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Stablecoins Expand into Payroll and Daily Payments
A new global survey shows rising use of stablecoins for salaries and everyday spending, highlighting growing real-world utility beyond trading.
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Animoca Brands Secures Dubai VASP License for Institutional Services
Animoca Brands has obtained a VASP license from Dubai’s VARA to offer broker-dealer and asset management services. The move comes as the emirate strengthens its regulatory framework by tightening oversight on privacy tokens and…
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Malaysia Central Bank Launches Stablecoin and Tokenization Sandbox
Bank Negara Malaysia has introduced a regulatory sandbox to pilot ringgit stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits for wholesale settlement.
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Ripple Teams with Aviva Investors on Fund Tokenization
Ripple partners with Aviva Investors to tokenize traditional funds on XRP Ledger, advancing institutional adoption of blockchain-based asset infrastructure.
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Kraken Reassigns CFO as IPO Preparations Continue
Crypto exchange Kraken has moved its chief financial officer into an advisory role as it advances plans for a long-anticipated US public listing.
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UK Regulator Takes High Court Action Against HTX
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has brought High Court proceedings against crypto exchange HTX over alleged illegal promotions to British consumers.
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Analysts See 400% Upside for GEMI After Gemini Overseas Exit
Mizuho analysts say Gemini’s exit from overseas markets and workforce cuts could accelerate profitability and drive significant upside for GEMI shares.
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Tether Assists Turkey in Seizing $544M Linked to Illegal Betting
Tether froze more than $500 million in USDT at the request of Turkish authorities investigating an illegal betting and money-laundering network.
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Polymarket and Kalshi Escalate Rivalry with Grocery Giveaways
Prediction market leaders Polymarket and Kalshi are using grocery giveaways in New York as competition intensifies amid surging trading volumes.
Cboe Moves to Reenter Prediction Market with Binary Options Revival
Cboe Global Markets is exploring the return of all-or-nothing binary options as a regulated alternative to fast-growing prediction markets dominated by Kalshi and Polymarket.