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Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel advocates euro-denominated stablecoins and wholesale CBDCs to support the euro’s global role and mitigate risks from USD-pegged counterparts.

Peter Thiel and Founders Fund have fully divested their stake in ETHZilla, as the Ethereum treasury firm pivots toward tokenization and reduces its ether holdings amid a sharp stock decline.

Arthur Hayes warns Bitcoin’s divergence from the Nasdaq could signal tightening dollar liquidity and an emerging AI-driven credit cycle, though analysts say the timeline for disruption may be overstated.

The CFTC has filed a court brief claiming exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, intensifying a regulatory clash with states over event contracts and digital trading platforms.

BlackRock has begun seeding its proposed Ethereum staking ETF, signaling deeper institutional integration of yield-bearing crypto products as demand shifts beyond spot exposure.

TON Foundation has partnered with Banxa to expand stablecoin payment processing for Asia-Pacific merchants, targeting cross-border settlements and SME adoption.

Poland’s president has vetoed a second MiCA implementation bill, increasing regulatory uncertainty and pushing local crypto firms to pursue licensing in other EU jurisdictions.

Dragonfly has raised $650 million for its latest crypto venture fund, signaling sustained institutional confidence in Web3 infrastructure and long-term blockchain innovation.

Crypto.com has obtained ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for AI systems management, positioning artificial intelligence as a core business line alongside its crypto services.

The Netherlands is set to implement a mark-to-market tax regime for digital assets and securities, shifting away from a system of assumed returns previously struck down by the Supreme Court.

Binance denied allegations of Iran-linked sanctions violations and investigator dismissals, stating an internal review with external counsel found no compliance breaches.

Metaplanet reported a sharp revenue increase after pivoting to Bitcoin income operations, with crypto-related activities accounting for the vast majority of sales.

A Solana-focused treasury company saw its shares surge after launching a structure that enables borrowing against staked SOL while preserving yield and custody.

Crypto advocates are countering Wall Street calls for a blanket ban on stablecoin yield as US lawmakers debate key provisions in pending market structure legislation.

Trump Media & Technology Group has filed with the SEC to launch new crypto ETFs tied to Bitcoin, Ether, and Cronos, signaling deeper institutional engagement with digital asset investment products.