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Rain Valuation Nears $2 Billion after $250 Million Series C Raise
Stablecoin payments firm Rain raised $250 million in a Series C round led by ICONIQ, pushing its valuation to nearly $2 billion as it accelerates global expansion.
Ripple Secures FCA Approval to Expand Regulated Payments in UK
Ripple has obtained FCA authorization for its UK subsidiary, allowing it to offer regulated payment and e-money services as Britain advances its digital asset framework.
Stablecoin Payment Flows Could Reach $56T by 2030
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates stablecoin payment flows could rise to more than $56 trillion by 2030, driven by institutional adoption and demand in inflation-prone economies.
BlackRock Adds $900M in Bitcoin as Long-Term Selling Hits 2017 Lows
BlackRock added nearly $900 million in Bitcoin in early January as onchain data showed long-term holder selling falling to its lowest level since 2017, signaling easing downside pressure.
Crypto.com Teams Up with Stripe to Enable Crypto Payments at Checkout
Crypto.com has partnered with Stripe to allow users to spend crypto balances directly at Stripe-powered merchants in the US, starting in January 2026.
Binance Extends Derivatives Offering with Gold and Silver Futures
Binance has launched gold and silver perpetual futures settled in USDT, broadening its derivatives lineup as crypto venues expand into traditional asset markets.
India’s Tax Authorities Reinforce Central Bank Warnings on Crypto
India’s income tax department has echoed the Reserve Bank of India’s concerns on cryptocurrencies, citing enforcement gaps as policymakers prepare the 2026 Union Budget.
BitMEX 2025 Report Signals Post-Yield Era for Crypto Perpetuals
A new BitMEX report finds crypto perpetual swaps entering a post-yield phase after 2025 market stress exposed structural risks, crowded strategies, and growing trust gaps.
UAE Dirham Stablecoin Field Expands as RAKBank Secures Initial Approval
RAKBank has received in-principle approval from the UAE central bank to issue a dirham-backed stablecoin, adding another regulated lender to the country’s expanding digital payments landscape.
US Community Banks Push Congress to Close Stablecoin Yield Gap in GENIUS Act
US community banks are urging lawmakers to amend the GENIUS Act to prevent stablecoin-linked yield programs, warning that the practice could accelerate deposit outflows and weaken local lending.
Barclays Takes First Stablecoin Equity Stake with Investment in Ubyx
Barclays has made its first equity investment tied to stablecoins, backing Ubyx as global banks look for regulated exposure to tokenized cash infrastructure without issuing tokens themselves.