain finance and facilitate cross-border tokenized asset flows.…

12/16/2025 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #SBI

Japan’s SBI and Startale plan regulated yen stablecoin in 2026 under new framework

Japan’s SBI and Startale plan regulated yen stablecoin in 2026 under new framework

SBI Holdings and Startale have announced their intention to develop a regulated yen stablecoin in collaboration with Shinsei Trust. This initiative is set to facilitate the…

12/16/2025 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA

Bitcoin, altcoins sell-off as Fed chair switch-up, AI bubble fears spook markets

Bitcoin, altcoins sell-off as Fed chair switch-up, AI bubble fears spook markets

The cryptocurrency market experienced a sell-off as recent developments in the Trump administration's Federal Reserve chair selection unsettled traders. This shift, coupled with…

12/16/2025 2 min read

BTC #ALTCOIN #BTC #BUSINESS

PayPal, issuer of PYUSD, applies for Utah industrial bank license

PayPal, issuer of PYUSD, applies for Utah industrial bank license

PayPal, the company that issues the PYUSD stablecoin, has announced its intention to apply for a license to operate as an industrial bank in Utah. This move is significant as it…

12/16/2025 3 min read

BUSINESS #BUSINESS #FIAT #PYUSD

SEC commissioner says Crypto is ‘helping to nudge reassessment’ on privacy

SEC commissioner says Crypto is ‘helping to nudge reassessment’ on privacy

The SEC's crypto task force recently convened for its sixth roundtable event, bringing together representatives from various digital asset advocacy groups and organizations. This…

12/15/2025 2 min read

REGULATION #REGULATION

Bitcoin slides to $86,000 as slower rate cut risk, AI stock woes shake markets

Bitcoin slides to $86,000 as slower rate cut risk, AI stock woes shake markets

Bitcoin has experienced a significant decline, sliding to a notable low as broader market concerns weigh heavily. The downturn in the cryptocurrency market coincides with a…

12/15/2025 2 min read

BTC #BTC #BUSINESS #MARKET

Circle to acquire Interop Labs team and IP as Axelar remains independent

Circle to acquire Interop Labs team and IP as Axelar remains independent

Circle has announced an agreement to acquire the team and intellectual property of Interop Labs. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing Circle's cross-chain infrastructure and…

12/15/2025 2 min read

OTHER #OTHER

Senate punts crypto market structure bill to next year

Senate punts crypto market structure bill to next year

The Senate has decided to postpone a market structure markup hearing related to cryptocurrency regulation, delaying any advancements in the formulation of a new crypto law until…

12/15/2025 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET #REGULATION #POLICY

UK Supreme Court Shuts Down $13 Billion Bitcoin SV Case Appeal

UK Supreme Court Shuts Down $13 Billion Bitcoin SV Case Appeal

The UK Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from Bitcoin SV investors, effectively dismissing a substantial claim worth $13 billion. This decision marks a significant…

12/15/2025 2 min read

BTC #BTC #BUSINESS #BSV

‘Much more than a backend refresh’: Coinbase’s fintech pivot hits milestone

‘Much more than a backend refresh’: Coinbase’s fintech pivot hits milestone

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is undergoing a significant transformation as it seeks to redefine its business model. An update released on Wednesday indicates…

12/15/2025 2 min read

MARKET #BUSINESS #EXCHANGE #MARKET

XRP Advances As A Recognized Digital Asset In Regulated Markets — Here’s How

XRP Advances As A Recognized Digital Asset In Regulated Markets — Here’s How

The narrative around XRP, the digital asset linked to the XRP Ledger, has evolved significantly, transitioning from a speculative cryptocurrency to a recognized digital asset in…

12/15/2025 3 min read

MARKET #MARKET #REGULATION #TRADING

SEC has ’eased up on’ 60% of crypto enforcement cases under Trump: Report

SEC has ’eased up on’ 60% of crypto enforcement cases under Trump: Report

In a significant shift in regulatory focus, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly eased its approach to enforcement actions involving cryptocurrency…

12/16/2025 2 min read

REGULATION #REGULATION